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Friends & Loved Ones,

Here is our 2026 Reset that several folks have been considering.

There are many ways to approach this 1-week long reset, depending on your body, lifestyle, and goals. The intention is not perfection. It’s to experiment with a supportive framework. Move through the adjustment at a pace and depth that works for you.

I’ve included several options below, ranging from very gentle shifts to more structured plans. Please feel free to mix, match, adapt, or reach out with questions or reflections.

This is a 1-week “reset.” At the end of the week, we can assess how we feel and make choices!

🌅 Starting the Change: Morning Glucose Reset Ritual (Optional)

A popular Glucose Reset Ritual involves sipping a warm drink first thing in the morning to gently support blood sugar regulation before eating breakfast. This isn’t a miracle cure — it’s a mindful pause that helps set the tone for the day.

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Simple Recipe

  • Base: 1 cup warm or room-temperature water
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 tbsp (unfiltered, with the mother)
  • Optional Support:
    • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
    • Pinch of cinnamon
    • A few thin slices of fresh ginger
  • Optional Sweetener: A few drops of stevia or monk fruit (avoid sugar or honey)

How to Do It

  1. Wake & Sip: Drink slowly on an empty stomach over 5–10 minutes
  2. Pause: Wait 20–30 minutes before breakfast
  3. Eat Mindfully: Aim for protein, fiber, and healthy fats rather than sweets

Why People Use It

  • Creates a conscious pause before eating
  • Helps reduce blood sugar spikes
  • Encourages healthier food choices throughout the day

🔄 Shifting Away from Sugar

Normally, the body runs on sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice, and sweets.

When carbs are reduced, the body can shift into fat-burning mode, using fat and ketones for fuel instead of sugar.

Think of it like this:

  • Carb-heavy eating: burn sugar first, then fat
  • Lower-carb or keto eating: burn fat more consistently

People often notice:

  • Steadier energy
  • Fewer crashes
  • Reduced cravings
  • Better blood sugar control

⚠️ Important notes

  1. A short adjustment phase (“keto flu”) can happen — tiredness, fog, or headaches — especially if carbs are cut too quickly.
  2. A strict ketogenic diet should be discussed with a healthcare provider to ensure it’s appropriate for you.

🐢 Speed of the Shift: Choose What Works for You

You do not have to go “full keto” to benefit.

A Gentle Progression

  1. Eliminate added sugar first
    • Check labels
    • Reduce sweetened drinks, desserts, hidden sugars
  2. Reduce refined carbs next
    • Gradually cut back on bread, pasta, rice, potatoes
  3. Increase protein, veggies, and healthy fats
  4. Use mindfulness
    • Notice energy, mood, hunger, focus during daily meditation or reflection

🥗 RESET MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

OPTION 1: Shaklee 5-1 Style Reset (Structured & Simple)

Daily Structure

  • 5 small protein-rich “fuelings”
  • 1 Lean & Green meal

Sample Day

Fueling 1 – Breakfast

  • Shaklee Life Shake (1 scoop or half serving)
  • Water or unsweetened almond milk
  • Optional: cinnamon or vanilla

Fueling 2 – Mid-Morning

  • Shaklee Snack Bar

Fueling 3 – Lunch

  • Life Shake again
  • Optional: ¼ banana if not strict low-carb

Fueling 4 – Afternoon

  • Snack Bar or half Shaklee 180 Bar

Fueling 5 – Evening Mini-Meal

  • 2 boiled eggs or ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • Veggie sticks

Lean & Green Dinner

  • 5–7 oz lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu, turkey)
  • 3 servings non-starchy vegetables
  • 1 healthy fat (olive oil, seeds, dressing)

✔️ Good for: People who want structure, simplicity, and fewer food decisions.

OPTION 2: Shaklee-Modified Partial Keto (More Flexible)

Designed for those who want lower carbs without full ketosis.

Key Ideas

  • 2–3 Shaklee shakes/bars daily
  • 1–2 whole-food meals
  • Focus on protein + veggies
  • Minimal sugar, limited refined carbs

Example

  • Breakfast: Life Shake
  • Lunch: Protein + salad
  • Snack: Shaklee bar
  • Dinner: Lean & Green meal

✔️ Good for: Busy schedules, gradual transitions, sustainability.

OPTION 3: Hybrid Reset (Some Shaklee, Some Real Food)

  • Use Shaklee products only when convenient
  • Other meals are simple, whole foods

Sample Day

  • Breakfast: Eggs + veggies
  • Snack: Shaklee bar
  • Lunch: Leftover protein + salad
  • Snack: Nuts or yogurt
  • Dinner: Lean & Green meal

✔️ Good for: People who want flexibility and less reliance on products.

OPTION 4: No-Shaklee, Easy Ketogenic Reset (Food-Only)

A simple, realistic keto approach using common groceries.

Daily Structure

  • 2–3 meals
  • Optional snack
  • Very low carbs, moderate protein, healthy fats

Sample Day

Breakfast

  • Eggs cooked in butter or olive oil
  • Spinach or mushrooms
  • Avocado

Lunch

  • Big salad with:
    • Grilled chicken or salmon
    • Olive oil + vinegar dressing
    • Seeds or cheese

Snack (Optional)

  • Nuts
  • Cheese
  • Hard-boiled eggs

Dinner

  • Protein (steak, fish, chicken, tofu)
  • Roasted or sautéed non-starchy veggies
  • Healthy fat (olive oil, butter)

✔️ Good for: People who prefer real food and minimal processing.

OPTION 5: Low-Sugar, Not Keto (Gentlest Reset)

No ketosis — just cleaning up sugar intake.

  • Eat normal meals
  • Remove added sugars
  • Reduce refined carbs
  • Increase protein + vegetables

✔️ Good for: Anyone unsure about keto or wanting the least disruption.

🧘 Final Thought

This reset is an experiment, not a test.

Use your meditation, journaling, or quiet reflection time to notice:

  • Energy
  • Mood
  • Cravings
  • Focus
  • Sleep

There is no single “right” version — only the one that supports your body best right now.

Feel free to reach out with questions, tweaks, or curiosity as we step into 2026 together!

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