After the Reset

It's been a week since I completed the Ultimate Reset. I lost 9 lbs and it's an awesome feeling. After the reset, my life has been a little chaotic. I wasn't prepared. I should have meal planned. I put back on about 1.5 lbs. I'm not upset, nor will I give up. This is all a learning experience so I am stepping up my game and I meal planned for the week. I purchased tons of delicious goodness. I can't wait. I'm going to post recipes this week. Keep myself active and accountable. Plus, I really enjoy creating new recipes and this will be a great way to remember them. Keep an eye out for some recipes and food ideas!

Relay for Life

I have so many feelings about the last 12 hours of my life. 

It's my 4th year participating in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Or so we think we can't remember at this moment. Regardless, it's the toughest 12 hours of my life but I'll do it over and over again. 

For those of you that don't know, Relay for Life is a 12 hour walk, done in teams. Basically you walk around a track for 12 hours as a team. It's broken up but I always try to walk as much as humanly possible. 

The evening starts off with a celebration of life; the survivor's lap. A walk my mother once took. It's an emotional moment when you see survivors of all ages walking the track or sitting in classic cars. You can't help but thank The Lord that they are still here and miss the ones who aren't. 

With high spirits, we're off. The first few laps are exciting, dancing our way through it. By lap 10, we're thinking let's take a break. Doesn't last long because its freezing and we realize movement keeps us warm. Visitor's bring us coffee and walk alongside us. We share stories, laughter and therapy sessions. Until 10 when my favourite part, the luminary ceremony begins. Hundreds of candles surround the track with messages of sorrow or great joy and the word HOPE creates a warm ambiance. A slideshow plays to remember those who have passed included my wonderful mother. 

By 3 am we're exhausted but we keep pushing. With breaks in between we push until breakfast time. You slowly start packing up. Tents come down, blankets folded up and coolers get packed. Heading home to sleep is our main focus!  And with that, another year is done. The memories will bring us through until next year. It's an experience that changes every year but it's one worth repeating. 

Day 17

I can't believe I'm on day 17! It's been an interesting experience. I'm not going to lie, I miss chicken and I'm sick of fruit every morning but I'm enjoying it. I miss working out. I can't wait to start Les Mills Combat after I'm done. 

I'm enjoying a wonderful Moroccan carrot salad. I probably should have taken a picture before I started eating it. 

 

I went to Target again today. I'm a little obsessed. Thinking of redecorating my bathroom. That will have to wait until after my reset is done. For now, I need to put together a unit for my living room. Wish me luck!