Yesterday was my first day doing the 21 day fix diet. To be honest, when I pulled those SMALL containers out of the box, I immediately thought I’d be hungry ALL day. I wasn’t. The portions are actually big and even bigger than what I would have naturally served myself with no measuring. I had pre-made my food already, so all I had to do was pull it out of the refrigerator. I’m telling you, that’s going to save me so much during these next three weeks. I couldn’t imagine being hungry and trying to rack my brain on what I can eat, or how many containers I’ve used and have left. This way, it’s already done for me. I don’t have to think. When I’m hungry, I just eat. I’ve portioned it out into 3 meals and 3 snacks, which is MORE than enough food to satisfy me all day.
I did the cardio extreme workout last night. Pilates was on the schedule, but I couldn’t find my resistance band. My legs are still REALLY sore from Friday’s workout, so I decided to skip any lower body workouts. Of course, the cardio had TONS of lower body maneuvers, so I didn’t get off too easy. My legs are still pretty sore today, but I can tell it’s getting better. The workout went so quickly last night too. Before I knew it, we were doing the cool down. It wasn’t so overwhelming either that I couldn’t catch my breath, or keep up. I did stop a few times, but again, my legs are EXTREMELY sore. I needed to take a break for a second, or two here and there. I’m sure as the weeks progress, I’ll be able to make it all the way through with no stopping.
Afterwards, I had some peanut butter Greek yogurt and sat my butt down on the couch! It was nice knowing that I still had time to relax after working out, prepping for today, and cleaning up. I felt so accomplished when I was done. Knowing that I did something for myself was even better. Now that I’ve strayed from the workout schedule, I’m going to just pick and choose what I want to do based on how I feel. Tonight, I’m going to do an upper body workout to give my legs a little break. I’ll pick up a resistance bad this week, so that I can actually do the pilates workout though. I definitely want to do every one of the workouts over a week’s span even if it’s in my own order.
I’m also in a challenge group with some fabulous people. It’s nice being able to post and talk about what I’m doing. I did create a facebook page (mummys muscles) that I can post all of my fitness blurbs on, but it’s nice being in a group with others who are also doing this program. I know if I continue to flood my personal facebook page with fitness posts, people are going to be irritated. Not that I really care, but I don’t want to be THAT person. Even still, it’s nice to share my personal progress to show other people that this DOES work and it isn’t THAT hard. You CAN do it without having to dedicate your entire day. It’s not THAT hard to make this change.
I thought I’d share what I ate yesterday just to give you guys an idea of how much food you really do get. When talking to people who want to lose weight, the biggest thing I’ve heard is how much they don’t want to have to restrict, or starve themselves. Honestly, this program isn’t about that at all. You eat. You’re full. You’re satisfied. It’s more about eating the right foods to satisfy you over gorging on complete shit. I’d rather eat an entire meal over one, SMALL piece of cake for the same amount of calories. I’ll still be hungry after that one piece of cake. This way, I’m full and satisfied without feeling like shit for what I just shoved in my mouth.
Breakfast
½ banana
2 eggs
Coffee w/ almond milk (I refuse to give up my coffee!)
Snack #1
1 medium apple sliced w/ 1 tsp peanut butter
Lunch
Brown Rice
Broccoli
Chicken
(Mixed together with balsamic vinaigrette, which made it taste like some BOMB Chinese!)
Snack #2
Hummus with cucumbers to dip!
Dinner
Chicken
Whole wheat Pasta
Peas
(I topped with a sprinkle of parm cheese)
Snack #3
Greek yogurt mixed together with 1sp of peanut butter
(tastes like ice cream if you freeze it a little)
Prior to this, I never ate this much. I’d eat a muffin with coffee for breakfast, Ramen noodles for lunch, then I’d eat whatever for dinner. No snacks, or anything. There were times I’d be so light-headed from being hungry. Making an effort to meal plan and prepare foods ahead of time is actually BETTER for me because I’m eating real food and actually eating ENOUGH food. Even after I worked out, I wasn’t starving like I thought I would be. My Greek yogurt was PLENTY to satisfy me before going to bed. I also made sure I paired each with water to give me a little more fullness and to hydrate.
All I’m saying is it wasn’t THAT freaking hard and it wasn’t THAT freaking awful. People hear the word “Diet” and they go running. I don’t even think this feels like a diet. I got to eat and I ate a hell of a lot. The portions are pretty big too that I often felt full before I finished. I even fed Emerson some of MY dinner and I was still full. I’m not trying to be all preachy either, but if you’re serious about making a change and you’re miserable every day, then DO IT! It’s a no-brainer! If you still need convincing, then hang around for the next 20 days.
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