Things I Love Thursday: Teeccino!

If you are looking to cut back on caffeine (maybe because you are starting BB's Ultimate Reset!) there is a great caffeine-free alternative on the market. Teeccino is an herbal tea blend that is roasted and ground just like coffee. You can even brew it like coffee, or use the convienent individual-serving tea bags!

There are 18 flavors divided into two flavor lines - Mediterraenan and Maya. There are also 3 roasts - light, medium, and dark. My personal favs is the Maya Chocolate, because I don't like my coffee too sweet! With all the options avaialble, I am sure you can find one you love too!

Iced Chocolate Mint Coffee
1 c Maya Chocolate Teeccino, chilled over ice
1/2c chocolate almond milk
1 tsp mint extract

Have you tried Teccino? What is your favorite flavor?

Beachbody Ultimate Reset Day 18 - Finding the Positive

One of my motto's has always been "Sunny is a state of mind, not a weather pattern!". I once wrote it down at work one day, put a happy carebear sticker on it, and gave it to a co-worker who was in a bum mood. She still has it up in her cube!

The point is that your mood is what you make it. I have had a lot of things thrown at me lately, especially at work, but I can't let these things get me down. I have the choice to react to a situation in a positive or negative way. I can only control my internal reaction and not the external factors surrounding me.

I have said it earlier in the Reset, but I am really noticing how I comfort myself with food when faced with a stressful situation. Whether it is wanting to go get the largest latte I can find, or taking an extra half hour at lunch to go eat out instead of what I brought, I run to food a lot more than I realized. I am super happy with my physical results on the program so far (down 10lbs!) but even if this wasn't the case, I am learning lessons that I can take with me even after the Reset is done!

So what are your triggers? How do you react? Remember your mood is how you make it! Choose to be sunny - it definitely rubs off on others!


Day 18 Pictures

Dinner - I wasn't sure how I would feel about roasted fennel reading the recipe. It does have a licorice-like flavor, but in a good way. Steamed asparagus & broccoli are good as always!

My perfect-tea maker came! If you have been following me on this journey, this was one of the gifts to myself for completing the reset. I realize I am only on day 18, but I decided to buy something I have had my eye on for awhile to celebrate the end of the Reset. It should be here Tuesday! Can't wait to share what it is :)

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Beachbody Ultimate Reset Day 5/6/7 - Weekend Recap

Sorry for the lack of posts over the weekend! I ended up going to support my fiance at his bodybuilding show in Ohio this weekend. I am proud to say he won 2nd in his class (Men's Open Tall) and best abs! He does natural bodybuilding and works very hard to achieve his goals! Have to brag on him a little :)

As far as the reset - I think I can honestly say this is the first time I have stuck to a diet, to a plan, to WHATEVER, when I have gone somewhere other than home for the weekend! There were MANY temptations this weekend (biggest one? French Fries) but I just kept telling myself, "It's only 21 days. You OWE this to yourself! 21 days! You can do it!" It's nice to have the support of my fiance, who is used to carrying his food around and saying 'no' to all the foods you want to eat when everyone else offers them to you. It took a bit more planning than usual, and I had to get over my insecurity of eating in front of people when they aren't eating, but I was able to stick to the plan - even out of state!

A few of my favorite meals from the weekend:

Roasted Root Medley

Zucchini-Cashew Soup with Dill

Today, of course, is mother's day. I got to spend some time with my soon to be in-laws and also got to see my mommy before returning home.

Check out what I started!

Salads for everyone!

I also started thinking about things for 'post-reset' life. I decided I want to reward myself for completing this challenge! I read in the cleanse materials you aren't supposed to pick your coffee habit back up right away. So while at the mall today, I stopped by the Teavana store and picked up some Java Mate (basically tea that tastes like coffee - and has 1/4 of the caffeine!). Right now I have a tea ball, but I think I'm going to pick up one of these to help with brewing. They use them in the store and they are so cool!

I have had my eye on this tank from lulu lemon for AGES. I've been taking a break from all intense working out, including hot yoga, so this will be great when I finally make it back to class!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Happy Mother's day to all the mom's I know!