Thursday, April 4, 2013

Ultimate Reset Supplements


Supplements

The six supplements and what they do:

Alkalinize

For maximum health, our blood should be slightly alkaline. Normal pH—level of acidity—levels fall between 7.35 and 7.45. Neutral pH is 7.0. Anything below 7.0 is considered acidic, and may lead to adverse reactions and a compromised immune and digestive system, making your body more vulnerable to viruses, bacteria, congestion, inflammation, and disease.
Alkalinize helps bring your body back to a healthy pH balance. It helps neutralize excess acid, improving alkalinity and supporting your immune system.*
Each daily dose of Alkalinize comes in a convenient daily single-serving packet that should each be mixed with 3 to 6 ounces of water.

Mineralize

Minerals, including salt, are essential to life. We can't live without them. Sadly, today's common table salt (sodium chloride) found in most homes and restaurants and in all processed foods contains none of the trace minerals that make salt good for us.
Our Mineralize contains pure crystal salt, minimally processed and containing up to 84 natural minerals and elements. These elements, needed by the human body, promote stable pH, aid with the absorption of food particles through the digestive tract, regulate water content throughout the body, prevent muscle cramps, and help support cellular function.*
If you want your body to function properly, you need REAL salt from the earth, complete with all its natural elements. The salt in Mineralize is even purer than sea salt (which has become increasingly tainted by pollutants).
Mineralize should be taken 3 times a day with water throughout each phase of the program, and may be used as a seasoning with your meals.

Optimize

Enzymes initiate millions of reactions within the body each moment. They are responsible for nearly every bodily function, including vision, reproduction, growth, and respiration, as well as the storage and release of energy. Without enzymes, life simply can't exist.
As we age, our enzyme levels and activity decrease. Couple this with poor diet, illness, and injury, and most of us find ourselves in a state of constant enzyme deficiency, causing our normal bodily functions—including how we absorb and digest nutrients—to start breaking down.
Optimize is a proprietary blend of systemic enzymes that helps turn back the clock and restore your body to its full function. Added camu camu herb provides vitamin C, flavonoids, and amino acids to help promote an optimal immune response, and can help manage your body's natural inflammatory response.*
Optimize capsules should be taken three times a day at least a half hour before meals throughout each phase of the Ultimate Reset™ program.
Note: To increase your enzyme levels naturally, be sure to eat lots of unprocessed and raw foods (heating foods often kills off the natural enzymes they contain), including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Soothe

Aloe vera is a succulent plant long used in traditional healing to relieve minor skin irritations. A known antioxidant, when taken internally it soothingly cleanses your intestinal tract and helps support your body's anti-inflammatory response. Curcumin, a natural extract of the spice turmeric, is a staple of ayurvedic medicine and a household remedy in India. It also promotes your body's natural anti-inflammatory response and helps eliminate free radicals.
Our Soothe combines these two powerful, time-tested botanicals, which are carefully harvested and prepared to help preserve their beneficial compounds.

Detox

Contrary to common belief, the colon does more than eliminate waste. It influences hydration, nutrient absorption, and immune system function. Bacteria in your colon break down fiber, resistant starch, and other material that has not been previously absorbed during digestion. The colon also extracts water, potassium, and some fat-soluble vitamins from solid wastes before your body eliminates them. If your colon isn't processing and eliminating waste properly, your digestive system can back up, causing you bloating and discomfort.
When formulating our Detox colon revitalizer, we set out to create a supplement that was notthe most powerful, "take it and run to the bathroom" cleanser on the market. Believe us, making that type of supplement would have been easy! We wanted to strike that perfect balance between formulating a product that would "get the job done"—cleansing, restoring, and resetting your intestinal ecosystem—while not forcing the body/bowels into a release.
Natural superfoods in Detox, including chia and flax seed, bind and remove unhealthy compounds from your gastrointestinal tract. Milk thistle, a traditional herbal remedy relied on for centuries to help enhance liver function, also helps break down toxins and eliminate them from the body. Additional cleansing herbs reduce gas, help your body manage normal inflammation, stimulate immune function, and detoxify your colon, while working with the other supplements to promote a healthy digestive function and optimal immune system.*
You'll be taking Detox three times a day through Week 2 of the program. Each single dose comes premeasured in its own sealed packet.

Revitalize

Probiotics help restore the balance of healthy bacteria in your digestive tract. They are live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They're sometimes called "friendly" or "good" bacteria because they help break down carbohydrates, promote a healthy immune system, and control the growth of harmful bacteria.
Antibiotics cure disease by destroying bacteria. While they have saved countless lives, they've become increasingly overprescribed in recent years. You may even ingest them without knowing it, since they're given to animals during commercial meat and dairy production. However, an unfortunate side effect of antibiotics is the depletion of good bacteria in the intestines, which weakens your immune response and digestive function.
Our Revitalize capsules are unique in that they combine both pro- and prebiotics, helping your body maintain the right environment for healthy intestinal flora and providing them with the nutrition they need to grow on.*
Take Revitalize capsules three times daily throughout the Ultimate Reset.












Ultimate Reset: Week 1: Reclaim: Day 1


My Ultimate Reset came in the mail while I was away for Easter & I found out a friend started hers on the 1st, so I decided to go ahead & start yesterday giving me the day on Tuesday to shop for everything needed!!  I am excited to see if the success stories come true for me as well!!   Day 1 wasn't bad, I definitely wasn't hungry as it seemed almost impossible to eat as much as they were saying along with drink almost a gallon of water per day!!  Along with set meals, we are also give supplements (I'll do another blog post on the supplements & schedule) to follow at specific times.  The 1st phase is Reclaim.

Phase 1: Reclaim

During these first seven days you'll begin to alter your diet, slowly removing foods like red meat and dairy that put stress on your digestive system and tilt your body toward an acidic state. You'll also be introduced to four of the six supplements that make up the Ultimate Reset™ protocol—Alkalinize, Soothe, Mineralize, and Optimize.
In Week One, you'll rehydrate your body (most of us are living in a slightly dehydrated state) and reactivate sluggish cell function, along with shifting your body's pH (level of acidity) back toward a healthier, alkaline state, and away from any excess acidity that can weaken your body's functions.
Once your body has been primed, balanced, and strengthened on a cellular level, it will be primed to continue the process of releasing accumulated toxins.*


Breakfast

1 slice whole-grain toast; 2 scrambled eggs, prepared with 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; and 1-1/2 cups steamed kale or spinach.

Lunch

Miso SoupMicrogreen Salad, 1/3 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, and 1 serving dressing of choice from recipe guide.  I chose to make Creamy Garlic Dressing.

Miso Soup
(Makes 1 serving)



Ingredients

2 cups water
1 Tbsp. miso paste, mixed with 2 to 3 Tbsp. hot water
2 Tbsp. dried wakame seaweed
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Directions

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Turn off heat.
Add miso paste, seaweed and green onion. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes; stir. Serve hot.
Nutrition

Calories: 41
Total Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 693 mg
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 0 g
Protein: 3 g

Microgreen Salad 

(Makes 1 serving)


Ingredients

3 cups baby salad greens
¼ medium carrot, shredded
½ medium cucumber, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup sprouts (like radish, alfalfa, or broccoli)
½ medium tomato, chopped
¼ cup chopped jicama
1 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions

Combine greens, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, sprouts, tomato, and jicama, plus cilantro (if desired), in a large bowl; toss gently to blend.
Nutrition

Calories: 43
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 24 mg
Carbohydrate: 9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Protein: 25 g

Creamy Garlic Dressing
(Makes 10 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each)


Ingredients

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. Himalayan salt
½ tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
Directions

Place oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, mustard, and honey in a blender or food processor; cover with lid. Blend until smooth.
Refrigerate dressing if not using immediately. If dressing solidifies when cold, hold at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
Nutrition

Calories: 119
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 235 mg
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 0 g

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
(Makes 8 servings, ¼ cup each)


Ingredients

2 cups raw green pumpkin seeds (without shells)
Directions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Arrange pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until very aromatic and slightly browned, being careful not to burn.
Let cool before handling. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 0 g
Protein: 10 g

Dinner

Baked Salmon, 1-1/2 cups steamed asparagus with lemon, 1 cup boiled baby potatoes (with skin).

Baked Salmon
(Makes 1 serving)


Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp. Himalayan salt
½ tsp. herbal seasoning blend
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 oz. wild-caught salmon fillet
Directions

Combine garlic, oil, basil, salt, seasoning blend, lemon juice, and parsley in a large bowl; mix well.
Place marinade in a shallow dish; place salmon in marinade, turning several times to coat all sides well. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 20 minutes, turning once after 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place salmon on a piece of aluminum foil. Cover with marinade; seal. (NOTE: Be sure to use all marinade here if there's extra, discard; do not use as serving sauce.)
Place sealed salmon on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Nutrition

Calories: 331
Total Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 611 mg
Carbohydrate: 2 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Protein: 34 g


Yesterday actually went pretty decent!!  Only down fall was restless sleep last night as I kept tossing & turning all night!!  I also plan on weighing myself daily just to track to see how things go.  I am down 0.8 lbs this morning!!  I have my starting measurements written down & here are my starting photos. 
Please excuse my messy hair!  LOL

Can't wait to see how this goes!! 



Detour!!!




Sorry for the long awaited blog!!  Lots of things happened & life just got in the way!!  1st I hurt my arm with the trainer evaluation at the gym, then I threw my back out, lots of traveling & cheer comps, but I've been here fitting in workouts when I could.  But the missing time I also had a battle with my own depression again to which led to some awful binges & a 10 lb weight gain, but I am back & time to lose it again!  :)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Les Mills Combat Shock Plyo & Walk


Started my morning out with some Shock Plyo, then it was off to the grocery store for some nice lean meat & chicken breast along with frozen veggies.  Spent the evening stripping the caulking off our bathtub & recaulking it, scrubbing the toilet, stove, & sink, before heading out for my walk to wind down the night.  :)


My arms feel like they are going to fall off right about now.  LOL

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Les Mills Combat Kata, ChaLean Extreme Push 3, & Run

1st on today's schedule was Les Mills Combat 45 Kata!


I am still loving this program.  Today, I acually thought that it was over way to quickly & wanted some more, but then remembered I still had 2 more workouts to go today.  :)

Next up was the last circuit of week 2 for ChaLean Extreme Push phase.  I'm still surprised at my progress here as well.  Here is today's recap-


CLX Push Circuit 3
1) sumo squat- 25/8 25/8
2) single arm row- L&R- 20/8 20/8
3) chest fly- 12.5/8 15/8
4) bowler lunge- L&R- 25/8 25/8
5) double arm bent over row- 15/8 20/6
6) bench press- 15/8 20/8
7) single leg sumo squat- L&R- 20/8 25/8
8) reverse grip bent over row- 15/8 15/8
9) long arm pull over- 20/8 25/8

Lastly on the schedule was a training run of 2 miles for tonight.  Got out there & I first I struggled to get into the groove, but then once it hit off I went.  I alternated 2 minutes of running to 1 minute of walking & managed 2 miles in 25 minutes tonight.  :) I am on such a high after today's workouts, I'm ready for another one, so I am hoping I am still in the mood tomorrow like this.  :)



Tuesday, January 15, 2013

ChaLean Extreme Extreme Intervals & 2 mile walk



Extreme Intervals is one of the workouts that comes in the ChaLean Extreme Deluxe dvds. It is an interval training workout that incorporates the use of a stability ball.  & In keeping with Chalene’s other interval workouts, cardio drills are mixed with strength endurance exercises to bring your heart rate down again before moving to the next cardio set. The use of the ball adds additional resistance and causes you to engage the core muscles to balance your body.  I liked using the ball for some of the moves we have done in other interval workouts. For example, using the ball while doing skaters really works your oblique ab muscles. Counter balancing squats with the ball actually makes them seem easier. Maybe it is just the distraction, but for someone who avoided lunges and squats, I actually enjoyed doing them with the ball.  I also found that I could get a nice stretch at the end of the workout by using the ball. My back, shoulders, and legs received a stretch so good I felt like I had just received a full body massage. It is so nice to feel good at the end of a workout session!



& lastly I enjoyed a 2 mile walk on the treadmill before bed & no I did not look like the girl in the video.  :)

Monday, January 14, 2013

3 Workouts Today



Started the day with Les Mills Combat 30 Kickstart this morning after breakfast.  It actually ended so fast that I was a little disappointed as I wanted to go longer, but decided against it as I knew I had more to do today.  :)


After lunch I got my youngest settled again & headed off to get ChaLean Extreme Push 2 week 2 done.  Pleasantly surprised I was able to again increase my weights.  :)  So here is today's recap:


1) standard overhead press- 15/8 20/6
2) single leg lunge- L&R- 20/8 25/8
3) standing reverse fly- 12.5/6 12.5/8
4) standing arnold press- 12.5/8 15/7
5) single leg deadlift- L&R- 12.5/8 15/8
6) bent over lat raises- 12.5/8 15/6
7) frontal shoulder press- 12.5/8 15/8
8) single leg tap lunges- L&R- 12.5/8 15/8
9) lateral delt raise- 10/8 12.5/8

& the last workout was a nice walk on the treadmill while watching some of the Biggest Loser again.  Looks like this will become an every Monday night as a recovery walk after my long runs on Sundays