Reset in Progress

So for the next two weeks as I reset my habits and start the cleanse, it may be important for those closest to me to tread very lightly.

I was pretty ill for most of the month of December especially that last week or so. My body is very ready to cleanse and detox and begin the healing process.

The Smith household is having a Paleo Reset starting today. I sort of wish it was as easy as pushing a reset button but unfortunately it is not. We started Saturday by cleaning out the refrigerator and the pantry. We did meal plan and shopping Sunday morning. We stumbled upon a great price on a whole chicken that was antibiotic and additive free. So I cooked it in the Instant Pot Sunday to have protein for the week. After it cooled, I shredded it and put the bones back in with Fish Oil, Carrots, Garlic, and Onion and cooked it for 2 hours to make fresh bone broth. This made 3 mason jars full of broth.

I also made an egg quiche type dish for easy breakfast warm up this week. We put them in container for quick and easy warm up or on the go.

Our menu for the week:

Monday: Spaghetti Squash with Meat Lover's Sauce

Tuesday: Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom and Leek Saute

Wednesday: Spinach Ground Beef Meatloaf with Roasted Root Veggies

Thursday: Spicy Korean Pork Chops with garlic-sesame Broccoli

I didn't plan further for 2 reasons. One to see how our leftovers were going and two because sometimes on the weekends we like to make something special. Since I'm off on Friday, I will do a quick assessment to see what we need to get us through the weekend.

I did a yoga video this a.m. Since its so cold outside (and my weights are in the garage) I plan to just focus on stretching and cardio videos at home until it warms up.

Looking forward to getting through these next 2 weeks!

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