The 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme are hugely popular programs that have given so many people incredible results. My personal results with the 21 Day Fix EXTREME completely blew me away and I want to share some tips with you so that you can have success as well.
1. Don’t try to outsmart the Program!
I have run numerous groups using these programs and it amazes me how many people try to outsmart the program and change it up. They don’t want to follow the containers and try to eat less than they are being told to eat. Usually people try to short change the carbs or fruit whenever possible. This is a HUGE mistake!
This program was very carefully designed with a nutrition plan that perfectly compliments it. The plan is designed to give you exactly what your body needs in the proportions you need to have them. If you were smarter than the designers of this plan, you wouldn’t have needed to turn to it, so just do what it says and follow it as closely as possible.
These programs are not easy, if they were, everyone would be doing them. An accountability group will offer you support and encouragement when things get tough. They will offer you suggestions and tips/tricks when you find you are struggling in certain areas. These groups also give you that added layer of accountability that often helps to keep you going when you want to stop. Knowing you have people counting on you to check in really ups the ante.
3. Plan Ahead/Write It Down
Plan when you are going to get your workouts in and schedule them on the calendar. You many not be able to do them at the same time every day, depending on your schedule, but be sure to find time each day and schedule it!
You also will be more successful if you plan your meals out (at least the day before). This will allow you to not have to think on the fly and find you ate too much or not enough of the right containers. This also allows you to have more control in your day and will help it run more smoothly.
Some of the most successful people with these programs will actually spend a few hours (usually on the weekend) and do all their shopping and meal prepping for the week. That may be a bit extreme for some, but it is highly effective.
You also will need to be recording your meals in some way. You may choose to use the tally sheets that come with your program, find another method using pen and paper, or perhaps you will try the 21 Day Fit Tracker App.
Writing down what you are eating will allow you to see how many of each container you have left for the day, but it will also show you when and where you are overeating. Writing it down will help you think twice before putting something you don’t need or is not on plan into your mouth!
4. Water, Drink Water
The program has you drinking a lot of water. Be sure to hit that as a minimum. You will do best if you drink 8-10 oz of water to start your day.
Water helps curb hunger. Not only will water keep you hydrated and quench your thirst, it will help you feel full. I recommend drinking a full glass of water between your meals. This helps you to ensure you are getting enough in, but also helps you hold off snacking until it is time to eat again.
5. Shakeology
Can you do this program without Shakeology and still see results? Yes you can, but why make things harder on yourself? My participants who drank Shakeology consistently while doing their program saw more weight lost, and had less cravings and more energy.
Shakeology is a nutrient dense super food that helps to eliminate cravings (which helps out when you are following the fix extreme and not cheating or treating) and helps keep you fuller, longer! Shakeology is also a way to get in one of your red containers each day which makes planning that much easier. Many people use Shakeology as their breakfast, or lunch, which means one less meal a day has to be thought out.
This amazing superfood packed shake will ensure your body is getting the proper nutrients in needs to function at its absolute best!
6. Try new foods and recipes
This plan is not meant to be torture on you and isn’t intended to be a diet. It is teaching you how to eat properly. You will learn to eat clean and follow portion sizes. This is not a restricting plan like so many want to believe. I found this to be totally freeing. When I started eating new vegetables and trying different recipes for old favorites, I really started having fun with my food!
I offer many on my website, and there is even a FIXATE cookbook specifically designed to help you succeed with your program by taking the guesswork out of the containers.
There is no reason that you have to prepare completely different food for yourself. There is so much that the entire family can enjoy and you will still stay on track!
7. Remember why you started
If you really want to be successful, you need to remember why you started. There is a reason you purchased this program or are considering purchasing this program. You are worth the time and effort necessary to succeed and begin the foundation for a healthier life.
If you stick with the plan and follow these tips you will lose weight, tone up, have more energy, sleep better and start living the life you were meant to!
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