Post Reset Food

Still need to coin my own term for my eating style but breakfast this is pretty typical for me now - filling, healthy, balanced, and satisfying!

Darn you GRAINS! And...is Paleo for me?

So, since the reset, I've not been able to reintroduce grains without getting quite an upset stomach. And now that I've thought about it, while I ate grains during Phase 2 of the reset, my stomach was upset too...though at the time, I'd thought it was just the detox supplement. Now, I know better. So, going vegetarian doesn't seem like a plausible option if I eliminate grains... So, now I'm researching the paleo plan. Though should I opt to head that direction, I will still plan on doing at least "meatless Monday" and really focus on all fruits/veggies that day. And I would miss my granola so it's pretty likely that I'll end of with a modified version of something that I'll likely coin my own term for!

And Shakeology is not completely paleo as there are grains included. HOWEVER, it'd be SO worth me keeping it as part of my diet for several reasons. One, is that it tastes awesome. Two, the fruits, veggies, and even some meats today aren't as nutrient rich as they used to be as a result of being produced at such rapid rates so having the added nutrition means a great deal to me. Third, there are plenty of beneficial ingredients that I don't have easy access to putting into my own smoothie. Fourth, it's a filling and fast meal. And finally, it makes me feel good...more energy, better mood, fewer cravings. Enough said!

My Ultimate Reset Results!

Day 21 Last Day of the Ultimate Reset!

Crazy that this is the last day...doesn't seem like I've done this for 3 weeks now but the good part is that on the other hand I'm so used to the meal prep and eating this way that they're definitely habits that I'll stick with. My main concern currently is just how I'll feel not taking the supplements as I can tell they have made a difference. I did not opt to continue having them come automatically so I'll give it a week or so and see how I feel and then possibly order.

Tomorrow I will post measurements, weight totals, etc. as well as concrete before/after differences so look for that!

4 quick phrases for STRIDE workouts

Day 20 Ultimate Reset

I have no reason to stop eating this good! The only thing I need to work through is that my family is used to eating earlier and so I have been eating separately. So I need to start figuring in a more substantial afternoon snack for them. I have not ordered the maintenance supplements but am hearing from other post-resetters that I will really be wanting them so we shall see. I would gladly spend more money to continue feeling great and healthy instead of on doctors later on. Tomorrow I will post a last day video!

STRIDE TRAINING

There are several more to come as well as photos!

Shaun T. STRIDE TRAINING

Today I am attending certification to teach STRIDE...Strength and Tone Real Intense Dance Exercise...loads of fun spending the whole day with Shaun T dancing and doing Insanity type exercises. So after you leave this dance class there is no reason to go lift weights as with some of the other popular dance workouts. I will post a video or two tonight!

Photo of unloading Shaun T. merchandise! Uh oh!

Day 18 Ultimate Reset

Today I weighed myself and though my GOAL is not to lose weight, I'm down another pound during Phase 3! That's over 6% weightloss in 18 days! Stay tuned for some really good tips coming up in a future video!

Day 17 Ultimate Reset!

Day 16 Ultimate Reset

I am still waiting to starve and turn into a demon but I am sleeping so well at night and waking so refreshed that it hasn't happened yet! Just so very anxious to get back to PUMP and Brazil Butt Lift and my chocolate Shakeology!

Day 15 Ultimate Reset

Today is the first day of phase 3 where all grains and legumes are out. So all meals are fruits and veggies.

You will see that I have finally learned to do food prep for the whole week at one time. Should save a lot of effort this last week. I do have a doc put together that tells how much of everything to prep each week so please comment with an email address and I will be happy to send that to you.

Today marked the start of the Optimize supplement as well and I can already actually feel it kicking in with more energy.

This really has been an amazing experience!

Day 14 Ultimate Reset

Not eating anything at Culver's and waiting until I got home for my dinner was SO worth it! MAN, it was good!!! Coconut Collard Greens and Roasted Corn & Edamame Succotash was out of this world!!! I can't wait to have it again! I am so wishing Beachbody would have a huge cookbook - I would pay serious cash for one if all the recipes are as good as these!

I'm down another pound, so now a total of about 6 which for a body that now weighs 103.2 that's a huge loss. I feel great and am actually looking forward to wearing a bikini this summer for the first time in my entire life. I won't be sporting it around town but I've worked this hard so I've gotta take the opportunity.

Tomorrow starts Phase 3 - so I'll be entering a week of all fruits/vegetables. That means that this week's grains and legumes are gone. Not sure how I'll fare on that but we shall see! I've come this far so there's no turnin' back now!

Day 14 Ultimate Reset

Yum! It's kabocha squash soup!

Day 13 Ultimate Reset

MUCH more consistent energy today...yay! More good meals. I had been concerned about the beets as well as salad with no real dressing but it actually was great!

Had a great time with family and friends and a highlight was shopping with my girls and bedtime snuggles with my boy. They are the best....not biased or anything.

So NO EXCUSES TODAY! You can make healthy changes! Let me work with you so you can feel this great too!

Day 12 Ultimate Reset

Tonight's dinner was surprisingly great! My skin is clearing up, my energy level is a little all over the place right now, and I am thinking that some toxins are coming out in the form of wanting to spend money! I guess since I am not automatically reaching for food I am doing the next most comforting thing so that's being kept in check!

This is a very different process as you do focus a lot of mental energy on the reset versus simply doing a workout and then it is done for the day. I am trying hard to balance this with family duties as well as coaching activities.

So far it's been a very positive experience and I am looking forward to saying that phase 2 is complete...2 more days!

Day 9 Ultimate Reset

This was my dinner at small group last night while everyone else was eating Little Caesars pizza and breadsticks. Mine looked and tasted so good that I actually felt a tad guilty eating it in front of them! In NO way did I feel like I was missing out and I guarantee that I feel better today than they do! In fact, Matt actually just texted me and said he is craving fatty/salty stuff.....need I give you more proof that good nutrition works?

Yesterday I felt sluggish as a result of getting little sleep during this cleansing week. However, I was blessed to lay down for 15 minutes now and feel like a million bucks. In my previous life, I would've gotten up and eaten something regardless of whether I was hungry because it in"helped me wake up." Now I see that I don't need that nor am I craving it.

Day 8 Ultimate Reset

It was another yummy day in UltimateResetLand! I have felt a little more tired today and it could have been from being too busy yesterday. Am up too late tonight but couldn't resist getting an update on here. Went to the dermatologist today who said my skin did look clearer as a result of my eating this week and even showed me how she had printed out Michi's Ladder from the Beachbody website to give to her clients! I love Beachbody and all that it stands for.

Fridge on Day 1 and Ultimate Reset Meals from Phase (week) 1. MAN! I have never had SUCH great food! And I cook all the time, have over 90 cookbooks, and read all-things cooking for a hobby. I have been so very impressed and am hoping that there'll be a follow-up cookbook and/or mealplan because I feel so amazing that I don't want to stop! HOWEVER, I think my portion sizes my decrease this coming week so we shall see if I change my tune! LOL

I am excited and a tad anxious to head into Phase 2 tomorrow. I have been feeling so energetic and powerful (in terms of sticking to the plan) that I don't want that to fade. My weight has dropped 4.5 pounds in the past week and I'm seeing more definition in my abdominal area and less puffiness in the hips so that's exciting. Feels weird not to be exercising daily as well. My initial bloodwork numbers came back all really positive and healthy so there may not be too much of a change there but I did take before photos including ones of my acne so hopefully that'll clear up in the next couple weeks too and I can post afters along with the befores.

And stay with me here...I'm posting two videos. The first is my first-ever self-recorded video and it's really pitiful as I'd just woken up in the morning. The second is only slightly better! So live and learn!

SUPER SATURDAY APRIL 2012 - AWESOME workout, sipping shakes with my pal, Chelly, super training with Arnauld, and meeting several people who've lost over 100 pounds each taking the Beachbody Challenge! SO motivating!