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5 Things I Learned In my 21 Day Fix (and an Armitron Watch Giveaway from Kohl’s!)

June 25, 2015 By katbiggie 7 Comments

Many more than 21 days ago, I told you I was starting the 21 Day Fix to change my life… and get more active. It’s never too late to #MakeYourMove, right?

But… I started, and then the dog set the kitchen on fire and that totally derailed my efforts. For a little while anyway. 25 days ago I started back into the routine and this time I completed it. (And now I’m back on for round 2!)

I feel fantastic!

It really is amazing how quickly you can go from sedentary to strong. This is not a miracle weight loss program (in fact, I didn’t actually lose any weight – see more on that in the lessons learned!) but I did make exercise a daily habit and I feel more energetic and happier.

This is how I feel after a great workout!

5 Things I Learned in my 21 Day Fix

5 things I learned in my 21 Day Fix

1. Even someone who hasn’t exercised in a very long time can start this program. They have “Kat” – who performs all of the modified versions of the exercise for newbies or people who need to take it down a notch for whatever reason. And unlike other programs, where even the “modifier” is ripped and tiny, Kat is actually, well, she looks more like me than the rest of the crew. I felt camaraderie with her. And eventually, I passed Kat’s level, and that felt great!

2. You’ve got to make time to #MakeYourMove! We all are super busy, but 30 minutes is feasible if you are willing to carve out the time. I refuse to get up early, and I really don’t like exercising at night, so in the heat of the day, when it’s been too miserable for the kids to play outside, I popped in a movie for them and headed in the other room to knock out my 30 minutes.

3. Once you start exercising, you want more. Now, I’m starting to actually want to take the dog for walks in the evenings and get in a 25-30 minute walk, or walk on my treadmill. This is where having my Armitron stop watch is necessary for me. I like to know exactly how long I’ve been going. Kohl’s so generously sent me two Armitron watches (one for me and one for a friend) to try out, and I’ve loved having this dainty, feminine sports watch as opposed to the big, clunky watch I had before. Plus, I can wear my fitbit and my Armitron on the same arm, which is convenient. My friend that I chose for the other watch and I also spend a lot of time in the pool with our kids – and I love having a waterproof watch for playing and lap swimming.

Armitron watch

Eww. the lighting in this picture makes my arm look really hairy. It’s not that hairy. I promise!

4. It really is 80% what you eat, 20% exercise. As I mentioned, I lost no weight. But, despite Autumn’s continual advice about following the meal plan (because that’s where you’ll really see the results!) I continued eating and drinking mostly the way I had been. As I told my friend, exercise and weight loss are very psychological to me. It was too much the first time around to introduce a major diet plan change AND introduce daily exercise. But, making one a habit first, now I know I can do the workouts AND I’m ready to follow the food plan to see maximum results. (I did lose 2.5 inches thought, which is encouraging, but still not nearly what I hoped to achieve.)

5. Support group. MUST HAVE. I don’t know what I would do without my accountability partners. Well, yes, I do know. I would get lazy. I love having people who I feel I have to report to on my daily exercise achievements. Find a group. Find a friend! Kohl’s is letting me give you TWO watches. One to keep, one to share.

Ready to #MakeYourMove ? WIn an Armitron watch from @Kohls via @katbiggie

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Alexa B, who blogs as "Kat Biggie" is a wife, mother, and writer. She has three children and one in heaven. She recently self published a book entitled "Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother" which is available on Amazon. She blogs about life after the loss of one of her twin daughters to TTTS, motherhood, all things parenting, advocacy, grief support and social good.

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  1. Janine Huldie says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Great giveaway and so awesome that you are doing so well with your workouts 😉
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    • katbiggie says

      June 30, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Janine! I’m trying! It is really hard to be consistent when you’ve got young kids, but I am giving it my best effort!

      Reply
  2. @SavvySandwicher says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Way to stick with it! I agree that it’s 80% Nutrition. I know since I’ve made big health changes in past year the scale hasn’t moved much but my body fat % has gone down 15%! I feel better too!
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    • katbiggie says

      June 30, 2015 at 8:32 am

      That’s awesome! I love the way I feel when I’m exercising and fit!

      Reply
  3. Katie @ AMotherThing says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I find it so hard to exercise. I recently got a FitBit and was doing great, but then the kids got sick, I got sick, hubby got sick… it never ends! I need to remember about the 80% diet, though, as I do myself NO favors with what I eat!
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  4. another jennifer says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:30 am

    I totally get #3 and #5. I finally found a place that has the kind of workout for me. And the support system there is amazing. I love how strong I’m getting and I feel amazing! Love the giveaway!

    Reply
    • katbiggie says

      July 2, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Hope you entered to win! 🙂

      Reply

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