Can a 21 day Detox or Cleanse really help to “reset” your body and create new positive habits in your life in just 21 Days?  Habits such as clean eating and daily exercise?  It did for me.  I lost 16 pounds in 21 days using the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. The Ultimate Reset is more than just a cleanse, it is a reset for you mind and your body.   The best way I can compare the Reset is that of the Patch for Smokers.  If you just cannot seem to jump start your weight loss, prepare healthy meals consistently, lose those last couple of pounds, or simply you’re addicted to Fast Food, the Ultimate Reset is probably for you.

Check out my Results with the Ultimate Reset: 

Revisit and Follow my 21 Day Transformation:

Phase 1

• Day 1
• Day 2
• Day 3
• Day 4
• Day 5
• Day 6
• Day 7

Phase 2

• Day 8
• Day 9
• Day 10
• Day 11
• Day 12
• Day 13
• Day 14

Phase 3

• Day 15
• Day 16
• Day 17
• Day 18
• Day 19
• Day 20
• Day 21

Beachbody Ultimate Reset 21 Day Product Review

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset consists of three weeks with three different phases: Reclaim. Release. Restore.  Each phase has it purpose and with each phase comes tasty, delicious and nutritious recipes.  Some are easy to make and others will challenge your culinary skills.

Some other Beachbody people who I follow on Facebook followed the Ultimate Reset Meal Plan meal for meal.  I did not and here’s why.  The Ultimate Reset is awesome and it’s unlike any other cleanse or detox because it’s sole focus is not just on supplements or liquids or quick weight loss. It’s about proper dietary habits and cooking skills also.  This part of the Reset is so important you even get a “How To” cooking DVD that helps walk you through some of the recipes and the different kitchen items you will need.  The reasons why I decided not to do meal for meal are because:

1. I’m only cooking for myself so the Reset Meal Plan is a lot of fresh foods and each recipe does not use the same ingredients.  If I followed the meal plan exactly it would have A) cost more and 2) wasted more because a lot of the fresh foods probably would have spoiled and been wasted.
2. Again, only cooking for myself I found meals that were simple and easy to make, some that I could make on the road (Shakeology) and meals I could make more than once or make enough to have left overs.

So below I decided to share some of my favorite recipes from the Beachbody Ultimate Reset just to give you a taste.  Maybe it will encourage you and show you that you can do the Reset and have tremendous success.

Top 3 Meals from Phase 1

Breakfast

1 slice whole-grain toast, Baked Tempeh, 1/8 sliced avocado, 1/2 cup steamed spinach or kale

Baked Tempeh

• 1 Tbsp. apple cide vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
• 1.5 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1.5 tsp. 100%pure maple syrup (organic, grade “B” dark preferred).  **I used Agave nectur
• 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 block tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch stirps

Mix first five ingredients well, carefully arrange tempeh stripes in single layer in glass baking dish and pour marinade over tempeh. Marinate for at least an hour in refrigerator.  Preheat overn to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes.  Turn pieces of tempeh over and bake 15 more minutes.  Serves 1.

Lunch

Quinoa Salad, 1/2 cup hummus, raw vegetable plate (10 baby carrots, 8 to 10 grape tomatoes, 10 slices of red bell pepper, and 5 string beans).

Quinoa Salad

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (follow cooking instructions on package)
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, himalayan sale or Bragg Liquid Aminos (to taste)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp finely mince fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 large ripe tomato, diced
• 1/4 large cucumber, peeled and diced
• 2 Tbsp. chopped pitted Kalamata olives

Toss quinoa with olive oil, sale or Bragg Liquid Aminos, and lemon juice, mixing well.  Gently fold in parsley and mint, followed by remaining ingredients. cover and chill for 1 hour.  Serves 1.

Dinner

Black Beans and Rice, 1/2 cup fresh corn, 2 Tbsp. salsa, 1/2 cup guacamole, 1 6-inch corn tortilla, and Kale with Pine Nuts.

Black Beans and Rice

• 3/4 cup cooked brown rice (follow cooking directions on package)
• 1/2 cup canned low-sodium black beans
• 1/4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. ground chili power
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
• 3 tsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
• Himalayan salt (to taste)

While rice is cooking, heat beans gently in saucepan until very hot.  Drain and return to pan.  Add oil, spices, aminos, and salt.  Stir Well.  Gently fold beans into cooked rice.  Serves 1.

Kale with Pine Nuts

• 1/2 medium bunch green kale
• 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• Himalayan salt (to taste)

Wash kale and remove ribs from center of each leaf.  Tear into bite-sized pieces and steam gently for 3 to 5 minutes. Don’t overcook; kale should remain bright green.  Toss with lemon, pine nuts, and Himalayan salt. Serves 1.

Guacamole Recipe (from Team Beachbody Club)

• 4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tomato, seeded, diced
• 1/2 cup sweet white onion, minced
• 2 chilies, seeded, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• Hot pepper sauce, sea salt, white pepper to taste

Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and blend gently—leaving some small chunks is fine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper sauce, salt, and pepper if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Salsa Recipe

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
• 2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool.

Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.
Makes about 2 cups of salsa.

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Check out my tips and pointers and total product review of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset 21 Day Cleanse and Detox.

Day 21 of the 21 day Beachbody Ultimate Reset Cleanse and Detox and I lost 16 lbs in 21 days and I can see my abs again.  WOOT WOOT!!!! Plus I feel absolutely amazing and I feel like myself again. I cannot wait to start P90X this Monday.  Check out my video and pictures below.

Day 20 of the 21 Day Beachbody Ultimate Reset Detox and Cleanse.  I start to reflect and give tips and pointers about the Ultimate Reset.  Hope it helps.

Day 19 of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset update and review.  I’m down 14 lbs and feel great in 19 days.  The goal is to break 190 and I plan on doing that.  Today’s weather was awful and it totally affected my mood and temperament.  Check out my video for more details.

Day 18 of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset and I continue to feel awesome.  I went hiking in Ithaca today with my girlfriend.  I did my best to plan and I brought my Reset Supplements with me so I can take them before dinner.  We spen 4 hours hiking the gorge and when we finished I was starving.  I decided to cheat and suggested sushi and boy did I pay the price.  I felt bloated and full and extremely gassy and uncomfortable.  The Reset Guidebook recommends to slowly introduce grains back into you diet the week after the cleanse and two weeks after to slowly introduce animal proteins again.  I decided to do both in one night.  Oh well, the guide book also say that if you mess up, don’t beat yourself up just do better the next day so that’s what I’m going to do.  Here are a few pics of the gorge and please watch my video for a complete update.

Day 17 of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset.  I feel absolutly great today on day 17 but I broke one of the rules of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset.  The rule was no intenese or strenous workouts that induce sweating.  Not 100% sure why but check out my video and pics below for more information.

Day 16 update of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset as I continue to cleanse and detox my body and the weight loss continues.  Today was an awesome day.  Not only was it 2 days into phase 3 of the Reset but it was also opening day of The Avengers.  My girlfriend and I had tickets for the 10:10 IMAX show and the smell of popcorn was everywhere.  But prior to the movie I had a Shakeology that was supposed to be my dinner but we ended up meeting on of my girlfriends friends at a bar outside of the theater.  Long story short, I was hungry so I ordered the spinach salad without the cheese and salad dressing on the side.  Today was a great day and the movie rocked.  Totally recommend going to see The Avengers and if you have an IMAX in your area, see it there.

Day 15 update for the Beachbody Ultimate Reset.  Still feeling really great as I finished up phase 2 and move into phase 3.  Loads of energy.  I’m watching other people’s YouTube videos and they all seem to be saying the same thing, that they are tired, low on energy etc.  I’m not feeling that way.  Maybe I have more body fat to work with them some of them.  Who knows? :0)

Watch my Day 15 video update for more details and please feel free to leave your comments and questions below.