Warm Nutty Quinoa

I don't remember where I first found this recipe, but it will be something I try for breakfast post reset. Did you know that quinoa contains all of the essential amino acids to make up a complete protien? Read about it hear at livestrong.com. 

Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk or coconut milk (unsweetened)
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa, (note: rinse quinoa)
2 cups fresh blackberries, organic preferred
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
Directions:
Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blackberries and cinnamon; transfer to four bowls and top with pecans.
Serves 4.
*While the quinoa cooks, roast the pecans in a 350F degree toaster oven for 5 to 6

Day 20

I can't believe we only have 1 more day to go! So far I am down 14 pounds. I'm way less bloated. I don't have any indigestion. I have way more energy. Overall, I feel super GREAT!!! I am not as worried about what life will look like after the completion of the reset! This has truly changed my life and I don't even think I could go back to my old ways if I wanted to! I feel too good to want to do that to my body again!

Day 17-19

I did it! I managed to stay on the reset while I was out of town with 5 other girls! I have to say it really was easy. I think somehow it might have actually been easier for me than when I am at home! I did go out to eat one night and just ordered a salad. It was arugula, green apples, pecans and cornbread croutons with a peach dressing..I picked off the croutons and used very little dressing.
I would definitely say that the preparation is what made it all possible! Hooray!

Day 16

Today I spent a good chunk of my time preparing my food for my trip. I have it all in little containers and I will put it in the cooler to bring along with me! Since I was making my own food, I also fixed my hubby's food and left his in our frig. I hope he finds it helpful to have it all prepared while I am gone! I am very excited to get away and I'm now not at all worried about how I will do! Preparation is key!!! I think it will even be key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle after the reset is complete!

Day 15

Another day down and doing great! I don't even mind the alkalinize anymore! At first I had to gag it down! Now, I do add a bit more water so that the flavor isn't so pungent, but I can drink it and not gag! I might even say that I kinda like it!!?? :) I guess when you do something long enough, you get used to it?
Anyhow, all is well. Each day I am more and more glad that I decided to commit to doing this reset. It has been so good for my body and mind.
I went to the grocery store today, as I am planning to leave for a homeschool conference tomorrow and will be gone all weekend. Therefore, I want to prepare all of my meals ahead of time, so that I can be successful while I am gone. Anyhow, while I was at the store my shopping experience had changed. I couldn't bring myself to buy anything that wasn't completely natural! I couldn't buy anything filled with sugar. Now, I wasn't buying for myself, because obviously I wouldn't be buying that for my reset meals...I was buying for my kids! It is so amazing once you get a little bit of information how it can change you forever! You know those packages of food that look healthy or even say they are healthy...well so many of them are not! That's right! The claims on the outside of the package are most often misleading! Truthfully, most of the time, you are better off skipping the packaged food altogether! I don't think I will ever look at a oatmeal creme pie in the same way ever again! I used to love those things! Want to see the label...click here. Corn syrup is the #1 ingredient, never-mind the fact that there is bleached flour, hydrogenated oils and red & yellow food dyes in those little delights! If you really want one, you can google "homemade oatmeal cream pies" and lots of recipes will be at your fingertips!
Here is a healthier cream pie recipe...click here. It is still by no means "health food", but it is certainly a much better alternative! The nice thing about eating healthy is there are almost always better alternatives to your favorite prepackaged items. If you look for the recipes and take the time to make them, you can remove a lot of preservatives, food dyes, hfcs(or other unnatural sweeteners), unhealthy oils and white flour from your diet.
It is all about putting forth the effort.

Day 14

I can't believe that we have successfully completed 2 weeks of the Reset! It has been SO good and I am super pleased with the results that I am seeing and feeling! I definitely have more energy. I am waking up feeling well rested and I am even sleeping more soundly. I used to wake up several times a night. Now, I only wake up if the kids wake me up! I also feel so much less bloated than I was feeling. Also, prior to the reset, I was starting to have some acid reflux/indigestion and that has completely stopped! Hooray!

Day 13

Today was just about the busiest day I've had in a while. We were on the go from morning until night. I managed to stick to the planned food with the exception of having a piece of fruit in between lunch and dinner, because dinner was going to be later than normal and I was getting really hungry! I'm down 10 pounds, but more importantly, I feel great! I have more energy and more focus throughout the day! Just the fact that I made it through yesterday was telling of my energy level! I also got my hair done...a new color...just adding to the new me :).