EmpowerMoms: 21 day fix by Autumn Calabrese by Beachbody Fitness week 1 and intro.

I just finished my first week of 21 day fix! The newest Beachbody Fitness program by Autumn Calabrese.
I have so much to share that I will be dividing it into two posts.

To be honest, I was not going to get this program! I have alot of Beachbody Fitness programs because I use to be a coach, and I love most of the ones I've bought. But I've been seeing the upcoming release for this program for a couple months now and I scoffed at it. I really did. I told my husband, "of course people are losing alot of weight! Have you seen the size of those containers??!"

Autumn said her program is more of a nutrition program than a workout program even though it also includes workouts. I've been very very frustrated with my nutrition and lack of weight loss progress, so I was intrigued. I needed to order a bag of Shakeology from my coach so I thought, what the heck, I'll order the challenge pack and only pay $10 more and get my Shakeology AND this program. If it doens't work or I hate it, I haven't lost a bunch of money.

Well because I wanted so long, the website said it was backordered until March!! I was okay with that because it would give me time to finish my current program-P90x3 that I started at Christmas. Imagine my surprise when it came in the mail last Friday!!

I eagerly opened it, played around with the containers, took pictures and videos, and read thru all the material. I did a trial run with planning my food and using the containers for saturday. It went ALOT better that I thought!!

So I decided since I had exactly 3 weeks before I go to the beach, I would start this program and see if it would help me. My hubby went grocery shopping for me and I planned my food menu, and officially started on Monday February 24th.

What I have discovered in the first couple of days:
-I eat WAY to much fruit!
-I don't eat enough Veggies!
-I don't eat enough carbs-I made it a point at the beginning of the year to try and cut back alot!
-I eat WAY too much nuts and cheese!
-The workouts are AWESOME!! Most of them use hand weights which I LOVE because I need more strength training. and they are only 30 mins!
-The containers are ALOT bigger than I thought!!

I'm going to be honest. It does take some time to grocery shop, plan your meals, measure out your meals into the different containers, and then take pictures of every meal. BUT I was super successful with this week because I DID plan ahead and had all my food measured out.

I had ALOT of doubts this whole week that this program would work for me. I was doubtful every day in fact. I told my hubby there was no way I was going to lose weight with my portions and carbs the way they were telling me to do with the program. I'm use to eating from small plates and I've had to use bigger plates this whole week to hold all my food. Like I said above, I've tried to cut out most of my carbs because of my weight gain in the fall, so it was weird being able to eat waffles or english muffins.

I took pictures every day of all my meals, logged all my food on this special 21 day fix meal planner, and did my workouts every single day without missing.

I will do a blog post tomorrow of all my meals and workouts from week 1.

I did not follow 100% like I should have for week 1. I had alot of sugar-like 2 different treats-on Thursday because I was very stressed and had a death in the family. I felt bad afterwards because of how the sugar makes me feel, so I haven't had any since then. :-)

I took pictures and I weighed on saturday morning and was shocked!!

LOST....

3.4 pounds!!

in 1 week

of doing the 21 day fix!!

I am so excited! I haven't been able to lose ANY weight in at least 6 months, so I am beyond THRILLED!!!

Here are my week 1 comparison pictures.

The top was on saturday morning, Feb 24.

The bottom pics were from saturday morming Mar 1.

Here's what came with my program when I opened it. I also posted pictures and videos on my Instagram page!

Here's the actual Beachbody Fitness program website specifics:

Your Challenge Pack also includes:

Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology®—the superfood shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings, and accelerate your fitness results^‡—delivered on Home Direct, our monthly autoship program.*
A FREE 30-day trial membership in the Team Beachbody® Club, where you'll find all the support you'll need to complete your Challenge.**^†
Plus FREE standard shipping on today’s order, then Super Discount shipping (and SAVE OVER $12) every month after!

Simple Fitness. Simple Eating. Fast Results.
Now there's an easy-to-follow nutrition and fitness program that makes losing weight so simple, you can see results fast—up to 15 pounds in just 21 days!

21 Day Fix takes all the guesswork out of weight loss. There's no counting, no guessing, and no wondering. Just easy-to-follow portion control and one 30-minute workout per day. That's all.

In 21 days, you could get beach-ready for a vacation. Look drop-dead great at your upcoming reunion. Or jump-start a major weight-loss goal. It's simple, it's fast, and it works. So stop wasting time on diets that don't get results. If you're ready to get serious, 21 Day Fix can help you lose the weight.

Here's what your Challenge Pack includes:

SIMPLE FITNESS: 6 easy-to-follow workouts on 2 DVDs
Ready for a major calorie burn in only 30 minutes? We made these workouts short so you can get in, get out, and get on with your day. But that's no excuse for taking it easy. The workouts will challenge you at every level to help maximize fat loss. And there's always a modifier on screen to show you how to dial down the intensity without losing the benefits.
1. Upper Fix. Targeted resistance training helps shape your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and abs.
2. Lower Fix. Firm and tone your entire lower body while you blast fat and burn calories.
3. Total Body Cardio Fix. Keep your heart rate up and your metabolism revved high long after the workout is over.
4. Cardio Fix. Get your heart pumping and your body moving as you melt away the pounds.
5. Pilates Fix. Strengthen your core, elongate your muscles, and firm your hips and thighs.
6. Yoga Fix. Improve your balance, flexibility, and strength as you help relax your muscles.

SIMPLE EATING: Your 21-day portion-control system
Forget about ounces, cups, and calories. These seven color-coded containers and Shakeology shaker cup deliver exactly the right portions every time, so you never eat too much or too little. Fill them up with as much food as you want—if it fits, you can eat it!
- Green Container—Vegetables
- Purple Container—Fruit
- Red Container—Protein
- Yellow Container—Carbohydrates
- Blue Container—Healthy Fats and Cheese
- 2 Orange Containers—Nuts and Oils
- Shakeology Shaker Cup—Drinks

Plus an easy plan to help you succeed:

21 Day Fix Start Here
Start seeing results immediately! This quickstart guide and workout calendar shows you just how simple it is to achieve your weight-loss goals.

And 4 FREE BONUS gifts:

21 Day Fix Eating Plan
This simple Eating Plan takes you step-by-step through the process and makes portion control so easy, you won't even have to think about it. Enjoy delicious, healthy food without counting calories, and watch the pounds fall off.
3 Day Quick Fix
Get beach-ready in 72 hours! This is Autumn's secret weapon for losing weight fast before a competition or photo shoot. Do it during the last 3 days of 21 Day Fix for mind-blowing "after" pictures.
Dirty 30 workout
4 rounds of fat-burning exercises help carve out a leaner, stronger physique.
24/7 online support
Get extra support and motivation from weight-loss experts and other 21 Day Fix customers.

PLUS:

A 30-Day Supply of Shakeology—The Healthiest Meal of the Day®.*
Simplify your nutrition with the convenient and delicious daily superfood protein shake that helps give you energy for your workouts, reduces junk food cravings, and may help you reach your fitness goals faster. A nutrient-dense combination of antioxidants, phytonutrients, adaptogens, and many other rare ingredients gives your body superfoods you can't get from a normal diet. 100% vegan option now available.^‡

PLUS:

FREE 30-Day Trial Membership in the Team Beachbody Club.**^†
When you're part of the Team Beachbody community, you have all the tools, support, and accountability you need to commit to a healthy lifestyle, including:

10% discount on all purchases
Meal plans personalized for your goals
VIP access to your favorite trainers and Beachbody® experts, including live chats, exclusive videos, nutrition tips, and delicious recipes
Your own personal Coach for guidance and support
Access to SuperGym®, where you can track your progress, work out with your buddies, and meet new friends who share your weight-loss goals
Message Boards and chat rooms to help you find new friends and workout partners, and get advice and support from the entire community

Stay tuned for the next blog post for week 1 food and workouts from the 21 day fix!
Now on to week 2!!
What do you think of this program? Ever heard of it? Did you scoff at it like I did?