Here I am, two-thirds of the way through this program and finding it easier every day to eat cleaner and healthier for myself. I have stopped the crazy snacking and find myself willing to reach for the apple instead of the chips. I did have 2 nights out to dinner this week but was still able to fit them into my containers for the day. Find out what to expect with 21 Day Fix Week 2 Review!
21 Day Fix Week 2 Review – My Results
I found a good routine for my day this week. After getting my daughter and I breakfast, I fit my workout in before I even start my day. This helps to keep me on track and to set myself up for a routine. I am excited to report I lost more weight and inches in my waist and hips! The way this program is set up with the meal plan and the workout each day, makes it easy to follow to shed the unwanted weight.
My stats for this week and last week combined are:
- Down 2.5 pounds, 4.4 overall
- down 3 inches (2 in my waist alone), 5 inches overall
Is anyone else happy to see consistent results each day? It really is motivational to want to stay on track when there are immediate results that are so good from day 1. I am starting to feel better in my clothes. Finally there is a realization that the body I want (and used to have before college and life happened) is possible again! Let’s see where week 3 and beyond takes me!
21 Day Fix Week 2 Review – The Workouts
I’m really getting into a groove with the workouts each day and fitting them into my schedule. Now knowing what to expect, they do seem a little easier, so I do push myself a little harder. My energy level has increased both during the workouts and throughout the day. By doing my workout in the morning, I feel accomplished and ready to take on the day.
When I began, I was never able to hold a forearm plank for more than 10-15 seconds top. By the end of the week, I could hold it for the entire 60 seconds! I am starting to get my mind out of the way and taking “can’t” out of my vocab when I am working out. I noticed I was able to increase the reps in a few of the moves and the weights as well. I still use my 5 and 8 pound weights but was able to use the 8 pounds for a few more moves. My pushups are done on my knees but I have been able to do more reps each time.
21 Day Fix Week 2 Review – The Meal Planning!!
I didn’t meal prep as much as I did in the first week, so I ended up eating a lot of the same things each day. Doing the workout after breakfast gives me the fuel to get through the workout with enough energy. I always make sure I have some kind of protein in the morning. It tends to keep me fuller all day and makes me less snacky. This also puts me at the perfect time to have my Shakeology right after the workout to refuel my body.
I have started to get a little creative with my dinners but still have a lot of room for improvement during 21 Day Fix Week 2. As a family, we do eat a lot of chicken and some ground turkey. But that’s about it. I look forward to branching out to try new things and to cook different foods. So far, everything has been good.
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We had family come into town to visit this week and as you can see, we did go out to eat a few times. One of the meals was at Outback Steakhouse. While I do love the Blooming Onion, I held back and didn’t get one and opted for a cleaner meal as well. I got a 6oz steak, a sweet potato, and the Caesar salad. It was so good and filling and didn’t miss the fried onion at all (well, ok, maybe just a little). We also got pizza the one night and thanks to the restaurant guide in the meal plan I knew I could replace 2 yellow and 1 red containers with 2 slices of pizza! I have a really hard time turning down pizza and could’ve easily eaten more but grabbed some fresh sliced veggies instead.
I love that the meal plan has guidelines for cheat meals. I feel that every now and then, you deserve a little treat and if you can fit it into you daily guidelines go for it! If you don’t indulge once and awhile, you will end up binging and eating way more than you plan.
I am looking forward to the challenge that the third and final week brings me. There are double workouts each day, except for the last day which is just yoga. We will see how the two workouts a day treat my body without upping my intake of food.
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Yours in Fitness Success,
Coach Cristen