Why I Love the 21 Day Fix

It seems like I have spent the majority of my teen and adult life obsessing over my weight. Name a diet I have tried it. From Weight Watchers to the Whole 30, My Fitness Pal to IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros). You would think that for as many diets as I have tried that I would be at my goal weight by now! But even though I lost weight with many of those diets I inevitably gained it all back PLUS some after I went back to normal eating.

When I started the 21 Day Fix I was honestly a little bit skeptical about it. I thought it would simply be another diet where I would feel deprived and want to go back to “normal” eating as soon as possible. Instead, what I found was that the 21 Day Fix meal plan is one that I can see myself following for LIFE.

I LOVE that the program focuses on real, clean foods and portion control of these foods. It is a common misconception that if you are eating healthy food that you can eat as much as you want. Um nope. Peanut or almond butter is “healthy” but eating half of a jar in one sitting is NOT healthy!

 I pretty much already knew what foods I should be eating, but I found out that it is possible to eat too much healthy food! I also realized that I was not eating enough vegetables or protein and way too many carbs and fruit.

A common question that I get regarding the Fix is “What CAN you eat?” My answer? Pretty much all healthy foods, but in the correct portions. When you order you will receive a set of color coded containers. Each container represents a certain food group. For example red is for protein, yellow is for carbs, purple is for veggies, etc.

You will be allotted a certain number of containers per a day depending on your goals. What you chose to eat is up to you! As long as it is on the meal plan list and it fits in your container you can eat it!

Here are some examples of meals that I ate during my first round of the 21 Day Fix:

It is also important to note that you ARE allowed treats on occasion such as wine or chocolate and there are also guidelines provided for when you go out to eat! I honestly did not feel deprived during the 21 Days because I knew that if I wanted a treat I could have it. Because of that, I found myself not wanting treats as often…which is a huge accomplishment for a girl with a huge sweet tooth!

Another FAQ is “Do you recommend the 21 Day Fix?” UM yes! Not just because I am a coach, but I truly think that this has been a life-changing program for me. I have struggled with disordered eating habits since I was a teen and never felt confident or proud of my body. In 21 days I was able to develop new, healthy eating habits. Never once did I want to binge, have a major cheat meal or skip a workout. It is true what they say:

This program is for women who need to lose between 5-50+ pounds. It is also for women who may be at their goal weight but want to develop a healthy, well balanced meal plan.

I have not felt this proud of my body in a LONG time. Sure, I’m not where I want to be quite yet, but because of the 21 Day Fix I am confident that I WILL get there.

If this sounds like a program that would help you reach your goals you can click here if you are a NEW customer. The links to the 21 Day Fix packages on are the right hand side in blue boxes. If you order this way make sure to email me and let me know so that I can add you to the next online group! You can also email me (shelleyd23@gmail.com)-- I am more than happy to answer any remaining questions or help you order. By ordering through me you will receive your 30 min at home workout DVDs, workout schedule, meal plan, containers, a bonus workout and access to my monthly virtual boot camps.

Blueberry & Oatmeal Muffins

This morning I woke up wanting oatmeal and/or blueberry muffins. It is WAY too hot here (106!) so I decided to combine the two and was very happy with the outcome! The result of my cravings are moist, healthy and gluten free muffins. I hate when I am ready to make healthy recipes and then realize I can't because it calls for a gazillion ingredients that I have never heard of before! As a result I will try my best to use as "normal" of ingredients as possible in my recipes so that everyone can enjoy healthy food. These muffins make a great breakfast or snack on the go and would be a great recipe to share with your little ones. 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

2 mashed bananas

2 eggs

1 cup blueberries

1/4 cup greek yogurt (I used plain)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp baking powder

3-4 packets of stevia (this is optional if you like really sweet muffins, I did not use stevia)

Topping:

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1 packet of stevia

1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon coconut sugar (could sub brown sugar)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. 

2. Mash bananas, then add eggs, greek yogurt and applesauce. Stir until combined.

3. Next, add cinnamon, baking powder and stevia. Stir until mixed.

4. Add oatmeal and stir until oats are covered in banana mixture, then fold in blueberries. 

5. Pour batter into silicon muffin liners.

6. In a separate small bowl mix together walnuts, stevia, cinnamon and coconut sugar. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of mixture on top  of each muffin. 

7. Place in oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops of muffins begin to turn a golden brown.