Snow day fun!

Well we are about a week out of the Reset and we've been doing well! Both hubby and I were running....up until today since we have one wicked snow storm happening! It's May 2 for cryin' out loud!

My workout today was shoveling! My hands hurt the snow was so heavy!

But since I don't really have any place to go I decided to whip up a batch of Paleo Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie! Don't they look yummy!  Enjoy!

Day 21...The End!

Well folks...this is it!! The other day that I couldn't wait for!!! The END of the Ultimate Reset!!! Yay!

We certainly had many challenges and obstacles in our 21 day journey. We were cranky, crabby, hungry and strung out! But that said, it wasn't all bad. We both learned a lot about our eating habits and how we can eat better. And as to question in an earlier post about me really knowing how to cook clean? Yeah, well, I DO cook very clean and I will continue to do so! We just happened to get off track...I love that we are now back on track...it's made cooking exciting again!

Some other benefits of this reset is we both lost weight and inches! We both lost 7lbs!!!! I also probably took about 5 -6 inches total off as well! It's nice having my clothes fit even better than this time last year (and I thought they fit pretty good last year!)

I am excited to start the next phase..maintenance and exercise! I missed Insanity and running!! Which leads me to my next question for you the reader......would you like to read about recipes I use (or create)? Would you like to read about the Insanity workouts and my runs leading up to Tough Mudder and any other race I might add along the way? Please comment...I would love to hear from you!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our rants on our journey to go clean. We appreciated the words of encouragement and we are both glad we stuck through this. I hope this was somewhat entertaining and informative for you!

Day 18....In the home stretch!

Well, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! Ya, we've had a few cheat days this week, but they were minor bumps in the road. For the most part we've kept on task and we are somewhat enjoying it! Honestly, I can't wait to post Sunday evening when we are done!

Sorry for the quickie tonight...I taught at swim school and as a result we are sitting down to a late dinner of  roasted fennel and asparagus!

Day 13....Yes, we cheated!

Let me elaborate....yes, we cheated today!!!!! We cheated at lunch and we cheated at dinner! And do I feel guilty?! Nope, not one bit!
You might ask why? Why would you do such a thing when you have been eating so well for 2 weeks straight!? Well, the answer is pretty simple. We wanted to. I was so tired of a cold salad for lunch every stinkin' day and today I was chilled and those veggie potstickers in the freezer just called out to me. We even did something out of the ordinary for dinner (I can just hear all the Ultimate Resetters support page on Facebook gasping with disbelief and horror!) we had BW3s! Yes, you read that right. I had a Buffalo Chicken Wrap with fries (I did not finish the fries) nor did my hubby finish his tenders he ordered. As we sat back after dinner and reflected upon our glitch, we both declared that we were ready to start fresh again tomorrow.
We didn't do this out of spite or self destruction. We simply needed a break from being Vegan. We aren't nor will we ever be Vegan. Of course, our way of eating has completely changed. Our meat portions will be smaller, we'll likely cut back on coffee consumption and well as vino ;)
I've realized that I've always cooked fairly clean, we just fell off the wagon the last few months. I will say, this got us back on track...in a good way.
We'll finish out our week. After tomorrow we have only 7 days left.....and when all is said and done we'll always make room for a cheat day!

Day 10...still working on it....

Well, it's been 10 days. 10 long days, but we've managed to stick with it. The meals are flavorful, but it's really getting tiring preparing fruit and veggies constantly. I LOVE to cook.....those who know me will confirm that! This menu is restraining my creativity in the kitchen! Grrrr. Only 11 more days right?! Sigh.

On the plus side, I've lost 4 lbs since we started on the 8th of April.

And with that I am off to go and make a roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup for dinner!

Good Night!

Day 8...Hanging on

Well, today was probably the best day since we started the Reset. Today I wasn't hungry. Today the headaches were at bay. I feel a bit better. Maybe we turned a corner? I don't know, but whatever it is, I'll take it.

I am still not diggin' salads for lunch every freakin' day, but, we've marked another day off the calendar so that makes me happy :)

I've made a cup of sleepy time tea and settle in for the night. We'll see what tomorrow brings. Good night.

Day 7 Up, down and all Around

Well then. I am not sure my husband or I were prepared for the roller coaster of emotions we'd go through this first week of our detox/cleanse with the Ultimate Reset. Let's just say this weekend involved much yelling and crying. I think we are over the major hump now (I swear, we better be, or this whole thing is getting sent back)!

We've learned we like baked Tempeh. Ya, it's pretty interesting stuff! Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempeh . And you can get it for $1.99 at Trader Joe's! Score!

I don't know what this week is going to hold. I am quite worried with this all vegan menu that is planned for us, but we made it 7 days! Only 14 more to go...sigh....