Week One is done. It feels good to say that. Allow me to reflect a moment on my experiences in Week One, the Reclaim Phase.
I haven't cooked for my children in over a week and so far they haven't seemed to notice. I'm not sure what that means except that I may not have to go back to cooking for them after my Ultimate Reset is over. So, yay me.
If I'm going to cheat on this program, it's going to be in the evenings when I'm on the couch watching TV. Couch = Food. Actually, Couch = Mindless Snacking on Processed GMO Food. So, clearly I need to establish a long-term plan to counteract this issue. Since I refuse to stop watching sports (almost all of which air in the evenings) or Rizzoli and Isles, I have to hope that I can develop the habit of opting for healthy snacks during this reset. (OK, yes Big Brother should also be added to the list of evening television viewing. I'm not proud of it. It's a recent addiction and I'm very resentful that I've finally been sucked into the mindless drama.)
When I have cheated, it has made my stomach hurt. My stomach no longer wants Doritos. My stomach definitely doesn't want cookies and milk. I haven't checked to see how my stomach feels about beer, but I'm guessing it won't be as excited about it as my taste buds are.
Tai Cheng, while exceptionally easy compared to the rather intense ChaLEAN Extreme, has been both relaxing and beneficial. It is moving rather slowly for my taste and I look forward to combining some of the Tai Chi movements in Week Two.
All in all, Week One was fairly easy. No headaches despite the near elimination of caffeine. (I have snuck a small coffee here and there. I don't want to quit coffee and you can't make me.) I slept better and had more energy throughout the day despite stopping my iron supplements. I feel fully prepared for Week Two.
Week Two is the Release Phase. I think I know what that means. Luckily, I work from home and the bathroom is right beside my office. And while some reviewers will share with you every detail of how the Reset impacted their bathroom habits, I'll spare you that information. I'm willing to share if you really want to know, although that would make for an odd email subject line.
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