Gearing Up

 Tomorrow I say good-bye to exercise and Shakeology and begin Beachbody's Ultimate Reset.  This is a 21 day cleanse to restore your body to it's optimal health.  The cleanse is broken up into 3 phases, reclaim, release, restore and is a combination of healthy eating, supplements, and water. 

See ya!

 

H is really upset he won't be having his morning shot of Shakeology!
 

I received my reset kit about 5 days ago and have been preparing mentally and physically ever since.  I have been to 3 different grocery stores to buy everything I need for the first week.  The cost of the food was higher than we normally spend on groceries for a week, but I had to buy some staples I will be using throughout the reset like olive oil, Bragg Liquid Amino Acids, distilled water (the suggested water), lots of lemons, etc. 

Here is a breakdown of my spending for the week:

• Trader Joe's - $101.77
• Whole Foods - $59.25
• Valli - $62.23
• Total - $223.25

Even though there is an increase in grocery bills for the week, I know we will be saving money on eating out and alcoholic beverages, as they are not allowed on the reset. 

Mentally, I am ready... I have been ready for the past 2 weeks.  I know it is going to be tough, but I need to get myself back to healthy eating because I felt amazing when I started the Beachbody program in August.  I am nervous, yes, but ready to go. 

Some of the rumors I have heard about the reset prior to starting (I will confirm if they are true at the end of the 21 days):

• The food prep is insane
• The alkalinize supplement tastes horrible
• You will get headaches
• You will be freezing all the time
• You will breakout
• The amount of water you drink is more than a gallon a day
• You will become a master in the kitchen
• You will feel great at the end of the 21 days
• You will sleep great
• Weird cravings might exist

I am signing off to enjoy my last cookie from Blackberry Market before my sweet tooth gets taken away from me!