21 day fix opinions ?(food portion)
briislovely
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So I thought about trying the 21 day fix. I wouldn't buy the program tho I would just measure things out myself based off the measurements of the containers. Has this worked for anyone?
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Try calculating the number of calories you'd eat per a day on the program on MFP first.
If the number fits in your goal, then go for it. Personally, I am short and petite and the program actually has too many calories for me to lose on!
Good job not falling into the container trap and thinking to just do it yourself for free!2 -
Don't waste your money. A lot of people I know tried it and ended up quitting on the containers. Too much to worry about and clean. Good food scales are on Amazon for $13, use plastic bags, regular zip lock containers, or whatever you like to portion that way. It's more accurate.5
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Buy a food scale rather than overpriced tupperware if you want to know how much you're eating.3
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It can work, but I would try weighing and logging first, and only try the fix if MFP doesn't work out for you. (Calorie counting will work, if you do it correctly, because a calorie deficit is what makes you lose weight, but I understand that people are different in preferences and attitudes and life challenges, so any method that provides a calorie deficit will work.)2
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I have a couple friends who tried it, neither of them made it to day 21, and both are still overweight and jumping from one fad diet to the next
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If you want to try the containers, you can find plenty of links online for free. Or you can just buy a food scale and keep things simple.2
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IMO not enough protein and why spend money if you can do MFP for free? Just buy a $10 food scale... easier to use and you can use it for baking too...1
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Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.2 -
Just use measuring cups and measuring spoons. Go on Pintrest and there are a million cheat sheets. I did it that way and lost 8lbs. So it's super simple to do and cheaper then buying the program.1
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Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.3 -
kacopithorne wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.
So would a food scale and logging on MFP.
Which coincidentally eliminates the need to strive for "clean eating." Just stay under your calorie goal, get enough fat and protein and roll on.4 -
Why? Is it that you don't want to log so are seeking an alternative? If so, I'd just focus on understanding serving sizes and how much you want to eat per meal based on overall goals/size. No need to put things in containers, which just seems a weird approach to me, so gimmicky.0
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Carlos_421 wrote: »kacopithorne wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.
So would a food scale and logging on MFP.
Which coincidentally eliminates the need to strive for "clean eating." Just stay under your calorie goal, get enough fat and protein and roll on.
Honestly though, if its effective and teaching someone, why not give it a try. People respond different to different methods and learning what works and doesnt work is part of this game.4 -
briislovely wrote: »So I thought about trying the 21 day fix. I wouldn't buy the program tho I would just measure things out myself based off the measurements of the containers. Has this worked for anyone?
I am doing this right now some people use equivalent measuring or they use a food scale. come join our group https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/113951-21-day-fix-new-groupbriislovely wrote: »So I thought about trying the 21 day fix. I wouldn't buy the program tho I would just measure things out myself based off the measurements of the containers. Has this worked for anyone?
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briislovely wrote: »So I thought about trying the 21 day fix. I wouldn't buy the program tho I would just measure things out myself based off the measurements of the containers. Has this worked for anyone?
It's portion control & calorie reduction.....so yes it would work.
21 Day Fix is basically a rip-off of the old Weight Watcher's Exchanges. The thing about WW is the plan was waaaay more flexible. 21 Day Fix has you counting 1/4, & 1/2 container nonsense when you create a recipe. Otherwise you are just eating individual "ingredients." I can't see eating that way as a lifestyle change.
My Fitness Pal gives you a huge database to log all kinds of food, that works too. Both methods are portion control.2 -
I think it's a good concept. Face it there are some people who are never, ever gonna weigh their food. If they can eyeball something and make a better decision then great for them. Not everyone here is going to compete in a fitness competition. Most on here are just everyday people. If they can put their oats in their little container and get on with their day and it makes them happy so be it.1
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there are great free 21 day fix resources out there. the containers are used to teach you portion control and there are portion suggestions to make sure you are improving the quality of your nutrition.0
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I lost my containers a long time ago but still use the program. I know what the container equivalents are so thsts all you really need to use you own measuring cups. You don't actually eat out of the containers anyway, they are just essentially a visual guide color coded to an exchange program. 21 day fix meal plan is my go to. I have lost over 50 pounds on it in the past and it really does a great job at teaching people about clean eating, portion control and macronutrients in the most simplistic way.2
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IMO not enough protein and why spend money if you can do MFP for free? Just buy a $10 food scale... easier to use and you can use it for baking too...
The macros with 21 day fix work out to 30% protein, 40% carbs, 30% fat. That's pretty standard isn't it? What % of protein do you suggest?0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »kacopithorne wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.
So would a food scale and logging on MFP.
Which coincidentally eliminates the need to strive for "clean eating." Just stay under your calorie goal, get enough fat and protein and roll on.
Clean eating is actually pretty relevant for some people who care about nutrition and not just weight loss. You can eat 1500 calories of junk all day, lose weight and be completely malnourished and unhealthy. The program itself is on point. The people who follow it just don't find it as "convenient" and give up.0 -
briislovely wrote: »So I thought about trying the 21 day fix. I wouldn't buy the program tho I would just measure things out myself based off the measurements of the containers. Has this worked for anyone?
It's portion control & calorie reduction.....so yes it would work.
21 Day Fix is basically a rip-off of the old Weight Watcher's Exchanges. The thing about WW is the plan was waaaay more flexible. 21 Day Fix has you counting 1/4, & 1/2 container nonsense when you create a recipe. Otherwise you are just eating individual "ingredients." I can't see eating that way as a lifestyle change.
My Fitness Pal gives you a huge database to log all kinds of food, that works too. Both methods are portion control.
That's true. It is essentially just another version of an exchange program. Richard Simmons "Deal a Meal" also was a similar thing. But I can say it is lifestyle worthy. But if you want to do the same thing in MFP, set your calorie goal to the same calculated range it gave you. Do not eat back exercise calories because that's part of the equation, set your macros to 40% carb, 30% protein, and 30% fat, and try your damndest to hit those targets every day...and don't forget to workout because it assumes you will be doing 30 mins of activity daily.0 -
Gimmicky and limited in my opinion. Makes mixed macro foods like pizza, chili, 1 pot dishes ...etc a little bit of a hassle. I find it much easier and more convenient to just weigh my ingredients as I prepare/eat them directly into my pot/plate without having to worry about washing the same dang containers every day (then trying to stuff them back in my already overstuffed fridge) or limiting myself to preparing only simple single serving dishes.
MFP+food scale is much more accurate anyway.0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »kacopithorne wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.
So would a food scale and logging on MFP.
Which coincidentally eliminates the need to strive for "clean eating." Just stay under your calorie goal, get enough fat and protein and roll on.
Clean eating is actually pretty relevant for some people who care about nutrition and not just weight loss. You can eat 1500 calories of junk all day, lose weight and be completely malnourished and unhealthy. The program itself is on point. The people who follow it just don't find it as "convenient" and give up.
The argument against clean eating is that there are a magnitude of defitions. On MFP, we all suggest eating plenty of nutrient dense foods but many dont put restrictions on foods. Either way you should address your nutritional requirements before eating a lot of junk food. And no one would ever suggest eating a diet full of junk so its kind of a ridiculous argument. But i am glad you found a plan you can stick with.3 -
IMO not enough protein and why spend money if you can do MFP for free? Just buy a $10 food scale... easier to use and you can use it for baking too...
The macros with 21 day fix work out to 30% protein, 40% carbs, 30% fat. That's pretty standard isn't it? What % of protein do you suggest?
Its not based on % . It should be roughly .8 to 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass. About .8g per lb of weight.0 -
I would suggest saving your money.
My mother bought the 21-day fix and hasn't stuck to it at all. I've tried telling her it's honestly easier just to eat what you want and track calories. Her words - and I quote - were "I don't have time for that". Like... isn't all the ridiculous food prep for the 21-day fix MORE time-consuming?1 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »kacopithorne wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Spoiler alert!!!
It doesn't "fix" anything.
No but it helps some people learn proper portion control and is a great way to introduce clean eating to those who don't know how.
So would a food scale and logging on MFP.
Which coincidentally eliminates the need to strive for "clean eating." Just stay under your calorie goal, get enough fat and protein and roll on.
Clean eating is actually pretty relevant for some people who care about nutrition and not just weight loss. You can eat 1500 calories of junk all day, lose weight and be completely malnourished and unhealthy. The program itself is on point. The people who follow it just don't find it as "convenient" and give up.
But the choices aren't "clean eating" or just eating "junk" and being malnourished. It's perfectly possible to thrive and meet nutritional needs on a non-"clean" diet. I regularly eat foods that are avoided by those on "clean" plans. I meet my macro- and micro-nutrient goals, have excellent blood test results, maintain a healthy weight, am in good health, and consistently meet my fitness goals. I'm not the only one either.1 -
I have the cheaper version of 21DF...called Perfect Portions for $9.99. I lost my food scale so that's why I got it on a whim at Walgreens. So far I'm down 4 lbs in my first week...so hoping to lose a steady 1-3 lbs each week after this one. I agree, the containers add another chore to your day since you're constantly cleaning 1 or 2 out to use.
I log my portions and usually jog 2 or 3 days a week.0
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