21 Day Fix

What container should goldfish go in?

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Yes, that was my though today.  "What container should goldfish go in?"

Actually my thoughts were "I want goldfish.  What container could I fit that into?  Am I hungry?  No.  Am I thirsty?  Maybe a little.  Am I bored?  Pretty much, yes.  I'm bored."  Okay so no goldfish for me.  One of the problems of having toddlers around is that in all likelihood there are in fact goldfish available.  You can't just eat one, so I don't eat any.  When I'm doing my normal My Fitness Pal tracking I slip a lot of goldfish into my diet.  I exercise a lot so I always have a few calories to spare so I can always fill in the blanks with goldfish.  (Perhaps why straight tracking doesn't always work for me.)  With 21 Day Fix I don't have the luxury.  It either fits into a container or it does not.  In this case there was no place for goldfish and thus no goldfish for me.

Day 2 down and feeling great!  I could barely figure out how to eat all that food (but don't worry I did).

On to the next day!

21 Day Fix- Here I come!


I am so excited to start the 21 Day Fix tomorrow.  Okay, that's sort of a lie.  I'm nervous, a little dreading it and pretty excited.   The workouts I love.  The workouts I can totally handle.  On my off days the modifiers are great and one I'm feeling ready to roll I can really get a phenomenal workout.  The problem is of course the eating.  Its not that I don't like to eat healthy or that I can't follow the plan.  I do like to eat healthy and in fact I do eat healthy all the time.  Its just I like to be creative in the kitchen and somehow I feel stunted by the 21 Day Fix.  I miss baking and creating and fun things to do in the kitchen.  Mind you, on a regular basis about 85% of what I do  is eat following the 21 Day Fix.  I like fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy lean meats.  I don't eat a lot of carbs or dairy and a reasonable amount of nuts.  I can hang with the 21 Day Fix for 3 weeks but when its over I take the suggestions and then I go back to my regularly scheduled program.  Starting tomorrow and for the next 21 Days I have 2 things going for me.  First, its summer so what I love to eat is just super plain and super fresh food.  Second, I'm going to work harder to 21 Day Fix-ize my regular recipes.  Maybe its just a mind set but either way I want to turn my meals into 21 Day Fix friendly portion controlled meals so I can still create and still do well.  The great 21 Day Fix app should help me as should the new FIXATE cookbook.

And yes, a little of this might be happening.



But time to get serious!  Time to trust my process and trust the journey.


Okay, so happy to get that off my chest.  Time to get this show on the road.  Wish me luck!

Oh and in case you're interested.  Here is my menu plan for the week:

Monday: Flank Steak with sauteed zucchini
Tuesday: Salmon with roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders with a micro-green salad
Thursday: Honey Baked Cod with riced cauliflower and broccoli
Friday:  Anything that is leftover
Saturday: Roasted chicken
Sunday: Roasted chicken salad (recipe to come)

Menu Plan: January 12-18

Honeybee Homemaker: 21 Day Fix Recipe: Stuffed Bell Peppers

This weeks menu plan took a little extra effort because I am not only planning my dinners but I am also really paying attention to breakfast, lunch and snacks. With the 21 Day Fix the only chance I have to fail is to not menu plan.  Otherwise it is all laid out for me.  So here it goes:

Monday: Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday: Leftover Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Butternut Squash and "burnt" broccoli
Thursday: Greek Chicken and mashed sweet potatoes with Spicy Green Beans
Friday:  Breakfast for sinner/leftovers
Saturday:  Stuffed Bell Peppers
Sunday: Pulled Pork and sweet potato "fries"