So I have started a new workout program called 21 day fix. But what exactly is it... Well, it is a seven day workout program with a portion control component. Each day I have a scheduled workout from the program. On the third week, they give you the option to double your workout. Below is the schedule each day.
Although the workout are an important piece for this plan, the biggest and most important is the portion control program. 21 day fix has a formula to calculate what calorie bracket you fall into. My numbers fell into the 1800- 2,099 calorie range originally, but I found that to be A LOT!!! So moved myself into the 1500 - 1799 bracket. Once you know what bracket you are then you get to see how much of each of the color coded containers you get to eat each day. (It sounds more complicated then it is.) The first picture shows you how many of each container you can have based on your calorie bracket. The second picture is what each container color stands for.
Since I'm in the 1500 - 1799 calorie range I have to eat...
4 - 1 1/4 cups of veggies
3 - 1 1/4 cups of fruits
4 - 3/4 cups of protein
3 - 1/2 cups of carbs
1 - 1/4 cups healthy fat and cheese
1 - 2 tbps oils
4 - 1 tbp fats
Are you still with me...
It seems more complicated then it is. It does take a lot of prep to figure out what I'm eating each day. I already feel like I'm running out of veggies for the week. My husband and I have already eaten a bag of whole carrots. It's crazy the amount of veggies and fruit you eat each day. Below is a shopping list that I have used to create my meals and my grocery list for the week.
To learn more you can visit Beachbody - 21 day fix
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