21 Day Fix (Beach Body)

sonyaf1988 wrote: »

I like the 21 day fix. If you use it correctly it will work. I thought it was fairly easy to follow. I like that it helps you eat more healthy foods. I only lost 3 lbs the 1st round but lost 9". I am running a lot so I had to go back to mfp on the nutrition part because 21 day fix doesn't give you enough food to run 5-8 miles a day plus do their workouts. Found that that's why I wasn't losing pounds. My body was holding onto everything because I wasn't giving it enough.

If you failed to lose weight, it's simply because you were eating more than you were burning. Ditch the insipid plastic boxes, and replace them with a food scale. That's the only way you'll be *certain* of how many calories you're consuming each day.

sonyaf1988 wrote: »

I like the 21 day fix. If you use it correctly it will work. I thought it was fairly easy to follow. I like that it helps you eat more healthy foods. I only lost 3 lbs the 1st round but lost 9". I am running a lot so I had to go back to mfp on the nutrition part because 21 day fix doesn't give you enough food to run 5-8 miles a day plus do their workouts. Found that that's why I wasn't losing pounds. My body was holding onto everything because I wasn't giving it enough. I'm still doing the workouts. They will change the shape of your body but you still need to stay away from junk food as much as possible.

This isn't entirely true.....your body doesn't "hold on to" weight just because you're not eating enough.

Either way, OP, you spent money on a program that you can do for free here. Learn what you can from it about portion control but remember that on day 22 you will still have to control your portions and continue to eat a deficit if you want to continue seeing progress.

jcraig10 wrote: »

OP, there are a lot of nay sayers here on this product. I am one who needs structure and a plan to follow, so the 21DF has been working for me. I've counted my calories for so long and after awhile I end up falling off of the wagon. Just know that it doesn't end after 21 days...you have to keep going. I am only on my 2nd week of my 1st round but I am loving it so far. I am eating better and working out more than I have in the past. There are so many people who have found results with this product. And no, I am not a coach, and have never done any other BB workout plan before.

I have to agree with jcraig10. I will say 1) Yes I am a coach, but 2) As someone who struggled with food addiction and portion control, it wasn't just as simple as putting the fork down. I needed to know the healthiest options for me and how many servings I had per day. The workouts were great and I lost 12lbs in my first round. Everyone is put together a little differently. Some people need the structure in addition to MFP. It worked for me, I have a lot of people were able to turn around their health with it; some people like it, some don't.

The Essentials kit gives you more starch options/treat options, and the workouts aren't as intense as the Extreme.

jcraig10 wrote: »

OP, there are a lot of nay sayers here on this product. I am one who needs structure and a plan to follow, so the 21DF has been working for me. I've counted my calories for so long and after awhile I end up falling off of the wagon. Just know that it doesn't end after 21 days...you have to keep going. I am only on my 2nd week of my 1st round but I am loving it so far. I am eating better and working out more than I have in the past. There are so many people who have found results with this product. And no, I am not a coach, and have never done any other BB workout plan before.

I'm in agreement and yes, I am a coach. But more importantly the program has worked for many and there is value to being part of a group and team doing the same program. It's not for everyone and of course I get that. Sure you could look at BB as a MLM company but that doesn't mean their programs do not work. No one slams Avon, Scentsy, pampered chef and well... You get the idea. To answer the original post. You will do fine with the Extreme program. If you need any info or help just message your coach if you have one or any one of us "crazy" coaches on here

I think its a great program. If it works for you than you should do it. A lot of people have a lot to say about Beachbody programs. I have lost 185 lbs using Beachbody programs. I believe in the company and the products. So I do get a bit upset when people knock the company. But I can say the products and the challenge group that I am a part of has saved my life.

If you don't like beach body products don't buy but please please stop bashing for those that love them

I agree with Courtney....if you do not like the products do not buy them and stop bashing those who have! After all we are all here to support each other in wanting to get healthy and fit, if someone chooses to buy these products to help them get started support them don't sit here putting them down. I have used the programs and have had amazing success, its for some and not for others!

I won't belittle someone or make them feel like they wasted money, but I would urge anyone who uses it to make sure that they're getting enough calories, as well as macro and micro nutrients. It's truly all about the CICO, and whatever method gets you there (responsibly), go for it! The success stories on the site all look like folks who embraced CICO, worked out to raise the burn, and ate at a 1k per day calorie deficit. It can be done, and even responsibly, but is a challenge as many here can attest.

Just remember that like any diet program, you need to be ready to answer the "what now?" question once you're done. I don't see how that program answers it, unless you're supposed to eat foods in the same quantities once you're maintaining. MFP's approach teaches you that as you go through the program so that you really shouldn't have to even think about it: You match your burn to your food.