Day 1 of 21 Day Fix

Today is the day…Day 1…It Begins! (I'm taking a short 21 Day break from P90X3 and will return to that when I'm finished!)

I'm really excited to be starting this 21 Day Fix.  It takes 21 days to break a habit and make a new habit.  I LOVE food!!  I have my favorite foods and like many others, I have the hardest time keeping my portion sizes the size they need to be.  That's why I am so excited about this program and nutrition plan.  It gives colored containers based on food groups that you need each day and you fill those containers up with the appropraite amount of food!  It's a paint by numbers nutrition and exercise program!

I spent some of yesterday planning and prepping for my week.  I've created my meal plan for the week and will stick to that.  I am following the 1200-1499 calories per day meal plan, and I'm allowed to have a certain amount of colored containers per day and here they are…

Green - 3 per day

Purple - 2 per day

Red - 4 per day

Yellow - 2 per day

Blue - 1 per day

Orange - 1 per day

Teaspoon - 2 per day

So, based on each colored container, I created a meal plan (color coordinated of course) for the week!  Now I know EXACTLY what I need to eat and how much!!  (Isn't it pretty?)

I prepped my meals on Sunday…I grilled a bunch of chicken for the week and made 3 dozen meatloaf muffins (my kids LOVE these for their lunches, so had to make extras!).  I chopped a bunch of veggies to top my salad so now I just need to scoop those out with a green container!  Made quinoa and some spice mixes too!  All ready to go!!

The other part of this plan are the workouts!  They are 30 minutes long…for 21 Days.  Today I started with Total Body Cardio Fix.  Tons of fun, easy to follow, and great total body workout!  More to come on the other workouts!  Here's a list of them

Day 1 - Total Body Cardio Fix

Day 2 - Upper Fix

Day 3 - Lower Fix

Day 4 - Pilates Fix

Day 5 - Cardio Fix

Day 6 - Dirty 30

Day 7 - Yoga Fix

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Healthy Comfort Food - Clean Eating Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Bake

I wanted something just tasty tonight…I had some chicken…cooked brown rice and lots of broccoli!  So what better than to make a healthy bake!

I did some searching and found this recipe, thought it looked good, so this is dinner tonight!  (thanks to www.freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com)

And Yummmmmy!  This was so delicious!!  Definitely making this again!  Great HEALTHY Comfort Food!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice (or other whole grain)
• 1 ½ cups shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese, divided (NOT fat free… unless you like the sensation of eating plastic) (I did half of the cheese as Parmesan Cheese)
• 1 ½ cups cooked, chopped chicken breast 
• ½ cup cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup egg whites (or 2 egg whites)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 tbsp chopped green chilis, drained (optional)
• ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)

ONE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine rice, 1 cup cheese, chicken, cottage cheese/yogurt, broccoli, onion, egg whites, green chilis, and cilantro in a large bowl; Mix well. 
TWO: Spray an 8x8inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and dump the rice mixture in. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
THREE: Bake 45 to 50 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly. 

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Quinoa Chocolate Chip Banana Bake

I came across this recipe thanks to Janette's Healthy Living and can NOT wait to try it.  First, I LOVE quinoa (my kids practically cry when they see me making it…so I'm still working on them, but hopefully this can change their minds)…second, you can't go wrong with chocolate and banana!!  This is a recipe of perfection…

Picture curtsey of Janette's Healthy Living

I'll definitely be trying this recipe out in the next couple days!!

Quinoa Chocolate Chip Banana Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained well
• 3 cups water
• dash salt
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons almond milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Bring water to boil; add quinoa and salt.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.  Remove lid and spoon quinoa into a large mixing bowl.  Let cool.  In a medium bow, disk together eggs, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup.  Add quinoa and mix well.  Gently stir in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.  Spoon into individual baking dishes or one large baking dish.  
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until breakfast bake is set.

Optional Add-Ins:  Craisins, Raisins, almonds, white chocolate chips, walnuts.

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What is 21 Day Fix™?

21 Day Fix is a nutrition and fitness program that makes losing weight so simple, anyone can do it. Easy-to-follow portion control and 30-minute workouts take the guesswork out of losing weight to help you see results fast—up to 15 pounds in just 21 days!

Whether you want to lose a few pounds before your next vacation or jump-start a bigger weight-loss goal, 21 Day Fix is the program for you. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it works. If you’re ready to get serious, 21 Day Fix can help you lose the weight. 

How does 21 Day Fix work?

With the 21 Day Fix container system, you’ll learn how to create healthy portions simply and intuitively. It shows you how to eat whatever you want, in the right amounts, so you can reach your goals fast. No guesswork, and no calorie counting! 


The 21 Day Fix workouts are designed to burn a lot of calories in only 30 minutes. Any fitness level can do them. If you’re a beginner, follow the on-screen modifier. And if you’re an advanced exerciser looking to shed those last few pounds, dial up the intensity and challenge yourself to push harder. 

Why is 21 Day Fix effective?

Because it’s so simple! You don’t have to count calories, points, or log your food into diet software. With 21 Day Fix, everything is laid out for you. All you have to do is use the specially designed portion-control containers and do one 30-minute workout per day. Commit to it for 21 days, and you’re going to love your results.

What makes 21 Day Fix unique?
It’s the only fitness and nutrition program that combines portion-control containers and world-class workouts. By placing equal emphasis on fitness and healthy portion control, 21 Day Fix can help anyone lose weight—and keep it off—in a way that’s simple and sustainable. Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, you can do it with this program. 

Autumn Calabrese is your personal trainer
Autumn Calabrese is a celebrity fitness trainer, busy mom, and national-level bikini competitor. She came up with the idea of a portion-control container system after watching a client eat an entire 1,300-calorie salad in one sitting because it was “healthy.” Autumn realized that supersized portions were hurting her clients’ weight-loss success because they were eating too much without knowing it. So she developed portion-control containers to help people see how simple it is to eat the right amounts and lose weight easily. And as a single mother, Autumn understands how hard it can be to fit exercise and healthy eating into a jam-packed schedule. So she created short but effective workouts that take only 30 minutes a day, along with a simple eating plan that doesn’t require you to spend hours in the kitchen. 

What do I get in the 21 Day Fix?

Essential Package:

• 7 color-coded portion-control containers
• Shakeology Shaker Cup
• 6 easy-to-follow 30 minute workouts
• 21 Day Fix Start Here quick start and workout guide
• 21 Day Fix Eating Plan - Step-by-step nutrition guide that tells you exactly what to do.
• 3 Day Quick Fix Guide, Autumn's secret weapon for fast weight loss
• Dirty 30 bonus workouts

Do I need Equipment?

• Dumbbells or resistance bands (not included in the 21 Day Fix Essential Package). 
• Yoga mat or Beachbody® miniMAT are nice but not required

Is this good if I have a weigh loss deadline?
Yes, this is a great program and can help you lose weight fast.  If you commit to this program you can be feeling amazing for the big event.

Can I do the 21 Day Fix more than one time in a row?
Yes, you can do this for a one time workout and nutrition program or if you have not reached your goal weight then you can do it one time right after the other until you've reached your goal weight.

Results after 6 rounds completed

Can I eat out at restaurants when I do the 21 Day Fix?
Yes, the Eating Plan includes a restaurant guide that shows you how to practice portion control at your favorite restaurants.

What does it mean when you say "no off-limit foods"?
The 21 Day Fix Eating Plan shows you how to incorporate treats (like chocolate and wine) into the plan . . . and you can still lose weight.

Is this too complicated for busy people?
No!  The 21 Day Fix takes out the guesswork so you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen or the gym. Just follow the Eating Plan and do one 30-minute workout per day. That’s it. 

I don't know where to begin.
21 Day Fix shows you exactly what to do in order to lose weight. You’ll learn how to incorporate your favorite foods into a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that you actually enjoy. 

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