Daily check in
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Day #15 - My final week of my first round. I was a bit disappointed with the scale today - but I shouldn't be! I am down 3 pounds for week two. And my measurements are down a bit too. I feel good - both physically and emotionally. I just guess I had hoped to lose 10 pounds my first round, and I might only make 5-7. But I plan to start up round 2 right away.
I am doing the doubles this week - so I was up early for the Total Body Cardio fix and I will end my day with Pilates Fix today. Has anyone done the doubles week three?
I made a delicious dinner last night too - I will post the recipe in the recipe thread today!0 -
dkwi04 I did doubles the third week my first time through but not every day. I started off doing doubles and then the room renovations were done, my in-laws were coming to town with my mother-in-law staying here which meant I had to get the guest room cleared out. Given that I also try to use the bike every day, I figured trying to do doubles the final week was too much. I needed to focus on what I could do and not try to do more. But I do plan on doing doubles my next round through. Not this time because I'm already doing 21DF and PiYo plus my other challenges. But by the time I reach week three on round 3, I won't be doing the sun salutations anymore and I'll have a little more wiggle room.
I did Total Body Cardio Fix today and followed it with PiYo Sweat. I'm still not able to really make it all the way through a PiYo workout but I'm there, sometimes holding a plank instead of doing a push-up, often in child's pose wondering what the hell I was thinking when I thought it would be a good idea to do two workouts back-to-back! This morning in images.- Post 21DF sweat
- Post PiYO collapsed on sweaty mat
- Sweat on chair I use to support myself during PiYo
- And a spread from my smashbook where I'm tracking my workouts.
Seriously, anyone who is worried about not getting a good enough workout doing the modified version of these workouts should just come here and help me with my laundry!
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Ok, I did NOT end up restarting Round 2 last week because I ended up being sick.
Today was Round 2, Day 1. To shake things up I did Cardio Fix instead of Cardio Total Body. There was lots of hopping. I like total body way more!0 -
R2,D1...starts today....lost 7.2 lbs with the first round...im pleased esp since I had guests from out of town visit on day 17...and hence the eating and drinking began...so im not beating myself up about...this is life, so on to Round 2....good luck everyone!!0
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Today is round 1 day 1...I completed the Cardio Fix and prepared all my meals. I will take my body shots this evening. Look foward to the journey.
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What is everyone's thoughts on the following things...
* Switching a Purple to a Green
I find myself craving more veggies and forcing that second piece of fruit.
* Skipping Orange's and teaspoons
I know that they are all good for us but I am forcing the Orange Calories and at times the teaspoons as well. I hate that I am forcing the extra calories.0 -
I imagine switching a purple to a green wouldn't be that bad, but I think skipping oranges and teaspoons wouldn't be a good idea. Your body needs that healthy fat and otherwise there is not very much on the plan! There is no guarantee at all that you would lose faster without them - I would be surprised if you did. I do think the plan as it is is very nutritionally sound and designed as it is for a reason. Just my opinion, I'm not a nutritionist!0
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Yeah, I will probably keep with the orange and teaspoons - I just feel like I am just tossing sunflower seeds on anything I can. Unless I have a salad (then I do a dressing), which isn't very often.
Same with the teaspoons - I end up just cooking in non-stick 90% of the time, I will use the coconut oil sometimes, so then I just end up adding a couple teaspoons of PB to my whey shake.
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I like apples with peanut butter or avocado with dinner. I skip teaspoons most of the time.0
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Total Body Cardio Fix was a bit easier this week! I didn't have to rest nearly as much and only modified the ski move and the surrenders. I think I strained my left quad doing the surrenders though. That one was the most sore last week and while doing that side I felt something I know isn't right so I stopped and just did squats. It's still a bit sensitive so I'll ice and rest it tonight. Scale didn't move any today but I'm thinking that may be because we did a late dinner at Olive Garden last night. I ordered from the Lighter Fare and only had one plate of salad and one bread stick but it still might have been too much. Hopefully the scale moves more in week 2.0
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@KellyBgetsfit Seriously, that regular Cardio Fix is the hardest workout of the bunch, if you ask me. That's one way of starting out the week on a challenge. It's only going to be easier from here. LOL!
@EHuntRN My in-laws just left on Saturday so I was surprised to see any weight loss on Sunday but I tried to behave myself (more or less) and now I know I'll be able to enjoy Mother's Day in a few weeks without too much anxiety over indulging myself.
@wrightchoices I'm so glad I took before pics because when I first looked at the after pics I wasn't impressed but when I looked at them side-by-side, I was very happy. Maybe not yet thrilled but if I can see as much difference my last pics and my next round of after then I know that I'll be thrilled eventually. (Maybe by round 4 . . . or 5 . . . or 6 . . .)
@dkwi04 I have been sneaking my fruit into my salads. It's worked perfectly! The Asian Citrus Dressing with a few slices of mandarin orange is great. Also, salsa is a purple so you might be able to fill in the purple with salsa.
As for the orange container, I probably only eat half of it a day. I just don't like a lot of dressing on my food. But you will never ever get me to give up my 2t of peanut butter at the end of the day! That's my special treat, one I feel I've earned. LOL!
@cupcake570 I found TBCF easier today as well. I keep thinking I could use heavier weights but then I remind myself that my using heavier weights can come during my next round. I should not push myself because I have injured myself one too many times in the past by doing just that. Not worth it. Besides, I think I read somewhere that patience is a virtue.0 -
Whew! I am dripping sweat. Again. Ugh!
I am resisting the urge to grab heavier weights. Yes, I know Autumn says that you need to keep pushing yourself but, as I keep mentioning, my problem is pushing myself too much. So I am just holding onto my 3# and 5#. I'll move up the week after next. I can wait until then.
I weigh myself daily. I'm tracking the typical fluctuations of loss and gain in my smashbook where I'm writing about my progress. Today I noticed something. Comparing Round 1 with Round 2 I have lost more weight this time around than last time. On Day 9 of Round 1, I had lost 2.6 but this time I've lost 3.2.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh! I am so so so so happy!
Yesterday, my husband started P90. I think my progress is getting through to him and I know he wants to tone up. I don't know if you can really see this but I wanted to share this NSV. I am wearing leggings. Typically, these are tight, right? I mean, their like thick tights, not comfy yoga pants, right? Do you notice the wrinkle where they are a little loose? Just a little loose but wow! Unexpected, to say the least! Believe me, they weren't loose when I was wearing them when the weather was colder, before I did even my first round of 21 Day Fix.
Yes, I'm having a great day already and it's barely 8am!!!
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@SatiaRenee Awesome job! Hope the rest of your day was just as good!
I am looking forward to Upper Fix and Abs today
I too am feeling quite good today too - I am down a little more and I put on a dress I haven't worn since last year - feeling really good in it 0 -
It's dreary out so I'm having trouble getting motivated. I slept in later than I wanted to so I got started on my day later than planned. Scale was up .1 today. Not sure if it's just normal fluctuation or a the muscles retaining water to repair from the workout yesterday. But my food has been on plan and my husband said he noticed a difference in my face and legs since last week. I just hate when the scale sticks to the same number. It's been an ongoing issue. I still refuse to measure until Day 21 LOL!!0
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Hi! Just began my first round of 21 day fix on Sunday. Today was day 3, lower body fix, and holy bejesus am I feeling it! I'm liking it so far. I'm eating a bit less, but I feel super full. I think the volume is larger, but with less calories. Score! I also really dig shakeology. This is my first time trying it, and so far I find it super yummy and really filling. Today I had choco shakeo with a couple tbsp of PB2 and half a banana, blended with ice, and it was like a milkshake!0
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It's raining today and my balance is bad bad bad. Yesterday I noticed my neck was feeling a bit stiff. This morning I woke up in pain. Not sure if I could do any exercise, I went ahead and rolled out my mat to do sun salutations. I had to stop. The pain was too much. I then pushed play. 21 Day Fix: Lower Body Fix. Much to my amazement, I almost made it through. (I had a hard time with the bonus round because it required more balance than I have today.) Then I tried PiYo Core. Not happening. Between my balance and my stiff neck, I was close to tears halfway through, so frustrated, and the pain in my neck was making me feel nauseous. I'm going to take something for the pain right now and try not to do anything that will exacerbate whatever is making it tight. I may use the bike later. We'll see.0
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@cupcake570 - Stick to it, the scale doesn't have to move to see results. I find motivation hard in the morning dreary or sunny!
@michellemybelll - I wish I enjoyed the shakeology, the flavor is just off putting to me
I just use a whey powder. I too was surprised at how full I felt in the beginning, I am starting to have a bit of hunger here and there - but I think that might be some cravings creeping back in.
@SatiaRenee - You need to take it easy, don't push too hard. There is always tomorrow, your health is important.0 -
Day #17 for me - I couldn't get up again to work out Which stinks because I am doing the doubles this week. I will have to do back to back tonight. I wish I had more power to get up. Still feeling good, although the scale went up a little today. But it is still trending down.
I am already starting to prepare for my second round. I have my week one menu almost planned out 0 -
@SatiaRenee hope you feel better!
I'm in week 2, round 1 of the Fix. Very surprised that the exercises are getting easier. Easy? No way. But more doable and I'm less sore than I was last week. Still not seeing the scale go down, which is REALLY frustrating and baffling, but I have to be patient and I'm sure it will come. Right? Right. Patience is not my strong suit....0 -
@dkwi04 I took something for the pain (an anti-inflammatory) and then rested. When I could move with a little more freedom (still stiff neck), my husband and I went for a walk. I know that sounds like a lot but it's just a casual walk for us and we're trying to create train our Holly who was a puppy mill dog and is terrified of the crate. (She now goes in with ease because we put her in for these short 1 mile walks.)
On Friday, PiYo has a rest day so I think I'm going to give Core a try again tomorrow and then tomorrow's exercise to Friday. I can't imagine that my neck will still be a problem tomorrow morning. My husband's already offered to give me a neck massage. And I am taking it easy. I swear I am. I'm actually typing this on my laptop in bed.0 -
This is round 1 day 3 for me and I’m a little confused. My scale is going up…After calculating my daily calories, the program states I should eat 1500-1799 per day and that is a lot of food. In the past, I consume a 1200-1500 calorie diet. Do you following the calories recommended by the program? Help me!0
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Just eat the containers and have faith! Exercise can make you retain water to rebuild your muscles. I didn't lose anything the first few days. Trust the program, it works!0
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I would give it a month. When I first started using the containers, I wasn't sure it would be enough food because I not only do 21DF but also have to do 30 minutes on the bike for therapeutic reasons. I committed to the three weeks. If I didn't lose any weight, I would have assumed I needed more calories (and my team beachbody coach agreed) and would have gone up a bracket. In your case, if after 3 weeks you haven't lost weight and/or inches, then try dropping to the next lower bracket. @dkwi04 is absolutely right about how the body will retain water as part of the healing process. My body fluctuates all of the time. By the end of three weeks, I would be surprised if you don't see improvement.0
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Thank you...I will give the program three weeks and I will keep you posted. The support and your advice is priceless.0
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@wrightchoices Just bear in mind, I said weight and/or inches. Muscles mass is more dense and takes up less space (volume) than fat mass. You'll often hear people say that muscle weighs more than fat. No it doesn't. A pound is a pound is a pound. A pound of feathers (fat) weighs exactly the same as a pound of gold (muscle). But you can fill a room with a pound of feathers and you can hold a pound of gold in your hand. Same concept. So if you get on the scale on day 22 and the numbers are not what you had hoped, grab your tape measure right away and see if you've lost inches. I simply cannot imagine anyone not seeing improvement and I'd be surprised if you didn't see both inches and lbs gone but I know for sure you'll see something!0
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Also take pictures!
I have been taking them along the way - because I don't necessarily FEEL the changes, but putting my pictures side by side is definitely motivating0 -
Oh yes, pictures. My pictures definitely showed me a lot more change than I was seeing in the mirror!0
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Definitely take pictures! It's nice seeing the progression if the scale does not move. I also saw the scale not move / go up the first few days @wrightchoices. I waited until the 7th day to weigh myself. Just keep up the hard work0
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I'm going to take pictures this evening...you can do anything for 3 weeks!!
I will wait to weigh myself on Saturday.0 -
I can notice changes in some areas but not in others. I'm older and I've had 3 kids. There's not much that can be done about loose skin other than surgery. I just have to learn to live with it.. Harder than it sounds. Maybe I'll take some pictures and see if I can see more of a difference that way.
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