Ultimate Reset Day 5

Ultimate Reset: Day 5
The Low on Energy

Considering how well day four went, day five was a surprise. I felt pretty low on energy. I wasn’t moody or angry, didn’t even feel like my mood was bad, I was just low on energy. Though, the Reset handbook did suggest to start the Reset on Wednesday so that on the harder days you can be at home and relax, so I guess this is normal.

Another thing I noticed – I’ll try to find a picture for when I post about the whole experience once I’m done – is that I have these red bumps on the back of my upper arm. You can feel them too, and see the redness. It’s…. well, it is what it is. They weren’t always there but nothing helped me get rid of them, so I just live with them. They’re not particularly bad, noticeable but okay to deal with. Somebody once suggested it could be gluten. Well, they are fading!!! They’re not gone. But they are less obvious. The only tough part now will be to figure out what’s helping them fade….

And I did have a snack today – the eggs and crackers above. I just couldn’t push through the day without it. But I always love mornings when I can have oatmeal. I love oatmeal. And it’s nice to eat a variety, I usually eat it with Starbucks cocoa powder…. 😛 Or brown sugar and apples and cinnamon. I am experimenting a lot though…. 🙂

The green liquid above is water mixed with macrogreens to alkalize the body. The body naturally is healthier in an alkaline setting, but with the diet most of us consume, we tend to be more acidic. That’s one reason it is suggested to start the morning with a glass of water with a few lemon drops in there, because lemon is alkaline. Goes against instinct, I know….

Ultimate Reset Day 4

Ultimate Reset: Day 4
The Craving

Day four and I’m feeling great. So great that we even left the house to go on a play date with one of Sophie’s friends. Here’s a pic of it. I love this picture. So much love, of knowing how to show it, give it, accept it. Children are amazing at it. They don’t question motives, try to look behind it, they just accept it. And give freely, unconditionally. A lot to learnt from them.

But back to the Reset. Day four felt the easiest. I did have that 2:30 feeling though, and I’m not 100% what it was. My coffee in the afternoon is also my treat (though I do eat dark chocolate almost every day as well, not too much, just to taste), so I’m not sure whether I craved the coffee or the treat. But other than that, the day went really well.

Best of all, dinner was AHmazing. Stir-fried veggies prepared in coconut and toasted sesame oil, sprinkled with liquid aminos in the end. I am gonna be making this on a regular basis because it’s so good. Of course, I plan to have fish with it too…  😛

The only negative thing right now is that I really miss my workouts. Not physically, because I know I wouldn’t have the energy for them, but mentally. Interestingly enough though, now as I’m typing this, I don’t have the back pain I usually do after only a few days of not working out… That’s interesting and I don’t particularly think it has to do with the Reset, but I’ll look into it….

Ultimate Reset Day 3

Ultimate Reset: Day 3
The Relief

Yes. Day three was much much MUCH easier. The insane hunger was gone, and I had clarity. Mental and emotional clarity. I finished Sophie’s kitchen (yes, it took me this long, don’t judge me), and I felt a lot better. I was no longer struggling with drinking so much water in one sitting – it actually feels good. Did you know, that feeling thirsty does not signal that it’s time to drink, rather that you’re already dehydrated? Interesting. So it feels good to never be dehydrated.

The highlight of my day was making the nori rolls for dinner. I can’t wait to make sushi with my husband – once I’m done with the Reset. It’s so much fun. I’d call it a date night, but we might just do it on a weekend when Sophie’s down for her afternoon nap. I think it’d be best to make sushi rolls without her. It’s easier than I thought. I’ll put smoked salmon, brown rice, and avocado in mine. And maybe philadelphia too. Philly roles are my favorite. What’s yours?

Ultimate Reset Day 2

Ultimate Reset: Day 2
The Anger

Whoa, was day 2 hard or what. Hunger, sugar withdrawal, caffeine withdrawal, have I mentioned sugar withdrawal? They all kicked in, and in a very nasty way. I was extremely short tempered, hungry, angry, sad (yes, I did cry too), all kinds of emotions came over me and they were not fun.

Yeah, that was pretty much my day. My husband was really lucky to not be around, and obviously, I’m not going to take it out on my baby girl, so yeah, it was a tough day. Plus I had to put together her toy kitchen all by myself. You need to understand, I’m not this put together build things type. Definitely not by myself. Truth be told, I even called my husband (who was on a business trip in London). Oh yes, and I called him during the night his time. But he helped me. He always does. He’s amazing. So here’s a picture of what I had to work with:

I had to have a snack. It’s not a regular part of the Reset, but it’s allowed. As I was snapping a picture of it, my phone restarted and… I was too hungry to wait out that minute while it got back on, so no picture of the snack (it was hummus with veggies). You can imagine, dinner time couldn’t come fast enough, and it did not disappoint.

Overall, I’m just hoping day three will be easier. I think that sums up the day.

Ultimate Reset Day 1

To be all fair, I started the Reset on Monday and today is Friday, so there is a few days lag with my posts, and I will be releasing them day by day.

Ultimate Reset: Day 1
The Excitement

I don’t know about you, but when I start something new, whether that be a new workout, a new job, or learning a new skill, I’m always excited. I’m excited for what’s ahead of me, for experiencing something new, and learning something. It is the same with this journey. Cause I think it’s more than just a cleanse. It’s a journey of experiencing new flavors, of learning self control, of exploring my strengths.

The hardest part was starting my morning with 8oz of water. The plan suggests 12-32oz but 32 is out of question for me. I honestly never thought it would be this hard to drink so much water in one sitting. But I had to, 30 minutes before breakfast. And of course, I missed my morning workout. But without my pre-workout snack (banana), there’s no way for me to work out, and after breakfast, well, our mommy-daughter routine starts. Which was still unpacking from our trip…..

The food was delicious, I loved it. The three meals a day thing was a tiny bit hard, although it could have been the lack of coffee. Or the two combined. Regardless, because I was tired and hungry, I decided to take a nap with Sophie. It was much needed. I woke up refreshed and I did postpone my hunger a little bit.

I also slept really well at night. Fell asleep next to Sophie – that little almost-two-year-old got lucky and was not moved over to her own bed next to me. I did have to wake up once to use the bathroom; I drank a lot more water in one sitting so that’s understandable. Overall, the first day went really well.

The Ultimate Rest & EMDR Therapy

Life without social media is living life

Okay fine, that’s not a quote, I came up with it. But my point is that it was great to be unplugged (with the exception of a few Facebook posts) while in Hungary. I got to enjoy my family and friends, Sophie got to know my family and friends, and we had a great time. I will have pictures later (need to sort through a 1,000+ pics….).

While I set myself limits, sweets were my soft spot, as usual. And white bread. It’s not about the pounds (surprisingly, I did not gain any), it’s about how I’m feeling. And that’s ADDICTED to sugar. I do normally have a small piece of chocolate almost every day (mostly dark chocolate, but not always). And of course, sluggish and my stomach cramps are back during cardio (it has to do with dairy, I could narrow it down that). So my plan for the next three weeks:

1. Address the physical & mental part by doing The Ultimate Reset
2. Address the emotional part by doing EMDR

The Ultimate Reset

Is basically a 21 day cleanse and more. It gently rids the body of toxins, helps maximize energy production at the cellular level and clears the pathway for the body to better process macro- and micronutrients.

It has three phases:
1. Reclaim: in this phase, dairy and red meet are slowly removed from the diet
2. Release: in this phase, a gentle colon cleanse takes place through a fully vegetarian diet and supplements
3. Restore: in this phase, enzymes, pre- and probiotics are put back in the system through a diet that’s consisting of almost purely fruits and veggies

I decided to go with the Ultimate Reset because it feels really structured and straightforward. I know what I’m getting, and I know what I need. I also like that it has natural supplements to support the cleanse. But I know it won’t be easy. So I’ll be posting about it every day, keeping myself accountable through this avenue as well. Challenges I see are, well, going through it by myself, at least in the beginning and Sophie. She likes feeding me and obviously she’ll get her regular foods, so… that will be very tempting. But I need to focus on the mental aspects of the cleanse. I can do it. I can do it.

EMDR

Stands for “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing”. I think we all have issues we could / need to address, and I figured the cleanse is a great time for it. No, I don’t have any traumas (thankfully) I need to process and get over. I did have a happy childhood. But I do believe nobody is perfect, and that we carry things with ourselves that we don’t need to. That we shouldn’t. I guess you can call it trying to get rid of my emotional baggage. It’s a journey of self-exploration, of understanding, listening, accepting, letting go, realizing, figuring out… You get the picture. It’s an important journey towards conscious living. 

So check back, I’ll be posting. ❤

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