Twas the night before the Reset..

Tomorrow morning Chet and I will begin the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. We've done mini cleanses over the past few years. Chet always flakes out within the first few days, I stick it out, but don't follow through and fall back into old habits. This time we are both physically, mentally and spiritually ready to make drastic changes in our lives. This journey is not just about the '21 days cleanse' clear the body and go back to the lifestyle we led prior. The plan is to focus on how we feel during the cleanse, but also carefully begin to introduce foods and activities, paying very close attention to those foods that cause bloating, digestion issues, mood changes, etc.
We will take the next 6 weeks, or longer if needed, to clean our body removing toxic build up by eating whole and clean. We will spend 2-3 weeks as vegans watching carefully how different vegetables effect my thyroid, along with how gluten effects us both. Chet is lactose intolerant, yet eats cheese and many dairy products. I have hypothyroidism, yet eat goitrogens veggies daily and have not really paid attention to how my diet is effecting my symptoms. We both drink alcohol in excess, have borderline high cholesterol and overweight. I smoke and Chet has borderline diabetes. Recipe for major health problems very soon. The time for change is now, not after we are diagnosed with a life threatening disease. God knows our gene pool is laden with any one of the popular diseases.
Over the past few weeks I have been cleaning out the fridge, pantry and cabinets of any and all 'forbidden' foods. Any non perishable unopened packages and condiments are boxed up to take to the shelter. Yesterday I printed out the shopping list, reviewed what we already had. which was actually many of the staple items (Braggs ACV and Aminos, EVOO, Coconut Oil, Himalayan salt, herbs, spices, almonds, nuts, seaweed, miso, etc.) cuz we are foodies.. :)Today we headed to Whole Foods for the produce and few other items, also brought home 8 gallons of distilled water. We have a reverse osmosis system and a whole house filter, but Chet made the call, after watching the video's, to go for distilled for the best results.
We cleared the coffee and beverage station

and now have a His and Hers Reset station

I am going to step it up a notch for maximum weight loss, by starting my mornings with Vegan Shakology as I have been doing meal replacement shakes for most of my life. I like them just plain with water and ice. I made one with Almond milk.. and man.. I felt like I was at an ice cream shop.. so creamy :) Too many years of medifast and other diets :)
Another major change that I have been implementing prior to the reset is to drink lots of water 100+ oz. As I look back, I have been living in a dehydrated state for many years - salty and nitrate laden foods, wine, this warm climate (I sweat like a pig in the summer) the lack of even drinking 32 oz of water.. no wonder I was always bloated and could never see the tendons in my hands :) If nothing sticks but the increase in water consumption, I'll still win!!
Well I guess I need to shut down and head to bed. Tomorrow is a big day. I'm very excited!
Ciao Ciao!!