Daily check in

duffyzmom

30 days till we leave for a beach vacation. So that's helping me stay motivated. I will finish 21 days by Christmas. I know I'll take that weekend off but will probably start back right after that.

germany03

Ok so I have been following the guidelines of the 21 day fix meal plan as closely as possible during the holiday season. THANKSGIVING week was enough to scare me back on the wagon..haha.
I have to say that last week I had a hard time finding nutritious foods while on the run...was so dissapointing. And my body did not like all the junk I "had to" stuff in it ....how do yall handle on the run and no prepped food issue?

germany03

@xoveronica funny we seem to be doing the opposite.. although I would LOVE to get my behind back into the workout portion as well.

@duffyzmom glad you are seeing these awesome results already...I hope this week goes well for you as well.

duffyzmom

Thanks @germany03 still dealing with hunger some but recently purchased an app to track containers and liking that. Last night I made one of the orange dressings and it was delicious.

germany03

Day 3 ..round ? - another week another attempt. Hope it goes smoothly this time since I'm off of work for a few days ..so no excuses !!!

mscote12

Starting a new round on Monday, the 4th. I would start tomorrow...but I really want my yoga workout to be on Sundays hahaha....sooo Monday is it!
Should be receiving my shakeology today. Last time I did a round of 21DF, I didn't utilize shakeology, lost 6lbs..
This time I plan on doing the workouts along with a couple extra workouts a week....and with shakeology. I am anxious to see how it all works out.

germany03

Welcome back @mscote12 . ..new year new go!!!
Today is D7 ...had to get a head start while I'm off of work...I hope this way I will sustain when I have to go back.
Added swimming (every other day) and loving the calories it scorches. Will definitly miss that when I go back. Well ..Happy New Year to all of you and that this new year is filled with alot of Successes for everyone!!!

duffyzmom

mscote12 wrote: »

Starting a new round on Monday, the 4th. I would start tomorrow...but I really want my yoga workout to be on Sundays hahaha....sooo Monday is it!
Should be receiving my shakeology today. Last time I did a round of 21DF, I didn't utilize shakeology, lost 6lbs..
This time I plan on doing the workouts along with a couple extra workouts a week....and with shakeology. I am anxious to see how it all works out.

I do the same thing. Friday is my start day because I do yoga Mondays and Thursdays at my gym so it just makes sense to have the recovery days in sync.

I tried shakeology but did not like it and really noticed no difference in how I felt so I'm back to my whey protein.

germany03

@duffyzmom I have 21 day tracker as container app...but I still find myself logging my food here as well.

mscote12

I made the decision to not use the containers...at least this week. I am tracking my food and according to the 21DF math...I should consume 1740 calories a day. I plan to use that same calorie goal. However, at least for this week...I am going to do it on my own terms. I might join the container train later on....not sure. Lol
I tried shakeology today with 2 tbsp of PB2....and it was okay but nothing spectacular lol I Googled a bunch of shakeology recipes before I went groceries, so I have to play around a little. We'll see!

germany03

@mscote12 what flavor shakeology did you buy? I had the free sample of chocolate and it was ok with half a frozen banana. I have to say ..I like the flavor of my six star better though

mscote12

@germany03 I have the chocolate also. I have been using mint extract which is kinda yummy...might try a few other extracts at some point.
I do want to throw some fruit in there and play around with that too.

germany03

Didn't think of the extracts @mscote12 ..great idea...I must give it a try

mscote12

Day 1 of the 21DF in the books. Alarm went off at 4:15 and I was in my living room rocking out total body cardio by 4:30am...lol...it has been a while since I have forced myself out of bed that early to get a workout done, but I am happy I managed to do it! Hopefully I can continue

venuila

Hi everyone!! Some of you may remember me, I was pretty active on here last year. Sadly, I have gained 10 lbs since I stopped working out back in August. But I am back and ready to go again!!!!! Starting 21 day fix again today! Woo! Nice to see some familiar faces are still here. way to go ladies!!!!

tamred69

Hi All:

I am new to the group. Have been doing different Beachbody programs for the last few years, but thought I would give this one a try. I am hypothyroid, so it is a huge effort to lose any weight. I need to lose 20 or so pounds, so hopefully this works for me. Anyway, trying to plan meals around the containers is challenging, as I am used to just logging foods on MFP. Hopefully when I get used to it, things will improve:) I get to work at 6:00 am, so morning workouts (except for the days I work from home and weekends) are out for me. I do prefer to get it over with first thing, but on these days I will be working out in the pm.

germany03

D11 (got a slight headstart) ...@tamred69 I kknowhat you mean with exercises being a no go on days you have to be at work at 6am. I have to be at work at 7 am most days at d it's hard to get up even earlier...but I do most of my excersise when I first get home ...maybe that helps.
@mscote12 proud of you for getting up and going this early ..truly inspirational

@venuila . .welcome back my dear. So happy to see you again

mscote12

Day 2 down! I love the upper body fix workout. I have to be at work for 6am as well which is my reasoning for the 4:30am workouts lol I struggle with motivating myself after work so it's best if I get it out of the way...plus it sets the bar for my day

tamred69

@mscote12 I am truly impressed with the dedication of getting up at 4:30 and working out! @germany03 nice to know someone else can relate. Day 1 completed, but it was rough. Hard to get used to using those containers and trying to figure out what to eat! I am used to tracking my calories on My Fitness Pal, which is now counterintuitive. Now I see that I am eating too much of some foods and not enough of others. Anyone else having trouble with the portions? I have noticed that some people say that there is too much food, but in my case I don't think there is enough:(

germany03

@tamred69 have you tried to look up weekly 21 day fix food plans on Pinterest? There are aloft of them out there - even some that I didn't even have to adjust with my picky eaters ( yup I've put the whole family on the plan..haha..not a fan of cooking different foods although I will on occasion )

mscote12

Day 3 done! Ugh....lower body fix is not easy first thing in the morning lol tomorrow is Pilates which for me is the hardest workout...can't wait for that haha

venuila

Thanks @germany03 !

Omg I am so sore!!! Man am I ever out of shape! I don't remember being this sore first time around last year. My legs hurt to even touch! So I don't think I can do lower body fix today but might try the yoga out in hopes it helps.

tamred69

Day 1 complete, starting day 2. Although I am attempting to follow the 21 day fix eating plan, I was in the middle of doing the T25 workout series when I started, so I will continue with that. I am finishing up week 5 Alpha round--last week of Alpha looking forward to some new workouts in the Beta Round. @germany03 I followed your suggestion and signed up for Pinterest to see what was there. I know a lot of people use it, but I am always late to the game so thanks for the suggestion. Looks like they have some neat things and I like being able to save things for later. @mscote12 good job on getting yourself up and exercising. Since I work from home today, I got my workout in this morning though at 7:00, not 4:30 like you!

venuila

I toughed it out and did lower fix. Not sure how but I did it, lol. Looking forward to Pilates tomorrow!

VryIrishGirl76

Starting tomorrow morning.
DVDs only, no containers.

tamred69

Day 3 complete (yesterday), along with T25 Cardio workout. Im a starting to get the hang of the containers and planning what to eat throughout the day. Welcome aboard @venuila and @VryIrishGirl76 .

duffyzmom

Wow so nice to see so much activity on here! I'm on day 14 of round 2ish (the ish because of holidays)

@tamred69 do you have a good endocrinologist? It's taken me 5 years to get my synthroid at the right level.

I've had great success with this program. Although I have a beach vacation next week and have been super motivated. I've also been doing at least 2 workouts a day because I'd miss my gym friends if I just did 21DF. I also think eating my exercise calories just wasn't working for me for loss. It fine for maintaining.

vczK2t

i haven't really used the containers since i bought them. i don't have the DVD anymore. and i don't follow this food list. however, i plan to..............at some time this year, 2016. LMAO

tamred69

Day 5 complete. @duffyzmom I haven't been to an endocrinologist....just my regular practitioner. He just changed my prescription, so we will see....

duffyzmom

tamred69 wrote: »

Day 5 complete. @duffyzmom I haven't been to an endocrinologist....just my regular practitioner. He just changed my prescription, so we will see....

Also I now take my meds an hour before any food or coffee. Originally I was told no food for 30 minutes but I've read studies encouraging an hour before coffee or food.