21 Day Fix Extreme - Round 2: Women's Progress & Update



21 Day Fix Extreme

 

This is going to be a different kinda update & progress of the fix extreme. When I started this journey I was ready AGAIN. I completed it once but my nutrition lacked. And I said I would commit 100%. Go hard in my workouts, clean up my eating with no cheats. I've done good, but I confess I did have a cheat meal. I felt like I was getting cranky & miserable and those combined aren't good for anyone. But I will say I feel better getting it outta my system. On the weekend I would seriously eat whatever (not all bad), no plan in place, etc. This go around my one cheat was just that one.

The results you see above aren't majorly noticeable, but I can tell you ....

- I'm down 3 pounds & some inches

-I'm gaining muscles again

-Abs are peaking through

-Calf muscles are showing

-Slowly my thighs aren't touching (just a tad bit)

-Clothes are fitting looser

Things I have come to conclusions on while doing this...

-I'm not perfect

-I feel so much better when I eat right & stick to my plan

-My mind is clearer

-I have more energy when I workout in the morning (even though I don't consider myself an am riser)

-I can push myself more, when I want to quit

-I'm so a schedule type of girl

-There is no such thing as the perfect body

Let me go further into this last one: I honestly was always the girl that was never "overweight" but to me I was. I was doing everything I could to lose weight but never had the six pack abs, while girls were out eating what they wanted & had them. So, then I started to not care what I put in my body & ate what I wanted, but gained weight. I wanted to be skinny, happy, & comfortable in my skin. I didn't want to go out and hangout with friends because standing next to them in pictures I was the heavy one. I was just so unhappy & literally had battles with my mind on a daily basis. 

It wasn't until I started these programs. And then when the fix came out it was a game changer. I was doing it all wrong! I didn't have to eat like a rabbit to lose weight. I didn't have to starve myself. I could still eat my normal foods & feel satisfied! When I started the fix I was skeptical because I was being negative I wasn't giving myself credit & told myself I wouldn't last. This was just another fad and I was going quit like I always did. I started to doubt myself before I even started. I was overwhelmed with creating a meal plan. What if I was a failure?

What I mean by there is no perfect body...I mean for you. I was obsessing over get the number on the scale to it's lowest. I was trying to gain muscle, lose my belly, get summer abs, the whole shabang. But this program made me realize I don't need to be perfect & there are areas in which are always going to need work, but i am not unhealthy. I have never felt better. And sure I need to tighten up my diet a little, but I'm not depriving myself and then going out on a binge. If I want it I eat it...sometimes I feel guilty, other times I don't. Then next day I wipe it off & push that much harder in my workouts. It's all about moderation. 

Set a goal that's specific to your fitness journey. 

Don't compare yourself to others. 

Reward yourself when you hit a NSV (non scale victory).

Trust in the process.

Take your before pictures/measurements, along with weekly updates (so you can compare your journey).

When you feel like your discouraged, look at those pictures. 

If you truly don't see a difference then you need to take a good look in the mirror & see where you are going wrong. This process works , but are you sabotaging yourself??

It's hard because when we start a journey we want to see instant gratification. We always want the results like YESTERDAY. But you have to understand one bill and a days worth of dieting isn't going to make that happen. This is a healthylifestyle you are taking on. This isn't a diet one day, stop and gain it all back. Everything is about balance & moderation. 

                                                     Cinnamon Apple Spice

I told you this was going to be a bit of a different update. I could tell you that I'm lifting heavier, pushing through more, & improving on my eating....which I am. But I wanted to give a perspective of what I have learned in the process. How I've changed my focus. I'm not working for the perfect body, I'm working for a healthy one. Are there areas in which I could do much better ? OF COURSE! But it won't happen all overnight. I set small goals for myself each week & when they are completed, I just check them off. Nothing feels better than scratching off goals when you've accomplished them. Just be a happy version if YOU! That's all you need to be. 

You are beautiful.

You are amazing.

You are strong. 

I would love to help you get started on your healthy fitness journey. I am always running monthly accountability group so send me an email at - alyssayourish@gmail.com to find out my next one. 

Or take a moment to fill out the application below so I can get to know a little bit more about you & your fitness goals if interested in joining. 

 

 

 

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Fajita Bowls

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Ingredients -

Chicken
Peppers
Onions
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Chili Powder

Directions -

Sauté some onions and peppers in a little no cook spray
Cook chicken and season with cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. 

This recipe is 21 day fix approved. 1 green. 1 red.


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I'm A 21 Day Fix Grad.....AGAIN!!!!

It is official as of today, I am officially a 21 day fix (the original) grad AGAIN!!!! What does that mean? It means I have committed to the program in full and just finished it up again. I completed the program when it came out back in February of last year & I was doing some workouts here and there before , but I never went in 110% like I should have. This program is mind boggling, not only does it focus on the fitness piece but it targets the nutrition one as well and lets be honest we all know most of us struggle with that piece much MORE!!!!

BUT....to my surprise i wasn't paying attention and it was scheduled to release when I would finish week one. I didn't want to start another round of max 30 and stop, but i also wasn't keen on doing the 21 day fix for one week. That is when I decided to commit to the 21 days and dial into my nutrition. The first time around I focused on my nutrition for the first week, then I was just doing whatever (not good....) You can see my update on round one HERE

I committed and I was finishing it again!

Nutrition is honestly just one of those things that's a HUGE struggle for me. I feel like its a mental game. I crave something, know I shouldn't have it, but sometimes I still do, and then feel terrible after. But nutrition is honestly one of those things that make or break your results. Don't get me wrong, you can still lose weight by just working out, but eventually you are going to hit a plateau & not see much progression.

80/20 Rule

 

I started to prep myself mentally and get my head in the game. I would write on my white board how many of each color container I was allowed to have and when I put it in my lunchbox for work I would cross it off. I am a create of habit so when I meal prep I do it for the whole week and pretty much have the same thing everyday & just switch the protein. And then for dinner I pretty much keep it simple. I find that this is what works best for me. And meal prepping/planning is one of those things that takes time so don't get frustrated if you don't have it perfect the first time. 

21 Day Fix Approved Lunch

                       

I will tell you..... YOU WILL FAIL, IF YOU PLAN TO FAIL. 

Meaning if you aren't planning for the week you are prepping to fail.

This is only speaking from experience, since I've been planning these three weeks, I have noticed I am less likely to sneak in treats or fall off my meal plan, and it's because it's right in front of me with no guess work.

Clean Eating & Working Out get you the results!

Even if I was the lone wolf completing it by myself, here was my schedule for the next 3 weeks :

MONDAY - Total cardio fix

TUESDAY - Upper fix

WEDNESDAY - Lower fix

THURSDAY - Pilates fix

FRIDAY - Cardio fix

SATURDAY - Dirty 30

SUNDAY - Yoga

I must say I was so SORE after week one, but didn't understand why because I just completed InsanityMax 30 one of the hardest cardio programs ever. But even though this isn't as intense you are working completely different muscles. Muscles you haven't used in a while, so yes you are going to be sore.

Never Say Never

                            

I challenged myself more. I got inside my head just like I did with Shaun T and told myself I could do more. When I wanted a break I pushed myself harder and certain exercises I used heavier weights, because the lighter ones were just to easy. And because of the changes I made, giving 110%, and sticking to my nutrition (80%) clean, I am seeing results!

Day 1 to Day 17

This program is totally worth it. It takes the guess work out of your nutrition. It opens your eyes to what you were eating, how much of it you consumed, and how much better you feel & you are full after following the portion controlled containers. This is a PERFECT program for anyone who wants to focus on nutrition. If you are a beginner , you can do this to! There is a modifier for every workout. It doesn't matter where you start.....all that matters is you START!

I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

 

If you have questions about the fix or fix extreme, want to know a little bit more about a challenge group feel free to send me a message : alyssayourish@gmail.com or add me on FB and I would love to chat with you! 

YOU CAN DO IT!

 

My next challenge group is officially opened and I am now accepting  to join. This group will begin on March 2nd and it will be just for the 21 day fix or the fix extreme so you have options. If this has peaked please take a few minutes to fill out the challenge group application below, to be considered.

 

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Operation Skinny Jeans

Tis the season for boots, comfy sweaters, holiday gatherings, hot drinks, and skinny jeans. You wear you boots with skinny jeans. You know the ones that are kinda just sitting back in your closet or your drawer because you just don't feel "confident" in them yet. Or maybe when you put them on they feel a little tight or you have a little buldge (stomach) hanging over. Or when you put them sometimes you feel blah or like the only way to feel comfortable is to push your stomach out.
 
I know, this is totally UN comfortable. Don't you want to ROCK your skinny jeans and feel great this holiday season!
 
Honestly, we all have that one pair...that one pair when we go to get dressed, we just wish we could put on. Your favorite pair that you could go days with wearing them before you would wash them.

 

I can't measure weight loss on the scale, it's truthfully the devil in my mind. Yes it is nice to see a number on the scale you want, but I always measure my success on how my clothes fit & when my jeans start to feel a little snug I know I am slacking on my progress. And then I came up with this idea.....

 

 

OPERATION SKINNY JEAN CHALLENGE!

 

I know I can do this! I know you can do this! But let's do this together!!

 

 

 

So it is simple do you have a favorite pair of jeans, leggings, outfit that you want to fit back into and show it off to the world. If you do, this challenge is for you!

 

I want to offer you this so you can get back into that one outfit and feel great & confident. And I want you to know that you are not alone in this. I know with the holidays is can be scary to start now, but just imagine where you will be come January 1st. You will still be able to enjoy your Christmas meal. We are talking about a lifestyle change, not a diet. We are going to learn to love ourselves.

 

So how do I join?

 

First you will want to fill out the application listed below. And please be as detailed as possible so I can really get to know you & why you want to join.

 

Then you will want to make sure you have a free account with me as your coach HERE! If you already have a membership and you are not currently working with a coach, let me know and I will help you switch over. 

 

Next we are going to get you into the Holiday Survival Guide. This is a 10 day group starting this coming Monday December 15th and it will run until December 24th Christmas Eve. Every day I will provide you with tips, recipes, how to survive the holidays, traveling, exercise, etc. This will help get you in the right mindset and on track for Christmas. And once Christmas is over we will pick up right where we left off til January 5th and we will start Operation Skinny Jeans.

 

 

* Real people getting real results

*Fun activities to keep you motivated and have fun

*Meal plans, daily check ins,  prizes!!

 

Together we are better!!!

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Week 2 Update Of The 21 Day Fix Update & Progress

Holy AMAZEBALLS can I just say!!!!!!

21 Day Fix

I can't even begin to tell you the feeling I have with this program. It has been an eye opener and I have learned so many things about myself and food. Let's face it, we all over eat and you have no idea you are doing it. We live in a word where we are always on the go and eating. And we eat until we fill full.

 

• I can't buy anything at the grocery store to keep at the house if I shouldn't eat it. I truly have a weakness for any "snack" food. No matter how hard I try and no matter how much I tell myself I should not have it. It always turns to an EPIC FAIL.
• Carbs are my BEST FRIEND! Shocked for sure that I'm a carbaholic, I always overloaded on the brown rice.
• Mindless snacking = 'FO SHO When I am just sitting around what did I do... I went into the kitchen to snack and mind you I wasn't even hungry. It was just me being bored and not getting enough water.
• I really have an addiction to my peanut butter.  
• The containers may seem small, but honestly you get so much food (see below) 

                                                                          

• Don't think 30 minutes is enough to see results? Give it a try : I DARE YOU!

• My upper is slowly getting to where I want to be ; but flexibility is still my weakness.
• ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN!!!!!!

 

 

I wasn't sure how the program was going to be but the first week I was all over the place with the moves. Which I usually tend to be a lost cause the first week, I'm tripping all over the place and trying to get the moves right. And I end up feeling like I have not even got a good work out in. But this week I felt like it was a total game changer. I worked up a sweat, upped my weights, and felt fantastic at the end of 30 minutes.

 

My exclusive test group is on week 2 right along with me. This is the first challenge group I am doing the program right along with them. They are kicking butt! I am so excited for them and I love that I am on the journey with them. They inspire me every single day and they are the reason why I get up every day.

 

 

If you are struggling to lose those last 10-15 lbs, hit a plateau, and you are just stuck. Instead of counting calorie and sticking to a liquid diet watch your portion control. Even though you have started to eat clean and change your lifestyle up, you can still over eat on the clean foods. You do not have to starve yourself to lose weight.

 

Honestly, for me going to work every single day it works best for me to cook/prep all my food on Sunday. And then keep it simple and eat the same things every day. Some people may call it boring but it is what works for me. I don't have to over think and I don't have to stress on what I am going to have the next day. Whatever works for you.... STICK TO IT!!!!

 

 

You are allowed (in my calorie intake) 2 teaspoons. If I don't have the veggie stir-fry that day I always save my teaspoons for after dinner with natural peanut butter. I know I have an addiction and I always use to put it in my Shakeology for breakfast, but I have completely stopped that. Because I learned the first day I was starving after dinner. And although peanut butter isn't a "meal" but it is a sweet treat and it gets me through the night. And my late night tea has been a life saver as well.

 

 

 I am 10 days into this program and it is just amazing that I am really beginning to see results. So are you thinking about the fix and you are nervous about doing a serious change? I promise you that is not what this program is. Let's talk, I will help answer any questions you may have. I will tell you what I think and everything I have gone through in this process. I won't sugar coat it, you are going to get the truth from me. Change is hard. And since you are use to "overeating" and you never really knew, it is going to be a little hard at first. It is going to be an adjustment, but once you really you don't need all that extra food, you are going to be okay. Progress is progress, but you are not going to see results after one day of working out and following the portion control. You don't gain 10 lbs from eating pizza one day.....right? Change is hard but it takes hard work and dedication. You have the power and the choice. You have to decide if this is something you want. But I promise you it will be worth it. You will feel so much better even after a week. Imagine what you will feel like after the program is over. It's three weeks, 21 days to create a habit. You can do this. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!

 

You have to have the WILL POWER and the DESIRE to change.

 

 

I am ready to kick week 3 in the BUTT and so excited to see my challengers results!!!!!

 

 

I am also excited to tell you that I am opening up another 21 Day Fix Test Group. I have been getting an unbelievable response on the first group, but because the challenge packs were on pre-order and they weren't shipping out right away not everyone was able to participate. So, I have officially set the date for March 10th. If you want to be considered please take a moment to fill out the challenge application below to be considered and I will get in contact as soon as possible. You don't want to wait, because spots are filling up fast!

 

 

 

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