thinking of 21 day fix, has anyone tried it?

gbklvr
gbklvr Posts: 84 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
My schedule lately is very hectic and hard to predict so I thought if I had the cds at home it would help so I can work it in. Not looking to drop 10lbs in 21 days interested in the cds.

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  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    I did P90X3 just because the 30 minute workouts fit into my schedule. If you don't want to spend the money, you can probably find comparable workouts on fitness blender. To be honest, there's only a handful of Beachbody videos that I go back to frequently, so unless you really like the workout, I would probably opt for something cheaper.
  • walkdmc
    walkdmc Posts: 529 Member
    I'm on day# 17 and really like the 21 Day Fix Extreme DVDs. There's a 21DFx group here where users post their results and opinions on the workouts.
  • snowflakesav
    snowflakesav Posts: 649 Member
    I think the workouts are good. I like having them in my library.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    edited May 2015
    I prefer Youtube videos; they're free. 21 Day Fix and other programs are gimmicky and overpriced. Blogilates has a lot of good workouts, and you can find a variety of other fitness gurus/ online programs through the search feature.

    Edit: I'll also add that I did 30 Day Shred when I found some of the workouts on Youtube a few years ago. I liked it at first, but it gets redundant and boring after a while doing the same workouts over and over again. I lost motivation because I was bored of the program.
  • melissamarah
    melissamarah Posts: 168 Member
    My friend is doing 21 Day Fix and loves it. Personally, I really like Fitness Blender. It's free, and I really like the trainers.
  • gbklvr
    gbklvr Posts: 84 Member
    Thank you for the feedback
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  • jpkrueger
    jpkrueger Posts: 280 Member
    On day 22 you start another round if you'd like to continue. It's called the 21 Day Fix because it's based on the psychological principle that it takes 21 days to start a new habit/break a bad habit, not because some magic happens only in 21 days and then you go back to bad eating.

    Nothing gimmicky about it. The exercises are great and really work. The nutrition plan is based on clean eating and portion control. It's a great product overall if you like structure in your workouts and/or nutrition plan (i do).

    Happy to answer any questions you have on the program here or feel free to message me. Good luck!
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  • KonaKat
    KonaKat Posts: 3,411 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    What happens on day 22?

    You start the 21 day cycle over if needed.
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  • KonaKat
    KonaKat Posts: 3,411 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    KonaKat wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    What happens on day 22?

    You start the 21 day cycle over if needed.
    Then why not just make it a 42 day fix?
    The 21 days has a routine that is done on specific days in order to alternate types of exercise, etc. At the end of 21 days, you have completed the specified routine.
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  • jpkrueger
    jpkrueger Posts: 280 Member
    No it's not backwards progression at all. There are 7 DVD workouts and you repeat them each week, so you're not going back to the beginning on day 22, you're just continuing, or starting another round if you'd like to look at it that way.

    It's not remotely gimmicky. The program doesn't make any ridiculous claims. Not every diet "program" is gimmicky. I think you're reading too much into the title and not understanding what it's based on or knowing anything about the plan. Seems a little foolish to disparage a program you don't know anything about.
  • jpkrueger
    jpkrueger Posts: 280 Member
    And the bad habits that need to be fixed are whatever caused the user to purchase the program - overeating, lack of exercise, not knowing proper nutrition, etc. Obviously nothing is "fixed" for life after 21 days, that's up to the individual. But you can get in an awesome new routine in 21 days.
  • Winterlover123
    Winterlover123 Posts: 352 Member
    LOVE IT!!! I would do it with you!!!
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    mussel confushun
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    jpkrueger wrote: »
    I think you're reading too much into the title and not understanding what it's based on or knowing anything about the plan. Seems a little foolish to disparage a program you don't know anything about.

    We understand the plan. A quick google search and their website explains everything out.
    It's a gimmick with overpriced DVDs and tupperware.
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  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    What happens on day 22?

    She's talking about getting the videos because the workouts will fit in her schedule, not doing the entire plan. She literally mentions the CDs twice in the OP.
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  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    jpkrueger wrote: »
    I think you're reading too much into the title and not understanding what it's based on or knowing anything about the plan. Seems a little foolish to disparage a program you don't know anything about.

    We understand the plan. A quick google search and their website explains everything out.
    It's a gimmick with overpriced DVDs and tupperware.
    Probably and I remember being skeptical about the Tupperware but it's not a terrible way to learn portions. Could do the same with gladware etc.

    But if the fitness plan isn't CRAZY, ie dangerous, who cares, if it works for people. Jillian Michaels got me started and I'm grateful.

    Btw for me any plan marketed to people over 30 that has plyo in it is dangerous, does this have plyo?
  • Sophsmother
    Sophsmother Posts: 83 Member
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    jpkrueger wrote: »
    I think you're reading too much into the title and not understanding what it's based on or knowing anything about the plan. Seems a little foolish to disparage a program you don't know anything about.

    We understand the plan. A quick google search and their website explains everything out.
    It's a gimmick with overpriced DVDs and tupperware.

    And MFP isn't gimmicky? It's a tool just like MFP. And a lot of people have great success on it. And after 21 days, you can do whatever you want. You don't self implode. MFP is no different at all ... Just a tool. However MFP can lead to some disordered eating if you become obsessed with it. It's a gateway to eating disorders if not used wisely. As for 21 day fix, some people really thrive with a structured weight loss template. And MFP is that, too. Sorry if these things don't work for you. There are some great programs out there.
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  • cwilso37
    cwilso37 Posts: 79 Member
    It seems as if there is a sticking point on the idea of 21 days. The 21 days to form a habit is woo and based on just a particular surgeon's experiences. Actual studies (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.674/abstract) show far longer time is required.

    Given that, if you get a good workout and it fits your schedule then do it. Anything is better than nothing (assuming it isn't dangerous [see previous comments]).
  • maineapple
    maineapple Posts: 133 Member
    I'm embarrassed to say that I purchased this program a few months ago, never used the DVDs, but love the "Tupperware" containers that came with the program! I use them all the time. I just don't have time for a formal exercise program right now but all is not lost, I think my 20 year old fit daughter is going to use the DVDs! Lol.
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