21 day fix, does it work?

pinkupooh

Hi Guys,
Anyone here doing 21 day fix? how is it? please guide me as I am very much interested and looking to purchase the program.

thanks!

Branstin

What does it supposed to fix?

yopeeps025

I have that same question. What is this gimmick?

pinkupooh

What does it supposed to fix?

it is a weight loss program by beach body.

bethanyboomstick

There is no such thing as a "quick fix" for your health. There are good habits, and consistency in those habits. Those are what bring you the greatest success. "Quick fixes" are short-term solutions. In the long run, they won't actually fix anything.

juggernaut1974

In the short term - possibly.

But the problems with these gimmicky diet plans tend to be:

1. They teach you nothing about sustainable habits. IE - what are you supposed to do on day 22? Most people end up putting the weight right back on when they return to 'normal'

2. They deplete your wallet faster than your fat. You can accomplish the same thing just by accurately logging calories eaten and burned through a site like this at no cost whatsoever.

yopeeps025

What does it supposed to fix?

it is a weight loss program by beach body.

Elaborate?

Philp0718

What does it supposed to fix?

it is a weight loss program by beach body.

Elaborate?

It teaches proper diet and portion control, i.e.: balancing out carbs, fats, & proteins. The reason why they call it the "21 Day Fix" is because of the idea that it 'takes 21 days to create a habit". It's not supposed to be a 21 day magic fix, just a easy way to help teach people the balancing of a proper, healthy diet.

So, OP, for your question "does it work": It is not a magic pill that will suddenly make you skinny, and it is not a temporary miracle diet. Its simply, eating healthy foods and exercising for 30min a day. So yes, eating a balanced diet and exercising, will "work".

FYI - I am NOT a coach

jkal1979

What does it supposed to fix?

it is a weight loss program by beach body.

Elaborate?

Basically you fork over about $60 for color coded Tupperware and you are given a calorie range and a booklet telling you how many containers you can have and what goes in them. At least that's what I gathered from the infomercials.

PRMinx

What are you going to do on the 22nd day?

vismal

Anything that causes you to eat less calories a day then you burn "works". They simply dumb down calorie counting by giving you different size dishes that you fill with food. A big dish for vegetables, a smaller dish for meats, etc. So you could pay a ton of money for something like that....OR....you could buy a 10$ food scale at walmart and simply log your food on MFP (which is free of course). To me the choice seems obvious.

penrbrown

I like the program just for the workouts. And I paid for the workouts. The fact that it comes with some new handy dandy food containers is an added bonus.

I LOVE beachbody workout programs. P90X, P90X2... they were both excellent programs and I loved them but they take too long. So I recently invested a hell of a lot of money in some new programs that are 30 minute segments and 21 day fix was included because they're 30 minute workouts.

Everybody knows it's a simple matter of cutting back what you eat. We all get that. No need to repeat it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over...

sometimes, some people, just want to do a program with a community that takes a little less thought (shove the food in the containers, go on about your day - easy!). And some of us are doing it because we want the workouts.

As for whether this program works. Sure! I have a few friends who've used it and they were happy with their results. I'll be doing it later this month as well and I will post my results.

I do know when I did the Jillian Michael's program I lost 0 lbs BUT I built up a lot of strength so it was still worth it.

dwarfiegodsmack

is ice cream included in the 21 day fix? how about chocolate?
i eat both every. single. day. and i am down 6 lbs since about mid-April.

not a fast loss by any means, but a loss just the same. slow and steady wins the race.

counting calories, getting your macros in and lifting some heavy weights works!

I_Will_End_You

You can buy tubberware containers for much cheaper at the dollar store, Walmart, Target, etc.. And if you put too much food in any container (over priced Beachbody ones or cheap ones) and aren't eating at a deficit...you won't lose weight.

k8blujay2

All it does is help you easily portion food out for your day. But yes, for the people I know that have used it, it does work. But so does measuring and weighing your own food.

yopeeps025

What does it supposed to fix?

it is a weight loss program by beach body.

Elaborate?

Basically you fork over about $60 for color coded Tupperware and you are given a calorie range and a booklet telling you how many containers you can have and what goes in them. At least that's what I gathered from the infomercials.

The internet can do this stuff also. Tupperwave is very cheap to buy else where. Sounds like a waste to me.

LiminalAscendance

Anything that causes you to eat less calories a day then you burn "works". They simply dumb down calorie counting by giving you different size dishes that you fill with food. A big dish for vegetables, a smaller dish for meats, etc. So you could pay a ton of money for something like that....OR....you could buy a 10$ food scale at walmart and simply log your food on MFP (which is free of course). To me the choice seems obvious.

You're correct. There is no substitute for accurately monitoring your caloric intake, and the existence of this site is proof that many are successful with this.

However, I have dealt with individuals who claim to be trying to lose weight, but also, when given such simple advice, maintain that it's not practical for a variety of reasons.

I believe for those who try to lose weight by "instinct," portion control is actually not a bad way to approach it. When investigating the program (due to a friend participating), I was surprised that it made as much sense as it did (given all the things I had heard about Beachbody).

Note: I do not advocate the use of Beachbody, but I do think this particular program may work for those not willing to count calories.

Deannas69

I have never used this program, but I, for one, believe that if this is something that helps people create the habit to eat better and improve their health then I am all for it. I do not believe that it is a "gimmick" rather a system that is put in place to help people improve themselves. If putting food into tupperware and following the exercise program helps then go for it and do not let what other people that tend to become bullies on this website say about it. Just an fyi I am not a beach body coach or have ever used any of their products.

penrbrown

As a side note true Tupperware isn't this cheap. >.< Just... sayin'.

thepandapost

In the short term - possibly.

But the problems with these gimmicky diet plans tend to be:

1. They teach you nothing about sustainable habits. IE - what are you supposed to do on day 22? Most people end up putting the weight right back on when they return to 'normal'

2. They deplete your wallet faster than your fat. You can accomplish the same thing just by accurately logging calories eaten and burned through a site like this at no cost whatsoever.

Exactly.

Chief_Rocka

Step 1: Fill all containers with ice cream
Step 2: Profit

Sarauk2sf

Step 1: Fill all containers with ice cream
Step 2: Profit

I like this plan!

pinkupooh

Thanks guys for all your input. It is general human nature of blaming other things when weight loss is not accomplished rather than looking at things that I was doing wrong or rather not doing at all...:(

I had a success with MFP in 2012, but since then I have gained all the weight back and more and I completely agree that my eating has gone way out of control. I put food in my mouth even when I thinking this is extra, I totally don't need it. or even when I am completely stuffed...:( Every morning I wake thinking I will monitor myself and eat within limits, but I don't follow that even for 1 meal of the day...:(

May be I will just force myself to do control my cravings and eat clean/less food for about 2-3 days to get out of bad food cravings and all.

I appreciate all the support I get here on MFP, I really love reading everyone positive and even straight to my face types of comments. Everyone's input is really appreciated.

Thanks!!!

MamaBear57

I got the program not for the little containers but for the workouts. I really like them...they are short to the point and target areas. I am on my second go around and still love it. Do I see a difference....no...but I have a lot of weight to loose. I have time for short workouts multiple times a day but cannot dedicate a long set time. So it works in perfect. Autumn does not get on my nerves like so many of the others do so for me it is a winning team. I have no expectation of a 21 day fix but in my frame of mind a short 21 days is a mental thing to keep me going versus 90 days or such. Overall I love the program.

Melanie62673

I am doing the 21 Day Fix. It teaches portion control and points out how to balance your diet. It's not cheap but the workouts are worth it. My body hurts, which is telling me it works. You can eat your own food and exercise at your own pace. If it is too hard, you do the modified version. After a few weeks you realize that you can do the workouts right along with the rest of the group. There is a great feeling in that. It's only 30 minutes so you never want to give up or quit because you are bored. The containers are fun and help you realize what a portion is. This diet is not something that after the 21 days, you want to eat and entire cake because you have been deprived. If you want a sweet treat, you have to substitute one of your carbs. Sensible thinking......... If you can afford the $60 it is well worth it. That's only 3 month of WW online.

kommodevaran

Anything that causes you to eat less calories a day then you burn "works". They simply dumb down calorie counting by giving you different size dishes that you fill with food. A big dish for vegetables, a smaller dish for meats, etc. So you could pay a ton of money for something like that....OR....you could buy a 10$ food scale at walmart and simply log your food on MFP (which is free of course). To me the choice seems obvious.

It's obvious to me too, but people need and like different things. I wouldn't buy it myself; for me it would get too rigid, boring, and paradoxically make eating more complicated. I sort of like the idea; it can be a help for those who have no knowledge of nutrition whatsoever or have a total lack of confidence in that area. But I do hope nobody will think that this is some kind of magic, or necessary, or the only way, to eat healthy and lose weight. And I can't for the life of me see how it's supposed to save time and work. It just generates more dishes to clean? I find meal planning easy and fun. I follow a "checklist" so that I get the right amount from all the food groups every day, and I eat what I like, just make sure I stay within my calorie goal most days.

I like Rosemary Conley's Portion Pots better, though, they follow roughly the same principle, but they're cute! And cheaper, I believe. She's cute too, but I don't like the low fat and low calorie regime she touts.

VelveteenArabian

I've often heard that it takes 3 weeks to develop a new habit. 3 weeks = 21 days. Maybe it's supposed to teach you new eating habits using that logic?

missiontofitness

If it works, we wouldn't have people on this website saying they are going on their second or third round of this "fix".

penrbrown

Anything that causes you to eat less calories a day then you burn "works". They simply dumb down calorie counting by giving you different size dishes that you fill with food. A big dish for vegetables, a smaller dish for meats, etc. So you could pay a ton of money for something like that....OR....you could buy a 10$ food scale at walmart and simply log your food on MFP (which is free of course). To me the choice seems obvious.

It's obvious to me too, but people need and like different things. I wouldn't buy it myself; for me it would get too rigid, boring, and paradoxically make eating more complicated. I sort of like the idea; it can be a help for those who have no knowledge of nutrition whatsoever or have a total lack of confidence in that area. But I do hope nobody will think that this is some kind of magic, or necessary, or the only way, to eat healthy and lose weight. And I can't for the life of me see how it's supposed to save time and work. It just generates more dishes to clean? I find meal planning easy and fun. I follow a "checklist" so that I get the right amount from all the food groups every day, and I eat what I like, just make sure I stay within my calorie goal most days.

I like Rosemary Conley's Portion Pots better, though, they follow roughly the same principle, but they're cute! And cheaper, I believe. She's cute too, but I don't like the low fat and low calorie regime she touts.

This needs repeating: "It's obvious to me too, but people need and like different things. "

Thanks for that. Best thing said on this entire thread.

Diva1205

I bought it, I hate the containers...but I do like the exercizes.. however I feel that if you have a lot to lose, these aren't the best workouts to try first...I'm really struggling with them.

shireeniebeanie

I'd imagine the workouts may be worth purchasing, but $60 seems pricey. The rest of the package is just marketing.