Even though I have 7 weeks left of my second pregnancy, I am a natural/sometimes obsessive planner. I purchased 21-Day Fix as my post-baby plan because it will be a while before I can get back to some group fitness (which is my favorite).
I am so excited to put this program into play. I couldn't wait and had to study the program and get my game plan together. Your container allowance per day is calculated based on your weight and the average of 400 calories burned per fix workout. Then you are given a range you need to stay in!
For me, I am in the 1,200 to 1,499 calorie range! That gives me 3 green (veggies) 2 purple (fruits), 4 Red (protein) 2 Yellow (starchy carbs) 1 Blue (nuts, ect) 1 Orange (nuts and dressings) 2 spoons (nut butters, olive oil).
Then, each container has a breakdown with foods in order of high nutritional importance. *Remember variety is important for your body. I found each list to have a good variety of choices.
I do not intend to eat out of the container due to my allotment requires more than one servings of some. I do plan to use them as measuring devices. I did take time to look at each list and document my favorites in each category to make it easier to create my shopping list. Below is just a sample:
I do intend to incorporate Shakeology into this program. You will notice it would count for one of my reds for the day.
Sweet treats are also allowed. There is a section that shows you the container equivalent as well as provides some very delicious looking recipes like banana oatmeal cookies (1-yellow container).
I don't know about you but my brain doesn't function without its daily dose of coffee. In this plan there is a section called "The Tea and Coffee Bar". This is were there are 3 provided list "Just say no!", "Just say 1-2 cups a day!" and "Go for it". I was super pumped to learn that my morning cup of joe with Stevia and a Tbsp of low-fat milk with in the approved category.
Also this program includes a wonderful restaurant guide for those nights when the family is being treated for something special. It includes items like pizza, lasagna, variety of soups, chinese choices, and tacos with their container equivalence (1/4 of 12" cheese pizza = 1-yellow container and 1-orange container)
The program also provides recipes for each container as well as dressings, treats, Shakeology.
So I know what your thinking, HOW AM I GOING TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL THIS!!! Luckily BeachBody made it easy for you! On the Team Beachbody site there are tracking sheets that you can put your container allowance at the top and you can tally each meal of the day and check of what you have! This really gives you a visual to follow.
For me, (no secret) I'm a planner so I made myself a color coded chart that i customized for my range/container allotments where I plug in exactly what I am going to eat for the week. When I am done with the planning/shopping I stick it on the fridge, so I don't forget what I am making. This makes my life so much easier. No standing in front of the fridge each night wondering what to make because as a mom/teacher free time is precious!!!
Here is a sample of my meal plan:
Here are the tracking sheets from the TeamBeachBody site:
Like I mentioned before I will be full-swing into this program as soon as I deliver. I just wanted togive you my initial impressions. I am so pumped about this program. I have associated who are doing the program and not only are they seeing results in their appearance but they are feeling incredible.
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