gozf tell me more about the 21 day fix! I'm starting whole thirty today and a work out program!
I'm only on my first day, so I can't speak to results or how I like it yet. But I can tell you the reasons why I thought it might work for me!
Basically, it seems like the goal is to get you to learn portion control and clean eating, while getting into the habit of exercising daily. I need to get a handle on all of these things. The system tries to make things relatively foolproof.
For food, you are given these little color coded containers, and that's what you're allowed to eat. The containers themselves are terrifyingly small, but you're allowed multiples of several of them a day, and once your food is plated, it looks like a decent amount. It makes you aware of what you're putting into your mouth, and how that fits in, nutritionally. You're also having three meals and two snacks, so you're not starving. I'm doing the Shakeology shakes, which are expensive. I like the flavor, though, and as of right now, I'm not hungry, so it's filling. I'm not sure whether or not I'll re-order the shakes -- time will tell. I've got my meal plan for the week mapped out, and I did a lot of cooking and meal prep yesterday, so my meals are prepared through Thursday and figured out through Sunday.
Exercise-wise, you get DVDs, and you're supposed to do one 30 minute workout a day. (On days 15-21, I think you're supposed to do two, but i'm not there yet, so I don't know!) They rotate -- total body cardio, upper body, lower body, pilates, yoga, etc. I like that the workouts are short and have a good variety.
Basically, I need a push to get off the fast-food (again) and into healthier habits. I like that I have a coach and a challenge group for support and recipe ideas. People seem to generally have impressive results if they stick to this -- my coach lost 7 lbs in her first round of it. I'm optimistic!
I always feel like I should do something like this because I eat like crap, but with working 12 hours a fucking day lately, I am just too tired to give a shit. Plus, my metabolism is still good, so I find it hard to care... I am going to die of heart failure super young or something. I think I am what they call "skinny fat." AKA-I look thin, but my health is awful. time.com/14407/the-hidden-dangers-of-skinny-fat/
Og is really awesome. I posted the other day that I asked him if we could take his boat to the Bahamas this weekend. He is concerned about making the trip by sea so he is going to hire a seaplane to take us there. How awesome is that? My bff is going to come along and I'm going to snorkel and lay in the sun and drink frozen cocktails and be amazing.
Can I have your life for a day? Please? We can do like "life swap" for just a day. But make it a fun one. Where you have a vacation planned, or something.
I always feel like I should do something like this because I eat like crap, but with working 12 hours a fucking day lately, I am just too tired to give a shit. Plus, my metabolism is still good, so I find it hard to care... I am going to die of heart failure super young or something. I think I am what they call "skinny fat." AKA-I look thin, but my health is awful. time.com/14407/the-hidden-dangers-of-skinny-fat/
I think I was skinny-fat my entire life, until my metabolism gave up, and now I'm just fluffy!
I LOVE this program! ! I lost 6 inches on my first round. Starting round 2 today. I didn't follow the eating program as well as I could have but still managed to lose inches. Hoping to be more committed this round.
6 inches in just 21 day?? Holy crap that is impressive! You may have just convinced me to try this.
I always feel like I should do something like this because I eat like crap, but with working 12 hours a fucking day lately, I am just too tired to give a shit. Plus, my metabolism is still good, so I find it hard to care... I am going to die of heart failure super young or something. I think I am what they call "skinny fat." AKA-I look thin, but my health is awful. time.com/14407/the-hidden-dangers-of-skinny-fat/
This is how I am too. I'm fairly small since I have a good metabolism but I definitely have some fat and little muscle.
I always feel like I should do something like this because I eat like crap, but with working 12 hours a fucking day lately, I am just too tired to give a shit. Plus, my metabolism is still good, so I find it hard to care... I am going to die of heart failure super young or something. I think I am what they call "skinny fat." AKA-I look thin, but my health is awful. time.com/14407/the-hidden-dangers-of-skinny-fat/
I think I was skinny-fat my entire life, until my metabolism gave up, and now I'm just fluffy!
My weekend was pretty low key. Celebrated my mama's birthday Friday night with family friends, and my brothers. Went to a movie, and that's about it. I'm still fighting this sinus crap, and felt pretty crummy most of the weekend. I leave for vacation on Saturday, so I need to be better, darn it!!
Post by midnightrae on Sept 22, 2014 12:07:59 GMT -5
I'm kind of hoping everything will slow down a little this week. I had a crazy last couple of weeks. My depression has been really bad the last couple of months and L has been amazing and doing whatever he can to help.
I always feel like I should do something like this because I eat like crap, but with working 12 hours a fucking day lately, I am just too tired to give a shit. Plus, my metabolism is still good, so I find it hard to care... I am going to die of heart failure super young or something. I think I am what they call "skinny fat." AKA-I look thin, but my health is awful. time.com/14407/the-hidden-dangers-of-skinny-fat/
This is how I am too. I'm fairly small since I have a good metabolism but I definitely have some fat and little muscle.
Me too - I definitely have problem areas and little muscle, but overall my weight is on the low side of the normal bmi range. It's not enough to motivate me to work out hard, but I know my health is pretty bad.
Ha, finally got my butt out of a spreadsheet to come out and say good day ladies.
I had a fun weekend hanging out in the 1000 Island with H and that dog of mine. We went to a wine fest at Boldt Castle on Saturday. Let's just say there are pictures of me I don't remember people taking. Thank goodness for a designated non drinking captain to get back to the mainland. Yesterday, we started to haul stuff home from the boat and then napped.
14 days ladies and I will be just like @stpete, toes in the water, butt in the sand, just a little farther south than the Bahamas.
Feeling irritated that XH has introduced DS to 2 girlfriends in as many months. We'd agreed when we split that it made sense to do that once it seemed like the relationship would be solid & long term. Hmm.
Post by starburst604 on Sept 22, 2014 13:02:55 GMT -5
My "kitten" (10 lb. 6 month old) keeps POUNCING on my boobs from out of nowhere when I'm sitting on the couch and fuuuuuck it HURTS! He landed on one of my nipples so hard last night that it still hurts today (never mind that they hurt all day long anyway right now). My first ultrasound is tomorrow morning. I am both excited and anxious about it, I appreciate any positive vibes that there is a healthy beating heart (or hearts?) in my uterus!!
I;ve been considering NutriSystem because I decided I am super lazy. I am tired of eating out all the time. I get no joy from cooking for one. I just want food so I can live. I've heard that most of it is pretty terrible though...but I keep thinking, I'll still eat good food on occasion. Like I'll still go out to lunch once a week, still have dinner with Vegas or another friend once or twice a week, so mediocre food the rest of the time isn't a big deal, right?
I just want food delivered to me, ready to go, but not super expensive. Is that too much to ask?
Thanks kitkat1502! I don't think I've ever gone this long without booze, but I've been indulging a ton recently and it's time to get over it. I'm sure my waistline will thank me!
Post by WinterIsComing on Sept 22, 2014 13:32:21 GMT -5
Everyone has a freaking opinion about my life and it is really starting to piss me off. I told a couple people I went on a date last week and now they all want to weigh into how I am living my life. I know it hasn't been that long since STBXH and I separated (6 months-ish) but it was one stupid date.
I know I am not ready for a relationship (and I am not looking for one) but I think it was actually good for me to see that dating isn't that scary. I never dated much before so I was freaking out about nothing. It was nice to see that I could meet someone I didn't know for dinner, have a good conversation and he wasn't going to serial kill me.
I know my friends mean well but I wish everyone would just mind their own business.
I hear ya winter. I am in the same timeline, and heard the same things. If I crash and burn, I want to do because I'm doing what feels right and good, not because I'm doing what I "should" You KOKO girl.
I'm at the OB/GYN office waiting to get called in for my pap. This is depressing nearly everyone is pregnant or have babies with them. I want a baby. :,( I wanted a family and now I'm here. Waiting for a pap and a std test that I've been avoiding because I was married to a douche.
Everyone has a freaking opinion about my life and it is really starting to piss me off. I told a couple people I went on a date last week and now they all want to weigh into how I am living my life. I know it hasn't been that long since STBXH and I separated (6 months-ish) but it was one stupid date.
I know I am not ready for a relationship (and I am not looking for one) but I think it was actually good for me to see that dating isn't that scary. I never dated much before so I was freaking out about nothing. It was nice to see that I could meet someone I didn't know for dinner, have a good conversation and he wasn't going to serial kill me.
I know my friends mean well but I wish everyone would just mind their own business.
I hear you - I have one set of friends that keeps pushing me to "get back out there" - they were telling me that 2 mo after separation.
Then recently when I have been thinking about starting to look - other friends tell me it's way too soon and not rush it.
I wish everyone would just base their opinions and comments on how it am doing and what I say I want/need - not an arbitrary timeline.
I'm at the OB/GYN office waiting to get called in for my pap. This is depressing nearly everyone is pregnant or have babies with them. I want a baby. :,( I wanted a family and now I'm here. Waiting for a pap and a std test that I've been avoiding because I was married to a douche.
Hugs MauMau - I totally get this feeling. I put off getting my pap/std test for a long time because I was dreading that ob/gyn visit with all the pregnant women around. My visit last year was all about pre-pregnancy blood work &vitamins. I actually teared up when I had to tell her that I needed an std test this year and wasn't trying to get pregnant anymore.
I'm at the OB/GYN office waiting to get called in for my pap. This is depressing nearly everyone is pregnant or have babies with them. I want a baby. :,( I wanted a family and now I'm here. Waiting for a pap and a std test that I've been avoiding because I was married to a douche.
Hugs MauMau - I totally get this feeling. I put off getting my pap/std test for a long time because I was dreading that ob/gyn visit with all the pregnant women around. My visit last year was all about pre-pregnancy blood work &vitamins. I actually teared up when I had to tell her that I needed an std test this year and wasn't trying to get pregnant anymore.
Ugh. I'm sorry that feeling had to of been worse. But it's done now for me and hopefully I can move on from this sadness later tonight.