Ultimate Reset Week 2 Review & Results

Yay!! We have officially finished week 2 of the Ultimate Reset and I just can't say enough good things about this program!! I'm currently visiting my parents so I'm not able to do my week 2 weigh in (I like to stick to the same scale) but I would like to focus my review this week on how I FEEL vs the weight lost.

        

                 Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Bisque                              Red Beans & Rice

  

                                                                Edamame & Roasted Corn Succotash
 
This week proved to be another hit with the recipes!! My hubby asked if we could have Red Beans and Rice every night lol. Although it was amazing there were also several other recipes that I was excited to try too! Every meal was pretty easy to make....all less than 30 minutes and were packed with flavor!! I've said it before but I think some of these will make a regular rotation for us! I love incorporating new healthy recipes, especially the soups during the winter months!

Look Ma!! No Muffin Top!!!

This week I didn't necessarily feel like I lost a lot of weight, but I can tell that I've definitely lost inches!! I pretty much live in yoga pants so its not always easy to know if my clothes are getting looser as they are very forgiving but I slipped on some jeans this week and not only was I able to button them right up but I was happy to see that I didn't have a muffin top!! I still have a long journey ahead of me but to know that I didn't have to lay down, jump around the room or do some crazy squats to get myself into them was an amazing feeling!!

I have noticed feeling a little tired in the afternoon but I'm not sure if thats a side effect of the Reset or if thats a side effect of being a mom of 2 under 5 lol. Either way its nothing I can barrel through and I am enjoying the early nights to bed. I have been waking up full of energy at 5 am and ready to hit the ground running. 

Today starts week 3 and from looking ahead I feel that this is going to be the most challenging week. The menu options are more rigid (not impossible) and there are no grains. There are optional grain snacks you can add in so I'll have those on hand just in case I need them but I'm going to give it a go without and stick to the plan as is. But if I do need them then they're there. I won't feel guilty about it. I am keeping this week very simple, you'll see I plan to repeat several meals and this is for ease. We are on the road a lot this week and it will be easier to just cook big batches of the same thing for several days. I'm looking forward to finishing this week strong and reporting back with our final review and results next Monday!!

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Sweet Potato and Roasted Pepper Bisque - Ultimate Reset

So I don't think I've ever made any type of soup before that wasn't just dump and go in the crockpot (my FAVORITE kitchen accessory so I'm totally not knockin it!!) but this Sweet Potato & Roasted Pepper Bisque was AMAZING!!! It was thick and packed with flavor. Plus the generous portion size left me feeling very satisfied.

Another first for me was fire roasting the pepper!! I had a general idea of what to do but in order to not burn the house down my son and I decided to watch a quick YouTube video tutorial first!! Then we went right to work. Under his close supervision we perfectly charred the pepper on all sides, threw it in a glass bowl and he covered it with plastic wrap for about 15 minutes. This was totally a hit and something I look forward to having again in the cold months ahead!! Enjoy :)

Sweet Potato and Roasted Pepper Bisque
(Makes 1 serving)

1 Cup water
1 Medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1/4 Medium red bell pepper
1 tsp. finely grated ginger root
1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp miso paste, missed with 2 Tbsp hot water
1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Himalayan Salt, to taste; optional)
Herbal seasoning blend (to taste. optional)

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add sweet potato, cook for 5-7 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Roast bell pepper on grill or gas stovetop. Turn frequently until skin is evenly charred. Place in medium bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel for 10 minutes. Peel skin under running water. Remove seeds. Chop into 1/2 inch cubes.

Place sweet potato, bell pepper, ginger, oil, miso, and broth in a blender or food processor, in 2 or more batches if necessary; cover with lid ad kitchen towel. Blend until smooth. If consistency is too thick, add water. Heat soup in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until hot. Add Bragg Liquid Aminos and seasoning blend if desired.

Ultimate Reset Week 1 Review & Results

I chose to start the Ultimate Reset because I was just in an over all funk. I had stopped nursing my daughter, my weight was at an all time high, I was craving (and eating) BAD foods, its like I didn't even know myself anymore. I was hurting when I got out of bed from head to toe, literally and I was depressed and just wanted to sleep it all away. So I asked my hubby to take this journey with me for support and accountability. So he did.....

And we did it! We finished the first week of the Ultimate Reset and I feel GREAT!! Honestly I had no idea what to expect. I had heard stories about people having killer headaches, back aches, the food was either delicious or disgusting...depending on who you talked to. So today I want to recap OUR experience and share with you our results and our week 2 meal plan!!

So I LOVE coffee but I knew going into this that coffee was not part of the plan so I started cutting it out a couple weeks ago so I didn't experience headaches but Ruben did for the first couple days. Nothing crazy though. I did have some back aches but I am over due for a chiropractic adjustment and back pain is nothing new to me so I'm not sure that this was because of the program. 

                          

The food was AMAZING!! There was nothing that I REALLY didn't like at all. There were some things that were not my favorites like the Lentil Lime salad but it was doable! I tried some new recipes that I will definitely continue to have in my regular routine long after the Reset if over including the Southwestern Veggie Tacos, Stir Fry and Roasted Root Medley!!

And by following this plan......drum roll please........we are officially down a combined SEVENTEEN POUNDS in one week!!! Ruben has lost 9 and I lost 8!!!

I am so excited to be starting week 2!! It looks like several new recipes again that I'm really looking forward to! Check out the meal plan...

I'm VERY happy with this week. Not only for the 8 pounds lost but for the way I FEEL!! I have a ton of energy, I'm not bloated, I enjoy the flavors of fresh foods and I'm not missing caffeine or dairy at all!

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