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Officially down 7.5 lbs. 9.5 lbs left to meet my summer goal.  I got to go clothes shopping yesterday at the outlets.  I rewarded myself with some new workout clothes that I don’t even have to try on because I know they will fit!

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Excited to go to Zumba and the dog park today. I have lost 7 lbs to date.  Although I haven’t show. Weight loss the past three days, I am feeling better and my clothes are looser.

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I ordered the Beach Body Ultimate Reset Challenge Pack. It should arrive by the weekend. So, this will be a trial week. But, I will try to stick to the plan with fidelity. I know the plan doesn’t allow coffee. But, I will allow myself coffee with cream. The plan also calls for no exercise.  I’m ignoring that this week as well. I am about 17lbs over my goal weight for the start of summer, as of this AM. I am following the meal plan below.

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7:00 am - Coffee w Cream
9:45 am - Overnight Oats*

*Made w 1/2 Cup Oats, 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 1 cup Strawberries, and a drop of honey.

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11:30 am - Field Greens Salad*

* Awkward realization: The 2Tbsp of vinnegrette that I thought was skimpy was actually more than adequate.

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2:00 pm - I’m getting pretty hungry.  Going to head home and have a protein shake before the gym.

3:00 pm - Core Power Vanilla Shake
(OMG - delicious!)

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5:00 pm - Sweet Potato, Lentil Salad

Ok. I’m going to be honest here.  This is not my cup of tea.  I mean just look at it.  It looks like orphanage food.  But, it is edible and you get a big portion.  So, here goes nothing.

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I had to add honey to my yogurt in the AM.  I should probably buy coconut sugar or agave instead. I was getting hungry at 11am.  But, not starving. I don’t hate vegetables as much as I thought I did.  The salad was good!  I was pretty darn hungry by 3pm.  The old me would definitely have stopped for something on the way home or consumed processed food from my stash in the car (read: beef jerky or dried fruit). Due to a washing machine malfunction, I decided to go to the gym a bit later than usual.  So, I ate dinner at 5pm. I had to add Bragg Aminos to make the lentils more palatable.  I’ll definitely look to replace this dish for next week. From 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm I did Body Pump. Things were fine.  Then, from 7:45 to 8:45 I did Zumba.  I normally make it through Zumba fine after Body Pump.  But, tonight, I was not as peppy and nearly left about 3/4 of the way through.  However, I pushed through it.  Afterward, I was starving.  I drank half a vitamin water (not on the plan, I know).  Note to self: bring lemon water to gym.  Then, I had some miso soup, which prevented me from further cheating.  Ain’t gonna lie, I normally end the night w a bowl of cereal. So, this is an improvement.

First Day - Complete!

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Final Stats... 9:30 pm

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Day one is in the bag!  On to day two.  I learned late last night that my Ultimate Reset Challenge Pack Shipped.  This consists basically of Shakeology, supplements, and the directions for the Ultimate Reset.  That’s right.  I didn’t wait for the directions or supplies to get started.  Also, I lost weight, about 1.5lbs.  This is after not having the scale budge for about two weeks.  So, 15.5 lbs left to meet my goal for summer vacation, which keeps getting pushed back thanks to snow days.

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I woke up STARVING.  But, I drank water and felt much better.

7:00 am - Coffee w Cream
9:15 am - Overnight Oatmeal

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I enjoyed today’s lunch quite a bit :-)

11:30 pm - Quinoa Salad, Baby Carrots, and Humus

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I had my Core Power shake after Tutoring. I tutor people studying for the GREs. I lasted a lot longer on today’s lunch than I did on yesterday’s salad lunch.

5:00pm - Core Power Strawberry Banana Shake (not as good as Vanilla but 1/3 less sugar, so I should probably stick with it 😩)

7:30pm - Still satisfied from my shake!

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8:00 pm - Stir Fry /Quinoa
9:00 pm - Sweet Potato

(OMG - Soooo gooood)

Melt 1.5 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tsp coconut oil and add 2 carrots (2 min), 1 head broccoli (4 min), 1 red pepper and 1 zucchini (2 min).  Add splash of Bragg aminos (or soy sauce)

Also - cheated with about 5 kalamata olives left over from the quinoa salad, while waiting to heat dinner.  I also added a small amount of butter to my sweet potato.  I know, I know.  But, I’m still doing way better than I thought I would.

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Ok.  I have -got- to stop eating dinner so late.  But, it just seems to keep happening.  I was supposed to do Zumba tonight. But, I got the times confused.  So, I missed it.  Instead I chased my dog around a bit. But, I also went and purchased a yoga mat so I could have a go at the yoga retreat.  I also looked up meal plans for next weeek because some of the dishes on this plan have got to go. Mostly, the quinoa and lentil salad.  I was thinking of skipping the sweet potato w dinner, but ended up eating it an hour later bc I was still really hungry.  And, I did add a small amount of butter. Not the best idea bc it was 9pm.  But, hey, I didn’t grab a Klondike bar from the freezer either.

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Final Stats - 9:30pm

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Woke up today expecting a snow day, but school was very much in session.  I weighed myself and lost .3 lbs, which is fine because yesterday was a rest day.  Today, we get out at 11:30, so I didn’t pack my lunch. But, I did throw in my daily protein shake just in case I didn’t make it home right away after work.

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7:00 am - Coffee w Cream
9:30 am - Overnight Oatmeal

I don’t find I can eat the entire Overnight Oatmeal in one sitting.

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Strangely, it is 1:45, I’m still not hungry from breakfast.  But, I’m going to prepare lunch.

2:00pm - Field Greens Salad

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5:00 pm - Chocolate Core Power Shake

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I could not bring myself to eat the lentil salad again.  I just really don’t enjoy it. Luckily, my dog seems to quite enjoy it 😺 I subbed a second bowl of miso soup.

7:00 pm - Miso Soup (x2) w Sweet Potato

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Today was a lot easier than the previous two days.  I wasn’t hungry all day and the cravings have diminished.  Although it’s supposedly going to snow, I’m planning to go to the gym at 5:30.  I will drink my shake on the ride over and see if it helps my workout. Zumba (sorry Beach Body folks).  When I get home I might try yoga.

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7:30 pm - nailed it!

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Two hour delay today will impact my schedule this morning.   I’m down 4lbs since starting. 13lbs to go to meet my summer goal.  I’m shocked at how quickly the weight is coming off.

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Two hour work delay due to snow really threw me off! So, I basically skipped breakfast 😏

9:00  - Coffee w Cream*

I decided to lower the number of creamers from three to one and I lived to tell about it!

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10:30 am - Quinoa Salad, Carrots and Humus

Lunch was at 10:30 due to bizarre 2-Hour delay schedule.

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4:00 pm - Apple and Peanut Butter

I had to change it up bc I forgot to put an ice pack in my lunch cooler bag and my protein shake got warm (total bummer). This is a snack I found on a different Ultimate Reset meal plan.  So, I’m taking some liberties here.

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I can’t wait for my delicious stir fry and less delicious quinoa tonight!

7:00pm - Veggie Stir Fry w Quinoa and Miso Soup

I omitted the sweet potato tonight and added an 8oz glass of almond milk.  I’m not sure what that will do, in terms of my calorie count. But, I was craving something creamy.

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Today was a great day. I went shopping and meal planned for next week. I definitely had some cravings. I almost caved and ate an entire bag of beef jerky. But, I didn’t even buy it at the market.  I decided on next week’s menu. And, I also decided that I am doing quite well on the DIY version of Ultimate Reset.  And, since my Shakeology will not come By Monday (should be here by Tuesday), I think I’m going to postpone the actual 21 day program until the week after next.

Positive Changes So Far:

*Eliminated fast food
*Eliminated processed foods
*Starting to understand portions
*Lost 4lbs
*Learned new recipes to cook
*Made new friends

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Final Stats - 11:00 pm

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It’s the morning of day 5. I am happy with all of the positive changes I am seeing.  No significant weight loss to report for today. But, I feel good and I’m proud that I have been able to stay relatively consistent with following the B.B. meal plan that I selected.  I’m looking forward to the Ultimate Reset Kit I ordered arriving Monday night.

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7:00 am - Coffee w Cream

Two creams today.  Hey, it’s FRIDAY!

8:00 am - Overnight Oatmeal

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11:00 am - Field Greens Salad

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I didn’t eat much of my breakfast.  So, I was starving by 2pm.

2:00pm - Vanilla Core Power Shake

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7:00 pm - Sweet Potato and Miso Soup w Iced Tea

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Tonight I went grocery shopping at Whole Foods in preparation for my actual Ultimate Reset, which is to start Monday.  I realized at the checkout that I was buying exactly everything I never buy and nothing I usually buy.  That was a wake-up call.

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I filled my rings on the Apple Watch with about 28 min exercise, 700 Cal and 14 waking hours.  Then, I forgot to take a picture.  🤷🏻‍♀️

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Thrilled to announce I have lost 5lbs in 5 days on the meal plan described in my first post.  I guarantee you that if I can do it, anybody can.

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8:00 am - Coffee w Cream (I know, I know)

9:00 am - Two Scrambled Eggs and 1 Toast

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Was really starving by 11:00am.  So, I decided to have my protein shake.

11:00 am - Core Power Shake*

*I wasn’t sure when my Shakeology would arrive. So, I still have four Core Power to finish in the fridge.

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2:00 pm Quinoa Salad, Carrots, Humus

4:00 pm Pistachios

5:00 pm Apple

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6:00 pm - Shakeology

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7:30 pm - Sweet Potato and Miso Soup

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Busy weekend day.  I filled my rings on the Apple Watch without trying. But, I was hungry all day. I almost cheated with the samples at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.  But, I bought pistachios instead.

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I filled my rings today. 30/30 exercise, 600/600 calories, 12/12 waking hours.

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After today, I will have been on this meal plan a full 7 days with very little deviation.  I’m down 6lbs after the first 6 days!

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8:30 am - Coffee w Cream

9:30 am - Two Easy Over Eggs w Spinach and 1 Slice Whole Grain Bread and 1 pistachio. Yes, 1.

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1:00 pm - Shakeology

Chocolate Vegan Shakeology is now definitely my favorite.

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2:00 pm - 20 pistachios
3:00 pm - Carrots and Humus

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7:00 pm - Sweet Potato and Miso Soup

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Well, I’ve come down with a cold.  But, I’m not going to let that stop me. I’m fitting better into my clothes and noticing other positive changes.

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10:00 pm - Final Stats

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I did meal prep for the week last night, got a gallon of miniralizes distilled water ready, and packed my supplements.  I also set alarms for my daily supplements.  No weight loss to report today. But, six lbs in 7 days is awesome!

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6:00 am - Supplement Combo 1
6:30 am - 2 Eggs, Toast, Spinach
7:30 am - Decaf Tea. Yes, tea.

9:30 am - Supplement Combo 2

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11:30 am - Field Greens Salad

1:00 pm - Pistachios

2:00 pm -  Power Greens (meh)/Supplement Combo 3

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3:30 pm - Vanilla Shakeology

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5:00 pm - Supplement Combo 4

6:30 pm - Salmon (6oz), Asparagus (1.5 cups) , Boiled Baby Potato (1 cup)

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Today was tough.  I have a cold or allergies, not sure which.  I did 22 Minute Hard Core workout 2 (fun!)and day 1 of Yoga Retreat, which I have to say I really hated.

Day 1 - Actual Ultimate Reset In The Bag

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9:30 pm - I made it!

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Some weight fluctuation occurred between days 7-8, but overall still at 6lbs lost in 8 days and 11lbs leftcto lose to meet my summer goal.  I have comedown with a cold, which makes things a bit more challenging. But, I’m sticking with it.

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6:30am Supplement Combo #1

7:00 am - Oatmeal and berries

7:15 am - Decaf Tea

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11:30 am - Greek Salad w 3 oz Chicken

Oops forgot supplements.

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3:30 pm - Chocolate Shakeology

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6:00 pm - Rice, Beans, and Corn Taco

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Today was easy but I forgot the afternoon supplements.  I will take them now after dinner.  I also hit the gym for Zumba.

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Final Stats 7:55 pm

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6:00 am - Supplement Combo #1
7:00 am - 2 Eggs, Spinach, Whole Grain Toast

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10:00 am - Supplement Combo #2
11:00 am - Salad w Greek Dressing

2:00 pm - Power Greens

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5:00 pm - Asian Cucumber Seaweed Salad and Tempeh Sushi

8:00 pm - Supplement Combo #4

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Not missing caffeine like I thought I would.  Feels kinda good to be off it.  Did Zumba.  Not feeling weak at all from lack of food, etc.

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As of 8:00 pm

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Good Morning.  Today begins day 4 of the official cleanse.  I have been drinking more and more water each day and haven’t been feeling hungry at all.  But, I think due to this extra water intake, I haven’t lost much weight either.  This morning. I am down .2lbs for a total weight loss of 6.6 lbs since day 1. I am noticing my clothes fitting better and my body feeling better. Off to take Supplement Combo #1.

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Day 10 was the easiest. I didn’t even really need my Shakeology.  But, I had it anyway bc I worked out.  This morning I was down only .2 lbs. but, I’ve been drinking a lot more and I noticed my bath towel wrapping further around me.  I’m excited for day 11.

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8:00 am - Plain Yogurt w Maple Syrup and Honeydew

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11:00 am - Sushi Roll w Fakin’ Bacon

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3:30 pm - Chocolate Shakeology

5:30 pm - 20 Pistachios

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7:00 pm - Veggie Stir Fry

7:30 pm - all missed supplements. Yikes.

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For whatever reason I cannot seem to get my am supplements done.

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Filled my rings.

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I have the day off today. So, I started the day with Zumba.  I am officially down 7lbs now. Just 10 lbs to go to hit my summer goal.  By no means will I be at my final goal, but it’s a benchmark.

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7:30 am - Supplement Combo #1

10:30 am - Farina w Maple Syrup and Walnuts

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12:30 pm - Supplement Combo 2
2:00 pm - Microgreen Salad

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5:00 pm - Chocolate Shakeology

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7:00 pm - Veggie Stir Fry andMiso Soup

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Today was tough bc I spent a lot of time on the road.

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7:30 am Supplement Combo #1
10:00 am - Oats w Flax and Green Apple

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8:00 am - Supplement Combo #1

10:09 am - Marinated Tempeh

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2:00 pm - Microgreen Salad

3:00 pm - 20 pistachios

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6:00 pm  Shakeology

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7:00 pm - Root Vegetable Medley

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1:15 pm - Zucchini Cashew Soup

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3:00 pm - Bell Pepper and Humus

5:00 pm - Strawberry Shakeology

On the road...

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Good morning!  Officially down 9lbs as of today for an average of .64 lbs per day over the first two weeks of the Ultimate Reset!  It’s a snow day with a 2 hour delay. So, I have to get shoveling.  Not exactly looking forward to vegan week.  But, definitely going to keep going with the Reset.

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Nothing much to say today.  I added the detox packets yesterday.  I like them. They taste alright and the grittiness doesn’t bother me too much.  I’m still down 9 lbs.  But, yesterday was a rest day.  So, that’s to be expected, I guess.

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7:00 am Supplement Combo # 1

8:00 am Decaf Black Tea w 1 creamer*

* I know, I know.  I should really follow the plan.

9:00 am - apples and kiwi

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2:00 pm - Microgreen Salad w Pumpkin Seeds

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4:00 pm - Chocolate Shakeology

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7:00 pm - Asparagus w Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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Zumba this evening.