Easy Go-To Meals While on The 21 Day Fix
Many of my Instagram followers recently expressed interest in seeing what I eat while on the The 21 Day Fix, or while trying to clean up my diet in general . Instead of boring people on a daily basis with all of my meals, I figured I would compile a list of the foods/meals I typically eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you want to read my full review of The 21 Day Fix, that post is HERE (and full disclosure, I am NOT a Beachbody coach or affiliated with Beachbody in anyway, just a regular person giving an honest review of my experience on the program). Always consult with your doctor before changing your diet and/or beginning a new exercise regimen.
So let’s chat food….
Breakfast:
I try to eat my carbs earlier on in the day and not at night so I will often have one carb at breakfast (I am allowed 2 carbs/yellow containers per day). Some examples of what I eat for breakfast are:
2 scrambled eggs with veggies and a small amount of crumbled goat cheese, OR 2 scrambled eggs topped with a dollop of guacamole.
I will also have either some steel cut oats (I buy the organic instant ones), with a dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and fresh berries mixed in.
OR, a Vans multigrain waffle with a TINY bit of peanut butter and some thinly sliced fruit on top.
I always drink a non-caffeinated herbal tea with breakfast, and water.
Other breakfast options:
A protein smoothie (I do like Shakeology, but in my opinion it is too pricey so instead I use Orgain Organic Protein powder with frozen fruit and spinach)
RX Bar (not exactly the best option, but if I am in a real pinch I will eat one on the go, not technically Fix approved, but pretty clean nonetheless).
A fried egg on a whole grain 100 calorie thin with a little guacamole and turkey bacon.
Lunch:
For lunch I will often have 21 Day Fix chili which is a recipe from the Fixate cookbook. It has a carb/yellow count so I prefer to have it for lunch rather than dinner.
Buffalo turkey burgers on a 100 calorie thin are also one of my favorites. BEST RECIPE EVER! Recipe is posted on my Instagram, @thegreenrobe, under the highlight “21 Day Fix Food”.
I also eat leftovers, so things like turkey meatloaf and sweet potatoes, or pulled chicken tacos on 2 corn tortillas tend to be my most favorite.
The last time I did the fix, I also really enjoyed making pizzas for lunch using Flat-out bread, they make 100 calorie pizza flatbreads. I would add a small amount of ricotta cheese, roasted broccoli and sprinkle it with a little Parmesan and red pepper flakes. REALLY tasty. You could add chicken as well if you need to get some additional protein in.
Dr. Praeger’s California style veggie burgers, topped with guacamole on a lettuce wrap.
Low sodium turkey breast on a 100 calorie thin with lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard.
Dinner:
For dinner, I mainly make a lot of lean proteins and tons of veggies. I enjoy roasted veggies the most, so I often buy cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, carrots, zucchini, and whatever other veggie that is easy to roast and throw them on a sheet pan.
I really like making meat in the crock pot. My top two favorite crock pot recipes are for pulled chicken and a balsamic glazed pork tenderloin.
For the chicken, all you do is put some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot, pour a jar of organic (low sodium, low sugar) salsa on top and sprinkle with chili powder (taco seasoning in this case has too much sodium so stick with plain chili powder). I cook them on low for about 7 hours. Then pull the chicken out and shred into a large bowl and gradually scoop back in some of the salsa depending on how moist you'd like to make it.
The pork recipe is on my Instagram, saved under 21 Day Fix highlights.
Pineapple, pepper, and chicken shish-kabobs are another favorite, that recipe is in the Fixate cookbook but you can also google it and find it. DELICIOUS in the summer, you don’t feel like you are missing out on summer grilling at all!!
I also tend to eat salads a lot for dinner because there aren't any carbs. I did a post HERE on my favorite salad recipes that I eat regularly. This post also includes how I make my own homemade dressings; I swear you will absolutely enjoy them more than store bought options.
Snacks:
I typically don't really snack that often, but when I do I will have almonds, an apple with almond butter, or some other kind of fruit. I do typically drink a protein shake in the afternoon, which I feel like is a snack and it holds me over before dinner. Some other snack options are a cheese stick, veggies and homemade hummus, and Greek yogurt with berries.
Beverages:
I only drink water, decaffeinated herbal teas, and flavored seltzers. I also find that drinking hot water with a lemon slice after every meal helps with my digestion.
When it comes to managing what you eat, my best piece of advice would be to plan out your week ( I do this whether I am doing the Fix or not). Get a notebook and write down what you are going to eat each day for the week; it is much easier to stay on track when you are properly prepared.
If you follow me on Instagram, I have a highlight saved for many of my favorite 21 day fix approved recipes and meals. Please feel free to message me if you have specific questions. I am not a Beachbody coach, but if you need or want a Beachbody coach I can certainly refer you to one.
xo,
Nicole
