Why Am I NOT Losing Weight on the 2. Day Fix? by Monica Ward . You are eating right and using the containers correctly. BUT, you are not losing weight on the 2. Day Fix. You are frustrated and considering throwing in the towel. Take a deep cleansing breath and let’s talk. I am going to start by showing you a picture. Amber stopped drinking alcohol and did three rounds of the 2. Day Fix in order to prepare her body for conception. How awesome is this??? I so wish I would have done that rather than used both of my pregnancies as an excuse to let myself go. I want you to look at her picture and make a guess as to how much weight she lost: Now, what if I told you that Amber’s total weight loss in this before and after photo was just 6 pounds? Here’s a helpful blog post by Dave on how to properly track your fitness progress. Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight on the 2. Day Fix. Okay, let’s talk about some possible reasons why you’re not losing weight on the 2. Day Fix . You will not gain weight on it if you’re doing it right. How to use this free weight loss workout program Jump-start your weight loss and win the fight over fat with Dr. Now, this may require the help of your coach . Are you being 1. 00% honest with yourself? Are you as committed to say you are? Are your actions a reflection of your commitment? It is okay not to fully commit to your program – maybe you just want to dip your toe in on your first round.
21 Day Fix workout review? The 21 Day Fix workout program is changing the rules on how you lose weight at home.However, if you aren’t all in, you need to adjust your expectations of the program. The Foods You’re Choosing—The range of each calorie level bracket is 3. For instance, the range in the lowest bracket if from 1. If you’re packing your containers with higher calorie foods, you could be adding as much as 3. Be SURE and read my post about creating a calorie deficit! I was NOT being perfect because I chose to give myself an extra blue every day . If I wouldn’t have done that, I could have lost 9- 1. Not Doing the Workouts—You can totally just follow the 2. Day Fix nutrition plan and not do the workouts. Many people do this because they have a favorite workout they want to stick with or, they’re like me, and just want some variety every so often. Sometimes I’ll put Autumn up on the shelf and do some Pi. Yo for increased flexibility . However, if you’re not doing ANY workouts, you’re simply not burning enough calories so you don’t have a calorie deficit, which is what you need to lose weight. I don’t think I have to tell you that muscle gain is a GREAT thing, right? However, although they weigh the same, muscle is denser than fat, so it can slow your weight loss. Read Dave’s post “One Pound of Fat vs One Pound of Muscle.”Stress—Whether it’s emotional or physical, stress causes weight gain. When you’re emotionally stressed or your body is experiencing stress from working out beyond its limits, our body releases the cortisol hormone to help it survive the situation. To keep it simple, Cortisol causes excess water retention . Don’t worry, your body will repair its muscle tissue and, best of all, increase your metabolism so you gain weight quicker in the future. How long this takes depends upon the person – and ranges from 3 to 1. If you feel like emotional stress is an issue for you, make self- care a priority. Meditate, do some personal development, take a hot bath – do whatever it takes to de- stress yourself. You’re on the right track with exercise as it’s been proven to significantly reduce stress when done consistently! Not Eating All Your Containers—No, that’s not a typo. I did not mean eating too many of your containers. When you don’t eat all your containers, your body becomes stressed, cortisol is released and your metabolism slows down. Reread #3 for more info. You’re Stuck on a Plateau—If you’re doing the exact same workouts at the exact same intensity over and over, you’re not forcing your body to adapt. When your body is adapting, your metabolism doesn’t change and your weight doesn’t either. This is called a plateau. There’s a reason Autumn keeps pushing your harder. You can pretty much count on weight fluctuations, and a higher number on the scale, on a monthly basis. Of course, any other hormonal issues will influence you as well. Do you see yourself somewhere on this list? YOU GOT THIS! Have you signed up to get my FREE 2. Day Fix Meal Plan yet? It also includes my Getting Started Guide and Daily Success Schedule. You’ll also get my newsletter, which will send tips and info.
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