Tasty Tuesday and oh my do I have a tasty recipe to share with you today!!
If you had been following me the past few weeks you know I was doing the Ultimate Reset. This program has taught me so much and I will continue to share with you my journey (be on the lookout for Week 3 Recap later this week!). But for now…let’s talk FOOD!!
Delicious, nutritious, wholesome FOOD!!
My menu has been full of tasty recipes from the Ultimate Reset. The recipe I am sharing with you today comes from this program, the Ultimate Reset!!
NOTE: THIS RECIPE calls for COOKED QUINOA and also has a MARINATE TIME!!
Here you go…
Ultimate Reset Quinoa Salad
Ingredients…. 1/2 cup COOKED quinoa 1/2 medium tomato, diced 1/2 medium cucumber, diced 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, chopped (oh my these olives are so darn tasty!!) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves (I leave these out - I like it better without) 1 tablespoon EVOO 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Himalayan salt; to taste 1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos
Directions…. Combine quinoa, tomato, cucumber, and olives in medium bowl Combine EVOO, salt, lemon juice, and Liquid Aminos Pour EVOO mixture over quinoa mixture and toss. Gently fold in parsley and mint Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Last step of course it to enjoy!! I have had this Quinoa salad for lunch, for a snack, and for dinner. I have eaten it at home or on the go (if you eat it on the go, don’t forget your FORK!)
Had this for lunch today with slices of Avocado. Sometimes instead of avocado I'll top with hummus!! (and why am I making a duck face - I DON'T KNOW!!)
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the latest recipe I have to share!
Have a fabulous Tuesday!!
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What a week!! Even though I know this and I preach it this past week of the Ultimate Reset I was slapped in the face with how VERY IMPORTANT it is to PLAN and PREP meals for the week!! I have been meal planning for over 3 years now and this is the first week in a LONG time I did not have a written out meal plan...and it bit me in the rear!! See what is nice with the Ultimate Reset is the program provides you with a day by day detailed menu. Awesome right? Well you would think so!! I did think I could get by with only using the book's plan. What I realized is I really have adapted to having my full meal plan written out on paper ever so present in MY FACE!! Lesson Learned - the next week for sure I have a be written out meal plan!! This would also be my suggestion for anyone who is thinking about or doing the Ultimate Reset - write it all out. Not only does it make life easier, then you don't have to carry your Ultimate Reset Program & Nutrition Guide around with you, plus makes grocery list and prepping much easier!! My struggle for the week was staying on track eating and taking my supplements when I was suppose to and I equate it to not having my meal plan prepared like I normally do. So enough of what didn't work for me this week, let's talk about what did work for me!! First the Phase... Phase 2 - RELEASE!!
During the release phase, you completely eliminate animal products, including dairy, eggs, and meat. You transition to eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Never in a million years did I think I would give up animal products!! BUT I DID and FEEL FANTASTIC!! Every breakfast during the RELEASE phase contained fresh fruit. Mine typically was something I could eat on the go - apples, grapes, oranges, and pineapple. I'd have it all sliced and diced and ready to go (makes the morning madness that much easier!!)
A note about fresh fruit which I am sure we all know but I apparently needed the refresher! When adding fruit to your diet it is bet to limit it to 3 servings a day to avoid eating too much sugar. Even though the sugar found in fruit is natural and good for you, you can still overdo it and eat too much!! PORTION CONTROL!! As I mentioned Phase 2 you are eating a ton of fruit and veggies!! Another tip is when picking produce - fruits and veggies - pick what's fresh, organic, and in season. This way you'll be getting the MOST NUTRIENTS with minimal toxins. Pretty simple right?
Phase 2 - RELEASE - also introduced a new supplement!!
DETOX
This reminded me a lot of the FIBER SWEET from the 3 DAY REFRESH. Easy peasy chug chug chug!! Here is a list of the supplement schedule for the Ultimate Reset Week 2!! Having all the supplements as part of my daily nutrition, this is where if I had a meal plan in place on paper I could have incorporated the supplement schedule so I didn't miss anything...needless to say I missed a few here and there!! Again, lesson learned.
Here is a breakdown of what these supplements are...
you have to be careful with supplements because not all are natural. MANY contain chemicals that are doing no good for our bodies!! Thankfully with the Ultimate Reset we are not working with chemical laden supplements.
Now my favorite part...the FOOD!! Oh my goodness I am in love with so many of these news recipes!! They taste so darn good and are pretty easy to make!! My family was a bit confused by all the veggies we were eating but by week's end it was just part of what we were eating!!
I LOVE TO COOK - SERIOUSLY IT IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES TO DO!!
EDAMAME AND ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH & LEMON PEPPER KALE
Loved the Edamame dish but the Lemon pepper kale was a bit too lemony for me. My husband devoured my portion and his though.
SWEET POTATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER BISQUE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS The Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Bisque was a recipe I loved before the Ultimate Reset. It for sure does not disappoint. It also happened to be around the time when the air outside was getting a bit cooler so a warm flavorful soup was PERFECT!!
OUT FOR LUNCH VEGGIE SALAD
Going out to eat during the Ultimate Reset can be challenging. I won't lie!! Most restaurants you have no idea exactly how things are prepared. The one day my husband took our daughter and I out to lunch and I was very careful what I ordered and how I ordered it. I didn't want to screw up any of what I had accomplished and really wanted to see and feel the best benefits from the Ultimate Reset. While out to lunch I chose this veggie salad, oil and vinegar dressing, and made sure no croutons, eggs, or meat!!
Out to lunch SUCCESS!!
HEARTY VEGETABLE MISO SOUP sooo delicious!!
Garlic Veggies OH MY YUM!!
Overall I am very impressed with WEEK 2 of the Ultimate Reset. I felt amazingly better than I did in week 2. I started to see pounds drop on the scale. The bloat was close to non-existent. Absolutely NO Sugar cravings. Better Mood. Loved the food. Now it is time to step it up and enjoy my last and final week!! Check back soon for more Ultimate Reset recaps!
Have a fabulous week!!
My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a
Ahh the Ultimate Reset has begun and I can't believe I am already on Day 8 today!! This also means today marks the official end of my first phase of the Ultimate reset, RECLAIM phase, and I am now onto the RELEASE phase!!
A few thoughts on my first week of the reset: 1. I struggled the first few days with caffeine and sugar withdrawal! My head hurt so bad and I was extremely sluggish. I was also extremely moody! 2. I was pleasantly surprised on how fulfilled I was by the food I was eating. Some recipes I didn't care for but I would say 99% of the recipes were fabulous!! I even ate salmon or should I say I devoured the salmon (and I am not a fish eater!!) 3. It is very time consuming prepping all the many different recipes so I have learned to make larger batches to use at other times of the week. 4. Ending the first phase I am feeling much lighter and my usual bloated belly is slowly diminishing - yay! No more feeling uncomfortable when I put on my jeans which is a plus. 5. I am missing my workouts and my morning coffee - I Love coffee!! 6. The supplements are not bad at all, well maybe for the alkalinize but I simply mix and chug! With all the being said, I am very happy with where I am today in my journey!!
I have been asked why I am doing the Ultimate Reset and here it goes... The reason why I am doing the reset is I have always been curious about the Reset but I was in a situation where I really didn't want to lose any more weight and most reseters lose a ton of weight. Now that I gained 15 pounds back (another story) it was time to give it a go. I have been putting it off since the end of July and I had to do it now or I would be afraid of chickening out!! I want to see if this can help me get out of this funk Ive been in for a year+ now. I want to see what making my body as healthy as it can be on the inside do for me. I have been leading a healthy lifestyle for quite some time now but I think there are some things in my life that need adjusting. Ive had a ton of problems with fatigue and bloating and the reset is suppose to help with those too. So far bloating is gone and I hope getting rid of the fatigue will come soon too!!
More to come as I continue through the next 2 phases....
Have a fabulous week!!
My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a
Today I realized April is almost over and May soon will be here. Anyone else feel like April just started? Where did the month go?
I remember ending March with Easter Sunday and now it is April 22nd and I have no idea what I did this month. I had big plans to get our garden started, get the kids' garden started, and prepare our other flower beds for mulching and that was just the outside work. I still have other lists for inside the house, kids, me, my business, and more. Most of what I wanted to accomplish this month has not happened yet but guess what, I still have 8 days to get it done!!
You too also have time yet to take advantage of what April has to offer you!!!!
What might that be you ask??
Well BeachBody for the month of April is offering some incredible promotions.
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What is Slim in 6®?
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or save $85 by purchasing the Ultimate Reset Challenge Pack!
What is the Ultimate Reset?
The Beachbody Ultimate Reset® is a comprehensive, no-starvation, inner-body tune-up that offers much more than the typical cleanse and detox programs on the market. The Ultimate Reset not only helps you eliminate toxins and waste gently and naturally, but it also maximizes your cellular energy production, helping your body process food more efficiently and your systems run more smoothly.* You’ll replace the processed foods you’ve been eating with healthy foods. You’ll eat cleanly—possibly for the first time in your life—and take supplements designed to help your body remove from your cells and organs toxins that you’ve been taking in for decades.
The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day mind and body program that provides everything you need to:*
• Reclaim your body’s natural balance
• Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you
• Restore your system to its maximum health Participants have experienced the following benefits:*
Remove harmful toxins
Lose weight safely (improve BMI)
Increase energy
Boost mood and mental clarity
Lower cholesterol
Reduce inflammation
Improve regularity
Note: this Ultimate Reset promotion can be taken away at any time - Beachbody extended this offer but we are not sure when it will expire. So if you are interested do it, do it now!!
What will you do with your last few days of April????
Summer is not too far away and there’s no better time to get in the best shape of your life!
Is your health and fitness important to you?
Maybe Yesterday you said tomorrow, but instead why not make it today?
Whatever you do, DON'T make it Someday because Someday will not happen!!
Once you decide TODAY IS YOUR DAY, I want to extend an offer to you to join my next challenge group - May 6th is our official Day 1 start Date. Spots are limited and it is a first come, first serve type of enrollment.
Let go of the excuses and do this for YOU!! Be a positive example for your family and get in the best shape of your life!! Best of all you don't have to do it alone - I will be there with you every step of the way!!
If you are interested in learning more about these types of groups - CONTACT ME
or Maybe you are interested in learning more about what I do as a Beachbody Coach or maybe you are looking for a way to fulfill your passion to help others achieve their goals while also achieving your own. Oh and you also get a 25% discount on all products sold by BeachBody!!!! If so,CONTACT ME!!
