21 Day Fix is a popular program from Beachbody (same team that has P90X, PiYo, T25, etc.) that sets guidelines for simple portion control and daily 30 minute workouts. Seriously. 30 minutes is all you need to get a great workout. Plus, they include modifications to make these workouts adaptable for anyone...even beginners! It is marketed as a simple, fast weight loss system with no calorie counting, no point counting and no carb counting. My kind of program!! I see this system as a lifestyle changer as it really shows you what a healthy portion looks like, and don't worry...the containers are not that small!
How it works:
You start with their equation to figure out your calorie bracket. This will tell you how many of each container you can eat per day. Then you can refer to the included eating plan to see what foods can be placed in your container...if it fits in the designated container, you can eat it! Along with your new perfectly proportioned eating plan, you do a single 30 minute workout per day. We all have 30 minutes we can carve out somewhere!! They also suggest you drink Shakeology with the program. I very highly recommend this! It is delicious, gives you 70+ superfoods per serving and promotes all around good health. It comes in a variety of yummy flavors. I use the chocolate to tackle those afternoon sweet cravings ;)
The Food:
I have completed 1 week on this program, and I already love it! First, you get to eat a lot of food! I am not even kidding. I love that it makes me think about my portions and forces me to put thought into snacking. I admit, I am a notorious snacker who could eat an entire bag of M&Ms or chips without even noticing. Now, I think ahead through my day, and really look at what I put on my plate. I realized I was way over eating on carbs and healthy fats and not nearly enough greens. I also have been traveling while starting this program and have found it pretty easy to eat out. I just eye balled my portions, but you could always take in your cute containers!
Have I eaten perfectly? No. But I have improved. Progress not perfection is what my coach says :)
The Workouts:
The workouts are sweaty, but do-able. Like I said, there are modifications for all fitness levels so if you need to step back and modify...do it!! It still provides a solid workout. I have to commend Beachbody for putting all body types and fitness levels on the DVD. Whoo! Like I said, I have been traveling and I have managed to keep up with the workouts! I took my weights with me this week and worked out in the privacy of my hotel room. Next week I think I might just right down the moves and time myself in the hotel gym.
Feelings After Week 1:
I will be honest that I have NOT measured or weighed myself. But I do notice that my stomach is feeling a little flatter (maybe that is the reduction in carbs?) and I am definitely getting stronger through these workouts.
(Be nice to me here. It was day 1 after Total Body Cardio at 6am. Wow! See that sweat?! That is the sign of a great workout. And I am still smiling!)
I can't wait to see what week 2 brings!!
xoxo,
Brittany
