Daily check in
dawnkwiatek
Posts: 324 Member
ill be starting the 21 day fix Monday and thought it would be nice to have a daily checkin spot. Someplace to post questions and progress. Anyone else want to join?
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Now that we have nearly 100 members, I think it would be a great idea. Perhaps if they were posted as Day 1, Day 2, etc. This would make it possible for someone to jump in where they are. For instance, I'm finishing today and won't be starting 21 Day Fix again until the 6th but I could still keep up with your daily posts (as could everyone else) and, when I begin again, I could add my day's success to your Day 1.
I think it's a great idea!0 -
Sorry. Chiming in again. Another reason it would make sense to say Day 1, Day 2, etc., is our ability to share tips and suggestions for each exercise. I have yet to meet anyone who likes the Surrenders. When I first did them, however, I nearly fell. Twice. I am exercising with a balance disorder and severe osteoarthritis in my knees. I would have loved to be able to come to this group and see if anyone had a suggestion for how to modify this one exercise above and beyond what Kat does. I was able to find a solution to my problem online but if we had been doing a daily check-in, I'll bet I could have found an answer here. Or I could have at least asked for suggestions to reach an answer.0
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Awesome! I love that idea. It helps when people report progress too! Oh and if love to share meal plans/food ideas too! I typically eat pretty good but I think I'm going to struggle with fitting all the containers in one day - the balance of not eating too much of one good vs another will be hard.
I eat way more veggies then suggested but then I don't eat as much protien or fats.0 -
@dkwi04 I don't eat all of the fats either. I just don't like a lot of dressing and such. I know that in the Food Guide Autumn recommends trying to eat everything every day but I have days when I'm just not that hungry. In the guide it says that if you don't eat something (like enough of the protein), try to make sure you eat it all the next day. So that's what I've been trying to do. I'm surprised I can get the fruits in there every day because I used to never make an effort to eat fruit. I've been trying to knock it out before lunch so I don't have to think about it the rest of the day.0
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I feel like if I can get the fruit in I will just do a veg.
I start tomorrow but I decided to give total body cardio a shot yesterday. OMG I am so sore today0 -
@dkwi04 I think a lot of people agree that the Total Body Cardio may be one of the toughest of the workouts. But you did it!0
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I did the other cardio one today and she says it's the hardest one but I disagree. The total cardio was much harder for me. I assume the added weights0
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I agree the total cardio is the most difficult - those surrenders - yikes0
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Day #1 Starts today!!
I got up early - which if you know me, is the most difficult thing EVER! Total Cardio Fix Done! - I had to modify the surrenders today - my legs are really sore from my weekend practice workouts.
Did I read somewhere that she suggests working out in the morning is better? I love that it is behind me and although I am REALLY sore, I feel good about having that done.
Food - This is going to be a confusing struggle for me - but I am ready to try my hardest. Here is my plan for the day
Breakfast - Egg white Muffins (1 Red - 1 Green)
AM Snack - Shakeology - and probably almonds (1Red - 1 Blue)
Lunch - Asian Salad with Homemade dressing and sweet potato (2 Green - 1/2 Purple - 1 Orange - 1 Yellow)
PM Snack - Plain Greek Yogurt and an apple (1 Red - 1 Purple)
Dinner - Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken with Quinoa (1 Red - 1 Yellow - 2 teaspoons)
I also have one cutie that I think I can have for the 1/2 a purple I am lacking - if I need it.
(Let me know if you want any of the recipes I am trying out
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How is everyone else doing? Feeling?
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Hi you all,
Today I started the use of the Rainbow Containers (it's how I call them)
I will start exercising on April 6th.
My food diary for today below:
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Does anyone have the plyo fix DVD? Is that a special one you get if you order the bigger package?0
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I got it as an extra when I ordered the challenge packet through my coach. I don't have Barre legs though - not sure how you get that one...0
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I saw that I can get the plyo one on amazon - I just wonder if it is worth the extra cost? I assume that If I like the 21DF, then I will get the extreme after a couple rounds0
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@Tatyanne I'm starting my round 2 on April 6. And I love your food diary. Very nice!
@dkwi04 I don't remember if she said it's best to exercise in the morning but I know it's best for me. I find I'm less likely to grab an extra snack and such if I have already exercised. Plus, if later in the day I feel too tired to work out, it's already behind me. Today, I woke up with a headache. I did some yoga and then, when the headache finally went away, I did some cardio. This is the only way I can resist the Easter candy in the other room. LOL!
You all are doing GREAT!0 -
Day #2
I skipped the early wake up to work out, but I will do it right after work. Upper Fix is on tap for today, I am looking forward to it! My legs finally are starting to feel better too!
My Food for the day....
Breakfast - 2 eggs, a banana and coffee (1 Red and 1Purple)
AM Snack - Black beans, 6 almonds and sunflower seeds ( 1/2 yellow and 1 orange 1/2 Blue)
Lunch - leftover maple Dijon chicken with quiona (1 Red, 1 Yellow and 2 teaspoons)
PM Snack - Chocolate Shakeology with strawberries (1 Red and 1 Purple)
Dinner - Stuffed peppers and baby carrots (3 Green, 1 Red, 1/2 Yellow, 1/2 Blue)
I truly am struggling to fit the macros involved in this diet, hence the odd snack of beans with almonds and seeds LOL. But I have to believe it works, so I am going to continue to stick to it. I would much rater be eating more veggies in lieu of the bean snack
I do feel good today, I actually feel a little thinner. How is that possible after one day? The scale is down .2, not that I am really tracking - it is just a habit to hop on the scale every morning. It keeps me in check, and when I don't do it I gain!0 -
@dkwi04 I had the same experience! I felt thinner. It was so weird. During my week off from 21DF, I am trying out another workout DVD that was given to me and all I can say is this: I can't wait to start 21 Day Fix again on the sixth!
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i totally felt thinner - i lost 2 pounds of water weight instantly from not eating processed foods with a lot of sodium. i knew it wasn't fat pounds, but i felt amazing none-the-less and it helped me to get through those first few days.
these DVDs are the real deal - Jillian's got nothing on Autumn!
as a side note, i thought she'd be obnoxious - a bikini model, blah, blah, blah. but i really like her, and her workouts are awesome. i love the "proverbs" she says at the beginning of each workout - words of wisdom! smiley:0 -
doodlebug32, where are you in the program?
I much prefer these DVD's to Jillian. I think, and I have only done two workouts, I like them better then T25.0 -
Note to self, If you think that vanilla shakeology was gross....you hadn't tried the chocolate. YUCK! No wonder why they have a million recipes for the stuff, you need to mask the flavor. I can't though, because I am at work and they suggest you drink it within 30 minutes of making it. I probably will stick to a whey protein powder and a good quality vitamin after my small supply of shakeology is done. Anyone else have any thoughts on it?
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Omg - i can't stand the strawberry. I have a ton left, and only one chocolate! I will switch to eggs before I drink another strawberry.
@dkwi04 I just put day 13 in the books!!! Tomorrow is yoga fix. As of today I've lost 5 pounds and i fit into all my pants! (I'm not quite 8.5 months post partum) i still have a long way to go, but I'm getting there 0 -
Okay. So I thought I'd mix things up this week and try out some workouts that I haven't done before. Monday, I did a yoga/pilates based one for people with arthritis and began using a 2 DVD set with 7 different workouts that's designed to be used over a period of time (like 21 Day Fix or Jillian Michaels). Tuesday, I did a different yoga practice and the DVD set again.
I cannot wait to get back to doing 21 Day Fix on Monday!!! I am probably just going to give this one DVD set away. The workouts are both too easy (no soreness the next day) and too problematic (my knees are hurting and I wrenched my shoulder because of my balance).
Not sure how Autumn has created a workout that is so perfect and meets my needs but I'm genuinely surprised I am not having a more positive experience with this workout set since it's supposed to be for beginners.
@dkwi04 What kind of protein mix do you typically use? I can't afford Shakeology and am not interested in it but I'm always looking for a good protein drink mix for me and my husband.0 -
My husband uses a whey protein powder so I'd probably just use what he has. I think it's body fortress. It's about $20 at the grocery store but I often find a coupon for a few dollars off0
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My husband and I used to get Muscle Milk Light. I'm currently using a store brand whey & soy protein but it only comes in vanilla and chocolate and, while I can add strawberries to make a strawberry blend, I just miss the ease of grabbing some water or almond milk and shaking it up with powder.0
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Day #3 - And going strong. I am set for lower fix tonight - I can't wait!
I got on the scale today - out of habit and I am down 1.6 pounds in just two days! It is not water weight either as I have been calorie counting, drinking lots of water and watching my food for a while now. I also took my measuring tape to a couple of areas that I feel "thinner" and they have already dropped size. A great way to keep me motivated!
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@dkwi04 Yep. My experience too. I just knew I was dropping. I tested my ketones during the 3DQF and I was clearly burning fat too. Very happy. I don't plan on taking another break from the DVDs until I leave on my trip.0
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I will end the 21 days with the 3DQF. I just hope that weight doesn't just come back on right when I stop.
I hope I will be able to go back to a different diet once I hit goal.0 -
I did that, bookending 21DF with 3DQF. When I pick up again on the 6th, however, I plan on only ending with the 3DQF. It is rather rigid and I know I'm not getting enough calories on those 3 days. (Not that I feel hungry or like I didn't have enough energy but I tracked the food and the numbers simply aren't there.) I figure, since I don't plan on stopping 21DF until I leave on my vacation, I'll just end each 21 days with the 3DQF. Otherwise, I'd be doing 6 days every three weeks and that's just not going to happen.0
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Hey, I just got back from vacation. I sort of did 21 Day Fix before going. I missed a few workouts and had a few unplanned snacks that messed up my diet.
I love the workouts but I want to shake it up. I also bought 21 Day Extreme, but I'm not sure I am ready for it. No matter what I do, I AM DOING the nutrition part.0 -
@KellyBgetsfit Welcome back! You aren't the only one doing your own thing. @skingszoo posted that she's training and only using the containers but not doing the DVDs. If my birthday suspicions are right, I may be doing more than 21 Day Fix. We'll see . . .0
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Hi I started the fix last Saturday and I do have to use the wonderful modifier Kat but this plan definitely works . I did not do pics but took measurements. I was doing clean eating for about two weeks prior to starting and lost a couple lbs but these containers really do work. As of today down 6.8 since Saturday. Love love autumn. By the way there are lots of recipes on pinterest for the fix.0
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