21 Day Fix

I completed the 21 Day Fix challenge on October 26, 2014.  The workouts include boot camp, simple moves, but they really kicked my butt.  I was SO sore the first week, which surprised me since I had been working out on a regular basis for a few months.  I am not a huge fan of cardio, but it got a lot easier as I continued to get up every day and do it.  I really like Upper Fix, Lower Fix, Pilates, and Yoga and I like Dirty 30.

I LOVE the nutritional system of the 21 Day Fix.  I have done the counting calories bit in the past and for me it's just not something I could keep doing my whole life.  It's just too tedious.  I like this system because you just put your food in the containers so you know how much to eat.  Not only is it portion controlled, but it tells you how many portions of each type of food you get according to the amount of calories you need to intake. So I can have 4 portions of protein, 2 portions of fruit, 2 portions of grains, etc.  They include a list of what types of each are healthy options too.  This is the same sort of system that is included in the nutritional guide that comes with the PiYo program that I used to change my eating habits around.  

My favorite part of the challenge was the last three days when I did the 3 Day Quick Fix.  It is only to be done for three days.  You have six meals everyday with six proteins, two grains, and four vegetables.  So no fruit and no salt. It was hard, but I felt good while doing it.  I watched some videos of people reviewing the 3 Day Quick Fix and most complained that they were hungry.  I definitely wasn't hungry, but if I missed my two hour window it wasn't pretty.  I'd really recommend doing some serious prep work before you start so you aren't cooking all day.  I had actually gained a couple pounds during the challenge and I lost four pounds in three days (more than I lost during the 3 Day Refresh).

Here is one day of meals from the 3 Day Quick Fix:

In the end I lost 2.6 lbs and 4.25 inches in three weeks.  I didn't think I would lose that many inches! This program really works!  I liked it a lot and would definitely recommend it especially to those who need to get their nutrition on track, which is a constant struggle for me.  You can see more definition in my abs for sure.  Here are my before and afters: