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10 Day Re-boot: Leisa’s Day 4

iGnite 10 Day Body Reboot

by Leisa White

I feel like today (day 4 of the re-boot) was my turning point. I have had a headache and aches until today which I am sure were down to caffeine and sugar withdrawal! Giving up coffee A.M and Tea P.M (yes, Brits really do drink a lot of tea) was the hardest part for me and while I do plan on having them again after the 10 days I will be much more mindful of my intake.

I’ve really enjoyed breakfast and the hot water and lemon fulfilled the need to hold a warm mug while waking up. I had the porridge option this morning as I needed a break from eggs and although I’ve never made it with coconut milk before I loved it.

My energy today has been great and I took Seamus, my excitable dog, on a wonderful long walk around town lake in the glorious sunshine. Being outdoors this week has been so easy in this Texan weather and mixing it with exercise is even better. Seamus also loved it and followed it by sleeping all afternoon.

I think being outside has been my favorite part of the week so far. I have walked more, taken my computer outside to work and have even been having my lunch outside.

The food part has been the easiest for me as it is all the things I love but it has taken a little more planning. When you can’t just grab a sandwich or piece of toast (yes, Brits also eat a lot of toast) it helps to have everything ready to go.
It was helpful to be reminded of this which I did with containers ready to throw together a quick salad.

I am looking forward to the remains of the re-boot now that the headaches have gone and my energy is great. The only thing I wish is that I had less to do and more time to sleep. I have slept like a log but it is impossible to get to bed as early as I’d like with carpools and teens. Now the weekend is around the corner though I plan to catch up!

10-Day Reboot: Allison’s Day 10

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by Allison Quinones

Day 10! I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Reboot and have loved this process of self-discovery.

Breakfast! My morning breakfast is always the same, flavored differently. Today it was cooked quinoa with almond milk, blueberries, strawberries, protein powder, ground flax, chia, and maca powder

Aspects of the Reboot I’ve found the most difficult:
Throughout the Reboot I committed to trying all of the elements listed in the guide. I’m happy to report that I’ve done them all, at least once! However, the most difficult has been taking time for Epsom salt baths, time outdoors, and a full 8 hours of sleep. To me, these three things all have one thing in common – they take TIME. Seeing how busy I am isn’t a groundbreaking realization, but I do know how nice it has been to actually take time for these things when I have been able to.

Turmeric Tonic tea at work meeting, although caffeine-free, my mind still believes it will help me feel more alert. I love turmeric for it’s anti-inflammatory purposes

Aspects of the Re-boot I’ve enjoyed the most:
Technology Turnoff and Breaking from Social Media are two things that I thought would be the most difficult. Not surprisingly, this has been SO refreshing. I’ve noticed my habits throughout the day when I go to switch on my phone and catch myself automatically going into social media. Going into Facebook or Instagram has become such a mindless activity for me, and I’ve been aware that I need to check myself on this for a while, but there was no real motivation to do so. I don’t miss seeing what the world of Facebook is doing, what new recipes or exercises are posted on Instagram, and I’ve found myself being less critical of myself through these two elements of the Reboot.

Lunch consisted of Butternut Squash Mac ‘n “Cheese” with Brown Rice Macaroni, Roasted Broccoli and Kale. This is from Oh She Glows blog. This is a favorite fall recipe!

A couple things I’ve learned about myself over the Reboot:
I’ve committed to staying away from social media, and it’s crazy how many times throughout my day I mindlessly turn on my phone and almost open Facebook or Instagram. I’ve enjoyed reading ‘Made to Crave’ which is a highly encouraging book on eating and body image. I’ve been putting off reading this for a while and I am so grateful for more time to read this book and focus on myself.

Secondly, I’ve noticed I CAN abstain from sugar and tortilla chips! My two weaknesses. I can do it in private at home and in public when there is a delicious bowl of guacamole, salsa, and cookies just waiting to be eaten up.

Afternoon snack of apples with cinnamon, drizzled in homemade coconut butter with a tablespoon of freshly ground peanut butter

My personality is to be very self-disciplined, so eating clean and exercise haven’t been a challenge for me. I enjoy prepping ALL my meals for the week on the weekend, so it eliminates any desire to eat outside of what I’ve planned for. I teach RPM spin at the YMCA and have enjoyed several HIIT workouts, as well as a few swims and a yoga class. These two aspects of my self-discipline give my body and mind self-care to help me function the best I can throughout my day.

Evening treat, leftovers from weekend baby shower. My own recipe of Lemon Cashew “Cheesecake” with Blueberries and Mulberries. It’s oil-free, refined sugar free (sweetened with Medjool dates), soy free, dairy-free, all plant-based!

Tips & tricks that have helped me:
Let people around you know what goals you’re working on. Your support system will then avoid innocently tempting you with a glass of wine or checking Facebook for a trivial reason.

Not pictured: My dinner on the run of Wild Rice Pilaf from Forks Over Knives.

10-Day Reboot: Trina’s Day 9

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by Trina Keathley

One more day, I know we can do this! Day 9 was just like most other days of the Reboot for me. I woke up to my alarm at 5:30am after about 7 hours of sleep. Sleep has not been one of my successes on this Reboot, but it hasn’t kept me down. After pushing snooze a few times, I get up and start off with my hot lemon water and making lunches for the kids. After making lunches for the kids and getting my daughter Sloan out of bed, it is time for breakfast.

Breakfast of Paleonola and Coconut Beverage

My usual breakfast has been egg whites with sausage. I made the recipe of Everyday Sausage last week, but it was time to change things up. I wanted crunchy cereal! So with some help from fellow iGniter Olivia, she introduced me to Paleonola. Palenola with a little coconut beverage and an orange is a perfect breakfast.

After getting both kids out the door to school, it is off to workout. Today’s workout was Dance Fit with Betty. It was a great cardio workout with a little “Whip and Nae Nae.” 🙂

Lunch: a salad of lettuce, avocado, red bell peppers and turkey

During the Reboot, I strangely haven’t felt hungry. As I move along through the day, I have to remember to eat. I don’t feel hungry, but look down and it is coming up on lunch and I haven’t even had a snack. So today, I ate a snack at 12 and had lunch 2. Since I had to go to the grocery store before lunch, I decided to pick up some turkey and have a salad. A thick cut of deli turkey is nice to add to lettuce, avocado and red bell peppers.

Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites

While at the store, I picked up the ingredients to make the Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites from the Reboot recipe book. I was trying to have a healthy snack for this afternoon and for the kids when they get home from school, and I was hoping they would like them… or at least try them. Well, needless to say, they were a big hit!! Not only with my kids, but with some fellow Rebooters (Jamie and Alice)! I texted them and told them they tasted like chocolate and they were by in an instant to taste and see. One small note, when I was purchasing the ingredients I purchased dark chocolate cacao nuts and was supposed to purchase cacao nibs. I don’t know if there was any harm in my mistake, but it sure helped us get through the afternoon and satisfy our sweet tooth!

Dinner: sirloin steak and baby broccoli

My belly would have been satisfied for a little bit, but dinner was around the corner. And my family loves meat! So for dinner, I usually grill something grass-fed and add a vegetable. Tonight was a sirloin steak and baby broccoli.

This is the second time I have done the Reboot with iGnite, and I will say that the second time has been better than the first. This time I took Molly and Catherine’s advice to wean myself early from caffeine. I love to drink ice tea all day long, and I knew getting off of it was going to give me a big headache to start. It was the best decision! This reboot has helped me accomplish my exact goal: to get myself back on track with eating better and taking care of my body.

10-Day Reboot: Paige’s Day 8

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by Paige Clark

Day 8. It’s hard to believe that there are only two precious days left of my very first iGnite Re-boot! It has been a great experience so far and I’m already looking forward to incorporating what I’ve learned into my post-reboot life.

After getting a little over 8 glorious hours of sleep, I started my day with hot lemon water and apple cider vinegar while reading my devotional in the peaceful quiet of morning. (Note: Don’t let this fool you. While I earnestly wish that this were how I started each day, most of the time my mornings look nothing like this. Thanks to the Reboot I have been afforded the opportunity to refocus my time and choices and I’ve taken full advantage!

I’ve been so thankful for this time to focus on being intentional with each choice that I make throughout the day. From what I eat and drink and how much time I spend outdoors, to the way that I use my time just before bed and the number of hours I sleep each night — it has been an enlightening experiment!

Breakfast: A parfait of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries & a hard-boiled egg white

I’ll be honest and say that the first five days of the Re-boot did not really affect me. I didn’t feel any different than I typically do during a normal week and I did not know what to make of it. To be fair, my perfectionist personality lends itself to a rather disciplined lifestyle. Given that my regular eating habits and exercise routine tend to fall within the boundaries of the Re-boot already, my primary goal for participating was to learn how different foods affect the way that I feel. I have to confess that I’ve basically failed at this goal.

A delicious snack of almonds/walnuts and a peach while digging through work emails

I have been blessed/cursed with the ability to be completely content eating the same foods repeatedly and it has been more difficult than anticipated for me to branch out. I’m not opposed to trying new things, but I also know what I like and I am not very creative when it comes to food. Plus, I don’t cook. However, rather than beating myself up over not achieving my original goal, I have allowed myself to adapt my focus to varying the way that I eat rather than what I eat. More specifically, I have found that eating more frequently throughout the day and incorporating more protein into each meal has resulted in significant change for me. I still haven’t completely figured this out, but I am enjoying the challenge!

(Late) lunch: Spinach and kale salad with chicken, avocado, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, and a dollop of hummus. Not pictured: an apple.

Most noticeably, I have been finding myself eating at odd hours. I ate lunch at 2:30pm today. That would have never happened pre-Reboot. My only answer for this is that eating more protein throughout the day keeps me fuller longer and that I am learning to nourish my body with wholesome foods when I am hungry rather than when the clock tells me it’s mealtime.

During the opening luncheon, I quickly identified adequate sleep as the Reboot component that would be the most difficult for me to accomplish, so I really shouldn’t be surprised that this has presented itself as another key to my Reboot experience.

Highlight of the day: Spending the evening under the trees at beautiful Pease Park for Metabolic Circuit Training with Kathleen and an amazing group of iGnite women!

During the first half of the Reboot, I found myself struggling to fit in the minimum 7 hours of sleep per night and I was waking up exhausted. I love sleep, but I will admit that it is the first thing that I sacrifice when it comes to free time. I will find things to do around the house until late in the evening or wake up extra early to fit in a run before heading to the office without giving it a second thought. But sleep. Sleep is key. I slept for over 10 hours on Saturday and I woke up feeling like a new person. Since then, all of the other components of the Reboot seem to have been given new life and I have been feeling great! Prioritizing sleep is definitely going to be my number one take-away from this experience.

Post-workout dinner: Quinoa, black beans, and avocado with a side of green beans and asparagus. Another reason that I am thankful for the Reboot is that it has introduced me to quinoa. I know. Where have I been, right? Quinoa has basically been the extent of my branching out, but it just might be my new favorite food!

Time for bed and Day 9 ahead!

10-Day Reboot: Chelsea’s Day 7

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by Chelsea Kindred

My Reboot By The Numbers

7: The number of days I’ve successfully completed the Reboot. The same number of days that I’ve felt more clear-headed, more focused, more invigorated by the challenge of treating myself well- body, mind, and soul.

Lunch: Soul Boulder smoothie from Juiceland (coconut water, banana, blueberry, cherry, almond, cacao powder, brown rice protein, coconut oil, vanilla, cinammon)

76: Days until my wedding, something that is frequently on my mind. I wanted to participate in the Reboot to detox from the stress of wedding planning and my work travel season and to shift the focus back to feeling my best for these next 76 days.

4: The number of people I’ve raved to about the skin-glowing effects of dry brushing. Seriously, my skin has never looked better.

2: Happy hours that had to be rescheduled, one to Juiceland, one to the week after the Reboot.

83: Cravings for something salty crunchy, something rich and cold, something sweet and warm from the oven.

Dinner: "Deconstructed" taco bowl- cilantro cauliflower rice (from Ignite Reboot Recipes), black beans, grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, shredded vegetables (brussels, broccoli, cabbage) and avocado

Dinner: “Deconstructed” taco bowl- cilantro cauliflower rice (from iGnite Reboot Recipes booklet), black beans, grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, shredded vegetables (brussels, broccoli, cabbage) and avocado

1: Excruciating visit to Jester King Brewery to celebrate one sister’s birthday. The difficulty of being surrounded by wood-fired pizza and cold beer on a hot day cannot be understated.

2: Trips to the Greenbelt for the silence it offers, the peace, the gratitude for the lush green after a long summer.

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Facebook emails begging me to give in and check my Facebook!

8: Emails from Facebook, begging me to come back, to like that photo that someone tagged of me, to respond to the notifications, to spend my time clicking and refreshing and scrolling.

3: Meals at the airport where I said “No bread, thanks” and “What’s in your roasted vegetables?” and “What’s the sauce on the chicken?” and scoured the backs of packages of nuts for one that didn’t include canola oil.

3: Invigorating Ignite classes, in sunshine and in the pre-dawn hours, surrounded by strong women, enthusiastically challenging one another to be their best self, to remember that we are stronger together.

5: Recipes cooked from the Ignite ReBoot cookbook, including some pictured here, like the avocado boat and cilantro rice.

Breakfast: Avocado boat, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lemon water

6: Additional hours of sleep over the week, six more hours for my body to rest, my mind to clear, and to prepare for the next day.

2: Epsom salt baths that soothed aching muscles and offered me a chance to stay still- to pause, to reflect, to light a candle and read a book.

Bath time with an Epsom salt bath!

2: The number of books now on my bedside table with water-wrinkled pages.

Countless: Opportunities to talk about the Reboot, to say why it is important, and to share the community of Ignite with new people that I meet. Thank you, Ignite, for encouraging us all to take 10 days to streamline our focus and renew our commitment to ourselves and our well-being.

10-Day Reboot: Neissa’s Day 6

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by Neissa Brown Springmann, founder of iGnite

Having come off a hectic summer of selling our house then moving to San Diego in August, this Re-boot could not have come at a better time! So many of the healthy habits I have practiced for years have fallen by the wayside, and therefore my body, energy and overall health has suffered. So, re-implementing the Re-boot elements has given me a focus and routine — and I’m feeling great!

What I have enjoyed the most is giving myself permission to get 7-9 hours of sleep, properly hydrating, exercising outdoors and eliminating caffeine. Sleep, hydration, outdoor exercise and not drinking caffeine go hand in hand for me. When I sleep, hydrate and exercise, I make better food choices and I notice a distinct difference in the way I feel and function. Also, I am a caffeine abuser. It gives me a false sense of energy and therefore I don’t get the sleep I need. Then, when I don’t get the sleep I need, the whole vicious cycle of needing more caffeine, not properly hydrating, not making good food choices and then not feeling like exercising starts all over again. So, for me, eliminating caffeine and getting more sleep are the two most important pieces that set me up for feeling great!

Top left: For hydration and extra cleansing I love the SUJA Lemon Love from Costco. I found it in the San Diego Costco and it’s “Master Cleanse-ish” but without the maple syrup and is sweetened with Stevia. Next, is a jug of cranberry water, SUJA Organic Mighty Greens (also found in the San Diego Costco) and Kombucha (also much cheaper when purchased at Costco); Bottom Left: Morning Hot Lemon Water; Right: Numi Organic Chia Hot Caffeine-free tea on page 22 of our Re-Boot Booklet. I steep when I am wanting a warm coffee drink. I usually make it with Coconut Milk but I was out so I made it with Almond Milk.

My 2 favorite cookbooks

I do not enjoy cooking. I am not creative, and I loath the mess I have to clean up afterwards; therefore, too often I stick with the same boring things. However, what I do find most helpful is using two of my favorite cookbooks, Against All Grain and Everyday Detox, and the iGnite Re-Boot Booklet. These two beautifully written cookbooks are loaded with Re-boot friendly recipes. So, last weekend I dog-eared the recipes I wanted to use for the Re-boot, headed to the grocery store and have had a fully-loaded pantry and refrigerator.

Paleo and Re-Boot friendly pancakes from Against All Grain for the family, and a Strawberry Basil Blast from Everyday Detox for me. Bottom Right: Chocolate Chai Smoothie – A delicious meal or snack that is Re-boot Friendly!

Detox Salad from p. 28 of the Re-Boot Booklet with avocado and white fish. Bottom: Veggie and Shrimp Bonsai bowl from Wahoo Taco: brown rice, black beans, shrimp and lots of veggies

Detox Salad from p. 28 of the Re-Boot Booklet with avocado and white fish. Bottom: Veggie and Shrimp Bonsai bowl from Wahoo’s Fish Taco: brown rice, black beans, shrimp and lots of veggies

What has been the most difficult for me is that this Re-Boot has fallen during my husband’s birthday, so I haven’t been perfect. The kids and I made him a delicious cake and rather than not participate in the celebration (that would be terrible!), I enjoyed festivities, devoured my cake, had a class of wine with him and followed up with extra hydration and clean eating. I have found that when I enjoy a splurge or drink alcohol, the best antidote is to follow with extra hydration. It’s cleansing and seems to reverse the often times gross after-effect feelings.

Outdoor Band Exercise with my kids at one of our neighboorhood parks

What I once had to force because I was told I needed them, I am an Epsom salt bath and body-brushing lover. But, unfortuntely and ridicously, I have not made time to do either yet. This is another habit that I have dropped and I am determined to get at least two in by the end of the Re-boot.

All in all, I love the Re-boot! It always seems to come at the perfect time for me, when my good habits have dwindled. What’s always interesting is that on the front end, it seems like it adds an extra layer of complexitiy to my life, but once I’m in it, I consistently realize how it truly simplifies my life. I am more mindful, peaceful and rested. And, I LOVE taking a break from social media. I’m not a huge fan of social media, but when I do sneak a peek, it sucks me in! So, if anyone wants to permantly boycott it with me, let me know. I’ll be happy to be the ring-leader 🙂

10-Day Reboot: Neissa’s Day 10

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By Neissa Springmann

Day 10:

Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars by OhSheGlows.com. Very satisfying and filling!

What aspect are you enjoying the most about the Re-Boot? Over the past ten days I have enjoyed many things, including: making myself more of a priority, eating a hearty breakfast, taking the time to think about what I’m putting in my mouth, having food boundaries, getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, hydrating, trying new recipes and most importantly, feeling great! Oh, and in the spirit of self-care, I thoroughly enjoyed my facial and massage last Friday at Mecca and I got short haircut too. For sure my hair needed a re-boot!

5-Minute Gluten-Free Oatmeal Power Bowl by OhSheGlows.com. This is very hardy breakfast!

Black Bean Brownie Recipe by HEB Primo Picks: Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free and they are DELICIOUS! You would never know they are sooo healthy! The baking powder has corn starch in it but beyond the one tsp, there’s no corn either. Besides the honey and the sprinkle of chocolate chips, there is no added sugar. The kids love them! I made them last night so I could enjoy them today, post re-boot, and I love them too!

What aspect are you finding the most difficult: Skin brushing and taking an Epsom salt bath. I failed at making the skin brushing a priority and aside from one Epsom Salt bath, I never carved out the time, which is so sad!

Quality of sleep: Aside from randomly waking up every night around 2:30 a.m., my sleep has been great and I feel very well rested when I wake up.

Detox Salad by Whole Foods and OhSheGlows.com The recipe makes a ton and I’ve eaten it throughout the week. I added salmon and avocado for high-quality protein and fat.

Energy level and mood during the day: Excellent! Prior to the Re-Boot I was experiencing more stress than normal, was was emotional than normal and feeling blue, but since the Re-Boot I’ve not experience the stress that I was experiencing and I am uplifted and cheery, like my normal self.

Are you having any specific cravings: Really, I haven’t, which is shocking. Initially I craved my after-dinner chocolate, but that has subsided.

Other observations related to this experience: Slowing down, getting good sleep, proper hydration and eating high-quality foods is vitally important and can take care of so many “issues”. And, not snacking on my kids snacks makes a big difference.

Tips or tricks that are working for you: Planning, going to the grocery store and having prepared foods throughout the week was the game changer for me. And, not having any caffeine in the house!

10-Day Reboot: Laura’s Day 8

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by Laura Caskey

What aspect of the Re-boot are you enjoying the most and why?
I enjoy trying new foods outside my normal comfort go-to foods. Some of my favorites have been making beet & sweet potato “chips”, almond butter on celery and sliced apples sprinkled with Penzeys cake spice and walnuts. I feel better eating these instead of the normal chips.

Breakfast was gluten-free oatmeal cooked with apple, cake spice, walnuts, a date & blueberries. And the yummy hot lemon water.

What aspect of the Re-boot are you finding the most difficult and why?
Passing up sweets. Also this past week I was out of town most of the week, so planning to have good choices with me took extra time. It was great that each of the cities I was in had a Whole Foods so I was able to pop in to get a few things to make it work for me.

Quality of last night’s sleep/how did you feel when you woke up?
I finally had time to take a lavender Epsom salt bath last night and went to sleep easily. I did wake after 6 hours, but that is actually good for me. I felt rested when I woke up.

My morning snack of apple with Penzeys cake spice & almond butter

Are you having any specific cravings?
My cravings are cheesy Mexican food & a rich gooey dessert and a hot fudge Sunday from Amy’s ice cream. And maybe a chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting or a galaxy bar from Food Food.

How was your energy level throughout the day?
My energy level has been great. All the healthy choices really make me feel better. I think some of the foods we are avoiding really do slow me down and my body feels better without them. If I could just get my brain to buy into that I’d feel better all the time!

Lunch: sliced turkey with horseradish, purple cabbage, red onion, radishes, arugula, cucumber & any other vegetable I have, rolled up

Any other observations?
When I plan ahead I feel much better making healthy choices. This reboot seems easier probably because I have continued the daily apple cider vinegar and the lemon water since the last reboot. And I already knew several of the foods I had enjoyed in the last reboot. Last time I made the brownie bites from our booklet substituting almond flavoring for the peppermint and really like them.

For dinner I made the Green Turkey Chili from the booklet. It was yummy and Stan liked it too. And I have plenty for dinner tomorrow.

Any tips or tricks you’d like to share with other Re-Booters?
Tips that work for me are keeping lots of ready-to-eat crunchy vegetables and fruits on hand. I had not bought much in the way of organic prior to the Fall reboot, and I was surprised how much better organic vegetables & fruits taste. I have snacks in bags and ready to go, even taking them on the plane to avoid the chex mix, peanuts, etc. I also took a sliced lemon to add to hot water to avoid the wine.

10-Day Reboot: Kathy’s Day 3

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by Kathy Huffaker

Day 3: Best one yet!

Aspect of the Re-Boot I’m enjoying the most? I really enjoy the sense of focus that the Re-Boot brings me. I’m focused not only on what I put in my mouth but my exercise, my sleep and general self-care with the body scrubbing and the Epsom salt baths.

The lemon and apple cider vinegar go down easier in a little passion tea!

Aspect of the Re-Boot I’m finding the most difficult? I think the hardest part for me is waking up to the thought of warm lemon water instead of hot coffee with cream!

Quality of last night’s sleep? My first night’s sleep on the Re-Boot was so short and not very satisfying. However, last night I slept well and woke up refreshed. I think it’s because I made a concerted effort to go to bed earlier and turn off the technology.

Breakfast of Paleo pumpkin muffin and 5 minute Oatmeal Power Bowl (1/2 recipe) with blackberries

Energy level and mood during the day? Today I felt energized and happy, until I took an Epsom salt bath in the late afternoon. All my energy was gone! Luckily, I was able to just lay down for a few minutes! From now on I will take my baths before bed.

Cravings? As always, I crave sugar! But I have learned from past Re-Boots to be prepared with things like the Peppermint Brownie Bites (from the recipes), dates and flavored dried plums to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Lunch of this wonderful salad from Trader Joe’s

Tips that help me: I make a batch of the Detox salad (it makes a ton so share half with a friend!) and Paleo Pumpkin Muffins to have on hand for quick breakfast, snack or lunch when I’m too busy to prepare a whole meal. Both are very satisfying! Being prepared keeps me on track.

Butterflied Herb Chicken Breast, Crispy Mashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli and roasted vegetables for dinner. Even my boys liked these recipes!

10-Day Reboot: Ali’s Day 2

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by Ali Marlin

Breakfast

Aspect of the Re-Boot I’m enjoying the most? I love all the new recipes and feeling good about everything I eat.

Aspect of the Re-Boot I’m finding the most difficult? I’d have to say the most difficult thing so far is not being able to just grab something and go. I’m having to get used to fixing meals rather than rushing out the door with a Kind Bar.

Quality of previous night’s sleep? I slept great last night and actually do feel refreshed!

lunch

Cravings: Well, I always crave Chick-Fil-A, so those haven’t stopped quite yet. Of course, walking on campus where every other person has Chick-Fil-A bags in their hands doesn’t help, but I just take a gulp of our cranberry cocktail and move on. I’ve been surprised with my lack of cravings late at night which I used to have frequently, especially staying up late to study — but I haven’t had any the past couple nights!

Energy level throughout the day? My energy today (Tuesday) has been much better all day, where yesterday by 5:00 I was exhausted.

Smoothie snack

Mood? I’ve been in a great mood, but I think that is mostly because I’m excited for the rest of the reboot! I haven’t noticed any mood swings.

bath time!

Any other observations? The body scrubbing was a little painful, but I’m sure my body will get used to that! Finding 30 minutes for an Epsom salt bath is definitely a struggle, but I did get to have one today and of course added lots of bubbles — yay!

Tips/Tricks: I tried my Apple Cider Vinegar in my lemon water today and that was much easier for me to drink. For the cranberry cocktail, I put half in my 32 oz. Nalgene water bottle and try to finish it before lunch (and drink it during lunch) and then refill it to drink the other 32 oz. in the afternoon/evening.

Meals:

dinner

I made the avocado and egg bowl for breakfast this morning for my roommate and myself. it wasn’t as pretty as planned, but it tasted delicious! I couldn’t bare to throw away the extra avocado so I put that and an egg in a muffin tin!
For lunch I had baked chicken, brown rice and strawberries.
For dinner I had the Thai beef stew from our cookbook, YUM!
And for snacks I had almonds, as well as a berry, almond milk and spinach smoothie!

I’m going to get the ingredients for stuffed sweet potatoes tomorrow, can’t wait to try them!

~ Ali

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Tag Archives: detox

10 Day Re-boot: Leisa’s Day 4

10-Day Reboot: Allison’s Day 10

10-Day Reboot: Trina’s Day 9

10-Day Reboot: Paige’s Day 8

10-Day Reboot: Chelsea’s Day 7

10-Day Reboot: Neissa’s Day 6

10-Day Reboot: Neissa’s Day 10

10-Day Reboot: Laura’s Day 8

10-Day Reboot: Kathy’s Day 3

10-Day Reboot: Ali’s Day 2

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