Two Week Body Reset Plan

Guess what happens in 2 weeks from today? This body of mine turns 45 years old (insert eye-bulge emoji). And we just booked a little pool party on a Tuesday afternoon to celebrate. I think that’s hilarious. Right after we did that after that, I looked at my butt and … (insert eye roll emoji) … Let’s just say a Two Week Body Reset Plan is in order.

I LOVE sharing these posts! Partly to create my personal plan and help hold myself accountable. And partly because I feel like it might be valuable to anyone else in my shoes. So if you want to clean the slate in 14 days and feel good when you sit by the pool this Summer, feel free to use any part of my two week body resent plan in your own life!

A little note about turning 45

I have to tell you, I don’t actually feel old yet. I’m still waiting for that to hit like a ton of bricks. I hope I have at least a decade or so before then. But the official transition to “mid-40’s” is a bit surreal. Remember that show Thirty-something? I was a teenager when it was on and I though they were so old. Now I hear “Thirty-something” and feel like those are the teenagers — lol.

So if you’re older than me and you think I’m still young, excellent. I’ll look forward to any life advice you have for me. If you’re younger than me, and you think I’m ancient, trust me when I say that turning 45 does not have to suck. In fact, I’d take it over turning 25 again any day. This is the most content I’ve ever been in my life. And just because I’m starting a new two week body reset plan today, does not mean I don’t like my body. It’s because I absolutely LOVE it! It has carried me this many years and put up with all the sh** I did to it in my younger years.

When I make a plan and commit 2 weeks to a format of clean eating, structured exercise, good sleep, stretching, hydrating and more – it is not coming from a place of dissatisfaction, shame or fear like it has in the past. It comes from a place of honor and with the intention of taking care of this vessel to the best of my ability. I want (need!) this body to stay in this condition as long as possible.

Getting older is inevitable, and essentially — it’s a gift. How fast you drive down the hill down (get it? Because I’m officially well over the hill?) is up to you. I intend to ride down slower than I climbed to the top. And I plan to take in the view and enjoy every minute of the ride.

Two Week Body Reset Plan

There are many aspects to a wellness plan beyond diet and exercise. But they do tend to be the easiest to focus on, the easiest to measure and let be real, they deliver results. Here is what I’m committed to doing daily for the next two week. And when July 20, 2021 rolls around, I plan to feel fabulous.

The Menu:

I’m keeping this as simple as possible! I’m going plant based and minimally processed. I could get really into the details like I do in my 10-Day Flat Belly Detox, but I don’t think that’s entirely necessary right now. I’m actually doing something more like my 5-Day Clean & Colorful Detox. I have my Super Charged Oatmeal Canister all mixed up and I prepped half a dozen plant powered smoothies and loaded the freezer this morning.

And in terms of hydration, water is key. I’m a terrible hydrater by nature. But I’ll drink my 100oz per day and vow to swap half my wine for the next two weeks for bubble water in a wine glass.

If you want to follow along, here are the simplest rules: just eat plants and look for plants without ingredients lists. And if you’re using a minimally processed product with an ingredients list, make sure the ingredients are actually food. And small amounts of high quality animal protein are ok too. But focus on quality over quantity. And with animal products, LESS is always better. With plants, MORE is always better. If you want more guidance, definitely look at one of my detox plans.

The Movement:

My activity has shifted so much since I turned 40. And I’m not yet 100% convinced my marathon days are behind me. But until that absolute mad passion for running returns, I’m more interested in putting less miles on this body than more. So here is what I plan do to:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 20 Min HIIT Cardio + 3-5 Lower Body Sets + 20 min Yoga. That’s about an hour depending on how long the lower body set takes. Each lower body set consists of 20 Kettle Bell Swings (20lbs), 20 Single-Leg Deadlifts (10 each leg, 10 lb weights), 20 Deadlifts (10 lb weights), 20 Reverse Lunges (alternating with 10 lb weights), 20 Jump-Squats (body weight).

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 20 Min HIIT Cardio + 3-5 Upper Body Sets + 10 min Core + 10 min Stretching. That’s about an hour depending on how long the upper body set takes. Each upper body set consists of 20 Push-Ups, 20 Triceps Dips, 20 Shoulder Raise (10 lb weights), 20 Biceps Curls (10 lb weights), 20 Bent Over Rows (10 lb weights).

Bonus Movement: Shooting for 3-5 hours per week of peaceful mountain walks, climbing hikes or my new favorite Idyllwild past time: Pickleball (I’m terrible, more on that later).

Want to join me? I try to keep my routine in small bits of time so it’s easy to commit to. For HIIT cardio, I’m taking quick cycle classes on the Peloton. That is also where I get the 20 min yoga, 10 min core and 10 min stretching routines. Feel free to follow me, I’m @Teresarun. And if you don’t have a peloton and you want one, use my code 48597A to get $100 off accessories! The Lower and Upper body workouts are my go-to favorite of simple (but not easy) format. With a simple set of weights, you can get a great workout at home. The goal is to get to 5 sets so you hit 100 of each exercise.

The Mindset:

It’s funny, I’ve been goal focused my whole life. And my achievement towards those goals naturally dictated my happiness so I never really had to consciously think about it. I’m not sure if I’m on pause, or I’m over the rabid goal setting/achieving cycle. But for the past year or so, I’ve just been running my business and enjoying life. It’s been lovely and peaceful. But I have found that without focus, my mind and emotions are free to wander. And sometimes, I find myself down for no real reason. I’ve also found that I’m getting very ridged and easily frustrated when things don’t go exactly as I had planned.

While I say my body feels pretty good, I suppose you could say I’m losing mental elasticity and that is no fun. So I’m consciously committing to being more emotionally flexible and also focused on joy and laughter. I have really been enjoying the “The Good Morning Journal” by Molly Burford. It’s quick and simple and makes it very easy to laser in on how you want to feel each day and what you’ll actively do to make it happen.

Two Week Body Reset Plan in Summary

There you have it! The menu, movement and mindset I’m committed to for 14-days so that when I’m sitting poolside and floating down the lazy river on my 45th, I feel good. Inside and out. I’ll share my progress and tips as I go on my Instagram and in the 30-Day Challenge series FB group. Check in with me and let me know if you’re incorporating any of these Two Week Body Reset Plans into your own life. And if you’re feeling really deep, tell me why 😉