Beachbody Ultimate Reset: Week Two

 After the holiday seasons, many people are looking for a way to cleanse their bodies and remove the toxins that they've built up over the past days, weeks, months and even years. New years resolutions are made, diets are determined and goals are set. When choosing a good detox program, look for one that will include meal plans that are natural and pure so that body functions can improve without deprivation. This year, I chose to challenge myself to complete the Beachbody Ultimate Reset.

The Ultimate Reset meal plan includes a full diet for 21 days, which is nothing like a starvation diet. It will help in the process of getting your body to its maximum well-being. The kit includes: a Participant Guide Book with all the information you need, plus a three-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists and more to help you change your eating routines completely. It includes Six Essential Supplements: detox, alkalinize, oxygenize, mineralize, optimize and revitalize—just what your body needs for an ultimate reset. There is extensive support from your Team Beachbody coach and other team members available online anytime.
 
Week 2: Release
In this phase, you'll completely eliminate animal products, including dairy, eggs, and meat. You'll move to more vegetable, fruit, and whole-grain based diet.

The Food

Food this week was somewhat less exciting than Week 1. We were mainly eating a lot of vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes, but all of the recipes were ample, so I didn't miss meat at all. Here are some sample meals:

Breakfasts 

one example: half plum, half peach, cup blueberries, cup grapes, couple strawberries

Lunchs

Pinto Beans and Rice w/ Microgreen Salad

Microgreen Salad w/ tomato, cucumber, carrot, pepper, avocado, and sprouts

Dinners  

Pinto Beans and Rice, Zucchini, and Green Beans

Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Roasted Asparagus

Hearty Vegetable-Miso Soup and 1 cup steamed swiss chard

       
My Experience
My energy levels dipped slightly during the first day of Week 2. After that, my energy levels were high; I did feel the need for a snack between lunch and dinner. I was a bit irritable (sorry Champ) near the end of the week. We went for walks (or hikes) almost every day. Throughout the week, I lost almost 4 more pounds and my clothes began to look noticeably looser. While this was the "release" phase, I didn't feel indigestion or urgency that is usually associated with a colon cleansing process.

While the shopping and prep took less time this week than during Week 1. The most labor intensive was prep for Champ's trip to Florida - I packed all of his meals, labeled them and made sure to swap out the soup recipe since he was carrying on his only bag. He made it through security without incidence and stuck to the diet while traveling (quite proud of him)

 The Supplements
Oxygenize: Liquid oxygen helps to boost your immune system and keeps the body's cells unclogged. These drops that are taken prior to each meal help to detoxify your body and prevent premature aging by providing additional oxygen. 
Mineralize: Natural salt adds natural minerals needed in your body. Adding Mineralize to water that you drink throughout the Reset aids the digestive tract and regulates water content, supporting cellular function.
Optimize: Systematic enzymes play an important role in all body functions. This supplement is taken prior to each meal helps promote optimal immune and inflammatory responses. 
Alkalinize: For maximum health, your blood should be slightly alkaline. This highly concentrated drink made of greens helps bring your body to a healthy pH balance.
Detox: Helps remove toxins and waste from the colon.




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