Getting to know everyone!
2dogzrule
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Welcome to the group and thank you for joining! This is a great spot to meet everyone! Tell me a little bit about yourself, what kind of programs/workouts you are doing, what's working for you, what's not, etc. I'll kick us off!
I'm Holly. I have been dieting on and off for several years. I have been on E Diets, MFP and most recently the 21 Day Fix. I feel like my dieting has been a roller-coaster at times and I am constantly losing and gaining and losing again. I went through a divorce last year and gained 30 pounds!! I leaned to the 21 Day Fix and the program has been great for me from a consistency and habit standpoint, plus the accountability that my team provides has been awesome. I did 2 rounds of the 21 Day Fix and just started the Extreme - 18 pounds of the 30 are gone! I struggle with a love of wine and cheesy comfort foods and I don't always feel like exercising! : )
In my spare time, I love spending time with family/pets, going to concerts, antiques/yard sales and outdoor activities.
I'm Holly. I have been dieting on and off for several years. I have been on E Diets, MFP and most recently the 21 Day Fix. I feel like my dieting has been a roller-coaster at times and I am constantly losing and gaining and losing again. I went through a divorce last year and gained 30 pounds!! I leaned to the 21 Day Fix and the program has been great for me from a consistency and habit standpoint, plus the accountability that my team provides has been awesome. I did 2 rounds of the 21 Day Fix and just started the Extreme - 18 pounds of the 30 are gone! I struggle with a love of wine and cheesy comfort foods and I don't always feel like exercising! : )
In my spare time, I love spending time with family/pets, going to concerts, antiques/yard sales and outdoor activities.
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My name is Tracie. I just started the 21 day fix. This is the 1st program I have ever tried. It's the only one I ever saw which teaches portion control. In a supersize world it's about time they created a plan that allows you the freedom to choose what you want to eat, when you want to eat it and in the right portions. All the other plans tell you what to eat and it is usually foods my kids call weird. So this is a nice change. I haven't quite gotten the hang of it yet but hopefully you will be able to help.0
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The plan says I should be eating 1400 calories per day but myfitnesspal automatically defaults to 1200 calories per day. How do I change it?0
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Happy to help! Did you get my message back about fixing the calories?
Let me know what some of your challenges are. The containers are a little overwhelming at first - it took me about 2 rounds before I stopped writing everything down and committed the containers to memory. I like using MFP to track nutrients so I can see salt, fat, etc.
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Hi there, everyone!
My name is Tiffany and it's nice to "meet" you all
I'm starting 21 day fix on Monday and was looking for some support ~ so thanks for hosting this group! I've had real success int he past with MFP but I know I do better when I eat better things ... and I like my outcomes better when I'm exercising, not to mention that they show up faster!0 -
Welcome and your welcome Tiffany, I am glad to help! You will do awesome on 21 Day Fix!1
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Hi, I'm soummer, 53 and about 130 pounds overweight.
I started last week as sort of a dry run, to see how it all works, and am starting for serious today. I am also learning to belly dance
and have a gently used membership to planet fitness.
I am getting married in April, which is soon! I do not expect any unreasonable results in that short time, but I am hoping to just to the point where I can survive the honeymoon!0 -
Hi everybody! My name is Betsy. I just received the 21 Day Fix program in the mail and plan to start this weekend. I started reading over the materials and became a little overwhelmed so I'm going to give it another read tonight. I've been using MFP for about 4 years now and I find it very helpful in tracking what I eat and being held accountable. I am very active at my gym with things like Zumba, spin, cardio kickboxing, some high intensity interval training and core workouts. In the last 2-3 years I have incorporated running, starting out with some really fun 5K races and then did my first 1/2 marathon in 2013. I'm doing another 1/2 marathon in April. I'm not a runner by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, sometimes I don't like to run. I do it to push myself and to prove that I "can" do it.
Recently, I've been gaining weight and I'm really upset with myself...frustrated as all get out because I know how hard I workout and I don't seem to be getting anywhere. When I look back on my food diary I noticed I wasn't eating enough, and, sometimes not making the best food choices. So, I've upped my calorie intake and started to make better food choices. I haven't seen any change yet in my weight, but, I'm going to stick with it to see how I do. I'm excited to start 21DayFix, I'm just really bad at coming up with the right food combinations :-). Thank you for hosting this group!0 -
Welcome Soummer and Betsy!
Soummer, if you are following to a T, I believe you will have results that will surprise you by your wedding. (Congrats on getting married!) Plus, you are taking part in other forms of exercise, which is great!
Betsy, I totally understand being overwhelmed. When I opened my first package I was so confused! You will get used to it soon, but in the meantime, if you need copies of the templates to track your food, I can send you some of those. It helps to write down at first. You get a lot of exercise in already, which is great and will help your body adjust to the workouts. Running is tough, bless you for that!
I'll get some recipes up over the weekend and for any food questions you have, just shoot me a message!0 -
Hi Betsy, and thanks Holly
Any advice on how to use MFP with 21 day? I feel like now that im on here, i should be counting calories... which is kinda the opposite of 21 day.0 -
I adjusted my calories to be exactly what 21 Day Fix has them at and I still track just to keep track of nutrients. I feel like it's good to keep a beat on things like sodium and fat.0
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Yeah, that's what i'm trying to do. I had just started the Fix when my doc wanted me to start here and count calories. I think i'm pouting about him interfering with my Fix
The Fix has me at 2300, he wants me at 1900. What i've done so far was knock off a Purple and a teaspoon. I think i need to kill something else, but not sure what.0 -
Hi I'm britni! I've done 21day fix before and had great results but got a little sloppy over the holidays and having a tough time getting back on track! Sweets are my downfall and lack of self control. Looking/hoping for some help with accountability to avoid those sweets! Going to start the plan back up tomorrow. have 10lbs I'd like to lose and keep off! I already work out regularly either running, elliptical, t25 (like to do more of that for toning up!) I'd also like to teach my kids better eating habits through watching me, their little (2 & 4yo) so I have control over their food now but I know they watch everything!
Thanks for this group and hope I can also help others to stay motivated! This plan does work if u stick to it! I was surprised with how quick the results came when I first did it over the summer! Good luck ladies! And healthy eating!0 -
Soummer, you might try cutting a carb.
Welcome Britni! I love your enthusiasm! The plan absolutely does work. I took two weeks on the holidays and got sloppy as well, but it's a new year and a new us, right! The system is great for teaching your kids! Shakeology tends to work like dessert for me, especially the new café latte one! Berries and yogurt are a good sweet curb also.
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Holly, at first i thought cutting a carb would be more than i could stand, but as it turns out, i can live without it. i'm actually having trouble eating every thing anyway!0
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Morning guys! Sorry I was MIA yesterday. I'm doing the same thing Holly is with MFP/21DayFix and adjusting my calories to what 21DayFix(21DF) suggests. Today is my first day on 21DF. :-)
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Hi guys!
I'm Kelsey and I am on day 1 of the 21day fix. I've always had an insane sweet tooth and it is hard to get away from that. That, and wine. I love my red wine!! These are my vices that I am trying really hard to kick! I hope I can do it.
I wanted to start off with the 3 day fix as a sort of "boost/detox" to kickstart this 3 week* journey (and then many more after that!!) . Any ideas on this or the effects of starting with it? Has anyone had experience with the 3 day fix?
Today I did the Dirty 30 workout. It flies by, but those 30 minutes are TOUGH! I broke a sweat and it was fun. I dislike exercising and am hoping that I can build a good habit by the time these 3 weeks are over.
I am 5'2, 157 lbs and am trying to lean out get in the best shape that I can! I am getting married at the end of October and really want to be confident when walking down that aisle in my strapless dress!
*Side note: I am leaving for a trip to Espana on the 9th - 15th of February. I know I won't be able to be getting all of the containers in, but hopefully will have the strength to stay away from all of that bread and CHURROS, (yes, they are amazing. And terrible for you.) I will have my laptop with me and will be able to do my workouts (hooray!).
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Welcome everyone! Betsy and Kelsey, hope your first day has been a success!
Kelsey, if this is your first day and you haven't dieted recently, you might want to do the 3 day refresh just before or after your vacation to give your body a chance to get used to clean eating. I haven't done the refresh but I know a ton of people who have been successful with it.
Dirty 30 slowly became one of my favorites! The good news is the 1/2 hour goes by very fast! As for sweets, try to go to things like fruit and if you are using Shakeology that will help! Like you, I love my wine and I am doing the 21 Day Fix Extreme, so no wine allowed. I have hit day 8 and I haven't caved! As Autumn says, we can do anything for 21 days!
Don't sweat your trip too much and enjoy! We are all human, it's just important to get back on the bandwagon when you are back from vacation. You have lots of time till October and you will do great!0 -
Hi Everyone!! I just found this group, and I am on Day 2 of my 21 day fix. I do have a question. How do you track your fix workouts that they are accurate? I did the upper body today (with some modifiers) and not sure how to track.
Anyway, a little about myself. I am a 44 year old mother of 2 teen boys, married 20 years. I was diagnosed 10 years ago with fibromyalgia, so I spent a lot of time inactive and in bed, on many meds. 2 years ago, I wanted to control this a more natural way, started supplements, off all 6 medications, and just now trying to get control of diet and exercise. I have to listen to my body a little closer, but I know God can heal all!! This is the year of ME getting into my best shape, but I have a long way to go (60 lbs). Just praying that I can finally finish something I start!!0 -
Thanks Holly! Nearing the end of day 2 and I'm hanging in there. My work schedule is crazy and I think I'm doing okay so far trying to get in everything, well, almost everything. Dunkin Donuts iced coffee and I have had a VERY personal relationship for about 4 months. Two days without an iced coffee...taking one day at a time, LOL!
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Hi, my name is Abby. I work per diem and am mostly a stay at home mom. My goal is to lose 30-40lbs. I am on day 9 of 21 day fix. I did complete one round last year but fell off the workout wagon. I am hoping to lose the weight by August. I definitely feel better eating non processed food and have more energy. I am trying my best to stay away from sweets and coffee. Prior to this I was drinking roughly 5 cups a day and now drinking water. So far I am down 4 lbs, assuming it is water weight. Good luck everyone! 0
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Mener6896, for tracking calories I recommend a basic tracking watch (Polar has some nice ones that track heart rate, calories burned, distance, etc.) For purposes of modifications, I'd say maybe you are burning 3/4 of the calories that the 21 Day Fix guide says, but we all burn calories at different levels, so a tracking device is the best way to be 100% sure.
It is great that you are trying this despite your fibromyalgia. I have heard that is very painful, so kudos to you! Hopefully the clean eating will help with how you feel. Are you also using Shakeology?
Betsy, yay, day 2 is almost done! I know how you feel about Dunkin, LOL. A good replacement is coffee from home and a splash of almond milk!
Abby, welcome back on the wagon! If you stick with this, you will definitely lose. (I am just over 20 lbs. down in 3 months)
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Good Morning, All!
I will try to keep my story short and sweet here... I had great success in the past with being a runner (would run 30 miles a week), and with somewhat clean eating. Then I met an amazing man, who lived an hour and a half from me. Right before I met him, I tore my quad muscle and was out of running for about 9 months total. Fast forward to today - we are engaged (wedding September 24!), and I am doing the dreaded commute from our home to my job (I have yet to find a job near our home). So with all that being said, I haven't run in quite some time, and dieting went out the window.
I also have Hashimoto's Disease (had it since age 12), and my levels were playing games with me the past few months. Levels are on track now, but I packed on 20 pounds. Yuck! Not what any gal wants coming into the home stretch towards the wedding! Anyways, he surprised me with a treadmill recently. Yay! I can get back into running, and I decided to give 21 day fix a go ahead to see if I can get back to clean eating! Heading to the grocery store tonight (list already made!), and going to get back on track.
I am hoping with getting back to my normal running, and clean eating - I'll be able to shed about 40 pounds for the wedding. 40 pounds in 8 months seems relatively reasonable, right??0 -
Hi everyone! I am on my 2nd day of the 21 Day Fix.. first timer on the fix. I am doing Shakeology with it and I love having that as my breakfast! I want to lose about 30-35 lbs by the end of this year, then tone up.. so I'm hoping this will get me on the right track! I like the fix so far as it doesn't necessarily say don't eat this or that, but it really guides you in portion control! Which is what I have a problem with!
I did the total body cardio workout last night and my legs feel like jello today.. but I know that is good! I have a 6 month old puppy who is high energy so I try to walk him each day, which helps me a lot, plus starting the work outs.
I'm so excited to be a part of this program, I hope I can really stick with it even after it ends!! Good luck everyone!0 -
blueeyesgrace wrote: »Good Morning, All!
I will try to keep my story short and sweet here... I had great success in the past with being a runner (would run 30 miles a week), and with somewhat clean eating. Then I met an amazing man, who lived an hour and a half from me. Right before I met him, I tore my quad muscle and was out of running for about 9 months total. Fast forward to today - we are engaged (wedding September 24!), and I am doing the dreaded commute from our home to my job (I have yet to find a job near our home). So with all that being said, I haven't run in quite some time, and dieting went out the window.
I also have Hashimoto's Disease (had it since age 12), and my levels were playing games with me the past few months. Levels are on track now, but I packed on 20 pounds. Yuck! Not what any gal wants coming into the home stretch towards the wedding! Anyways, he surprised me with a treadmill recently. Yay! I can get back into running, and I decided to give 21 day fix a go ahead to see if I can get back to clean eating! Heading to the grocery store tonight (list already made!), and going to get back on track.
I am hoping with getting back to my normal running, and clean eating - I'll be able to shed about 40 pounds for the wedding. 40 pounds in 8 months seems relatively reasonable, right??
Welcome! Great for you getting back into working out despite your illness! You can absolutely lose 40 pounds for your wedding (congrats!), and I am confident you will do it in less than 8 months if you stick with the program! Are you working with a coach also?0 -
Hi everyone! I am on my 2nd day of the 21 Day Fix.. first timer on the fix. I am doing Shakeology with it and I love having that as my breakfast! I want to lose about 30-35 lbs by the end of this year, then tone up.. so I'm hoping this will get me on the right track! I like the fix so far as it doesn't necessarily say don't eat this or that, but it really guides you in portion control! Which is what I have a problem with!
I did the total body cardio workout last night and my legs feel like jello today.. but I know that is good! I have a 6 month old puppy who is high energy so I try to walk him each day, which helps me a lot, plus starting the work outs.
I'm so excited to be a part of this program, I hope I can really stick with it even after it ends!! Good luck everyone!
Welcome! Shakeology is so yummy. One of my favorite things to do with it is blend it with frozen blueberries, water, 1/4 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice and a tsp. of vanilla extract.
After the first week of workouts, your body will adjust and they will get easier. What kind of puppy do you have?0 -
Hi I'm Katie. I've done 21 day fix before but I've never been able to complete the full 21 days. I'm on day 5 now and going strong. No cheats and no missed workouts.
I want to loose 5 pounds... after that I'll want to loose another 5 but that's life!!0 -
Hi I'm Katie. I've done 21 day fix before but I've never been able to complete the full 21 days. I'm on day 5 now and going strong. No cheats and no missed workouts.
I want to loose 5 pounds... after that I'll want to loose another 5 but that's life!!
Great job Katie and welcome! You will have that 5 pounds off in no time! Are you also using Shakeology?0 -
HI I am Gayle committed to this ....getting my fitness and weight back in check.Lots of excuse why I fell off 2 years ago but why bother...
I am on day 5 and am loving it.
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Welcome everyone!0
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gaylewoodruff321 wrote: »HI I am Gayle committed to this ....getting my fitness and weight back in check.Lots of excuse why I fell off 2 years ago but why bother...
I am on day 5 and am loving it.
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Welcome Gayle! Glad you are loving it so far!
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