Trader Joe's and the 21 Day Fix

What to buy at Trader Joe's for the 21 Day Fix…

I've been getting a lot of questions about what I buy when I go to Trader Joe's that is "clean," how I shop for the 21 Day Fix at TJ's and could I please post what I get! So, here ya go! 

I do 95% of my shopping at TJ's, so I'll take you through what I get in a typical week. I shop every Sunday so I can prep for the week, but I make it EASY. I don't have time for complicated recipes and fancy pants food (even though I like fancy pants food!).

I'll focus on the 21 Day Fix, since that is clean eating anyway!

The Fix comes with these color coded containers that tell you how much of each food group to eat for YOUR body. Everyone is different and everyone will be eating a different number of each container per day. 

What I do to make my life easy is choose 3-5 foods from each food group that I'd like to eat that week and shop for those on Sunday. There is a long list of foods for each food group to choose from, but I will just post what I like to eat in each one and the foods I find at Trader Joe's. If there is an organic option, that's what I buy.

The Containers…

The GREEN container is veggies and I buy baby bok choy (recipe here, YUM!), asparagus, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, baby carrots, peppers, and green beans. I sauté a bunch of veggies together on Sunday so I have a veggie mix ready to add to eggs, salads, brown rice pasta, etc. Check out the Veggie Stir Fry recipe.

 Ginger and Garlic Bok Choy

The PURPLE container is for fruit and I usually stick with a banana in my Shakeology, apples, kiwi, and cantaloupe. 

The boys enjoying their Shakeology. 

The RED container is protein - and yes, you need to eat all of those containers of protein, your body needs it! I fill mine with organic chicken, 1% Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, and Shakeology counts as 1 red container, too. I am not a big meat fan, but these work for me just fine!

Veggie stir fry with eggs and feta. 

The YELLOW container is carbs - but they need to be GOOD carbs! I usually fill my yellow containers with steel cut oatmeal, lentils, sweet potatoes, quinoa or brown rice. 

The BLUE container is healthy fats and I like avocado, raw walnut halves, feta cheese, hummus, and cheddar cheese once in a while. 

The ORANGE container is seeds, homemade salad dressings, etc. I use 1 container of dressing each day using grapeseed or olive oil, dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar with spices. Also pictured is salsa (no sugar added!), raw honey (allowed in moderation), apple cider vinegar (SO good for you, add to dressing), and garlic flavored olive oil. 

On the 21 Day Fix program, you also get 2-5 teaspoons of oils or nut butters each day. I use my 2 teaspoons for almond butter, also found at Trader Joe's - no salt or sugar added, just almonds!

 That's just a list of a few things you can buy at Trader Joe's to stock up for the 21 Day Fix, or clean eating! If you're local - I'll be walking a group through Trader Joe's here in NJ on a few Sundays coming up. Contact me for details! 

The 21 Day Fix also comes with the colored containers pictured above, 30 minute workouts that are able to be modified, a complete nutrition guide and 30 days of Shakeology. 

To join the next Challenge Group just fill out an application here!  

21 Day Fix Challenge Pack Sale Extension!

The 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack price was just extended through Sunday night! Sweet!

I started the Fix program last Monday and I'm down 3 lbs in one week. The portion control containers are an awesome tool to know how much to eat of which food group. You'll eventually be able to eyeball the amounts and the process becomes easier to know what goes in which container. 

I have a couple spots left for the March 10th and March 17th groups. Just fill out the Challenge Group Application here and I'll get back to you! 

The challenge pack will come with color coded containers, Shakeology, several 30 minute workouts to alternate for the 21 days, and the support group for accountability and motivation! 

What is the 21 Day Fix?

I'm SO excited for the release of the 21 Day Fix on February 3, 2014! I'll be doing the program myself right along with the people who have already committed to joining our test group starting on 2/17!

The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss. It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule. Trainer Autumn Calabrese shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results. It is the first Beachbody program to place equal emphasis on nutrition and exercise. It’s simple. It’s straightforward. And it was created with two main goals in mind: to help you lose weight and get fit—fast.

If you struggle at all with portion sizes, this is the perfect program to help you with that! The Test Group will be a select number of people who would like the support, guidance, accountability, and motivation of a group to stick with and complete the 21 day program. I will walk you through the nutrition plan, how to make it work for your lifestyle and keep you accountable. The private group is held online. The only cost is the cost of the challenge pack, which comes with everything you need to get started. If you've been thinking about making a change, this is the way to go! It's easy, fast and will build your confidence and motivation to keep going with a healthy lifestyle. You could be the next transformation story featured on my blog! 

How do I join the Test Group starting on 2/17?

1. Sign up for a free account here. This will make me your Coach.

2. Complete the Application below and I will email you! 

21 Reasons to try the 21 Day Fix:

1. Rapid Results in just three weeks - Who says you have to bust your butt all spring to get a bathing-suit-ready body? 21 Day Fix is designed to help you lose up to 15 pounds in just 21 days. Slim down and tone up in under a month!

2. No room for nonsense – The most simplistic Beachbody program ever, 21 Day Fix is designed for actual people who don’t have time for complicated food math, or lengthy exercise regimens. Using portion control and effective 30-minute workouts, this program is easy to get on and stay on—even after your 21 days!

3. Shakeology’s new best friend- Already a Shakeology lover? You don’t have to miss out on your daily dose of dense nutrition with this program. It’s integrated right into the meal plan!

4. Give calorie counting the boot – Say goodbye to the labors of counting calories. Complete with seven food-storage containers specifically designed to measure correct food portions, this program let’s you ditch the calculator so you can spend more time enjoying your food!

5. Save BIG on the Challenge Pack Promotion – Save $20 off your Challenge Pack when you buy in February. Our Challenge Pack is reduced from $160 to $140 and makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for yourself and your loved ones!

6. Eat what you want - Lose weight by eating the right serving sizes—not by eliminating your favorite foods. Finally, a fitness program where you can have your wine and chocolate, and eat it, too!

7. FREE shipping for the month of February (Base Kit) – Need we say more? Rescue your waistline and your pocketbook by taking advantage of this limited-time, free-shipping offer.

8. Easy-to-follow workouts – Fitness trainer Autumn Calabrese’s 30-minute, total-body workouts have no complicated dances moves or choreography, so people at any fitness level can start the program and wind up a workout champion! 

9. Modification for every move - Autumn’s workouts are designed to get your body moving while keeping you injury free. Whether you’re ready to push harder or need a modification, she provides the option you need so you get the workout you want.

10. No complicated recipes or weird food ingredients – 21 Day Fix is designed to help you make smarter choices about real food—none of that funky stuff you have to buy at a health food store. By eating your food in a smart way, you’ll set the routine for healthy eating habits that are sustainable for life.

11. A trainer you can relate to - A single mom, Autumn understands that real people don’t have time for complicated fitness and diet regimens. Workout with a trainer who understands what will work out for you.

12. All of these testimonials are amazing reasons:

    Chelsea O. – Lost 10 lbs. & 14 “Finishing the Fix, I don’t think I have ever felt this healthy, this strong, this accomplished in my entire life. I’m going to look my best on my wedding day and that is the biggest gift I could have ever received.”

13. Neil B. – Lost 11 lbs. & 9″ “I went from 168 to 157. To be able to do that in 21 days was amazing. I feel light. I feel fresh. I feel renewed. The 21 Day Fix, it’s my new secret weapon.”

14. Mary C. – Lost 64 lbs. & 57” “The way I look and the energy I have is just fantastic. I feel like I’m at least 20 years younger. It’s never too late to lose the weight. 21 Day Fix has definitely changed my life.”

15. Deon C – Lost 111 lbs. & 58” “After completing the 21 Day Fix and achieving my results, I will continue to do the 21 Day Fix for as long as I live. I’m not stopping. It changed my life. It saved my life.”

16. Beachbody Co-founder and CEO, Carl Daikeler, even got amazing results! – Lost 12 lbs. “I was blown away at my 12-lb. weight loss and visible transformation in 21 days!”

17. Restaurant guide included – There’s no need to give up your social life in the name of weight loss. Using the 21 Day Fix Restaurant Guide, you’ll learn how to make smart choices while dining out with friends and family.

18. 21 days to a free t-shirt – Enter The Beachbody Challenge to get a free t-shirt and a chance to win up to $100,000! A shot at big money prizes and an ability to wear your hard-earned effort (literally) on your sleeve? Don’t pass this opportunity up.

19. Containers are perfect for meals on-the-go – Don’t let travel get in the way of your healthy eating. Your seven, perfectly portioned food containers are BPA free, DEHP free, top-rack dishwasher safe, and microwaveable, making them perfect to take to work or on your next vacation.

20. Keep cooking for your family – Unlike other diet plans that have you eating pre- packaged meals or unpalatable dishes, 21 Day Fix let’s you eat real food, including the recipes you cook for your family. As long as your portions fit in your containers, you can still enjoy chowing down with the people you love.

21. Stay on track with the post-FIX maintenance guide – The hardest part about getting fit is staying fit. With the 21 Day Fix maintenance guide, you’ll be able to keep those hard earned results long after bathing suit season is over.