Daily check in
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@dkwi04 great job getting right back into the program!
@TheFo1dOut I was so sore my first week! I could barely sit down, walk down stairs, etc. Took ibuprofen daily I think. But like @dkwi04 says, push through it!!! I remember getting up Friday morning that first week thinking, no way can I even move enough to do the Cardio Fix. But when I finished...I felt better, not as sore. Seems totally counterintuitive but it does work. And yoga on Sunday will feel AWESOME. (caveat: if you are actually injured and not just sore, of course you don't want to push)
Here is the schedule for 21 Day Fix (the original):
Monday: Total Body Cardio Fix
Tuesday: Upper Fix
Wednesday: Lower Fix
Thursday: Pilates Fix
Friday: Cardio Fix
Saturday: Dirty 30
Sunday: Yoga Fix
You can do this!!! If I can, anyone can
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@TheFo1dOut I was the same way for the first 5 days. Walking and sitting were horrible but like @dkwi04 said it will get better. Hang in there! You CAN do it!0
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Definitely push through it and follow the schedule they have, they have it set up that way for a reason.:)
I'm curious, what does everyone have their activity level set at? Lightly active? Active?0 -
Thanks everyone! Sometimes we all need a little push, and really I need a big push! Nothing has worked for me in the past so I'm very discouraged and jaded when it comes to working out and dieting but for once I'm finally SO sore, so I'm pretty sure somethings working! haha! Hey if you all want, please add me as a friend! We're all in this together!
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So, one of my co-workers just saw me pull out my containers to fix my breakfast. Everyday, I pretty much eat the same, a red of yogurt, mix it with cinnamon and some seeds, and top with fruit. She comes over to me and says "So how long are you actually going to use those containers?". She is a women who has a constant struggle with her weight so for her to point out my portion control was a bit strange. I looked at her and said "Well, they pretty much are my portion control and its working so forever? I don't know" She agreed that they were working for me and mentioned that she has seen them on TV.
So it got me to thinking. Has anyone ever made comments to you about your containers/diet? And also, do you use your containers to carry your food? I guess I could take some attention off my containers by not bringing some to work LOL But its easy to pre measure and have a couple days of breakfast all set (I have a few sets of containers for that reason)0 -
@TheFo1dOut I am going to echo what everyone else has said and urge you to follow the program even when you feel sore. Perhaps don't go as deep in the squats and lunges tomorrow but don't skip the workout altogether. Your muscles will heal faster if you keep moving. And drink a lot of water because water helps heal the muscles. And I get it. Seriously. My doctor, nutritionist, and friends all were baffled. I was eating well, should be losing weight, but I wasn't. I don't what it is or why now but I'm finally losing and I know it's because I fully committed myself to the program. Not that I hadn't fully committed to other programs before but this time it just all seemed to click.
@dkwi04 I'm currently unemployed but I remember losing weight when I was working at one office and people went from being very supportive/encouraging to judgmental. It was fine when I had lost a little weight but when I had dropped 2 sizes, all of a sudden people were saying that if I wasn't careful, I would lose too much weight, etc.
From my experience, weight loss success typically results in this type of progressive reaction from others:
Stage 1: People don't notice or care, unless you tell them. If you say something, they will be mildly encouraging.
Stage 2: People begin to notice and offer encouraging comments. Enjoy this while it lasts because it won't last.
Stage 3: People begin to question what you're doing. You think this is because they are legitimately interested and, if the querent is someone who struggles with weight, you may even think they're thinking of giving what you're doing a try.
Stage 4: People begin offering unwanted advice. They warn you that you're going to regain all the weight and/or that you're getting too skinny, too muscular, too whatever they themselves are not.
Stage 5: People don't notice or care or at least they shut up because they realize that you are in charge of your life and your choices and nothing they can do or say will keep you from succeeded where others, and probably they themselves, have failed.
I've been meaning to write some blog posts about things like this but, as you all know, I've been having so many ridiculous technology problems, I'm still trying to play catch-up.0 -
Hey all question, has anyone made the creamy herb dressing from the book? I did and it seemed to make a lot! Do you guys know how long it will keep in the fridge?0
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@TheFo1dOut said"... honestly like I said before, I can barely walk down a flight of stairs so I need to give those babies a rest...."
Girl, I know EXACTLY how you feel!!!!! And just 3 days ago ( I took a trial swing at the total body cardio) I posted the same conerns...but as everyone already said...it actually does work to keep moving...tomorrow is Lower Fix and I KNOW we can do it. - I know my son hopes so since he had to carry the laundry baskets downstairs. No way I could have made it down the stairs with them ..haha.
and let's not even start talking about sitting down, i.e. on the toilette..lol. that is still the funniest thing to me.
@dkwi04 I generally don't eat out of the containers. I have a tendency of putting everything in one container the night before ready for work the next day. BUT I have noticed coworkers that made similar comments to others that have went through other methods to loose weight. I just heard today that 2 of my other coworkers are doing the 21 Day Fix as well.I'm going to have to check that out tomorrow. How awesome would it be to have a 21 day fix group at work?!0 -
I use the containers to carry for fruit and dressing, but when I'm mixing a number of containers (like for salad) I put that in a ziplock container, so it just looks like a salad.
@venuila count me in for Cize too! The former dancer in me can't wait.0 -
A little frustrated. I'm almost to the end of R1W2 and the scale has barely moved. I know that part of the issue is probably PMS related since TOM is supposed to start in a few days.
This round ends on a Thursday, but I'm usually lightest on Monday (I take weekends off from the gym). So I'll probably weigh both days, then my trainer will do my measurements on the Monday. Really hoping for inches lost!0 -
Good Morning. It was a tough one to push play this morning but I did. Lower Fix was hard and I bet I won't be able to sit or get up later. Deep down I love that feeling because I know I pushed myself just a little bit more. Have a great day!0
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Morning Workout
21DFX: W1/D3: Pilates Fix Extreme
Is it just me or is this workout not really that much harder than the regular Pilates? I was worried after yesterday's Upper Body Fix Extreme, remembering how close to tears I was when I did Pilates Fix and dreading feeling like that again this morning.
Then I reached the end of the workout and realized not only that I had completed it but that I hadn't modified!!!
So those of you who did and/or are doing 21DFX, did you find Pilates Fix Extreme less extreme than you thought it would be?
I found the bird dog more difficult than usual because the resistance cords require more balance and that's already a challenging pose for me as it is but I managed to get through without falling over. I may have missed a few reps here and there throughout the workout because of my balance and trying to work with the cords rather than against them but I still made it through, dripping sweat all the way!
Slim in 6: Start It Up
The tightness in my back is still there but there's definitely less pain. Glad I didn't baby myself yesterday. It honestly didn't feel like I needed to do and I obviously made the right call. I need to make time, in the next few days, to watch the next DVD to prepare myself for the next level of exercising.
8 Hour Abs Diet
So the Mellisa McAllister intermittent fasting program is officially called the8 Hour Abs Diet and I figured I'd just chime in with how I'm doing on it. Frankly, it's great for me. I find I'm drinking a lot more water in my morning, sort of flushing my system before I even begin eating any food. I have always struggled with getting up and trying to eat within an hour of getting up. I prefer to exercise on an empty stomach. So this is a really good fit for me. Frankly, even if I weren't losing weight on this "diet," I'd probably want to keep doing it. Mind you, if I find I'm gaining weight on it, I'll stop in a heartbeat. We'll see. Sunday is my official weekly weigh-in.0 -
YES! I completed the Lower Body Fix this morning. WOOHOO I was able to complete most, if not all, the exercises despite not being able to lower myself onto the toilet the last few days. HA! I think my legs are actually starting to feel better today which is amazing! I cheated and weighed myself this morning after I told myself I would weight myself until next Monday...and not to get my hopes up but the scale is down, and not just by a little bit! Lets hope I can keep that momentum going. This weekend will be a challenge as I have my nephew's baptism and we'll be having a lot of family over at my house as well as delicious cookout foods. I don't know when i'll get my workout in on Sunday but I'm going to try.
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@SatiaRenee I have only done pilates extreme once - and At first I though, eh, not big deal. but the tighter I pulled the cord the better a workout I got. I didn't burn many calories but I felt like I got a good workout. I will update you after I do it tonight though.
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@dkwi04 Yeah. I wasn't holding the handles, definitely had to tighten things up quite a bit. Thinking I may need to use a stronger one next time. I mean, if I do that then I can still use the handles and modify but if I'm starting off not holding the handles and sweating although I'm not really pushing myself then it may be a good time to up the ante.0
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So this week I have not been able to get my exercises in due to crazy overtime at work and my husband is working 75 hours a week as well. I have stuck to the eating plan and think I will be ok. Hoping to restart the exercises on Saturday to make that my day 1 of round 2. All of the stories on here really do keep me motivated to push through. It helps to see others having some of the same struggles.0
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On day 10 of insanity. I've decided I really don't enjoy it lol. I push through it (definitely take more breaks than he does tho!!). I've decided I'm going to do it until I get 21 day fix extreme. Or at least until day 15 so I can do another fit test and see how far I've progressed in two weeks.
Can't wait for 21dfx!!! Then I'll probably get Cize after. Woohoo! I'm so excited!! Lol.0 -
@TheFo1dOut I meant to respond to your question about the creamy dressing, not that my response will be very helpful because the truth is we disliked it so much we half of it away and the other half we threw out. And we eat salads pretty much every day so throwing away dressing indicates how much we really disliked it. I loved their Asian Citrus dressing and the vinaigrettes but the creamy ones so far have been a failure in our family.
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@venuila I have my activity setting set at sedentary since I sit at a desk most of the day at work.
@TheFo1dOut awesome job! I did mine this morning too...and I felt better than I thought I would. Amazingly as the day progressed my legs got better too and stairs are not as scary anymore today..lol....I knew we would push through this!!!....thanks to all my lovely ladies for all your support.!!!
@haleymiller0707 how are you feeling? I hope your legs are not too bad- great job pushing play 0 -
Lower fix was great today. It seemed to hurt more, lots of leg shaking, but I think it's because I was actually able to go deeper into some of the moves. You know it's bad when your legs are still shaking while you're brushing your teeth 30 minutes AFTER your workout. LOL.
I think I might need to up my weights on the upper fix though, cause my arms feel fine today. Next week!
One more day until vegas and all of this hard work for nothing. haha. Oh well.0 -
@venuila
I also have mine set to sedentary. I have a fitbit, and MFP gives me a calorie "credit" when I go over a certain number of steps. It doesn't matter though, my trainer wants me to eat 1800-2000 calories a day. He works with me 2x a week, and is able to observe my workout 3x a week.0 -
@SatiaRenee - just did Pilates extreme. Only burned 110 calories but man that is a hard workout. I'm convinced autumn sent me the wrong bands because mine don't have as much stretch as hers!!0
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Finally!!!!!!!!!! My scale is back where I want it - now it is time to push through and make it go down more!!! I am just 2.2 pounds away from my next goal!0
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@dkwi04 Way to go! That's great news!
Did my pilates fix today, wasn't expecting to work as hard as I did lol Realizing I'm really not a fan of pilates but maybe that will change the stronger I get. Stoked that week 1 is almost over, really proud of the progress I'm making! The weekend will be the challenge, the weekends are ALWAYS the challenge for me on any diet and exercise program!0 -
@dkwi04 Congrats! You and I both seemed to hit a plateau for a while there so it's nice to see you breaking through. I think my weekly weigh-in is going to be a good one. We'll see how it goes.
Morning Workout
21 Day Fix Extreme: W1/D4: Lower Body Fix Extreme
My resistance cord needs some repair (because the D ring into which the clip is supposed to hook has a bit of a gap in it) so Rob, instead of fixing it, suggested I use a heavier cord. No. Bad idea. Very bad idea. Also bad idea for my stupid shoelaces to come untied during the lateral squats. You know, when it would be easiest for me to step on them. Sheesh! But I made it through using heavier weights and my not quite fixed but still working resistance cord (switched to it after the first round with the heavier one).
Slim in 6: W2: 6-Pack, Limber, and Thinner Thighs
Yes, for those of you who actually noticed, I not only did Autumn's killer leg day workout but I added onto it by doing Debbie Siebers' far more gentle Thinner Thighs Guaranteed. Don't judge me! It occurred to me this morning that I've been complaining about gaining inches in my thighs and here I have this workout that literally guarantees thinner thighs so why am I not using it? So I'm adding it in as an every other day part of my daily exercise. Next week, though, I think I'll swap out Debbie's ab routine for Autumn's. I plan on leaving Autumn home when I go on vacation and taking Debbie with me so I can always do the abs while on vacation.
Place your bets now. We should start a pool. At this moment, my legs feel fine, like I worked them but not quite jelly. How long before I try to stand up or sit down and go, "Ow! What the hell was I thinking?"
I give it 10 minutes.0 -
Woot keep going @dkwi04! Crossing fingers you have a good weigh-in @SatiaRenee!
I did lower body last night, tonight is Cardio. Snickerdoodle Shakeo for breakfast. 0 -
Was wondering if I was going to get my workout in today due to having places to go today. So I am happy to say that as soon as I got home (past 8:30pm I might add) I changed my clothe and pressed play! I am really proud of myself for not making excuses of why I don't have to work out today. Yall best believe I was glad it was Pilates Day. It was challenging but not as bad as total body cardio for example. Hope to be on a more regular schedule tomorrow ....oh oh..Cardio Fix on the horizon.0
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@dkwi04 great job on the loss. @germany03 glad to hear you pressed play, even after a long day.
I found Pilates tough. I have never do it before so not sure if that was the reason why.
I got my Cardio done nice and early. Have a great day!0
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