Reset?

Do you ever wish you could just hit a reset button? Sometimes it’s easy to let unhealthy habits take over our life. And then sometimes it just snowballs and makes it harder and harder to break that cycle. Despite my best efforts, sometimes willpower just isn’t enough to make me drop those bad habits. (And yes, even a personal trainer isn’t perfect! ;))

A few months ago, Plexus introduced a new program, the Reset. It’s a 3 day nutritionally supported fast that resets your metabolism at a cellular level. Lots of big words, right? Anyway, in layman’s terms, it’s a 3 day program that allows your body to heal and reset so you can feel your best. You’re not starving yourself, in fact, I found that I was consuming something every 1.5-2 hours. This program has over 70 grams of protein a day, so you’re definetly not starving yourself. It’s full of nutrients and helps you to regain control of your eating habits.

I did my first Reset in July and I loved it. 3 days was the perfect length of time to get out of my poor eating habits and start some healthier habits. Fast forward and a few too many camping trips, adult drinks, and meals out, and I found myself sliding back into some old eating habits. I decided after a weekend away in October that it was the perfect time for another Reset. And this time, I made a firm commitment to myself to stay on track and not backslide after completing the Reset.

Curious how it turned out for me? Check it out below!

Before and After, 3 days apart

This is what I posted on Facebook the day after my Reset: “I didn’t know what to expect to see—I know that I feel great! I feel energized, lighter, my belly feels flatter…but would the inside work reflect on the outside? It did! I lost over 6 pounds (pm me if you want the exact number!)!

While the Reset can be great for weight loss, that wasn’t the only reason I did it this week. I’d let a few unhealthy habits creep in (eating outside of my feasting window, adult beverages , and some unhealthy meals from vacations and celebrations). I knew it was time to reign in those habits, reset my tastebuds, and set the ground work for getting back on track with my goals.

I’m pleased with the weight loss, but more than that, I’m proud of myself for sticking with it! It’s not easy to be limited to what I’m eating, especially when others around me are eating “normal” meals. But I stayed strong and again realized how much mindset plays into making healthy choices. It was absolutely worth the work and sacrifice and now I’m ready to continue eating well and mindfully to fuel my body properly!”

It’s now almost 2 weeks since I did the Reset and I’m proud that I’ve stayed on track with my healthy eating habits and I’ve maintained the weight loss. I’ve been able to keep the right mindset and stay focused on my nutrition goals. Having the support of my Plexus supplement routine helps too! Pink drink for life! 😉

Now for the even better news? You can Reset your mind and body too! I run a group every week for people to do a Reset together. Accountability and motivation make a huge difference in results, and let me tell you, the results I’m seeing from people are incredible! So many lives are being changed through this program!

Want to try it for yourself? Shop here, or leave a comment so I can get you started!

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May 2020 to May 2021

May 2020 to May 2021

Balance

It seems that at the beginning of each year people start talking about choosing their word of the year. I don’t usually participate in those, or resolutions, but this year one word kept coming to mind.

Balance

Balancing work and home

Balancing time between kids

Balancing housework and playtime

Eating a balanced diet

Oh the list goes on. There are some big changes coming to our family this year as we follow God and seek balance.

Stay tuned…

Vegetable Beef Soup

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The weather is changing here in Michigan and it’s finally starting to feel like fall.  Now that it’s cooler outside, it’s finally soup season!  I like making soups for dinner because they are so warm and comforting, plus I’m usually left with plenty of leftovers for our lunches.

A couple weeks ago, Mike requested soup for dinner.  I settled on a Vegetable Beef Soup based off of a soup served at a local restaurant.  When I left work that evening, I told my coworker I was going home to make a soup no-one was going to eat (because of all the vegetables in it.)  Imagine my surprise when both kids ate (parts of) it, and Mike went back for seconds!  I enjoyed it too, as did my coworker the next day.  And Mike said I should make it again, so it was definitely a win in our household.

The nice part about this soup is that it’s pretty versatile and forgiving!  I had some extra corn in the fridge, so I threw that into the pot in addition to the bag of frozen mixed vegetables.  The bag I used had corn, beans, and carrots.  I also didn’t want to cut up potatoes, so I used frozen diced potatoes, but you can use fresh or even canned, just dice them first.  I made the soup in the Instant Pot so I would only be dirtying one dish.  (If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, this is the one I have an recommend!) I knew it would take a while to come to pressure (about 20 minutes), so I really wasn’t saving time versus cooking it on the stove, but I didn’t have to stir or make sure it didn’t boil either.  Another Instant Pot win!

Vegetable Beef Soup

1 lb ground beef
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 box (32oz) beef broth
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 bag (about 2 cups) diced potatoes
1 can kidney beans, drained

Set your Instant Pot to sauté, and cook the ground beef until brown. Drain grease. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, mixed vegetables, potatoes, and kidney beans to the pot and stir. Set to manual for 4 minutes, then do a quick release. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

*This can also be made on the stove. Brown beef first. Then add the other ingredients and simmer 30 minutes before serving.

The Wall

The latter half of the second week is always the hardest part for me.  The first week is easy–I’m all gung-ho for making changes and ready to stay on track.  But mid-way through the second week, I’m starting to miss some of the foods I’m trying to avoid, the convenience of grabbing a pre-packaged snack, tired of being so conscious about every bite I put into my mouth, and tired of having a salad every day for lunch.

What it comes down to, honestly, is that I’d rather be lazy.  But that’s not going to get me to my goals!

So what do I do when I hit that “wall”?  Depends on how much self control I have.  Sometimes I give myself an extra cheat snack or meal.  So like this week, I had a cookie.  It tasted good, and satisfied what I was needing, and then I got back on track.  In the past, I might have just quit instead.  Yikes.

Honestly, I shouldn’t have hit the wall this week, because I did have a couple cheats.  It was Tulip Time week, and I did enjoy a corn dog and a deep fried Snickers.  It was totally worth it.  Just like one salad isn’t going to make me skinny, one unhealthy meal isn’t going to make me fat.  It’s about balance.  Life is about balance, learning to take what’s thrown at you, run with it, and make the best choices!

While my nutrition might not have been 100% this week, my exercise was on point!  I worked out every day this week, and since the weather is finally nice, I was able to get lots of steps in outside too.  I did pull something in my back last night, and it was quite sore today, so I made sure to get some good stretching in with yoga tonight.

On to week 3!