21 Day Fix

Not at all practical for recipes & restaurant food. Maintenance will include those foods for me....I'd rather just log "regular food" so I know what to expect.

Weight Watchers exchanges (the program that 21 Day Fix copies) is far more flexible. No 1/2 or 1/4 exchanges to manage. If you don't have worksheets for 1/2 and 1/4....look on Pinterest.

A food scale is cheaper.

alyssarenea1996 wrote: »

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I thought it might be worth a try at least. I'll continue my logging, the exercise DVD it comes with, and my normal exercise while doing it.

Try it. Let us know how you did.

It's not a horrible system, it's just overpriced and similar programs are available for cheap or free. If you've already bought into it, make the best of it and enjoy the workout DVDs. The containers are just a spin on the old exchange type system that Weight Watchers and others used. You can use them or not, but it wouldn't hurt to use the food scale as a backup to see how much you really get to eat.

The big challenge will be to avoid getting sucked into BeachBody's overpriced supplement and shake MLM system. That's where BB makes a good chunk of their money, you'll get contacted by "coaches" who will try to convince you that you won't see any results without getting Shakeology or other supplements.

alyssarenea1996 wrote: »

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

alyssarenea1996 wrote: »

I thought it might be worth a try at least. I'll continue my logging, the exercise DVD it comes with, and my normal exercise while doing it.

I haven't used it personally, but have heard good reviews of the DVDs.

bpetrosky wrote: »

It's not a horrible system, it's just overpriced and similar programs are available for cheap or free. If you've already bought into it, make the best of it and enjoy the workout DVDs. The containers are just a spin on the old exchange type system that Weight Watchers and others used. You can use them or not, but it wouldn't hurt to use the food scale as a backup to see how much you really get to eat.

The big challenge will be to avoid getting sucked into BeachBody's overpriced supplement and shake MLM system. That's where BB makes a good chunk of their money, you'll get contacted by "coaches" who will try to convince you that you won't see any results without getting Shakeology or other supplements.

I agree with this ^

Yeah, I'm not buying anything, my Nana already owns it all - and I make my own shakes so I don't need their shakeology! haha

You're doing it right! Carry on!

I found a bit torrent of the workouts and downloaded them. I love beach body workouts, 21 Day fix is cool, I like that it's about a half and hour and at the end of it you KNOW you worked out! But the rest of that company is crap!
Over priced crap supplements and a pyramid scam.
SO I just do my own lower carb diet and do the workouts.. I've been finding hip hop abs ad turbo jam at goodwill alot lately, I've gotten a few of their workouts there for like 4 bucks!

Is anyone, belong to any "Groups" for the 21 Day Fix? I am so torn between buying it and just doing what has worked good in the past.

Kymber2015 wrote: »

Is anyone, belong to any "Groups" for the 21 Day Fix? I am so torn between buying it and just doing what has worked good in the past.

There is a very active group of users here on MFP who use the program in various ways (some with containers, some without, some just doing workouts, etc): https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/103806-21-day-fixers

I did it for 3 weeks and lose 3 lbs. I didn't buy the program though. I just bought my own containers and went on Pinterest and got all the information for it from there.

I bought the 21 Day Fix along with the Shakes. I did the program last week, then fell off the wagon this week Here's my experience, a highlight of my research and my opinion.

Meal Plan (Containers) - My calorie intake was about the same as when I log my food and am watch my calories. I adjusted my macros on MFP to 40,30,30 and it basically fits right in those macros. That being said, I did a better job meal planning using the color system and it helped increase my fruit/veggie intake as well as lower my starchy carb intake. Also, I think the approved foods help with overall health and weight loss.

Shakes - This one is a little trickier... I doubt I'll buy the shakes again because they are so expensive, but I drink one for a snack everyday and I'll say that I have more energy and have better bowel movements than I've had in a long time. Also, I quit smoking and pretty much cut out sweets and felt no withdrawals. I honestly believe this is from the shakes because I've quit these things before (both while eating healthy and working out and times when that wasn't the case) and always had withdrawals.

Workout Videos - I really like them. I mean, I really like them. Admittedly, I don't have a lot of experience with a lot of videos, but I love the workout/rest routine and I find Autumn motivating and not overbearing. I like that it is only 30ish minutes, that it can be built upon and used for several cycles before not feeling challenged, and that it varies everyday.

Research - Most of my research was about the Shakes and all of it was online... I found good, bad and ugly but I think that is to be expected if you research anything long enough. My overall impression was that there are some potentially great benefits to the shakes, but there are less expensive alternatives out there.

All that being said, I really like the program and am getting back on the wagon on Monday! I could use a really good 21 Day Fix buddy if anyone wants to pair up. And really, I mean seriously working together towards a common goal and not just finding support thru a chat forum (not that there is anything wrong with it... I just need someone to text me and say "Hey is your *kitten* out of bed to workout?) and be accountable to.

Oh yeah, in that one week, I lost 3.4 pounds and an inch off of my waist (it was the only measurement I took post week 1). So, I think it's working, I just need to stay more motivated!