Anybody doing The 21 Day Fix

Just thought I would throw in my two cents

First and foremost I'm not a coach

I have struggled with my weight all my life. I have yo-yoed so much it makes my head spin. My problem was that even though I was counting calories (according to my doctor eating no more than 1200 a day) I was finding myself binging often.

Some people eventually make it a habit to eat when you want to - and usually end up not eating the right amounts from each food group. Even when counting calories, some tend to eat the foods they really crave and when they notice they have met their calories for the day - get frustrated. When using the calorie counter, a lot of people realize that they may stay within their caloric needs, but have blown the water on fats, carbs and sodium intakes.

There is a list of "trusted" foods in the book you are provided with that fit into a balanced diet for each container (the higher up in the list the more nutritionally dense it is). All nutritional factors of these foods will help you stay within not only your caloric needs, but the other factors as well. Eg you won't be going over your sodium intake which may make you retain water weight.

When I got my package I found out I need to be eating between 2200-2300 calories a day (WAY more than my doctor was telling me). The biggest challenge for me was skipping the junk and eating every 2-3 hours incorporating all or as many of the allotted containers that I could. But after my first day - I was very happy! I didn't crave junk at all and felt full throughout the day.

For me - I needed these visual queues. The color coding makes it more simple for me to know how much I need to eat (for my weight)

At 234 lbs - after week one of following the plan and doing my daily 30 minute workouts, I lost 5 lbs and 6.5 inches putting me to 229 lbs. (I'm 5'9")

I feel so much more energy than I did and sleep better. I'll be done my second week tomorrow, and after taking another peek, I'm another 3 lbs down to 226. I'll take my measurements tomorrow.

My pants size has already dropped from a size 20 to an 18 I'm also able to visualize and serve myself the right portions without the containers (from the get go, I have not once eaten out of them, but used them as a guide to fill my plate).

The color coding is a quick reference without having to drag out a food scale and spend time weighing each item you consume.

LOVE this response! Absolutely LOVE!

HI,
This is my first day and my first post on MFP. I have the phone app for MMW and love it. To add in my thoughts to this topic, I tried the 21 day fix and I found that the video's aren't re-inventing the wheel and I found keeping up with all of the colored containers frustrating. For instance I would find a blue container in my car or misplace one of the tiny orange container lids. To much work for me personally (I'm not that organized). A friend from work had better success than I did. I am going to continue with what works for me... walking everyday and now counting my calories. Food portions and the types of food I eat, has always been my biggest struggle. I like what I see on MFP in regards to logging food and exercise. This is what I need to be more accountable.

Seeing that it is August, did the individual who started this original thread find success on the 21 day fix?

That is awesome! I am on my 2nd week of it and lost 3lbs last week. Very happy so far cause I am also doing it with the Shakeology. I have already lost 30lbs on my own but needed an extra motivator and my sister introduced me to this. I hope to be a success story like you because I still need to lose 60lbs or a little more. Thanks for the story!

For folks who would like to know the size of the containers it is as follows:

vegies green 1 cup or 8 oz
fruit purple 1 cup or 8 oz
protein red 2/3 cup or 5 oz
carbs yellow 1/2 cup or 4 oz
fats and cheese blue 1/4 cup or 2 oz
seeds and oils orange 1/8 cup or 1 oz



I also found a website that will calculate how many calories and what and how many containers of food you should eat for the 21 day fix. After finding this information, I can use measuring cups I have at home along with my own workout routine to do this program for free. Here is the website for the calculations and information:

http://teamelev8fitness.com/2014/03/21-day-fix-getting-startedcalorie-calculator/

I am going to start this Monday and will post my progress.

I have been doing it since February and have lost almost 70 pounds total. It is NOT a gimmick in any way shape or form … the "colored containers" help with portion control and are HUGELY helpful to be honest; why "weigh food" - this is MUCH easier. Using the colored containers has also really helped me to "eyeball" portion sizes when eating out, etc. I would say the majority of us don't know how many servings of fruit, carbs, protein, healthy fats, veggies, etc. we should have a day AND what the portion of each should be; the containers remove the guess work … NO weighing, counting, calorie counting, macro/micro tracking, point conversion and tracking, etc. - it is just super easy! The workouts are great as well; I have lost a total of 140 pounds and have been very concerned with sagging skin … thanks to the workouts that is a worry of the past (I have NONE at this point).

Anyway, just my thoughts.

that is awesome good for you i have lost 35 pounds

For folks who would like to know the size of the containers it is as follows:

vegies green 1 cup or 8 oz
fruit purple 1 cup or 8 oz
protein red 2/3 cup or 5 oz
carbs yellow 1/2 cup or 4 oz
fats and cheese blue 1/4 cup or 2 oz
seeds and oils orange 1/8 cup or 1 oz



I also found a website that will calculate how many calories and what and how many containers of food you should eat for the 21 day fix. After finding this information, I can use measuring cups I have at home along with my own workout routine to do this program for free. Here is the website for the calculations and information:

http://teamelev8fitness.com/2014/03/21-day-fix-getting-startedcalorie-calculator/

I am going to start this Monday and will post my progress.

i posted a remark i am sorry to tell you i use the program and these are not proper measurements i have lost 35 pounds using this you are correct in some but red is 3/4 it is a big difference when using this program