I LOVE chocolate covered strawberries. You? If so try this:
1 scoop chocolate protein powder. I use Chocolate Shakeology.
1-2 cups frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
12-16 oz almond-coconut milk
splash of real coconut milk (the kind from a can)
Blend and ENJOY!!!!! It’s heavenly, I promise 🙂
Ultimate Reset? Read all about this gentle 21 day detox here. Now here are some reasons why you SHOULDN’T do it:
1. You are looking for a quick fix and have no intention of changing your lifestyle. Sure you may lose 10 lbs or more in 3 weeks, but you will just gain it all back if you go back to an unhealthy diet.
2. You are not willing to follow the program 100%. The only way to fully maximize your results is to follow the program the way it was intended.
3. You are not willing to give up strenuous exercise for 3 weeks. You may engage in brisk walks, gentle yoga,or Tai Chi, but beyond that is off limits.
4. You are not willing to spend some QUALITY time in the kitchen preparing meals. This is no Jenny Craig solution. Meals will NOT be prepared for you. You will receive a list of ingredients needed each week, and a full cookbook for all of the meals for 21 days. You do have to put in the work. Fortunately, if you look ahead, you will see that many meals are repeated for 2 days (ie, one for dinner and then repeated for lunch the next day), so that you can double the recipe and make less work for yourself. Also, it is easy enough to prep meals in advance, make them in advance and just bring them to work etc.
The bottom line is that The Ultimate Reset isn’t some pre-packaged meal plan that is going to shred fat fast and detox you. Yes, you will lean out in ways you never expected, but you are going to have to work for it. And it can be challenging! Not only that, but this isn’t meant to be a weight loss solution. Again, you will most likely lose a nice chunk of weight, but what needs to be realized is that some of that is water. If you go back to a processed diet, guess what’s gonna happen?! There is a great reintroduction plan for the 3 weeks following the Reset that should NOT be discounted when deciding to do this program. Don’t think that after 21 days you are going to go back to your old ways and maintain the effects of this detox. BUT, if you DO as suggested, you will reap the rewards of continuing to detox and cleanse and get lean.
Lastly, if you DO choose to do this program, you will need support. There is a great Facebook group that I will connect you to. There are many graduates that maintain the group and lots of others who will be going through the same challenges with you.
You know how it goes. You are soooo on track. You are determined. You are working toward your goals. and BOOM, you go to some social event and you’ve got someone who seems like all they want to do is sabotage your efforts. “You’ve got to live a little”, “can’t eat like that ALL the time”, “once in a while its ok”….well for me guess what, this is my lifestyle. I eat the way I eat because it makes me feel GOOD. and “once in a while”….well…think about all of the “special occasions” there are in a year…..gotta draw the line!! Not every social event is a “special occasion!” My sister in law once said to me “it’s just another day.” I LOVE this. It really IS just another day, it doesn’t NEED to be an excuse to eat and ruin your diet.
I love what Jen from Recipes for Gals in Figure and Bodybuilding says…that when people are trying to get you to eat something off plan, its to make THEMSELVES better about the food choices THEY are making. She has been a “pusher” and so have I. I know exactly why I want others to eat with me…so that I don’t feel so bad about eating it myself!! Watching others stay in control during social events when you are off track, or feeling out of control, down right sucks. It makes you feel BAD. It really can affect your self-worth. Bleh.
For me, it was easier to turn down food that was off plan when I was very overweight. People seemed to understand, and even wanted to help. They felt I SHOULD avoid these things. Now that I’m in a much better place, I am told I need to “live a little”. So I tried that theory. I tried “living a little” over the summer….just a month or 2 after reaching my goal weight. I gained 15 lbs. Seriously. Just like that.
Why? Well, I think 1)my body wasn’t ready to be challenged like that. My body’s comfort level was me as a fat girl. Not a fit girl. It’s going to take my body a LONG time to readjust and figure it out. I can’t splurge like people who’ve been fit a long time. Their bodies bounce back easier to cheats. Mine says, mmmmmmm sugar!!!! Let’s store that as fat so I can be comfortable again!!!! 2) I’m a food addict. One graham cracker with chocolate will no doubt turn into several days of mindless snacking. I know I need to keep these things OUT of my body…for now.
How to deal with this? This is a FANTASTIC list…Print it. Study it. Frame it 😉 hahahhaha. Ok, put it in your purse and remember to look it over before a social event.
Here are 11 “nice” ways to say “NO”.
Are you Paleo? Here is a post on how to turn down non paleo foods.
How else can you stay on track during social events and holidays? Be on the lookout for that post soon!
If you’ve been wanting to eat better, lose weight, feel better, gain energy and get healthy, then READ THIS. It’s a fantastic post written about how to get started. I personally was like Whitney. It was a moment. I just cleared the house of all the “evil” food that tempted me. I filled it with clean food. And I cut out all sugar, white carbs, and dairy…cold turkey. I did this about 4 years ago. I have had my ups and downs, my little hiccups along the way(including a 70 lbs weight gain during my final pregnancy!!), but I now KNOW what my body loves. I know what foods allow my body to lean out and to thrive with energy. I can’t suggest it enough 🙂 If you need an accountability partner, message me! I would love to help you out 🙂
oh and btw, wouldn’t you just love to look as amazing as she does?!!
He and She Eat Clean: A Guide to Eating Clean… Married!: Getting Started with Clean Eating.
well. we have a consensus. my body has decided that gluten free/grain free/dairy free/legume free (hahhahhaha) is what it likes and it’s a little pissy that I messed with it. *sigh* Think it’s time I really understand why it is my body feels best without.
Pistachio Pesto Chicken Pasta | PaleOMG – Paleo Recipe.
This might just be a new staple dinner/lunch (hell, breakfast!) in my house. It is absolutely delish!!! There is nothing I DON’T love about it! Now I’m craving it…guess I know what I’m making for dinner 😉
This just makes sense to me. I just started drinking it myself…I put unflavored gelatin in my Shakeology which is just an enhancement to its wonderful digestive properties, or just drink it in some water.
Why I’ve Been Drinking Green Jello [Well, Almost] | Wellness Mama.
Even more info on this:
Gelatin & Digestion|Comfy Tummy
Interesting huh?
Putting this on the reading list. I have heard amazing things about his super thorough book called “Good Calories, Bad Calories” and that this is a GREAT sort of abridged version. I love reading books like this to fully understand how our bodies work. It allows me personally to think of food and fitness differently. It leads me to thinking that our bodies are really just sophisticated machines, that food is fuel, and that exercise keeps us running efficiently. It helps take the emotion out of food, something that is super helpful to me!!
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It: Gary Taubes: 9780307474254: Amazon.com: Books.
I’m hooked. This is soooo ridiculously satisfying and filling. It has a pepperoni pizza type flavor, with a creaminess (sans dairy!), and smoothness that just needs to be experienced 🙂 This is the second time I’ve made it, and it definitely won’t be the last!
Health-Bent | Paleo Butternut Squash Lasagna.
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