Reset Day 14

yep you're reading it right, the pic is from Day 12 & I'm on Day 14....but I had an exact repeat except I added peaches to my fruit plate!  I had to use up my leftovers before tomorrow b/c I hit a new Phase with new foods tomorrow!!!  I had my very last Detox before supper tonight!!  YIPPPEEE!!  Now I will be happy to be done with Alkalinize at the end of Day 21! :)  ONE MORE WEEK, I got this....right?  Ugh today was hard...very hard to drive by the snow cone stand while I was drenched in sweat from cleaning my car inside & out! (If you know me you know this was quite a chore, lol!)

So I'm off to bed with my family, after an awesome Lord's Day!  Hope you had a great one yourself!!!
Love,
Crys

Reset Day 13

I HAVE ONE WEEK LEFT!!!  Ok so I am a little more than excited that tomorrow is my last day of Phase 2!  SOOO that means 2 weeks down and 1 to go!  I am fixing to enter RESTORE Phase!  AHhhhhh!  I already feel great, so I know this is going to be awesome!!!  LOOK at all the food I ate today, and it was all yummy!  I couldn't quite get all the kale down but I fixed a lot!!  My breakfast was a little skimpy this morning b/c I was running low on fruit but I ran to the store tonight for milk for the kiddos & fixed that problem!  I am now restocked on strawberries, kiwis, blueberries & peaches!  MMM!

Well, I have to get to bed so I can get up for church in the morning...so sorry for the speedy update.
G'night y'all! - Crys

p.s. here's the view I had while eating my salad at lunch!!  BEAUTIFUL!: )

Reset Day 12

Today was hard!!  Not gonna lie I had MAJOR cravings today!  What for you ask?  CHOCOLATE...SHAKEOLOGY!  I want soooo bad to fix a "Chunky Monkey" but I know if I do I will just want another tomorrow...and again the next day & I can only have Vegan Shakeology during the Reset so I'm gonna be good & steer clear!  Ahh!  I did make myself a Tropical Strawberry ShakeO as a snack which is allowed.  I made it with almond milk & a spoon of natural pnut butter.  It was pretty yummy, but still not as satisfying as chocolate would have been! ha!!

Breakfast was fruit again I just can't bring myself to eat spinach & smashed chickpeas for breakfast when fruit is an option!  Doesn't even sound good to me so I'm pretty sure I couldn't choke it down first thing in the morning....fruit however, I can devour!:)

Lunch was leftover red bell peppers & onions from last night's Bisque & I baked another sweet potato and this time smashed it up instead of mixing them in the blender, I liked it this way better!  Also had a side of asparagus again. mmm!

Supper was very interesting!  Still not sure I am a fan of beets but I've had worse & they were flavored well so it was doable!  The coconut collard greens are definitely gonna be in my recipe box!!! YUM! and I love quinoa....so it was a good night over all!

Now I'm sitting here drinking my "sweet dreams" tea..... and I'm heading to bed.
G'night y'all!

Coconut Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ yellow onion, diced
• ½ bunch collard greens, washed, stems removed, and cut into ½-inch strips
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• ⅛ tsp. Himalayan salt (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in large wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and very soft. Add collard greens and stir well. Add coconut milk and stir. Sauté another 10 minutes, or until greens are very tender. Add salt. Serves 1.

Nutrition

• 200 calories
• 19 g fat
• 12 g saturated fat
• 0 mg cholesterol
• 200 mg sodium
• 8 g carbohydrate
• 3 g fiber
• 3 g protein
• 286 mg potassium

Reset Day 11

 

My day started off a little crazy, I slept past my alarm clock (by a couple of HOURS) ... I guess that "Sweet Dreams" herbal tea really worked well for me last night...LOL!  And here I sit drinking it again...maybe I will set TWO alarm clocks this time! ha!  So I woke up a little behind schedule on my supplements/meals so it kinda threw my morning outta wack, but it was all better after lunch & we had a fun trip to the library and got to sit in on a neat little story time!  My kids loved it...we had to wait on a computer to print a shipping label to return an iPod that was broken from Ebay(yep our printer is officially out of ink!) So we ran to the post office after printing our label & getting a fishy book!;) Can't leave the library w/out at least one book right?  So we finished our errands & came home to destroy my partially clean house play!  I found the kids a whole black trash bag full of "Chuck the Truck" & "CAT" equip. for $20 the other day on an online yard sale (who else is addicted to online yardsaling?!)  It has entertained them for hours, you'd never know they had a whole room full of other toys!  So they played while Momma got some work in.  I love being able to be a Stay @ Home Mom AND work at the same time.  After a little work it was time for some Alkalinize ....hmmm, that stuff just doesn't taste too great & the more days that go by the more ready i am to be done with it!  The detox that I do 3x a day this week during Phase 2 is kinda like taking mulled cider, cooling it off & dumping a tea bag's contents into it!  haha!  So yeah it's not "great" but it's tolerable & could be muuuuch worse!  <insert here: "Mommy I gotta go potty" "Mommy he's hitting me" "Screams" "Laughs!" " 'J' saying uh-oh! & monkey!" "Smiles" "Dirty Diapers" "Boo-boos" "Hugs & Kisses" ... >Then it was time for supper...on the menu tonight.....  Sweet potato & roasted red pepper bisque with asparagus.  It was great!  The Bisque was rich as expected but definitely a good recipe I would not have thought to fix before this Reset!  

Just to recap: Breakfast -- fresh fruit plate, always yummy!

lunch - pinto beans, brown rice & Greek salad

supper - Bisque & asparagus - keeper recipe!!

I have to admit I am having pretty strong feelings about busting out a Turbo Fire workout tonight!!  This no working out is definitely hard for me after working out 5-6 days a week for what seems like for ever now!  I am committed to working on my nutrition tho & for this Reset it's recommended not to get your heart rate up so that your body is resting and fully getting everything out of the Reset it can....:) I can do this!

"Sweet Dreams" tea is kicking in..............g'nite y'all!

Inside Out Shakeology Pnut Buttercups!

May we just say, these little things are genius! And even better, you can make them 100% vegan by using the all new Chocolate Vegan Shakeology®.

Not only will you get all the benefits from Shakeology, such as vitamins and superfoods, but you'll also get the benefits of coconut oil (our new favorite ingredient around Beachbody® HQ)! Coconut oil is the newest wonder-food known to be great for hair care, skincare, weight loss, digestion, immunity, healing, and more. Key takeaway: It keeps things flowin' and keeps your body, skin, and hair moisturized! What's better than that?

So add one tsp. of coconut oil to your morning shake if you want daily benefits, or pop these delicious treats when you're in the mood for a healthy dessert! Enjoy.


Inside Out Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups (makes 2 servings)

2 tsp. Chocolate Vegan Shakeology (or chocolate protein powder!)
2 Tbsp. Chocolate PB2®
2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil
2 Tbsp. water
2 mini foil cupcake holders

Directions: In a microwavable dish, melt coconut oil. Stir the PB2 into the coconut oil and set aside. In another small dish, place Chocolate Vegan Shakeology and gradually add water to get the Shakeology into a thick, pudding-like consistency. Now, take the foil liners and put a tiny amount of the PB2/coconut oil mixture on the bottom of the foils. Next, add a layer of the Shakeology. Finally, top off with another layer of the PB2/coconut mixture. Pop in the freezer for at least 30 minutes and enjoy!

PB2 is a registered trademark of Georgia Belle Plantation, Inc. 
*Recipe from Shakeology blog

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Don’t Miss this Chance to Try a Beachbody Challenge Pack for 30 Days for FREE

If you’ve been on the fence about getting a Beachbody workout program such as P90X, TurboFire, or Brazil Butt Lift, this offer is directed straight at you. You have no more excuses because for a LIMITED time, you can try one of these programs along with Shakeology for FREE (okay, not really free because you have to pay for S&H and sales tax, but close enough). This is unprecedented because I don’t think Beachbody has ever made such an offer for its top selling programs.

The bottom line is this: If you don’t know if the program is right for you, TRY IT. If you don’t know if it will work as advertised, TRY IT. If you don’t know if Shakeology is the best nutritional shake on the market, TRY IT.  I have total belief in the programs and Shakeology because I tried them and have seen the difference they have made in my health and fitness. Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and paid full price for 10 Minute Trainer and a year ago I added in Shakeology. If I knew then what I know now, I would be willing to pay triple what I did. On the other hand, you will get the same benefits for almost NO cost. So, what’s stopping you from TRYING IT?

Read on below and learn more about this special 30-Day trial offer for a Beachbody Challenge Pack.

Q: What is included in the Beachbody Challenge Pack Trial Offer?

A: Beachbody Challenge Packs are the complete package, offering total support for achieving health and fitness goals. The formula? Fitness + nutrition + support = Success!

Each Challenge Pack includes:

• Choice of one of Beachbody’s 3 top-selling fitness programs: P90X, TurboFire, or Brazil Butt Lift.
• The first 30-day supply of Shakeology delivered through Home Direct, Beachbody’s monthly autoship program. With Home Direct, you will receive Shakeology every 30 days and will be billed on a monthly basis for each shipment. You can also cancel anytime by calling Customer Service.
• A 30-day trial to Club membership of Team Beachbody. After 30 days, you will be billed $38.87 per quarter. You can cancel anytime by calling Customer Service. Offer not valid for current paying Team Beachbody Club members (meaning, you won’t get a free month if you’re an existing Team Beachbody Club member).

Maximize your savings by signing up as a Team Beachbody coach with the same trial price. Each Coach Pack includes the same as a Customer pack, PLUS a Game Plan Tools Kit and Business Essentials Starter Program (a $40 value)—all for the same price!

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• P90X Challenge Pack = $205
• TurboFire Challenge Pack = $205
• Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Pack = $160

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A: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENROLLING AS A COACH

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Boost Your Hydration with Himalayan Salt

Minerals, including salt, are essential to life. We can't live without them. Sadly, today's common table salt (sodium chloride), found in most homes and restaurants and in all processed foods, contains none of the trace minerals that make salt good for us.

Himalayan salt, which can be found in Tropical Strawberry Shakeology^®, contains pure crystal salt that is minimally processed and contains up to 84 natural minerals and elements. These elements promote stable pH, aid with the absorption of food particles through the digestive tract, regulate water content through the body, prevent muscle cramps, and help support cellular function.

So, how can you use Himalayan salt in your diet?

It's easy! You can always drink Tropical Strawberry Shakeology but if that's not your chosen flavor, fear not—we recommend substituting the current salt you're using for Himalayan anyways! It tastes similar and is WAY better for you. That part is a no-brainer, but another insider tip that Darin and Isabel (creators of Shakeology) have been doing for years and that lends to the amazing results people have gotten from the Ultimate Reset™ is adding Himalayan salt to distilled water for extra hydration.

Hydration is a huge part of the health equation, and drinking distilled water is the best way to hydrate your body. Distilled water is the purest water available; unlike tap, filtered, or bottled water, distilled water is stripped of everything except for its oxygen and hydrogen molecules. In order to get the minerals you need, Darin and Isabel recommend you add a pinch of Himalayan salt to your distilled water to supply you with the essential minerals and electrolytes your body needs for optimum health.

Recipe: Add half a teaspoon of Himalayan salt per gallon of distilled water, or a pinch (0.8 grams) to each 12 to 32 oz. glass of distilled water.

What water to drink:

• First choice: distilled water with Himalayan salt added.
• Second choice: tap water filtered through a reliable reverse osmosis or carbon filtration system, not a pitcher filtration unit.
• Last choice: bottled water, preferably smartwater^® or Penta^®. (Bottled water comes last because most of it isn't better than tap water.)

Where to find Himalayan salt: Trader Joe's^®, Whole Foods Market^®, online.

Happy hydrating!

*original post by www.shakeology.com