Wednesday, August 5, 2015

21 Day Fix

Normally, I don't really buy into these kind of programs that limit what you eat. However, a friend of mine is a Beachbody coach so I figured I would try it. She swore it would help my running. I was supposed to start last week, but I failed miserably because of vacation. So Monday was my first real day of trying the program. I hate it. I hate that I am hungry all the time. I know I was probably eating portions that were too big, but dang. I. Am. Hungry. It is making me cranky and irritable which means I am yelling a lot. I am supposed to portion out my food, and follow the color container for food type. It calls for a lot of protein. Unfortunately, I don't like to eat a lot of meat and the other proteins are things I don't eat. They have beans in a different category so I am screwed. I am hoping in a week I will adjust, and I won't feel so hungry but I know they limit your calories on purpose. I am not too concerned about losing weight. I want to be toned and stronger. The workouts are pretty hard, and I typically yell obscenities at the lady on the screen. I push through, though, and finish it. The office has been transformed into a semi-gym. We bought floor mats to make it softer since we have laminate flooring. I will keep plugging away for the next 3 weeks to see how much it works, and I will do my best to stay away from chocolate (you know that thing that keeps me sane).

6 comments:

  1. I'm sorry to hear you don't like the 21 DF so far. I've had great results with it! I lost 9 lbs in 21 days and didn't feel hungry all that much. Try to stick it out as best as you can! Do you like fish?

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  2. I've heard mixed reviews about it and have been pursued pretty relentlessly by some people to start it. I'm curious to see what you think by the end. :)

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    1. The workouts are pretty tough (for me), and I like that about it. The food is the worst part for me. It is working for E. He has lost 6 pounds in a week. The hunger is getting better, but I do miss my chocolate.

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  3. These programs always scare me. I hate being hungry. HATE IT. So, when I see little TINY containers, I'm like - YIKES.
    Good luck with the rest of the program and I can't wait to hear how you do at the end!

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  4. Good luck! I have a ton of sorority sisters that are coaches and have been trying to get me to join. I don't know if I could do it. What you said about being hungry is exactly why!

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  5. My husband did the Advocare cleanse last year and liked it well enough, but it's not sustainable.
    I've found amazing success with Pilates when it comes to toning. I feel like I harp on that all the time, but it's easier than weight training and, I swear, even more effective.

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