According to the website, Health Research Funding, 69% of fad diets fail to achieve desired results. So it’s no surprise that many are skeptical of any new plan that comes out on the market. When I heard about the 21 Day Fix Plan, I wasn’t too convinced. Most plans that achieve sustainable results usually take at least six weeks (following a diet that does not leave you dreaming of slice bread and pasta). So before you try the 21Day Fix, here's the 411, everything you need to know before you decide to invest your time and money.
The Workouts
The 21 Day Fix includes two (2) DVD that have three (3) workouts
on each. Designed to achieve intense calorie burn, its a wonder each workout
takes only thirty (30) minutes. Each workout targets a different area and
increases in difficulty. For those who are not quite ready to go hard right
away, there is a modifier of each exercise so this workout will appeal to
persons of all fitness levels. Provided with the DVDs is the guide which has a
workout schedule. You will have to work out once per day everyday for the first
two weeks but then double up during the last week. Wait, when will I get time
to recover? the line is set up in a way that provides recovery time.
The workouts consist of:
Total Body Cardio Fix: Raises your heart rate while boosting
metabolism for long-lasting weight loss results.
Upper Fix: Works your back, shoulders, arms, chest and abs
for a lean upper body.
Lower Fix: Works thighs, calves and butt for a toned and
shapely lower body.
Pilates Fix: Consists of core strength moves to elongate and
tone the torso while tightening your thighs, butt and hips.
Cardio Fix: insanity -type workout that kicks the first
cardio workout into overdrive.
Yoga Fix: Boost flexibility and relaxes your muscles to keep
them in perfect tone.
The Eating Plan
Unlike most diets, there really isn't a diet with this
program. The 21 Day Fix focuses on portion control, so along with the DVDs
comes a set of colour-coded containers and Shakeology Shaker Cup. This takes
the guess work out of how much of each food group you can have. But before all that,
you will need to determine how your calorie requirement which you can easily
calculate for yourself (formula is included). It then tells you how many of
each container you can have each day.
Green Container: Vegetables
Purple Container: Fruits
Red Container: Proteins
Yellow Container: Carbohydrates
Blue Container: Healthy fats & Cheeses
2 Orange Containers: Seeds and Dressings
Shakeology Cup
The good thing about the program is that its so simply. Just fill up your containers and go. I love
that it focuses on portion control because this is key for any plan to work.
You are allowed to drink almond milk, coconut milk, fruit
juice and coconut water three times week but you will have to give up a a
yellow container if you do. If you are feeling hungry, you can add another
container of veggies.
The Verdict
This program is a win for me. The workouts are great for all
fitness levels, a modifier for beginners or those with knee or back issues
(me!) and the standard for those up for the challenge. I love that the workouts
are only thirty (30) minutes so it can fit into anyone's schedule (come on, if
you're serious, you can find 30 minutes).
Money-Back Guarantee
Beach Body promises that if you don't get the results you
want, you can simply send the program back within 30 days of purchase and receive
a full refund. This is evidence of how confident the company is that you will
get the results you want. Plus, there is a great offer going on right now where
you can get the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack which includes free access to Beach
Body On Demand (you can sample hundred of Beach Body videos), 30-day supply of
Shakeology (super-protein shake) and discount shipping.
Announcement!
So I have exciting news!!! I'll be starting a 21 Day Fix
Challenge group on May 17th. For those of you who have been considering this
program or want to go through a another round, I'll be starting a challenge
group on May 17th where we can share our struggles and triumphs and keep each
other accountable. For more information, you can email me here.
I'd love to hear any questions you may have so please leave
a comment below!
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