Starting and Sticking to the 21 Day Fix Meal Plan

I don't know about you, but I have started the 21 Day Fix meal plan at least 15 times. I have only successfully followed the meal plan (for the most part) the very first time I opened the box. I also completed one week two months later right before I went on vacation. It is so easy to go from one cheat day to completely obliterating the entire thing a week later, so here is what worked for me.

First, get a sheet of notebook paper. I write out the total number of containers I can have in a day. For example:


Green
Green
Green
Purple
Purple
Red
Red
Red
Red
Etc.

I usually make 2-3 similar sheets - one for Monday, one for Tuesday etc. considering most of my meal plans are going to be the same considering I don't have much time to get TOO creative :) Next to each color, I write the corresponding food I plan to eat that day.

MondayGreen: Broccoli
Green: Romaine Lettuce
Green: Carrots
Purple: Strawberries
Purple: Blueberries
Red: Shakeology
Red: Chicken
Red: Tuna
Red: Turkey
Etc.

If this is your first time, I don't recommend halving your container yet (meaning don't do half a green for carrots and the other half for broccoli). This is just my opinion, but I feel it's easier to keep everything on track.

After you create your meal plan, make a list of what you need from the grocery store. When you get home, measure out everything according to its container, and put it in a zip lock container or sandwich baggie. This way you can easily grab the food throughout the day and follow the plan perfectly. This also makes it easier to see what you will be eating throughout the day, and in my mind, it makes it easier to spread out perfectly. 

If you have any other advice on what has worked for you, leave a message in the comments!