Days 15-21:
Ok so obviously I'm not going to repeat myself again, but I followed the exercises from Days 1-7. Again however, I ended up not getting my work out in every single day. What I have learned about myself is that I am not a morning person. It worked for a week getting up early and working out, but I really hate doing that first thing and so it didn't last too long. I tried working out at night too, but I don't have a set work schedule and sometimes that didn't allow me to do that either. The easiest day to work out obviously was my day off because I was able to do it mid-day, which for me is best case scenario.
I did continue to "eat clean" as in no fast food or anything artificial. I did not use the 21 Day Fix portion boxes, but I was very conscious of my portion control and not over eating. I also made sure to get well rounded food groups into all of my meals. I did not regularly use Shakeology either.
My Results:
Ok so as I said before, I don't weigh or measure myself. I find that I'll just get caught in the numbers. My goal with this whole process was to just get to a place where I'm happy with the way I feel and look. I am posting my before/after pics below, but I gotta say that I don't really see a big difference with the way my body looks. Unfortunately due to my own life habits, I wasn't able to 100% follow the program and, maybe if I had, I might of had better results. However, I do feel stronger. I feel like I have shaped my leg muscles, booty, and back muscles some. I am now able to also hold a plank for an entire minute, where before I could do like 25 secs. I think that if I continue to do these workouts for at least the majority of the week, then I'll eventually have the body I want. PLEASE NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE PICS!! I can see a bit of a change personally and I'm going to keep working at it. Not to mention it takes guts to post unflattering pictures of yourself. Sorry for the poor quality of the after shots as my picture taker was absent and I had to make do! lol
21 Day Fix Opinion:
Alright so overall, I really did enjoy the workout for the 21 Day Fix. They are good workouts, like for real you'll sweat. They only last 30 minutes so it let's you get just tired enough. Any longer and I wouldn't have made it ha. The eating plan totally makes sense, however (as with any fitness/eating plan) I don't think it's right for everyone. I think this program would be great for someone who weighs 150 or more and is looking to drop like 10 or 15 pounds. My starting weight was around 130 ( I say this because I weighed exactly 130 last time I was at the doctor). As I said in my very first post about this program, I'm not sure this program is for someone who has a beginning weight in my range. While figuring out which "Plan" I fell in, I told you guys that my calorie index didn't even fall within their table. I guess a lot of people's end goal is around 130. My goal here wasn't really to lose weight though, but to just slim down and get a more athletic build. You know "bikini body ready" lol. So, I'm not sure 21 Day Fix is the best choice for what my fitness goals are. However, I can totally see how this plan can work for others. I will say though, I think you have to do several rounds of 21 Day Fix to see drastic results. America is just too consumed with getting that "quick fix", but if you want something serious, you gotta work for it! Anyway in conclusion, I would recommend this to someone who is looking to definitely see a difference on the scale, but it may take more than just 21 day.
Shakeology Opinion:
Ok so before I start, let me say that this is just 100% my opinion about a product based on how it worked for my body. That in no way means that it is going to be the same for anyone, so if you are thinking Shakeology is the thing for you, then by all means give it a go. That being said, I don't think Shakeology is for me and I didn't really care for it after constant use. The first few days was ok taste wise, but as time went on, it got more and more disgusting tasting. Probably because I hate repetition and I hate eating the same things all the time, I need diversity! My BF, who drinks a different daily vanilla protein shake from Nature's Bounty, tried my vanilla Shakeology and almost gagged. He said it was disgusting compared to his vanilla shake, so maybe it's not just me? My biggest issue with Shakeology however is the price. It is EXPENSIVE!! Around $120 a month!! That's crazy to me. It was justified to me by saying well you are replacing one of your meals, so ultimately you aren't buying as many groceries, but that wasn't really true. I live with my BF who is still eating just as much food and also the 21 Day Fix menus don't replace a meal with Shakeology, but expect you to eat all three meals and use Shakeology as a snack in between meals. So really, I was buying just as many groceries, plus spending an extra $120 on Shakeology. Needless to say, I have already cancelled my Shakeology subscription. After a lot of research by my very sweet BF, who couldn't believe I was paying so much for that, found several good shake products that have almost identical ingredients and cost anywhere from $12 to $35 for a months supply. I'm sorry, they might not be brand name, but my wallet is much happier. After using Shakeology though, I do think that a protein shake DOES enhance your workouts and fitness progress in a good way! So personally I wouldn't recommend Shakeology first to people, unless they get a big paycheck and afford to pay that. I would recommend you do your research and choose workout and health enhancers that are safe, healthy, and affordable.
In Conclusion:
I am glad I have been able to go on this journey with you guys. I am disappointed that I was not able to fully follow the program everyday. My major issue was accountability and motivation to MAKE myself commit to it everyday for the whole 21 days. With that being said, I'm going to give it one more try and this time, I'm not doing it alone. I am going to do it within a challenge group with other like minded women, so hopefully when I have someone checking in on me and in it with me, I'll have more success. I will also say I'm going to continue to use Shakeology through out the "21 Day Fix Take 2" until I run out, because I bought it so I might as well use it up haha. I am going to be starting Program/Challenge group on June 20, so check back for updates and see if I do better the 2nd time around!
I am also going to begin my next challenge soon! We all always see all of the "Learn how to be a runner" and "From couch to 5k" ads on Pinterest, so I chose one and I will be reporting to you how well it works. So be on the lookout for that too!
Until then - Happy working out!
Let me know in the comments your thoughts on 21 Day Fix and Shakeology!
