21 Day Fix - what is so special about it?

Like everyone is saying, no- these things are not required. And I don't believe that most people who do the programs and drink Shakeology are using them as an excuse for why they are not getting the results that they want (if that happens to be the case) or crediting them solely for the success that they see. I have used several of the beach body programs and I currently drink shakeology on a fairly regular basis. I have seen really great results with what I am currently doing, but I know that it is based on my eating choices and my workout routine. The reason that I like the programs is that I don't have to put the time and effort into figuring out what to do in a workout, how fast or slow to do something, or even remember the correct form if I can't (though after doing an exercise once or twice you ought to remember proper form). The trainers in the workout have done all of the work for me and I'm more than willing to pay the money for that as my time is very valuable as a full-time mother of two who also works a full-time job. The shakeology makes me feel better and healthier than other protein shakes have and, again, it takes the guess work out of some of the aspects of nutrition. I absolutely could do all of this without the assistance of these, but would much rather pop in my dvd, do my workout, drink my breakfast, and then spend the rest of my time focused on my work or my kids.
It's all about figuring what works best for you- and this happens to be what works best for me. I will always be an advocate of all things beach body, but will never pressure anyone to buy something that they can't afford or don't feel that they need.

as with everything else in the world, there is no ONE way, or ONE size fits all. and people need to remember that.

if someone is sharing what worked for THEM with you, that's all they are doing. they are sharing THEIR experience and their truth, with you. if you have no interest just be honest. however, if you are assuming they are just trying to sell you something, or that their sharing is a sales pitch, you just might miss out on information that COULD help you. you never know!!

I have been on MFP for several years now. I have seen so much advice given on this site. some of it good, some of it bad. some works for certain people and some works for others, that's because we are ALL different. and what works for us is going to be different.

I have taken a lot of the advice given here on MFP. most of it has not worked for me. i had tried counting calories and keeping within my macros and uping my calories spent, doesn't work for me. I have tried lifting heavy weights and ditching the cardio. doesn't work for me. i have tried uping the cardio and going lighter on the weights. doesn't work for me. if it's been mentioned on MFP, i've tried it.

I FINALLY come to the realization that i had to get drastic and i did. FINALLY i was getting the results i needed. that was last year. however, drastic wasn't a long term solution, so i had to find a healthy balance that IS maintainable. which is what we ALL need to do. find something we can do for the LONG HAUL, as in FOREVER. and there it was in front of me. Shakeology and T25. and wouldn't you know it. by cutting out 3 foods that i KNEW i had issues with, drinking Shakeology daily and keeping my work outs to under 30 min, FINALLY worked for me. AND this is sustainable. I will be able to do this for the REST of my life! and THAT IS the GOAL! whatever you find that works for YOU has to be something you can do for always and forever! LIFESTYLE CHANGE!!!!

my profile pic, is from 3 mo of Shakeology and T25. I recently started P90X3, and plan on going back and forth between the two products. eating like i have been now for a year. and continue to drop inches and fat. THIS is what works for me. does that mean it will work for YOU? no not necessarily. but, I feel so great and love how i feel and the energy that i have and how i no longer struggle with getting out of bed, or feeling tired in the afternoon, and my periods are much shorter and lighter, and i have NO PMS symptoms AT ALL! my hunger energy and cravings are ALL in check, that for me, it's worth the money. I would rather feel good and have things in check, and spend some money doing it, than constantly be looking for an energy bolt, or feeling moody and having cravings and mood swings, and frustrating digestive issues etc. again, that just me.

I use a lot of educational materials from Metabolic Effect, and I am going to become a hormonal fat loss coach through them. I am also in school now through NASM to become a personal trainer. I will still SHARE my experiences with people about beachbody and shakeology because i have a story that is my own. my own truth, and we should all be welcome to share our truths with other people. From an NASM stand point p90x3 is a VERY well thought out and put together fitness program. and it costs a FRACTION of what a personal trainer would. I could charge 100.00/ session PLUS all of the gym fees too! and then tell you to tack on a couple hundred in different foods and supplements from the grocery store, OR , I could tell you to go buy the P90X3 complete program ( that comes with the shakeology) for basically the equivalent of TWO one hour sessions with me!!! but you'd have 3 months of program (that you now own and can do over and over again at your house) and at least 30 days of shake ( if you drank it every day)..........

again, every person is different, and every body is different. but don't assume that someone sharing their experience with you is them just trying to sell you something. really at the end of the day, you could be the one losing out.......

I'm doing the Fix right now. Well, my version of it anyway. I gave up on the containers. It's only allowing me ONE yellow container a day, which is starches. (I have plenty of containers for proteins, veggies, fruits, etc.) Sorry, but I just can't cut out that much bread, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, etc. It's not for me. I felt miserable. I'm not going to do that to myself when I can just continue counting calories on MFP and still stay under my calorie goal. So container program - not for me.

HOWEVER - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the workouts. I've been doing those faithfully. They are the best beach body workouts I've ever done (for my taste in workouts). I also love the trainer. She's not annoying and goofy like some of the other trainers. Even though I'm not doing the eating plan - I'm glad I bought the program simply for the workouts.

I'm doing the Fix right now. Well, my version of it anyway. I gave up on the containers. It's only allowing me ONE yellow container a day, which is starches. (I have plenty of containers for proteins, veggies, fruits, etc.) Sorry, but I just can't cut out that much bread, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, etc. It's not for me. I felt miserable. I'm not going to do that to myself when I can just continue counting calories on MFP and still stay under my calorie goal. So container program - not for me.

HOWEVER - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the workouts. I've been doing those faithfully. They are the best beach body workouts I've ever done (for my taste in workouts). I also love the trainer. She's not annoying and goofy like some of the other trainers. Even though I'm not doing the eating plan - I'm glad I bought the program simply for the workouts.

In my book, the lowest plan available is 1200-1499 calories and it allows 2 yellows. That's the one I'm doing. Just thought I'd share in case your finger slipped to another column or something as you were going down it.

Anything that specifies a fix in a specific number of days isn't going to help you in the long term. You need a "rest of your life fix" which is neither expensive nor hard to stick to. What happens after 21 days? Well, I know what Shakeology wants to happen after 21 days... you maintain your good progress by buying more of their products. If you go back to your previous lifestyle, the weight will come back on again. If you switch to a much less expensive programme of calorie deficit + exercise, you'll maintain your good progress, but then that would beg the question as to why bother with the 21 day fix programme... you'll get the same results if you just go straight to the calorie deficit + exercise programme, and save yourself a bunch of money.

$108/mo for Shakeology sure beats the heck out of spending $300/$400 a month on anti-depressants, bipolar medications, and all the things we kept trying for my digestive tract.

Woah there. Proper nutrition can absolutely help with lethargy, blood sugar balance, and general outlook. HOWEVER, as you are a brand ambassador, it is irresponsible to imply that those of us with a serious serotonin imbalance (chemical depression) will no longer require medication if we are on a healthy diet and exercise regime. Healthy living can improve your mood, but it cannot alter your brain structure, any more than it can make you taller.

I am actually looking into trying the 21 day FIX, I think it may jump start new habits for me, and the portion-control containers intrigue me, but I'm still going to require medical treatment for my medical condition, and it angers me when people imply that that's not the case.

Anything that specifies a fix in a specific number of days isn't going to help you in the long term. You need a "rest of your life fix" which is neither expensive nor hard to stick to. What happens after 21 days? Well, I know what Shakeology wants to happen after 21 days... you maintain your good progress by buying more of their products. If you go back to your previous lifestyle, the weight will come back on again. If you switch to a much less expensive programme of calorie deficit + exercise, you'll maintain your good progress, but then that would beg the question as to why bother with the 21 day fix programme... you'll get the same results if you just go straight to the calorie deficit + exercise programme, and save yourself a bunch of money.

^^ It is not meant to be 21 -day fix and that's it. If you knew anything about the program it's the START to a lifestyle change. The title "21 days" only refers to what has been researched to be the amount of days you need to stick a habit (like eating good clean food). I am only on day 4 but so far I have high expectations. The workouts are incredible and the food plan I am on gives me more then enough food to feel full all day. The shakeology was just a bonus (but can totally be done without for similar results) I really like the effect it is having on my digestive system. a god send really. I've already seen lbs dropping and I feel amazing!

i agree with that!!

Anything that specifies a fix in a specific number of days isn't going to help you in the long term. You need a "rest of your life fix" which is neither expensive nor hard to stick to. What happens after 21 days? Well, I know what Shakeology wants to happen after 21 days... you maintain your good progress by buying more of their products. If you go back to your previous lifestyle, the weight will come back on again. If you switch to a much less expensive programme of calorie deficit + exercise, you'll maintain your good progress, but then that would beg the question as to why bother with the 21 day fix programme... you'll get the same results if you just go straight to the calorie deficit + exercise programme, and save yourself a bunch of money.

As stated above, the whole premise of the program is that it takes 21 days to make something a habit. The 21 days of diligence needed to do the program start to finish are meant to instill new healthy habits in your lifestyle, including portion control and exercise. It may not be the program for you, but it is doing wonders for others. My opinion is, if it's getting someone to change their habits and be healthy, let them spend the money. It is after all their money to spend. Different approaches work for different people!

I think it's for the same reason I can't go to a cosmetics counter in a department store without coming away with a "system." You're told "All these products work together to get you the best results." You see beautiful packaging. It's all designed specifically to attract you and get you to buy stuff.

It seems to me from just word of mouth that Beach Body works for a lot of people. And sticking with it works for the long term. Everyone has the choice to use a preset system that looks pretty, or work a little harder to put together their own system that might just be cheaper and work as well, if not better, in the long run.

With my tendency to get sucked in by packaging, I might have been seduced by the 21 Day Fix myself if I hadn't already set up my own program using MFP, TDEE, and hours of research for the best exercise plan for me. I'm really grateful for all the knowledgeable people on this forum who probably saved me hundreds of dollars!

I am currently doing my first Beachbody program, Body Beast and love it! I am not using Shakeology - I do think it's incredibly expensive plus I have a lot of food sensitivities and I eat paleo so the shakes don't fit my lifestyle. I have done a lot of programs before, been a gym member, done boot camps, other DVDs, but what I love about body beast is that it's not the same workout every day. It's challenging and I love that I don't have to come up with my own workouts. I have never seen results doing my own thing and for the first time I am seeing real definition. Now, I still struggle with my midsection, but that's because I am not being strict enough with nutrition. I plan on doing a round two of body beast and dial in the nutrition aspect and see if it makes a difference. Having said that, I was considering the 21 day fix and googled it, which is how I found this thread. I like the idea of having the guesswork taken out of meal planning and of course the structured workouts. I am thinking of doing this before my next round of body beast. My only issue is cost. I wish these programs were less expensive.

I'm waiting for my 21 Day Fix to get here! It keeps selling out so it must be good! I've seen some great results from friends doing this. I've done Insanity (my favorite all time workout), T25 and am now doing P90X3. I'm curious about Body Beast. Is there much cardio in this program? I'm just throwing this out there, but have you considered signing up as a BB rep so you can get a good discount on these programs? That's what I did! It helps a little with the cost.

If you like shakes, and don't have the budget for Shakeology, you might try Alive. It is about 1/3 of the price, full of the super foods and nutrition, and delicious. Got mine at Walgreens. Have only tried vanilla soy.

Do what works for you!:flowerforyou:

I just ordered the 21 day fix. I am going to do the Nutrition plan with my P90X work outs. However, I ordered the 21 day fix without the shakeology. I find the meal replacement shake I am already doing has been working great.

I think the workout programs are probably amazing - if you do them. That's my problem - I buy things and then never use it, so I have stopped using it.

In regard to the shakes - I don't think they're at ALL necessary.