Ultimate Reset – week 2

Week 2 is officially over. So far I’ve already lost about 5 lbs and feel like I have more energy, except for at night when I’m exhausted and head to bed early. I’m also sleeping really deeply. Pants that were uncomfortably snug are now my go-to pants.

I have discovered that weekends are the hardest. I’m not able to control meal time as exactly and timing supplements isn’t as exact. I also don’t drink as much water on the weekends, but I’ve always known this. I did better this weekend than last, so I didn’t have the emotional instability of last weekend. Gah, I’d forgotten that that could be one of the things the body needs to cleanse. Anyhow, it’s Monday now and in my first three hours at work I drank 80 oz of water. The pace never really slowed and my body feels better for it.

I said I’d talk about the supplements:  

There are four that are taken throughout the 21 days. These are Mineralize (dissolved in water 4 times per day), Optimize (2 capsules 3 times per day), Soothe (2 capsules once a day), and Alkalinize (mixed with water once a day). I won’t get into the science of what they do; I’ve read it and won’t be able to relay that accurately. These are all taken 30 mins before meal times, with an extra Mineralize in the afternoon 30 mins before snack. I was pretty unhappy about Mineralize at first, as I’m not a fan of drinking salt. But, I’ve come around. I won’t be sad when I’m done with this one, but I don’t dread it. What I do dread is Alkalinize. Every day. I know some people take wheatgrass shots and enjoy it; I do not. I will never choose wheatgrass. I have found that using a shaker cup and the least amount of water possible makes it bearable; I don’t have to smell it and can swallow it in one gulp.

Week 1 (Reclaim week) doesn’t add any additional supplements. It is very much a transition week, in supplementation and food.

Week 2 (Release week) adds Detox three times a day, 30 mins before meals. I’ve seen that many people don’t seem to like this one. I actually really enjoy it (as does my husband). The texture is a little odd but it has a really sweet (but not overly so) taste that I enjoy. I keep thinking that it reminds me of something, but I’ve no idea what that might be. And it does what it claims to, flushing the system.

Week 3 (Restore week) takes Detox out and adds Revitalize three times a day, 30 mins before meals. This is another capsule.

In a couple of days I’ll talk more about food and the overall experience.