We are currently in the midst of our second time through Beachbody’s Ultimate Reset. Â I’ve had several questions about how we’ve done it, particularly with a family. Â Here are some tips that have been helpful to us.
1. Â Order in Advance of Start Date – place your order for your kit well in advance of your start date. Â That way you have time to read through the program and nutrition guide, watch the helpful videos on the website and print out and review the grocery list.
2. Â Clean out your Refrigerator – Before you do your initial grocery shop, clean out all the junk from the fridge, from the rest of the cupboards too, but it’s a great time to give the fridge a thorough clean. Â Check for expired condiments too.
3. Â Challenge Group or Spouse – Getting through the 21 days with a challenge group or the support of a spouse in so helpful. Â Ideally being in a challenge group with others who have gone through the process AND doing the Reset with a spouse is ideal. Â
4. Â Stop Caffeine – The Reset doesn’t allow caffeine, it’s best to stop drinking any and all caffeine gradually, several days before the Reset starts.
5. Â Start Drinking More Water – stop drinking caffeine and up the water intake. Â An important feature of the Reset is drinking plenty of water. Â If you aren’t used to drinking much water during the day, it’s best to gradually increase the water several days before starting. Â Your bladder will thank you!
Zucchini – Cashew Soup {from Ultimate Reset nutrition guide}
1 oz. Raw Cashews
1 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
Himalayan salt or Bragg Liquid Aminos to taste
soak cashews in 1/2 cup water for 1 hour
boil water and add zucchini for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender
add water and cashews to blender along with zucchini, blend until smooth. Â Soup can be served hot or cold.
6. Â Plan Simple Meals for the Kids – Â As you will be preparing meals for yourself and your spouse (ideally!) it’s helpful to have simple, healthy meals planned out for the kids. Â Some meals you can simply make more of to feed the family, like rice and bean tacos, but many meals won’t be particularly interesting to kids. Â But, please don’t take your kids through the drive-thru and then go home and make yourself a healthy dinner! Â Keep things simple like spaghetti, soup and sandwiches, even a breakfast dinner.
7. Â Double up on Recipes – Read through the nutrition guide carefully. Â Many of the items like quinoa, brown rice, and zucchini soup can be made ahead at the beginning of the week or over the weekend when you have more time.
8.  Try New Things – Don’t be afraid to try new things!  There were a few “new to us” food items that we were glad we tried the first time we did the Reset.  It’s a good way to get new foods into the repertoire post-reset.  Also, don’t be afraid to substitute items if you just don’t like it, no one likes everything.  We don’t like tempeh.  We’ve tried to like it many times over the years and we just plain don’t!  That’s okay. Â
I’d love to answer any questions you may have about Beachbody’s Ultimate Reset!
Great tips! These kind of things are always easier if your spouse is on board, hey?