21 Day Fix

cubstter wrote: »

After thinking about this for a while, I've decided to join the 21 Day Fix revolution and fight my way to looking/feeling better! My kit comes next week and after appreciating WW and Hungry Girl, I think I can do it! My problem has always been the portioning part of eating, so I think this can really help! I'm on a couple of 21 Day Fix FB sites and have seen/read about some pretty nice transformations. I want to be one of those transformations and post my own sleek pic! Anyone have any comments about the 21 Day Fix - good or bad?

I got the 21 Day Fix off of Amazon, the basic kit. My husband and I did 3 rounds, he lost 21 pounds and about 9 inches, I lost 9 pounds and 14 1/2 inches. Keep in mind that everyone loses weight differently. The workouts are hard but you will get the hang of them, i love the fact that they use a moderator who's not a size 3! you can go on to Pinterest and get menu ideas, and what each cup represents as far as measurments for your food. It's a great program and you will get out of it what you put into it. I was part of a "Challenge Group", I won't do that again....long story. I am on another Beach Body program now, and love it!!! And no, I'm not a Beach Body Coach nor will I ever be one!!! I wish you great success in your journey!!!

I think this whole process of losing weight is a personal one..I did something called diet chef two years a go but didn't like most of what they sent me as it tasted so processed. Mfp has finally taught me portion control..and I make cause and effect choices now..I also exercise at home or jog outside..I did try swimming in the sea around a month ago but couldn't bring myself to do it..just plan to cold. .. it is so easy to be unsure of your own capabilities.. if doing a programme is part of your process do it and we can always support you here to..good luck x

If you fell in the 1200 - 1499 calories range that means you could eat up to 1499 each day by choosing the higher calorie choices off the food list. It is not designed to eat exactly 1223 calories a day. And you forgot the teaspoons. You get 2 teaspoons of either peanut butter, EV coconut (healthy fats) a day which can add another 400 calories on top of the containers. And the program tells you if you are burning more calories a day than anticipated or if you are still hungry at the end of the day to add a protein, or some more greens. It is geared toward leaning you toward eating more real food and less processed food and helping you to learn portion control. AND its not really low carb - at least in my opinion - I get 3 servings of fruit a day which is a healthy carb and 3 servings of other healthy carbs such as potatoes, whole wheat options of bread and pasta.

And the workouts are great - 30 min. dvd's that will kick your butt. And you don't have to do them if you don't wish.

Yep you could certainly design your own plan by buying ziplock baggies and proportioning it out yourself. I choose to simply pay a little money to have the convenience of the already proportioned containers. No different than joining WW or any other program that helps you do what you need to do.

If your not doing this plan, I don't think you could really give a good and fair review of it.

The calculation includes the caloric deficit for the workout already (weight x 11, -750 + 400, they just wrote it with the calculation already done). So you really are eating the amount it said, not netting that. I'm also 5'7". When I started it, I weighed 215 and was eating over 2000 (2015 actually) calories and still lost weight and inches. Now I'm 168 so I'm eating about 1500. I've followed the plan about 80% through T25, and training for a half marathon. I'm on my third round of just the Fix now, and am down a total of almost 50 pounds and 32 inches since Feb 24. Like others have said, if it keeps you accountable to have a program to do it. If you can do it on your own (which many that are using MFP in the first place can't and that's okay...), then do it. Do what works for you! There's no exact science to the whole thing. And it's not just an "eat less, move more" mentality...I actually ate MORE while moving more and still lost. To each his/her own!

tomatoey wrote: »

Ha, this is the first I've heard of it. Just found a good review and breakdown of the portions in those tubs, and the target calories suggested.

From that review:

First, they have you calculate your target calorie goal using their formula:
Your Weight (in Pounds) times 11, subtract 350 from that number = Your calorie goal.

The acceptable range for your end number is 1200 to 2300. In other words, if you get less than 1200, round it up to 1200. If you get more than 2300, round down to 2300. This ensures your plan is both safe and effective.

That is an extremely low target! 1223 for me, according to that site (I'm 5'7. That number just makes me laugh).

So with a very low calorie diet, plus daily cardio workouts - I'd be netting ~1000 calories, with the exercise - for sure you're going to drop weight (some fat, probably lots of lean mass).

Now, if you use a sensible calorie target instead of this near-starvation goal, the portion and nutrition part isn't that bad and might help you make better choices.

From that link again:

Green – Vegetable container: 1 & ¼ Cups
Purple – Fruit container: 1 & ¼ Cups
Red – Protein container: ¾ Cups
Yellow – Starches & Carbohydrates container: ½ Cup
Blue – Healthy Fats (Cheese, Nuts, Avocado) container: ¼ Cup
Orange (2x) – Seeds, Dressings and Oils container: 2 Tablespoons (Each)


How Much Should I Eat of Each Container?

Now that you have your calorie goal identified, you’ll know how much of each container to eat each day. Find your calorie range below to see how much of each you’re allowed:

1200-1499 Calories: 3 Greens, 2 Purples, 4 Reds, 2 Yellows, 1 Blue, 1 Orange
1500-1799 Calories: 4 Greens, 3 Purples, 4 Reds, 3 Yellows, 1 Blue, 1 Orange
1800-2099 Calories: 5 Greens, 3 Purples, 5 Reds, 4 Yellows, 1 Blue, 1 Orange
2100-2300 Calories: 6 Greens, 4 Purples, 6 Reds, 5 Yellows, 1 Blue, 1 Orange


You could do the same thing with Ziploc containers (which I have and love). They mark off measurements on the side. Put coloured stickers on them and you're good to go.

But that calorie target is ridiculous.

AND: it's low-carb, as well

I've done 3 Rounds of the program, I lost 9 pounds and 14 1/2 inches. If you real the whole article, you would have put a few more things into your comment instead of picking and choosing to suit what you wanted to. It is a sound nutritional program. If you haven't done the whole program don't knock it! Not all programs will work for everyone, and with the 21 Day Fix, you will get out of it what you put into it.!!! In the 3 Rounds we did Hubby lost 20 pounds and 6 inches. So I would say for us it was awesome! And never once did either of us feel like we were Starving or not getting enough to eat. We used the container for our weekly portions for each of our meals, and it's alot of food. But I'm only going by our experience.