Ultimate Reset: Day 10

Catching up, so technically today is Day 11.. but whatever. Can't believe I'm at the half way point! It's been great, and it feels like it's going by quickly. It's been so long since I've worked out, I kind of miss it! Anyway, back to yesterday..

Breakfast was different because I decided to eat my lunch for breakfast. I had a Greek salad. I was supposed to have leftover sweet potato roasted red pepper bisque too, but I had that at lunch instead.

Lunch, like I said was the bisque.. and Shakeology. Same ol' recipe!

Dinner was something new and it was pretty good! It was a quinoa lentil pilaf with a side of broccoli. Very easy to make and super filling. I loved this pilaf!

What I like about all the food so far is that most of it is easily accessible at your local grocery store, and the ingredients used in all of these recipes are often the same. There were only a few items that I know I could probably only find at a Whole Foods or some kind of store that's similar, but everything else I just got at Albertson's.

I felt good yesterday. No issues to report. I also got some reflexology done last night. Felt painful, yet amazing and relaxing. I really needed that. I really feel like it helped to compliment this detox diet. Anyway, gotta catch up and blog day 11.

Eat right, sleep tight..
Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 9

Good day overall today! Although I did come across some challenges after dinner.. but I overcame them!

Breakfast, of course.. Shakeology.

Lunch was leftover black beans and rice and a salad.

Dinner was a sweet potato and roasted red pepper bisque, which was amazing! Not more amazing than the asparagus though! I would have the whole bunch of asparagus if I could. This soup is definitely way better than the zucchini cashew I had in week 1. The asparagus was just so simple, tossed in olive oil and Himalayan salt, sprinkled with slivered almonds.. then baked. It was so freaking good, I felt like I was eating french fries! Gosh I want some more, lol.

I had some issues with hunger again, before lunch. No cravings, but after I had dinner.. Mike decided he wanted Chipotle for his dinner and some donuts for dessert.

I felt left out so I had avocado, pico de gallo, and carrots as a snack.. lol.

Other than me being jealous of not being able to have any Chipotle or donuts, and having to drink that damn Detox supplement 3 times a day.. it was a good day.

Eat right, sleep tight..
Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 8

Yesterday wasn't a bad day.

Breakfast was Shakeology.

Lunch was a salad.

Dinner was black beans and rice, green beans, and broccoli. I was supposed to have pinto beans, but I still had leftover from the taco in week 1.. so I used that instead.

All meals were great! The only new recipe was dinner, and no complaints there. I was feeling rather hungry before lunch time again, but I drank more water to help curb that.

I was introduced to a new supplement for week 2: Detox. (It helps remove toxins and waste in the colon -- this is in powder form & you just mix it with water.) I have to take this 3 times a day and still take the Alkalinize once a day, the pills (Optimize & Soothe), and the Mineralize mixed in my water for the day. (If you're just starting to read my blogs, you can refer to my Day 1 post about what these supplements do.) Detox is very gritty. I don't mind the taste of it, but the texture is horrible. It's like drinking sand with water as far as texture. I'm glad it doesn't taste nasty though!

Well, gotta catch up and blog day 9.

Eat right, sleep tight..

Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 7

Wow, 1 week of the Reset had come to a close already! Week 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be. Why? Because I still had filling meals with protein and veggies and I could still drink my Shakeology. Yes, the meals were only 3 a day with 1 snack and I am used to 3 a day with 2 snacks but it was totally doable. I didn't even need to eat the snack. I only had a snack 1 day out of the week. The food (for the most part) is great and I am walking away from this week feeling like I could really make some big changes in my diet. I don't feel bloated anymore at the end of the day. I haven't had any mood swings yet like I thought I would. People said I would be a total crabby bitch, but I haven't seen it yet.. lol.

Breakfast was Shakeology. I'm always gonna use the same recipe throughout this cleanse because I don't wanna waste a whole bag of coconut flakes, lol.

Lunch was leftover zucchini cashew soup and a salad. This time I tried the soup cold because it says you could also serve it cold. I don't know. I think I like it cold better? Maybe. Still not sure. It sure did cut down on time though with not having to microwave it and waiting for it to cool down for me to eat. I probably won't make it again.

Dinner was baked tempeh, broccoli, and brown rice. This tempeh is different from the smokey one I used in the sushi earlier in week 1. I definitely like the smokey one better. I mean, this plain one was alright. It wasn't bad, I just like the smokey one better.

Today I felt some hunger around 11am, but I waited it out until lunch time since I only had another hour to go. Sleep wasn't so good last night. I went to sleep around midnight and woke up at 6:15am today. I felt exhausted and kept yawning at my desk all day, but I'm wondering if it was just because I was out all day yesterday. Caleb and I were at the splash pad/park for 3 hours and then after that I went grocery shopping for week 2 and came home and cooked dinner, prepped my meals for today.

So, that wraps up week 1 with no red meat or dairy.. (even though I cheated yesterday at the birthday party). Weeks 2 and 3 are full out vegetarian. I'll be moving into a more vegetable, fruit, and whole grain based diet. I'll also be adding a new supplement (Detox) starting tomorrow! I am down 4 lbs total. I feel leaner, my body feels good and so far I would highly recommend the Reset to my family and friends. Wish me luck for week 2!

Eat right, sleep tight..

Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 6

Today, for breakfast I had Shakeology.. same recipe (the pineapple and coconut flakes one).

For lunch, I'm not so proud of. Caleb and I went to a birthday party and I had a piece of fried chicken, strawberries, grapes, a Dixie cup full of sangria, a macaroon, and a cupcake. All of it I shared with Caleb, minus the sangria of course. No picture. Sigh, I still got all of my supplements in for the day and still drank all of my water. For dinner, I got right back on the program.. so I'm not gonna beat myself up about it so much. I had planned to go to this birthday party way before I planned to do this cleanse, and I didn't want to come off as rude or snobby by declining the food that they worked hard to provide us with. I mean, I know if I was throwing a party and had food made or ordered.. I'd want my guests to eat, and not be stuck with a whole bunch of leftovers. I don't have any other parties coming up, so I should be good for the rest of the cleanse.

Dinner was a roasted root medley (yam, carrot, beet, onion.. tossed in olive oil and himalayan salt, and baked) and zucchini cashew soup. The medley is something I would definitely have again, maybe even make it as a side dish for thanksgiving or something. The soup was not the best soup I've ever had. I didn't like the fact that it was still nutty. Maybe if I added more liquid or less cashews, or maybe I need a food processor because I just used my blender. I do have a Ninja though, so it blended pretty well.. probably better than a regular blender would. I just prefer creamy or more broth based soups. 

Well, gotta hit the hay.. it's already 10:55pm and I have work at 8:30am tomorrow.

Love,

Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 5

Today I have felt my best on this journey to date! An excellent night sleep makes for a happy and productive day. I got like, 9 hours of sleep last night because I slept in till 10:30am. At first I was like, no! It's so late, my schedule is all messed up now. But, whatever. I feel awesome and surprised Caleb let me sleep in so late. I wonder how long he was awake in his crib waiting for me, lol.

Breakfast, as you can see was Shakeology. This time I had it with peppermint extract and just blended it with water and ice. I accidentally put too much extract, so it wasn't as yummy as I imagined it would be. 

Lunch was a veggie plate with plain hummus, and a quinoa salad.. which was really good! All of this was really good actually. I'm not usually one to make a veggie plate. This cleanse has definitely made me eat more vegetables than I'm used to.

Dinner was leftover veggie stir fry, brown rice, and the last of the miso soup I prepped for the whole week. Thank God I didn't have to cook anything tonight because it's nice to get a break from cooking a lot. That's another thing this cleanse has made me do.. is get back into the kitchen. I haven't cooked like this since before I had Caleb!

I did notice I had another tummy ache after lunch, but I didn't feel any hunger, headaches, or coldness. I have noticed that I feel healthier and I feel lighter! I have dropped 4 lbs. in just 4 days! My reasoning for doing this cleanse wasn't to lose weight, but to clean myself from the inside out as much as I could and to learn how to eat better and also to introduce new foods and recipes into my daily diet. If any weight came off it would be an added bonus! And I like bonuses :)

So, it was yet another great day on the Reset! Till tomorrow..

Eat right, sleep tight..

Tiare

Ultimate Reset: Day 4

Woke up this morning feeling tired, but great at the same time.

Breakfast as you can see was Shakeology, I just mixed it with water.. and my side of pineapple chunks, because I didn't wanna use the blender today.

Lunch was leftover sushi and lentil salad. Seriously, love this sushi recipe! Doesn't really keep in the fridge well though, because the rice gets all hardened.. lol. It was still good though, whatever. 

This dinner was so freaking good. Well, the stir fried veggies and quinoa at least. I could live without the zucchini and tomato salad. It was supposed to be a cucumber and tomato salad, but I didn't have anymore cucumbers because I used them all for the cucumber salad and sushi I made last night. Tomorrow I need to go out and buy more cucumbers, red bell peppers, and tomatoes. But anyways, yeah.. that stir fry though. Best I've ever had! So good! Now that is something I would make on a weekly basis even when this cleanse is over.

I noticed I was colder today and I mentioned that the book says it's normal. I was freezing today! I woke up this morning and the thermostat said 72 and I had to put on a hoodie and pj pants. I even wore a hoodie to work today. Other than that, no complaints or issues! I keep wondering when I'm gonna start acting bitchy and go through withdrawals. Oh wait! Last night, I did have a headache before bed. It was bothering me so bad I had to rub some essential oils on my temples. (I use the Past Tense blend that doTERRA makes.) But yeah, that's about it for today. 

Eat right, sleep tight..

Tiare