Phase 1 on the Ultimate Reset Journey

I did it. I made it through week 1. I honestly can't believe I did it but I tell you the feeling you get when you stick to something 100% is pretty great, no matter the results!

For those of you that haven't been following my Instagram (I have been documenting my daily meals there), I wanted to give you a sneak peak into what Week 1 on the Ultimate Reset is like!

WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE RESET? 
Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a unique program that helps support digestive and overall health, energy and mood. It also helps active individuals get even more out of their workouts because it helps restore the body and makes it more efficient. Its an all-natural alternative to harsh "cleanses" and starvation diets that helps return your body to optimal health—naturally. You eat REAL food. This is not a cleanse or liquid diet. 

WHO SHOULD DO THE RESET?
Anyone can do the reset anytime however its recommended 1-2 times a year. For me personally, I wanted to reset my habits with food but also dial in on my nutrition to help me understand better my relationship with food.  You can learn more about it here. The reset takes some planning and some time so make sure that you have a strong why when you start.

GETTING STARTED:

First there is the prep. There are menus online where you repeat the same meals 3 X a week but my first week I wanted to stick to the plan 100%. So I printed out the grocery list (thankfully that was provided and easy to interpret and went to work. 

Because I work full time I did most of my food prep on Saturday and Sunday and prepped enough meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner through Friday. That way during the week I could just grab and go.  Here is a great meal plan for week 1.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The first week you eat a lot of vegetables, protein and healthy carbs. Think oatmeal, lentils, rice, quinoa, fresh veggies, eggs, salmon etc. The only food groups that are removed the first week is red meat and dairy.  (There is a vegetarian / vegan option as well). 

Breakfast consists of something like this...Oats with cinnamon, plain Greek yogurt and raspberries.

Lunch consists of something like this...A mixed green salad with homemade dressing and then some sort of rice or quinoa pilaf with lots of veggies.

Dinners consist of something like this....Black bean and rice tacos with avocado and cucumber salsa.

Overall I did really pretty well the first week, but the first 1-2 days were hard. You also cannot have caffeine. My #1 tip of getting through the first week is to cut back caffeine prior to starting. After 2 days however I felt really good. Here are a few changes I have noticed: 

-->My energy levels are crazy consistent. 

--> I wake up wide awake and sleep very soundly

--> No headaches. None. 

--> All allergies are gone (i.e. crusty eyes in the morning, sniffles etc.)

--> I am not hungry. 

--> I don't think about food all the time. (This is big for me)

TIPS FOR SURVIVING WEEK 1:

My tips for surviving week 1 are the following....

-->Plan ahead.

Give yourself at least 2-4 days to prep and really understand the program.  If you drink Shakeology you also need to switch it to the vegan version. Shakeology is not required on the program however I will say a chocolate smoothie is sort of the best part of my day. I also bought ALOT of decaf tea. Everything from peppermint to vanilla roobios to chai. 

-->Drink the recommended water.

This helps tremendously with cravings and hunger. And it makes you feel better!

-->Stop or lessen your caffeine the week before.

Do not skip this. It will make your first week MUCH easier.

-->Have a support system.

There are days that will be hard. And days where you will want to give up and not prep and just throw in the towel. Setting up a support system and understanding your why is key.  I personally also scheduled a yoga workshop during this time to help me relax. 

-->Plan your activity.

It is recommended to do light activity on the reset. For me this is a big change so I am doing a 21 day yoga program. Plan your walks, yoga, hiking etc. so that you have something to look forward to. Getting outside, meditation etc. are all great things to reconnect with your body. 

As we head into week 2 I will be transitioning to a fully vegan meal plan. Stay tuned for more details!

Its time to THRIVE!

Did you know there are less than 11 weeks left of 2016? How are you feeling about the holidays approaching? Better yet, how do you feel about those new year's resolutions you set last January? If you have been following my adventures you have seen that I am on a mission to be my best at the end of January and have embarked on everything from a coaching retreat to a trying a new yoga program to addressing my issues with stress and dependency on food! Thats a BIG undertaking!! whew....

With all that said, my #1 mission as a coach is to provide accountability and support during the holiday season. You can get healthy, have some fun and enjoy a few cookies without totally derailing your progress!

My "Holiday Thrive" accountablity group kicks off October 31st. Its 100% flexible, designed for a busy schedule and very family friendly. Its 8 weeks long, just enough time to get you through New Year's and ready to start 2017 your best yet! Plus you can do everything you need to from the convenience of your home, or vacation spot, or work...you get it. Its made for on the go or anywhere you want it to be!

THE DETAILS:

-->You pick your workout plan based on your goals 
-->You pick your nutrition plan based on your preference 
-->Receive one on one personal coaching (from me!)
-->Receive support of a group setting from other like minded women with similar goals
-->Receive weekly recipes and meal plans

PLUS I will teach you how I set goals, stick to them, plan my weeks and we will make sure the Halloween candy doesn't get the best of us, Thanksgiving is in moderation and even provide 12 days of healthy cookie recipes!!! 

OPTIONS:

1) Work with me to help you pick out your workout program
2) Start November off with the new Core de Force MMA style workout program (details below)

All of the groups are run through a private app so you can access the updates anywhere and have easy one on one access to me! 

Simply email me at hollyhayneshealth@gmail.com OR RSVP below for the Core De Force launch to get started! Its going to be an amazing holiday season! 

CORE DE FORCE!
Core de Force is an MMA inspired total body transformation program that you can do at home with ZERO equipment. Its going to be AWESOME!! And for all of us with CRAZY holiday schedules, the workouts are 30 minutes or less. Easy! 

The program includes 7+ workouts (so you never get bored), 30 days of nutrition, full meal plan + portion control container system, plus 30 days of streaming online access so you can access the workouts anywhere, anytime.  Then of course you get me, recipes, personal coaching + much more!

And from a personal perspective, here is why I am excited about this!!

-->Jericho (the trainer on the right) did this right after having a baby so you can physically see her transformation. 

--> No equipment
--> 30 minutes
--> The cueing is awesome, it goes by SO fast! (I got to try it on my coaching retreat!)
--> Its broken up like a real boxing match. So it really is fun!
--> The meal plan is 21 day fix friendly.

GET ready!!!! This is going to be BIG!

--> RSVP here and you can enjoy some MMA inspired tips, tricks and recipes as we work our way up to the launch date!

-->On 10/31 you will get first access to this BRAND NEW program! (Which you can having streaming in your home ASAP!)

Who is ready to fight for it? I know I am!

Snapshots from Sundance

Its been almost a week since I have returned from my trip out west and I am still basking in the post mountain glow. There is something about the crisp mountain air in the fall...or maybe the fact that I slept 8 hours for a few days in a row, or the fact that I was surrounded by such amazing energy. Regardless, its something I will truly never forget!

Do you ever get that feeling in your gut when you are about to do something amazing but you are scared...in a good way of what will happen when  you do it? That is how I felt a year and a half ago when I signed up to be a coach. I knew it was an amazing opportunity. Something that was going to push me to be a better wife, mom, co-worker and friend.  After a lot of focus, and dedication. We took a weekend to celebrate our success and plan our year for next year! I was eligible to travel on this amazing trip with my fellow coaches. (aka, it was all expenses paid!) 

I feel like it was destiny that led me to this amazing group. We are moms, wives, doctors, lawyers, nurses, teachers and overall hard workers. We stay up late some nights and get up super early most mornings to make this work, but let me tell you. If I could bottle this weekend up and share it would the world I could. It was one of the most surreal, self-developing trips I have experienced in a long time. I cannot wait to take my family back. 

We kicked off the weekend in an amazing house. As when I say amazing, I mean it was for sale for a cool $7 million. There was over 3,000 square feet of deck around the house alone. 

Oh and this was our backyard!

We hiked, cooked along side a private chef and even had the opportunity to meet with a leadership coach and travel to the Beachbody headquarters. On top of that we had professional pictures taken to use for our business. Pretty awesome right? I feel so blessed to have these women in my life. We support one another, pick each other up with times get tough, and oh yeah, have a lot of fun! Work hard, play hard right? 

Until next year! 

10 Minute Pumpkin Spice Cookies! 🍁

Its October first which means pumpkins, chili and all things fall! This pumpkin cookie recipe is super easy and yummy. Its very light and not super sweet!

{adapted from a Saucy Kitchen}

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

1/2 cup sugar

6 tablespoons of pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (can also substitute cinnamon chips)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large sized bowl mix together your coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Set aside while you mix your flour.

In a different bowl mix together your flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the flour mixture to your wet ingredients a little bit at a time until everything is combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. 

Roll out the dough into little balls about the size of a tablespoon and place on your baking sheet. Flatten them a bit with your palm after placing them on the sheet as they will not rise much. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Let me know what you think!