21 Day Fix

I bought the 21 day fix over 21 days ago.  I am not sure why I can't commit to something for just 3 weeks, but here is my attempt.  

A little about the program:

It is a 21 day program that integrates an eating plan with daily workout DVDs.  I found a "Beachbody" Coach through Facebook.  Her name is Alison, and she is great.  We have a "secret" 21 Day Fix page with members from across the US.  Alison helped me order my products which turns out being cheaper than buying them direct from www.beachbody.com.  I don't post much (or at all) in our secret page, but I do read the posts a lot.  It is great to see normal people getting results using this system.  

The Food Plan

The Food Plan is interesting.  It consists of little, colored containers. When I say little, I mean little.  These containers represent portion sizes.  At first when you get the containers, you will be shocked at how small your "carb" container is! Depending on your weight, you get a certain number of containers each day.  

This is the formula to determine which container group you are in and a great website for more nutrition questions can be found here.

Weight x 11 = X

X +400 (expected calories lost from videos) = Y

Y - 750 (caloric deficit) = Your Calorie Target

Once you have your Calorie Target, that will help you determine how many containers you get each day

After you determine how many containers you get, you should figure out what goes into them.  

In the book you receive with your 21 Day Fix, they provide a list of "typical" foods for each container.  

I think that the hardest part of this fix is being prepared for 21 days.  If I slip a little, it will not be the end of the world.  I am going to try to stay as close to the food plan as possible though.  

Below is an example of the food plan:  

There is an option to buy shakeology.  I did not use that.  It is like a protein drink with vitamins  and nutrients.  Maybe I will try them in the future, but for now I am good.

The Fix Videos

There are 2 DVDs that come with the Fix.  I have done selected workouts, but not all of them.  I really like them so far.  All you need are light weights, heavy weights, a resistance band, and a mat.  Each video takes about 30 minutes.  You start with a warm up and end with a cool down.  Autumn (the fixer) is really energetic and not annoying.  I like her.  

Please note that there is an additional video called the Dirty 30.  It is amazing! 

My schedule is as follows for each day:

Sunday: Yoga Fix

Monday: Total Body Cardio Fix

Tuesday: Upper Fix

Wednesday: Lower Fix

Thursday: Pilates Fix

Friday: Cardio Fix

Saturday: Dirty 30 Fix

Day 1

I am off to a good start.  I have filled my containers for my work day.  I am going to do the Pilates Fix tonight.  My beachbody trainer told me that since I am used to running / swimming already continue to do my normal runs / swims each day.  The fix should be an additional workout.  I already weighed myself, but I still have to take measurements of my body.  

I will try to update this later in the day to let you all know how my 1st day is going!