Life

It has been some time since I have been on here and I feel like I have so much to say! 

I guess I will start with my workout! LOL I am on Body Beast Day 2 and I am already feeling the sore from my triceps and the workout this morning which was legs. I hear it is brutal I guess more to come on that update huh? I have been eating pretty well but I feel so fluffy and I think it is because of the influx of carbs that I have been eating the past few days. It has been all pasta based dished for the past three days and I seriously think it is time to change it up! 

I am doing eMeals (no I am not endorsing) and all of the meals for the plan weren't that great and were in fact all pasta or turkey burger type dishes.....I am kicking myself for that one now but I didn't alternate like I should have I suppose. It also may be because I have been messing around with the Glowing Green Smoothie that Kimberly Snyder has out there that I have been trying but maybe that's what it's from ha ha. I don't know. Back to Body Beast though I really like the program! I have been getting up at 5 AM to get the workout done and out of the way and I can say that it has been a blessing to get it done and over with and not have to worry about anything else through out the day. You would think by looking at the workout sheets that the program isn't going to be brutal but that's just a lie because man it is brutal when you are done lol. It is a great workout and I seriously would not be intimidated by it at all if you are a woman and wanting to get into shape. 

I will show you progress pictures through out the program so that you can see that you won't BULK up or anything like that if you are a woman looking into a quick weight lifting workout. I lvoe it because it is between 35 and 45 minutes which is ideal for me as I don't really have that much time through out the day to get the workout done unless it's during my lunch time but I would have to use the gym for that and I am not all that comfortable with the workouts yet to do them off memory or just by the name. 

Well that is all for now. I hope that you all have had a wonderful day!!!!
 

It's kind of how I feel about my belly right now lol

 

 

Ultimate Reset

 I am not the biggest fan of this thing called cleansing but I was reading a book called The Beauty Detox Solution and I have also watched Fork Over Knives and these principles have been nagging me since I first saw the movie. I can't really explain it but it makes so much sense. Some of you may think that it's all hogwash and that is totally ok I understand where you are coming from because I was once there. 

 

In the book Kimberly Snyder talks about our body holding onto fat because the body keeps it around to block the organs from the totoxicity that we put into your bodies. She also talks about how we are very similar to monkeys and gorillas which makes sense too and how are bodies and intestines are similar to theirs and they are vegetarian animals which rings off sirens in my head too. I mean what if we were MEANT to be vegetarians! How crazy would that be? I am not totally sold on the book but I have read numerous research articles on the subject and it all makes sense. Think about it.......why do we drink milk? Cows make it for their babies while we make our own milk for our babies so why would we drink cow baby milk? It just makes sense if you REALLY think about it. Anyway.....I have been toying with the idea of doing the Ultimate Reset. It is based off of the principle of transitioning to going vegan and it is a 21 day cleanse. I am even more curious to see how it works now that I am reading this book and recently saw Forks Over Knives......I am not through reading the book but I will post a review on it when I have finished it to let you know. For now, it is a very informational read that has plenty of references for me to check out and do research on my own. 

 

If you are wondering what the Reset is check out below and there is information on the phases and what it is meant to do for your body. I have also attached a small video for you to check out in the mean time.

 

How It Works: The 21-day Reset Occurs in Three Phases.

• Balance Body Chemistry

  Constant consumption of preservatives and chemical-laden foods along with exposure to toxins and pollution impair normal body processes. During Phase 1, you'll balance your body chemistry with four of the six supplements in order to optimize its systems. This will also reduce cravings or dependencies on items such as sugar or caffeine.*
  

• Remove Toxins & Reset Digestion

  In Phase 2, you'll be reversing the effects of poor habits, unhealthy foods, and environmental toxins. You'll modify your diet so that your digestive system won't have to struggle, and digestive problems you may have experienced before such as bloating and indigestion will be significantly reduced as your gasotrointestinal tract is cleansed.*
  

• Rejuvenate Your Health

  When you reach Phase 3, you will experience a profound positive change in your mood and energy level. During the final week, you'll eat foods of high-nutritional value whose nutrients are easily absorbed and return healthy bacteria to your freshly scrubbed digestive tract with pre- and probiotics. This will set you on the path to long-term healthy living.*