Day 9...Ultimate Reset!

It's FRIDAY!!!!! AND Day 2 of the Release Phase..... So, here is what happens during this phase: We continue with the same supplements  (Optimize) as well as the Alkalinize (the green grass tasting stuff), oxygenize and mineralize, but then add in the Detox drink (3 times per day). As much as I'm hoping the Detox gets a little easier to swallow I don't think it's going to happen! LOL! I make it with LOTS of ice and then take out the ice right before drinking. I try to make it small so I can get it all down in 2 swigs :) WHILE holding my nose and breath! After taking it all down, I make sure to hold my breath for a few extra seconds, slowly releasing my nose...it's pretty funny! Oh, and I have to swish more water in my mouth to make sure there isn't any of the gritty stuff left because that would just freak me out! I just don't know what it is about this drink. Maybe day 3 of this phase will be easier???? We'll have to wait and see! The Detox drink is designed to help restore optimum health to the entire gastrointestinal tract bringing back regularity to those of us who have "issues" if you know what I mean ;) If you don't know what I mean, shoot me an email and I'll be happy to share. During this phase some people also experience skin breakouts, become emotional and even drop other negative habits! Thankfully, I think all of my emotions came out during Phase 1 (Reclaim). I don't think I could have gone another week on that roller coaster of emotions! This is also the phase where you completely cut out animal products (dairy, meat and eggs). I'm really good at this :) The meals are completely vegan consisting only of fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains (mainly brown rice and quinoa).

Today was a fantastic day! I have just been feeling great: emotionally and physically! I am however, totally having workout withdrawals! I can't wait to PUSH PLAY and hang out with my weights, Tony (P90X), Chalene (Chalene Extreme/TurboFire), and Leandro (Brazil Butt Lift) every morning before work again! Now that my chocolate cravings are gone, THIS no hardcore working out thing is killing me :)

It's really kind of funny that I'm doing The Ultimate Reset again...I was always the girl to knock cleanses and detoxes, but back in July, I figured I stand behind all other BeachBody products and with all of the stomach issues I have always had (that I always thought were just normal), I decided to give this a try. PLUS I refuse to stand behind a product that I'm not sure of, don't believe in or haven't tried myself. How can I recommend something I haven't tried!??! Well, here I am take 2 of the Reset...SO, what do you think? It has definitely worked for me and I would back it up in a heart beat :) It is just a life changing 21 days. It has helped me become more focused and organized again in my personal life and work life and also just have an overwhelming feeling of positiveness. As I was sitting at the kitchen table last night one of my roommies came home and told me how impressed she was with the way I was busting my butt working every night this week. I just thought to myself, "WOW! This really does work!" It's such a great feeling, especially after the slump I was in last month! I really feel like all of the negative energy I have been carrying around for the last few months is truly being RELEASED! WOOHOO!

Here are my meals from Day 9:

Breakfast: Fresh fruit
Lunch: Migrogreen Salad & GF Brown Rice & Pinto Beans
Snack: Chocolate Vegan Shakeology (LOVE IN MY MOUTH)
Dinner: Asparagus w/ Toasted Almonds & Sweet Potato & Red   
             Pepper Bisque