I've wanted to do the Ultimate Reset since I had my baby in 2012 but I had to wait till after I was done nursing for it to be safe. Cleansing is a lot of work on the body and pushes a lot of toxins out and I didn't want that to effect my milk. But by the time I started the Ultimate Reset I had lost all my baby weight so I no longer needed to lose weight, it was just about CLEANSING for me. I actually wanted to lose about 2-4 lbs but nothing significant. I also wanted to do it cause I'd gotten a bit casual with my 'clean eating' and allowed more sugar into my diet than I shold've. I became addicted again! I wanted to refocus on clean eating, clean out my system, detox from all the toxins in my environment, and RESET my system! I also was looking forward to benefits like sleeping better and clearing up my skin (which usually happens with clean eating anyway).
The Ultimate Reset is a 21 day detox and cleanse program that has been clinically studied and proven to be a healthy way to detox and cleanse. You do not STARVE yourself by any means! I actually had to cut out a lot of food that was on the menu cause it was TOO much for me! I even ate so much my first week I joked about having a 'VEGGIE BELLIE' to my husband! Turns out you CAN overeat on veggies! Who knew?! But I loved with the Ultimate Reset that they say you CAN eat till you're full. Which is easy to do when eating tons of veggies. FIBER fills you UP! But my problem was that I thought I was supposed to eat EVERYTHING that was on the Menu, so I TRIED to! But many times I COULD NOT finish it all! So many times I stuffed myself a little too much. By my second week, I realized it was ok to FILL UP, but also ok to not eat everything:) Oops:) So anyway you WON'T starve yourself, you will eat 4 times a day!!
Week 1: Reclaim and Optimize
Shopping was a chore! I bought so many new items that it took some time and money investment at first. Buying so much produce and some of it organic got expensive, but very worth it. The meals the first week were wonderful, but I learned quick that they took a lot of time to prepare and I'm not usually the type to make a big deal out of EVERY meal. So I learned quick how to prepare and prep for meals ahead of time by chopping up veggies ahead of time so I could throw my meals together more easily. Homemade salad dressings were amazing. Using herbs for me in everything was new and wonderful! I was amazed at how good the recipes were. Also my first week I had a bit of an emotional break down a couple of times. Once it had to do with totally messing up my Sushi and it all came crashing down on me. I also had another very emotional night about some personal things. I think it all had to do with 'cleansing' or at least amplified my hormones. But in then end my relationships and my life also got a cleanse and detox:)) This process is also much about healing, which it did for my life not just my body. I love that this program focuses on the person, not just on the gut/body. You focus on breathing clean air, drinking clean water, stretching, sleeping, meditating, pondering, planning and preparing, and being grateful. I walked each morning and/or did yoga. It was SO nice from my normal routine of doing a Beachbody workout every morning. It was quiet, peaceful, meditative, I loved the fresh air and time to think. I could really tell if I missed yoga. I missed endorphins from working out, but I needed that yoga to keep my muscles from getting stiff.
Pre Reset:
I began by detoxing from sugar the week before. I think that greatly helped curb my withdrawls during my first week. I escaped the massive headache like many people experience. It was a great start for me!
Week 2: Release and Detox
Week/Phase 2 was much better for me. I was starting to get the hang of it. I knew how much time meals would take to prepare, and I'd plan ahead. Shopping was much easier and I knew how to manage myself on week 2. Also I began taking the detox suppliment! Woah! I was surprised at the taste of it and having to drink it 3 times a day for the whole week was a lot! I liked the taste but it was a bit gritty! But it CLEANED ME OUT! I had to make sure there was a bathroom wherever I went. things just flushed right through me. I will say no more so you don't get TMI:)) This is also the week I lost the majority of my weight. I noticed I was more tired at night, sleeping very well, feeling great, and loving the food. I really began to appreciate it in its entirety. I became more grateful and pensive.
Week 3: Restore and Revitalize
Week/Phase 3 felt great. I was having less cravings, little to none and not tempted any more (first week I had lots of cravings!) I was feeling great and looking forward to being done! I was tempted to go and binge on all the things I had been craving, but I knew I needed to keep eating clean and ease things back into my diet like dairy, meat, and other things. By this point my roasted vegtables began to taste SWEET to me, seriously!
Post Reset:
I made a list of all the recipes I wanted to re-make or make from the Ultimate Reset and put them on my menu for the week after. I continued to eat fruit for breakfast, go on walks, veggies and salads and eat clean! I also slowly introduced dairy, then the week later some meat, and didn't have beef till about 3 weeks later. Unfortunately I probably introduced sugar too soon, but I kept it light:) I still enjoy the Ultimate Reset recipes and use them regularly! All in all I lost a total of 5.5 lbs and 5.5 inches off my body!! I'm excited to get back to working out daily, I think the Ultimate Reset was great for my body to heal, cleanse, and experience such pure clean eating and detox which I've never done before in my life. I learned A LOT about food, cooking, and clean eating when I already thought I knew a lot in those areas.
Favorite Recipes:
Taco with rice and beans and a side of fresh salsa and guacamole
Sushi
Baked Tempeh
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Asian Salad
Sweet Potato and roasted red pepper soup
Cashew and Zuchinni soup
Roasted Rood medley
Salad Salad and more Salads!!
Miso Soup
Fresh fruits especially organic tasted so good!!
Roasted Fennel
Stir Fry
Coconut Kale Greens (Should be collard greens but I liked Kale better)
Curry Coliflower
Baked squash with tahini sauce
All in all this was a LIFE CHANGING, challenging, and amazing experience and I totally reccommend it to anyone! No pain no gain right? Ask me if it might be right for you and please tell me your goals and why you are considering it! I can support you and Coach you through it!!
Please comment or email me at mmontour321@gmail.com or check out more info about the program on the website here at: www.myultimatereset.com/meganpotter