Anybody doing The 21 Day Fix
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I seriously don't understand how tupperware containers of different colors are magically going help people...? Color me confused :huh: Couldn't people just... use a food scale, and their own containers to hold food... eat at a deficit and meet their macro nutrients? Sounds like a load of bull crap to me... But good luck with it. Sorry you got suckered!
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I've also noticed that my serving spoons are the perfect size for an appropriate portion for things like enchiladas, lasagna, ect. I get a reasonable sized portion and feel satisfied without overeating.0 -
I'm on day 11 of the 21 day fix. After Dirty 30, I could not move well enough to do yoga on day 7. I felt really bad about missing it. This morning as I did upper body fix (that I was suppose to do last night), I noticed that my weights seemed lighter, I was able to do more reps, and when we did the split leg sit-ups I notices that my legs look considerably smaller - AND I HAVE BIG LEGS. I can't begin to explain my excitement. I wanted to stop and wake my husband to see if I was going crazy, but I kept exercising for the full 31:26. I'm gonna wait until I've completed the first cycle of 21 day fix, but I'm really excited about measuring my legs. I'll update you on my inches I've lost. GO TEAM GO!!!0
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I have been a long time user of myfitnesspal and have had results. My issue with portion control was picking the correct foods from the correct food groups and eating clean. I worked out for hours and hours at the gym (usually an hour on the elliptical) and then did weight training every other day. So yeah, I've lost weight doing that. What I like about the fix is that each container corresponds to a food group and you get the list of foods you can eat. There is no tweeking that and I can be one to rationalize if I am hungry that I need more food. I also know that removal of sugar from a diet and eating clean is important as well, which the fix also offers. Seems to be lots of ignorant comments on here, but if you haven't tried it how can you know. As far as the workouts, I was blown away. I could barely get through the warm-up the first time and now I am planking on a regular basis. I lost 9 lbs my first round and 8" inches off my body. I love losing inches! In fact, the second week in I had three people come up to me and ask me what I was doing. So if those are the results you seek, then buy it. If you are all set and love what you are doing on MF, then stick with it. For me the value is an easy to follow plan that takes the guesswork out of what and what not to put in my mouth, and a 30-MINUTE WORKOUT a day. No more going to the gym and going on that hamster wheel with no results.0
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I love the workouts too! The first day I didn't know if I'd make it through the warm up, and I couldn't sit properly for three days after that first workout. I completed Round 1, learned how badly portioned and unbalanced my meals were (even if I was eating in a deficit). The result for me has been a massive increase in energy (I no longer need caffeine daily for a boost), 20 pounds down (but I have a lot to lose), and a way of eating that I can stick with long term. Also, I'm now also doing a C25K program.
Is it gimmicky with the colored containers? Sure. I don't use the containers really, I just measure. But aside from the containers it's just an easy to follow meal and exercise plan...like an easy to follow instruction manual. Also, I'm a visual person and breaking my food groups/portions into colors has really helped my meal planning. Now, could I have done all this without spending the $50 on the program. Sure. Probably. Maybe...But for me personally, spending what my fiance and I would spend on one meal out in return for all I've gotten from it was worth it.
I say do what works for you.0 -
Here's the kicker. The containers are easy. It truly isn't complicated. You don't have weigh anything at all. You just use the one according to the food group you are eating & it teaches the right amounts of each food group to eat. Yes, you can totally use a scale if you want to & I am a big believer in doing whatever works for you. So, for some people, this is great. For others, maybe not. I just think it is a great option to have. That is all.
So PB has like 100 calories per tbs spoon. If you have, say chicken breast, the calorie content is going to be significantly higher if you are filling that container with different things.
I don't get it, this seems dumb.0 -
Here's the kicker. The containers are easy. It truly isn't complicated. You don't have weigh anything at all. You just use the one according to the food group you are eating & it teaches the right amounts of each food group to eat. Yes, you can totally use a scale if you want to & I am a big believer in doing whatever works for you. So, for some people, this is great. For others, maybe not. I just think it is a great option to have. That is all.
So PB has like 100 calories per tbs spoon. If you have, say chicken breast, the calorie content is going to be significantly higher if you are filling that container with different things.
I don't get it, this seems dumb.
Peanut butter isn't in the same category of chicken breast. Peanut butter is in the same category as nut butters and oils. If you follow this plan strictly, you only get so many teaspoons of nut butters and oils a day. It depends on your calorie count.
ETA: This is a great example of what I was doing versus what I do now. When I would think about the # of servings of protein I got a day, I would include peanut butter in those servings. But I was constantly going over my sugars and for me personally, I'd be much more full on a serving of chicken breast than a serving of peanut butter. So I still get PB. I eat it almost everyday. But I get 6 servings of other lean proteins throughout my day as well. And I feel better. And how I feel is most important to me.0 -
I am fascinated by what threads will draw out such long-time MFP members into making their first (or third) post. And always in support of a particular topic. (Not just this particular thread, but so many like it too.)0
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how is everyone liking the program.
I just found this feed. I am totally enjoying the program. But I am looking for others with the same goals0 -
I purchased this program and with my ADD I'm having a hard time convincing myself that it's worth it since the basis of my calculation of calories is 1,200 per day (21 Day Fix)
So I eat 1200 calories per day and then workout 400 calories per day I'm only taking in 800 calories per day?!?!? Isn't that starvation????
I have no problem measuring and accurately calculating my calories - while I haven't lost any weight (my own fault b/c I LOVE junk food and dislike exercise) - I really am mad at myself for purchasing this program and then realizing that it really isn't anything that special.
And I did an experiment this morning with my cereal. I eat Raisin bran. I usually eat 59g. The little plastic container only holds 21 g......so that's less than half of my serving size.
Ok ok - so I'm supposed to fill up on vegetables and protein, right?
WRONG - because the serving sizes for those are way off, too.
I am getting more and more angry at throwing my $$ away.
Should have spent the $$ on a gym membership....
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Should have spent the $$ on a gym membership....
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I've never heard of this 21 Day Fix before but I'm jealous that this chick's name is so cool... "Autumn Calabrese"0
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I went through it and did really well. It isn't starvation it's just taking in the right amount of what your body needs from the different food groups. You can be counting calories and still not getting the right kind of nutrition. I loved the program and loved the DVDs.0
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Re: the measurements of the 21 day containers0
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Re: Measurements of the 21 day containers
Green and Purple = 1 cup
Red = 1/2 cup
Yellow = 1/3 cup
Blue = 1/4 cup
Orange = 2 Tablespoons0 -
Is anybody starting in June? Would love to have a buddy to help encourage and trade recipes with. Feel free to add me! :happy:0
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People are different and that's okay. You have the choice to trying out a program or not, but instead of saying it won't work or it's a gimmicks take an additional 2 minutes to finding out facts. There real people, real lives, that are benefiting from a program that was put to test not only once, but over and over again, by an accredited company who's solutions have proven to work! Everybody's entitled to their opinion for sure, but watch for conclusions. You might just be missing out
I don't have problem with portion control. I'm pretty healthy too, but that's because I work for it a little bit every single day. I will be doing the program because I'm very interested on the idea and it can only teach me even more about nutrition. I love the fact that it's so innovative - no counting calories, nor points, nor carbs. Takes away a lot of the work!! Same goes for a lot of the solutions offered by Beachbody.
For those doing it too, If you need accountability/motivation, count me in and just friend meI'm a Beachbody coach ......0 -
Is anybody starting in June? Would love to have a buddy to help encourage and trade recipes with. Feel free to add me! :happy:
I will be starting this week, I also have a facebook group with many others that are currently doing 21 day fix. Find me on facebook if youd like [snipped]
Of course you're starting this week..."coach".0 -
Bullies, so many bullies. No I am not doing the 21 day fix, no I am not a coach (I am gathering from the posts that this is someone that promotes the program?), yes I weigh my food and yes I have been a long time member without posting. I came here after searching "21 Day Fix" because my best friend wants to do it and asked my opinion (I am a 4th yr nursing student that loves nutrition and healthy lifestyles so she often comes to me with questions) So many of you should be ashamed of your snide comments, sarcasm and blatant nasty behaviors in response to others. There is such thing as positive criticism and many of you are NOT doing that. This is a forum for encouragement, building confidence and support. If you feel entitled to speak to perfect strangers like this I pity your children, friends and partners IRL.0
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Bullies, so many bullies. No I am not doing the 21 day fix, no I am not a coach (I am gathering from the posts that this is someone that promotes the program?), yes I weigh my food and yes I have been a long time member without posting. I came here after searching "21 Day Fix" because my best friend wants to do it and asked my opinion (I am a 4th yr nursing student that loves nutrition and healthy lifestyles so she often comes to me with questions) So many of you should be ashamed of your snide comments, sarcasm and blatant nasty behaviors in response to others. There is such thing as positive criticism and many of you are NOT doing that. This is a forum for encouragement, building confidence and support. If you feel entitled to speak to perfect strangers like this I pity your children, friends and partners IRL.
Your first post in your 3+ years here is to chide other adults for how they interact on the forums? Forums in which there is the strictest Community Guidelines (all hail!) of any forum I have ever seen? (In other words, if these posts are truly as egregious as you make them sound, they wouldn't still be here.)
Also, perhaps you should get just a *little* more experience on the subject before you assume your lofty position in judgment of everyone else.
My kids are all fine, thanks for asking. I taught them that using words like "bullying" to describe behavior that is clearly *not* bullying diminishes the meaning of the word and is insulting to those who have truly suffered bullying.
TL;DR - Welcome to the MFP forums. Enjoy your stay. Also, words have meanings.0 -
Erm, is it too late to come on here and talk about the workouts? I have never followed any BB diet so I don't know how good they are but on the surface seem not too bad and maybe helpful for some. Anything that helps people eat less in a balanced way is cool with me.
To me the important thing is the workouts. And I'm busy so I like to collect 30 min workouts. I've done most Jillian Michaels, insanity, p90x, T25, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Turbofire. I'm guessing this is circuit training like Jillian? Trying to decide between this and JM's Body Revolution0 -
Gracious, if you don't get it or think it's a waste of $$, why post? Especially when you're trying to point out the flaws in a program you don't know. So odd. Why not just be happy that some people are finding a way towards health that works for them.
I have 21 day fix. I've played around with it a few times. I officially started today but I've done some of the workouts and used the containers over the last month or so. It's not a fad diet or something you have to stop after 21 days. The name is just based on it taking 21 days to create a habit. You can do multiple rounds if you're still wanting to lose weight. She also says if you get to your goal, bump up to the next calorie level to maintain. The containers aren't magic. It's portion control, plain and simple. Yes, I know how to weigh and measure food. That gets boring. I like bright colors. It made weighing / measuring more fun. It's my money.
Workouts that I've done are short, straightforward and effective. Easy to do when I'm on the road for work (40-50% of the year). I didn't burn the 400 calories that are listed in the calorie calculator according to my HRM, so I keep that in mind. I am tracking in MFP for now, just to see what it comes out to.
It's not a magic pill. Just a new product that some will find fun and helpful on their journey.
No, not a coach. And not using Shakeology.
Oh - and somebody earlier asked about almonds - how you can get a lot more slivers than whole almonds in a container and that could mess up your calories. You don't fill a container with almonds. A serving is 12 almonds. It's in the book. Just like a slice of bread won't fit in a yellow container, but the book tells you it's a serving size.0 -
Yes, similar to circuit training with Jillian. I have a few of her DVDs. I like Autumn's style / demeanor a little better but it's just a personal preference. They are fairly similar.0
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Hi everyone - starting a 21 Day Fix Challenge tomorrow, June 2, and next Monday June 9 as there were a few people who ordered late. Then - every 21 days after. If anyone is interested in joining or getting more info - just let me know. It is a great program for discovering what proper proportions are and the 30 minute workout will fit in most people's schedules. Karen0
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Anyone want to sell me the DVDs when they are done? Not interested in the meal plan nonsense just the workouts.0
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Gracious, if you don't get it or think it's a waste of $$, why post? Especially when you're trying to point out the flaws in a program you don't know. So odd. Why not just be happy that some people are finding a way towards health that works for them.
I have 21 day fix. I've played around with it a few times. I officially started today but I've done some of the workouts and used the containers over the last month or so. It's not a fad diet or something you have to stop after 21 days. The name is just based on it taking 21 days to create a habit. You can do multiple rounds if you're still wanting to lose weight. She also says if you get to your goal, bump up to the next calorie level to maintain. The containers aren't magic. It's portion control, plain and simple. Yes, I know how to weigh and measure food. That gets boring. I like bright colors. It made weighing / measuring more fun. It's my money.
Workouts that I've done are short, straightforward and effective. Easy to do when I'm on the road for work (40-50% of the year). I didn't burn the 400 calories that are listed in the calorie calculator according to my HRM, so I keep that in mind. I am tracking in MFP for now, just to see what it comes out to.
It's not a magic pill. Just a new product that some will find fun and helpful on their journey.
No, not a coach. And not using Shakeology.
Oh - and somebody earlier asked about almonds - how you can get a lot more slivers than whole almonds in a container and that could mess up your calories. You don't fill a container with almonds. A serving is 12 almonds. It's in the book. Just like a slice of bread won't fit in a yellow container, but the book tells you it's a serving size.
The funny thing about opinions here is that other people get to share them too.0 -
Ok. I'm back. I completed round 1 on the 21 day fix and I lost a grand total of NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOWEVER - I am stronger than I was 21 days ago. I know this because I can now do the majority of the workouts without stopping and I've increased my weights.
For me, the workouts are worth the money I wasted on those colored containers. :laugh:
This next "round" that I'm doing, I am alternating running 3x a week with the workouts the other 4x a week. So every other day I'm doing an hour of my own cardio.
I am also back to measuring and weighing my own food and not sticking to the plan. The plan has a good base - balanced protein/carbs/fats and I noticed that my IBS did not flare up AT ALL during the program, but I need the option of having a yogurt or cereal for breakfast instead of eggs all the time.
I am not a BB coach, nor do I want to be but I am just a lazy full-time working/ part-time school mom of 1 and I needed something to get me off my behind. These workouts have done it.0 -
I'm doing the cheap version of the 21 day fix.
I've found the food lists per container online, as well as how much each container contains.
Starting tomorrow and can't wait.0 -
I'm also going to do the cheap version of the 21 day fix. Found a ton of info on pinterest, I already own so many 30-minute type workout dvd's and can easily find ones that are similar to each day in the 21 Day Fix program. Because of that, I'm going to go ahead and start like this and see how it goes. If I later feel the need to buy the "kit" I will, but hate to invest in something that I could so easily adapt myself. Anyone starting and connecting as a group on FB? I wouldn't mind bouncing ideas, sharing menu plans, etc. with other individuals, but no coaches, please.0
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Can someone point me to the "cheap" 21day fix info?0
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I did one round a while back and liked it, felt much more confident even though the scale did plunge, it did move south! I'm starting again so I'd like to "meet up!" How's it going for you?!0
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