Explorer Momma 10-Day Reset Challenge

Welcome to the Explorer Momma 10-Day Reset Challenge!

If January has you craving a fresh start, but not another miserable diet, you're in exactly the right place.

This is your official Day 0 Welcome to the Explorer Momma 10-Day Reset Challenge!
High-Protein • Low-Sugar • Low-Carb • Real Food 

For the next 10 days, we're pressing pause on sugar crashes, carb overload, and "What should I eat?" decision fatigue, and replacing them with protein-powered meals, simple habits, and a whole lot of confidence.

No calorie counting.
No macro spreadsheets.
No perfection required.

Just real food, real progress, and a reset that actually fits into real life.

🌿 What This Challenge IS (and Is Not)

Let's get one thing straight right away.

This challenge is not:
❌ A cleanse
❌ A detox
❌ A starvation plan
❌ A "start over Monday" situation

This challenge IS:
✅ A reset for your appetite
✅ A break from sugar cravings
✅ A reminder of how good your body feels when it's fueled
✅ A short, doable challenge you can actually finish

Think of it as hitting the refresh button, not flipping your life upside down.

🎄 Why I Need This Reset (Maybe You Do Too)

I'll be the first to admit it, I love the holidays.
The traditions. The baking. The cozy nights. The English toffee and cookies that somehow multiply on the counter. 😄

And this year? I leaned all the way in.

I enjoyed the treats, the carbs, the festive meals… and I don't regret that part one bit. But I also know myself well enough to recognize when it's time for a reset, because right now, my body is clearly asking for one.

I'm feeling it in the brain fog, the low energy, and that nagging "ugh" feeling where I just don't feel like my usual positive, motivated self. I've also had the dreaded virus going around so have not been exercising like normal.

Nothing dramatic, just off. Sluggish. Not quite right.

That's my cue.

Not to punish myself.
Not to "start over."
But to gently reset.

This challenge isn't about fixing anything that's "wrong." It's about getting back to the habits that help me feel clear-headed, energized, and like me again, starting with protein, real food, and fewer sugar crashes.

And if you're in the same place, loving the holidays and ready to feel better again, you're exactly who this reset is for.

Let's do this together. 💛

🥩 The Big Focus: Protein First

Here's the magic ingredient for the 10 day challenge:

Protein. Protein. Protein.

Why?

• It keeps you full
• It stabilizes blood sugar
• It reduces cravings
• It makes everything easier

Your only real job during this challenge is to build every meal around protein first, then add veggies and healthy fats.

If you remember nothing else, remember this:

You don't need willpower when you're well-fed.

📋 The Simple Rules (You Can Do This)

For the next 10 days:

• Eat high-protein meals
• Cut out added sugar and refined carbs
• Focus on whole, real foods
• Drink water (bonus points for electrolytes!)

That's it.

No calorie tracking. No weighing food. No guilt if a meal isn't "perfect."

We're aiming for progress, not perfection.

🎮 How the Challenge Works

Each day in your email or on the Facebook page you'll get:

• A daily focus
• A simple mission
• A quick win

Some days will feel easy.
Some days might feel spicy. 🌶️
All days are doable.

Show up. Do your best. Check the box. Repeat.

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🛒 10 Day Reset Challenge: What to Do TODAY (Day 0 Mission)

Before Day 1 starts, here's your gentle prep list:

✅ Clean Up (Just a Little)

You don't need to throw everything out, but move obvious temptations out of sight:

• Sugary snacks
• Bread, pasta, cereal
• Desserts calling your name

Out of sight = out of mouth 😉

✅ Stock Your Protein

Make sure you have a few go-to options:

• Eggs
• Chicken thighs or breasts
• Ground beef or turkey
• Salmon or other fish
• Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
• Protein shakes or bars (low/no sugar)

✅ Choose ONE Easy Breakfast

Decision fatigue is real. Pick something simple you can repeat:

• Eggs
• Protein smoothie
• Greek yogurt + nuts
• Tuna salad (yes, sounds weird, but easy, and I love it!)

Done is better than fancy.

🧠 A Quick Mindset Reset

You might be thinking:

• "What if I mess up?"
• "What if I get hungry?"
• "What if my family complains?" 😆

Here's your permission slip:

• You are allowed to eat enough.
• You are allowed to repeat meals.
• You are allowed to keep it boring.

This challenge isn't about impressing anyone, it's about feeling better.

🎉 January 2 We Begin

(No worries, you can always start late and still follow the challenge!)

January 2 is Day 1, and we're starting strong with:
🥩 Protein Power

I'll be serving my Low Carb Southwest Chicken Bowls. What about you?

For now, take a deep breath.
You're ready. You're prepared. And you've already taken the hardest step, starting.

👇 Drop a comment and tell me:
Are you IN for the next 10 days?

Let's do this together, Explorer Momma style. 💪✨

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal dot com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.

This is as accurate as possible, but it's best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.