Nooooooo!!! ): 1 green; 1/2 red ; 2/3 yellow; Print. Hi Bethany, Hope this helps. So yes the program absolutely works for men. I am a little confused on what to believe. No complicated recipes here. amount of times you’ll fi ll that color container each day. Can you please let me know what else I can substitute in red containers other than meat? Foods that are higher in fats are denser. It goes more by nutritional value than technicalities of food. A. So what should I do in these situations? I have only lost five pounds, which is unbelievably frustrating. 2- how do I measure things like fizzy drinks and tea? A blue container also can be filled with mixed nuts as a serving. Eating below 1200 calories daily for an extended period of time is not ideal for your weight or organs. I am just getting ready to start with containers and I have a question! Here are some real comments from real people. You can match the food to the food category list if you you have questions. Also, per the 21 day fix calculation I currently fall in the 1500 – 1799 calorie range. Yellow container = carbohydrates Bethany. Hi Donna, 1200 calories seems really low to me. The purple fruit container makes for a quick snack or even Greek yogurt for a red container, there is a 21 Day Fix snack ideas post you can find in the 21 Day Fix category drop down. Hi Jennifer, Meal prep can be a life saver for time and energy and you can definitely do that with your veggies and any other foods you like. $10.25. HI Tammy, You should try to eat all of your containers. I weigh 248 pounds. Hi Regina, Proteins are red containers, I would recommend spreading through the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Giving wine up at dinner may be hard for my husband. Also, how do I calculate the container amount now that I am expecting a baby and I surely don’t want to loose any weight. Inside 21 Day Fix Package, amazon.com link, there’s a guide called “21 Day fix Eating Plan” with all the information you need to understand how the 21 day fix containers work. Baseline Calories + 400 = Daily Caloric Needs. Good eyes, see anything else let me know. I’ve been doing the workouts for about 6. its getting a little frustrating why i’m not loosing any weight. He is looking to loose weight if that makes a difference. I just ordered the containers and I am a lacto- ovo vegetarian. I work horrible hours in food retail. if I have to add all calories per my fitness pal website, the total calories go way over 1499. There’s no weighing, measuring, or counting calories, carbs or points. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Good Luck! Hi Bethany :) Jun 7, 2017 - Explore Val McMaster's board "21 day amounts" on Pinterest. Hi Marie, Yes, you go up to the first level. Very important! HELP! The 21 Day Fix portion approach diet conainer sizes: Hope this helps. I would stick with the container system how it is laid out. A: Because your calories are already going to be lower while doing the 21-Day Fix as a vegan, I recommend measuring them in a red container so you don't drop your calories even lower. Hi Bethany, If you are not interested in doing the 21 Day Fix workouts, but want to do the diet you can look at what is called the “portion fix” by Beachbody. I have NAR LABS Whey protein. Bethany. See more ideas about 21 day fix meals, 21 day fix diet, 21 day fix. if I add things like coffee or yogurt or fruit do i measure them in containers first? With my weight at 164lbs i am at 1450 calories a day. Take your current body weight in pounds and multiply that number by 11 to calculate your baseline calories. and 5 yellow. I am currently nursing an infant and always feel hungry as it is. It is not really meant to be a strict calorie counting program. I now weigh 195.4lbs on my third day of 21DF. Thanks! As you progress you’ll want to recalculate as you go. You should NEVER go below 1200 calories in a day – it is not healthy over an extended period of time. Not sure where I go from here and what I need to do to make up this deficit. Created Date I need to modify the diet because I am pre-diabetic. Hi Stephanie, I believe the calorie brackets in the 21 Day Fix were created so that you create a gradual weight loss over a longer period of time. I was wondering if I can eat paneer? I was just wondering if my height will change my target caloric intake? I am pregnant and have done the 21 Day Fix twice and love the way it helps me stay discipline. Bethany, if you weigh your containers in grams Bethany. Your body is recovering on your off days and it is using the food you eat to help help repair your muscles. LOL Could you clarify? I’m glad you found it useful. I have the same question/concerns that Bobbie asked on 2/17/16 and your reply does not exactly answer the ? Your email address will not be published. I’m petite, like 5’2 and generally fit but want to lose maybe 5 lbs for the summer. Each container is color-coded and portion size coded. Hi Bethany, Hi, I know this isn’t the right page for this question but I need to know. Teaspoon = oils and nut butters, There is also the free food category that consists of herbs, spices, sauces, extracts, and a few more. This is the equation to use if you’re looking to lose weight on the program: A. Coffee does not have to be measured, the other foods do need to be measured when adding to a shake. Please leave a comment below. :). 35 pounds is over multiple rounds, likely a year or longer. Bethany. Hi Karine, Once you hit your goal weight you can move to a weight maintenance calorie level. Starting with 21 Day Fix, then progressing to 21 Day Fix EXTREME, is the best way for you to ramp up slowly, push your limits, hit your stride, and reach your fitness goals. All Rights Reserved, The 21 Day Fix Schedule and Workout Breakdown, Orange Containers: Seeds and Salad Dressings. I do not use Shakeology. Just make gradual improvements and you will see a difference. However I have a lot of isagenix shakes left that I’d like to use as meal replacements. The portions are broken into seven particular colored containers: Green container = vegetables Or am I calculating wrong. You should be okay, the 30 minute workout puts you in an active category. This is difficult for me as I am Asian and most of the food I typically eat is not on the recommended food list. Time left 6d 15h left. Yes, you would fill the containers the amount of times listed for the day. hi, Bethany, I am confused about the teaspoons, am I supposed to have that raw, like drizzle some olive oil over salad, or can I use those to like cook a piece of meat in the skillet? You’ll want to try and avoid processed foods, foods high in sugars, added salts, foods made from white flour and processed meats. Hi Bethany! Thank you! Hi Jovina, 12 whole almonds is a blue container. I would try adding in another snack on your work days. Hi Nikki, If you plan on doing the 21 Day Fix workouts then I would think following the program nutritional guide would be best. We have an amazing produce department and unfortunately an awesome bakery too. Trying to be disciplined to take my meals to work is hard when my schedule is not normal. And, for the containers I think you might be overthinking it. I am nursing and pregnant and 170 lbs. I am a long time insulin dependant diabetic and watch my carb totals. 3. Lots of the recipes you see on pinterest will give you a Fix breakdown of containers or if you need to, you can always measure the ingredients out in your own containers to get a count.