I am starting the 21 Day Fix this week. This is forcing me to really plan my meals for the day and week. I usually plan dinner for the week, but rarely anything I (or the boys) eat during the day.
Preparing and planning for the 21 Day Fix has given me a huge appreciation and understanding for those who count calories. Although this program does not count calories, it does measure your food using the color coded containers. I have found this nutrition program to be pretty simple and straight forward… with some planning.
I am starting this program today, and four meals into my day, I am loving it. I am not hungry and I feel that my mood/energy is stabilized. No HANGRY mama running around.
If you are curious what I will be eating this week, you can check out my meal plan below. This is subject to change as I grow comfortable with the program and colored containers. Also, life does happen so who knows what will be thrown in the dinner mix for tonight’s small group dinner gathering.
I plan on taking photos of my meals and posting them on instagram and facebook for you to see, if you are interested. It is surprisingly a lot of food (and I am in the lower calorie bracket).
21 Day Fix Meal Plan Week 1
21 Day Fix Fitness Program Review: Cardio Fix
The fitness program is totally doable for all fitness levels. If you are wanting to get up off the couch and start your fitness journey… to those who are wanting to challenge themselves with something new. This program is for you.
I did the Cardio Fix this morning and was super impressed that the people in the video look like real people! They do not look like those super buff and intimidating already super strong and skinny people you see on most fitness videos. Autumn even looks real with her strong legs. I was very happy to see this unique touch to the fitness program.
I also want to touch that this has what I would call a perfect modifier to follow if you are just starting out! Most fitness videos give you the option to modify, while it still being a challenge. This workout program has a modifier that is truly a modifier. Do what you can… how you can… when you can! Do your best!
I was a sweaty mess when I completed my workout. You work hard for 1 minute and rest for 20 seconds. You continue this pattern throughout the 30 minute workout. I am impressed.
Amanda - RunToTheFinish says
I am so impressed with anyone who can follow plans!! I am working on meal planning, but still nothing that detailed. Love when videos include modifiers!
Rachel says
Yes! I think it is my rebellious nature too… I struggle with following things through… but my Type A personality really wants to be a rule follower. So I am always conflicted. 🙂
I am finding that knowing what I am going to eat for the day is helpful! It really is a straightforward and easy plan… it just requires some planning before hand.
YES! This was SUCH a pleasant surprise when I saw the REAL modifiers… bc sometimes the modifier is still CRAZY hard to do! 🙂
Lynda@fitnessmomwinecountry says
You go girl. You ran a marathon recently, this is nothing 🙂 I wish I could stick with meal planning and prepping. I did read your schedule though and it looks pretty similar to how I eat already 🙂 I am totally rooting for you Rachel xoxoxo
Jolene says
As someone who has struggled with a craptastic diet for as long as I can remember, this really intrigues me. I am seriously considering trying it. It really looks like you get a lot of food & meal planning is a snap.
How are the workouts? Is it a lot of jumping around like insanity?
Rachel says
Yes, it is honestly a LOT of food… but whole/clean food. No processed junk (which is good).
The workouts are great. Honestly, I am sore!
It is NOT as intense as Insanity/p90x3 (IMHO). There is a (REAL!!) modifier for each move which is great because it caters to each fitness level. As with all fitness workouts you can go as big or little as you choose. Her workouts are based on the principle that you work hard for 1 minute and rest for 15 seconds-20 seconds and then continue with the round. 🙂
Kayla Hucks says
I’m on day 12 of the 21 Day Fix and am absolutely loving it! I really like your method for tracking the containers by color coding your weekly menu. What an obvious and simple way. I had a bit of a ‘duh’ moment there 🙂
Rachel says
haha! Thanks. I saw it around the web when searching for meal plan ideas. I thought WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Now I use the same concept! 🙂
sUZY says
Hi, I see the meal plans only go for weekdays, do you continue on the weekend or are they days “off”?
Rachel says
Hi. The meal plans do go into the weekend. I just didn’t share our weekend meals. 🙂 Sometimes we leave to go camping or go out of town so I don’t share those on the blog. But you can easily customize your containers for the weekend just like during the week. You just need to use your allotted containers for the weekend days too> 🙂