I’m officially kicking off a Back to Basics Workshop tomorrow.
And yes — we’re starting with rice. I know. Not exactly thrilling.
BUT….. after 17 years of doing this, I can tell you something — it’s not the complicated recipes that trip people up.
It’s the simple things people don’t feel confident about.
Rice that’s gummy
Rice that burns
Rice that turns into paste
Rice that comes out crunchy and you don’t know why
And when the base of the meal doesn’t go right? Everything feels harder than it needs to be.
So this first week is about getting one thing dialed in.
We’re making white rice three ways:
Rice cooker
Instant Pot
Stovetop
Use what you’ve got. If you love your Instant Pot, great. If you’ve got a basic rice cooker, perfect. If all you have is a skillet with a lid? You’re covered.
What you’ll get as a paid subscriber
downloadable grocery lists
dedicated substack posts
step-by-step videos
and a morning livestream where you can ask questions
And the rice is just the beginning
Over the next four weeks, we’re building toward something bigger. By the time the Reset starts on April 1, you’ll be able to easily make:
Burrito bowls
Mexican rice bowls
Taco salads
Simple meal prep containers ready to grab
Not because you memorized recipes… but because you understand the foundation.
Another BNV Reset Starts April 1
I’m hoping this workshop helps prepare you for the next reset, that’s the goal anyway.
Because one thing that tripped some of you up during the last reset was not having food already prepared. If you have something tasty and ready to eat on those super busy days - it makes sticking to the reset a whole lot easier.
I can tell you from personal experience - these resets work. Since the last Reset, I’m down about 20 pounds and my blood pressure is normal again.
Just simple meals like I am going to show you
Moving every day.
Keeping stress down where I can
Staying consistent.
Back to basics worked for me ….. and tomorrow we start with rice.
👉 If you’re a paid member, below you’ll find the grocery lists, equipment checklist, and printable workshop handout so you can shop and prep ahead of time.
If you’re a free subscriber and want access to all of that (plus the full workshop content each week), you can upgrade anytime.
Let’s build this the simple way.
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