The Ultimate Reset: Results & Lessons

Three weeks is over! There were definitely challenges with the Reset, but also some great lessons learned.

First, the results: weight loss just over 10 lbs.
                            body fat percentage down 2.5%

Not bad for 21 days of changing how I ate. I was truly surprised to lose more weight with this program than with the workout programs I’ve been doing. 60 days of intense physical activity seems like it should take off more pounds than 21 days of clean eating. Lesson learned: physical activity is no substitute for healthy eating! I can only imagine the results I could’ve gotten from P90X, P90X2, or Insanity if I would’ve followed the meal plans also.

Two days past the Reset and I’m happy to return to small servings of meat and cheese. They don’t hold the allure they previously did and I’ve eaten both with large amounts of veggies. Lesson learned: veggies are filling and a good base for meals.

I’m drawn to snack when the kiddos go to bed at night. Even during the Reset I eventually allowed myself to snack on watermelon during this time. Dinners are often much work and time consuming with two little ones. By the time we’ve played, done baths, read stories, and kissed goodnight I’m feeling a little tired. Lesson Learned: Watermelon is a perfect snack. Fills my thirst and silences my sweet tooth.

While fruit breakfasts were delicious, I missed my Shakeology. Toward the end I occasionally used it for breakfast. Lesson learned: I used to make it with skim milk and peanut butter; while this added protein and was a good combination while pregnant it is probably more calories and fat than I need on a typical day. Shakeology with frozen cherries and water is my new favorite thing. By the time it’s blended it’s a fun chocolate-red color. And delicious.