My Ultimate Reset Experience

For the last 3 years, working out and working on my health has been a top priority for me. However, the last year I have battled stomach issues that I myself could not figure out. The doctor was sure I had GERD and wanted me to take a prescription for it. I tried it, but wasn't a fan of the side effects. I needed to work on my nutrition and see if I could figure it out. So, I decided to try the Ultimate Reset.

This was by far the most DIFFICULT but rewarding experience I have been through since starting my journey. I cut out coffee, meat, grains, and legumes over the course of a 3 week period. I also wasn't allowed to do an strenuous workouts, it was limited to walking and yoga. 

The first week went well, the first 2 days i had a horrible migraine and ended up taking my medications for those. I was sleeping better and had more energy. The normal everyday bloat was leaving. Week 2 was better, until the end. I ended up having a couple BBQ chicken nachos and had the worst stomach pain. I started struggling with cravings coming back, wanting coffee, wanting to workout and wanting to quit. I added a few black decaf coffees into my plan to help. Then week 3 hit. This week, you have all fruits and veggies and 1/2 scoop of shakeology. I did well for the first 4 days of this week. 

The last 3 days of the reset for me were not what I wanted them to be. I ended up having a couple dizzy spells and wasn't feeling myself, so on day 5 of week 3, I had a massive burger. It immediately upset my stomach and i had almost immediate brain fog and the urge to sleep. Then came day 6 of week 3, I was determined to make the previous day better. But I didn't. I had a rough day at work, I was stressing, and I wasn't were I wanted to be on the reset. So, i indulged again, with a burger. :( The very last day, I wanted nothing on my meal plan, but i stuck it out for breakfast and lunch, skipped my afternoon snack and then had soup and a grilled cheese for dinner. 

So needless to say, I was a wreck. I was grumpy, I was upset, and I was ready for it to be over with. But,

what I GAINED from this reset: more energy, better sleep, no more stomach issues, eczema started clearing up, better skin, more focus, a better understanding of food and my body. 

I am so very appreciative that I tried the reset. It may not have been perfect, but I am happy with the outcome. And I will definitely try it again. The only thing ill change is the timing. I'd like to try it during the spring or summer, when fruits and veggies in my area are readily available.  

My results: I lost 9.4 lbs and 6.5 inches. 

~Tabi