Are You Doing The 21 Day Fix? STARTplanner Can Help You Track Nutrition and Fitness

Beachbody's 21 Day Fix is a lifestyle and fitness plan that takes the guesswork out of portion control and exercise. It is classified as simple fitness combined with simple nutrition to produce fast results. A lot of the guess work is taken out about portion control and you can also learn a lot about meal prepping.

The nutrition portion of 21 Day Fix consists of using the rainbow-colored portion control containers. A booklet is provided for participants to figure out what their calorie bucket is, and that calorie bucket determines how many of each colored container the participants can fill with foods each day.

What Do The Colored Containers Mean For The 21 Day Fix?

• Purple - fruit
• Green - vegetables
• Red - protein
• Blue - healthy fats
• Yellow - carbohydrates
• Orange -- seeds and dressings
  
  While it is not color coded, a Shakeology shaker cup is also provided for drinks.
  
  The food does not need to be eaten from these containers. They can be used for reference or measurement, and then, the food can be combined or cooked accordingly.
  
  The STARTplanner, with the nutrition segment, can be used as a food diary. The number, color, and contents of each food container can be recorded for each meal as a food tracker, but it also can help the participant see what foods she has consumed. At a certain point, if there is a lull or plateau, reviewing the STARTplanner can help the participant add variety or creativity to daily menus. Also, depending on the individual's weight loss goals, the 21 Day Fix tends to be repeated over multiple cycles so that is another example of how careful recording of menus and foods on specific dates in the STARTplanner is helpful reference material since the participant could write notes about how good, bad, satisfying, or unsatisfying specific meal choices are.
  
  The fitness portion of 21 Day Fix is also relatively straightforward. There are six workouts, thirty minutes each, entitled as follows:

• Total Body Cardio Fix
• Upper Fix
• Lower Fix
• Pilates Fix
• Cardio Fix
• Yoga Fix
  
  A workout calendar is included to clearly designate on each of the 21 days which workout is to be done. Of course, each workout should be recorded in the corresponding day of your STARTplanner.
  
  In addition, there are two optional items in the 21 Day Fix program. The 3 Day Quick Fix can be done in the final three days of the program for even better results. A Dirty Thirty workout (wow that's hard!!) provided additional fat-burning exercises. 

As a result, the STARTplanner acts as both to record data on nutrition and exercise and to share thoughts, feelings, or general reflections on a given day. Using it with the 21 Day Fix makes what is marketed as a simple and effective lifestyle program even better because it allows the participant to gain insight from what may have happened on previous days or previous rounds of the program. Finally, all Beachbody programs recommend the participant take specific body measurements on the first and last day of the program. This data should also be recorded in the STARTplanner as a means to evaluate results and overall performance.

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How To Keep Track Of Your Work Out Results

While there are many people who thoroughly enjoy a good, sweaty workout, there are many more who don't like the thought of it. Because it's good for your overall health, it's important to intentionally move and workout throughout your week. Whether you're trying to lose weight, conquer a new sport or maintain a healthy workout regiment, it's a good idea to use a planner like the STARTplanner lineup to help you keep track of your workout results.

If you're trying to lose weight...

If you'd like to lose weight, workout tracking will be one of the best ways to get into the habit. If you're someone who hasn't been very active in a while, it can be hard to break that habit and start moving. Pull out the planner and go straight to your start date. Afterward, place your current weight next to that date. When it comes to weight loss, you've got to focus on the small wins first. Make a small weight loss goal for the week. It shouldn't be more than 1-2 pounds. Then, decide what your workouts will entail for you to get to that point. Don't forget that diet has a lot to do with the success of that goal as well. Keep doing this process consistently each week and you'll reach your goal.

If you're conquering a new challenge...

If you've been eyeing those yoga gurus on Instagram and would like to be just like them, consider making that your newest workout challenge. If you've never done any yoga before, get a video, visit a class or check out an online resource to get started. Write down your goals and create a schedule. In order to become really good at yoga, you've got to practice. While it's good to get into a daily practice, you may not have the time. Open up your planner and begin to realistically carve out time to practice yoga poses for at least 15 minutes. In the beginning, your yoga sessions may only be twice a week. As you continue to improve, you'll probably want to do more sessions throughout the week. As you improve, you can write down the poses you're working on and what still needs perfecting.

If you're maintaining a healthy workout regimen...

As you continue to maintain a healthy workout regimen, it's wise to write down numbers. For example, take note of how long it takes you to run the mile. Even as you maintain, your numbers should improve because your body eventually masters a certain skill. As you track your workouts, exercise will continue to be a mainstay in your lifestyle and you'll want to know how much further and harder your body can go. In order for your body to avoid the plateau, you've got to push yourself. Workout tracking helps you see how far you've come and can also inspire you to see how far you can really go.

Keep the planner in a safe spot near your workout area. The safe spot could be your gym locker or the desk near your yoga mat. Just make sure it's close by so you can monitor your progress and keep track of how your body responds to exercise.

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What Does it Mean To Hustle As A Working Mom?

Being a mother is a full time job. From conception to birth you have carried your little bundle of joy making sure to eat well and take care of yourself for the health and happiness of your little one. And, as a mother, this responsibility never wanes. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Tack on the responsibility of a job or career outside the house and you have a full-fledged hustler! Juggling care, meal times, bath time, bills, carpools and conference calls are all in a full days' responsibilities. If you have not read our previous post on "5 reasons why working moms are super heroes" you need to!

To be a working mom you have to be energetic, on point - and you can't skip a beat! Today's demanding schedules require that (even if you were up all night sleep training) you chug the coffee (or green juice) and tackle the day. Time is of the essence! Meetings are flanked with texts about grocery lists and after school activities. What does this all mean? It means you need all the help you can get!

And help can come in a variety of ways - husband or partner, additional caretakers, housekeepers (a personal favorite). How about a clone of yourself? Some of those aren't possible, however a streamlined method of organizing your day is now possible.

Enter in STARTplanner - a unique, personalized and streamlined action-oriented planner designed to keep you on track and achieve all of your goals. From day planning to meal planning - STARTplanner helps you achieve your goals through proper planning, organizing and preparing yourself for success. It all starts with YOU!

Enjoy bath time (even if it makes a mess) and enjoy that weekend trip because you have scheduled and budgeted for it! No more stressing, spreading your finances too thin, and last minute planning! It's time to take control of your entire life - and your own planner!

And what does this mean for you? Organizing your life and achieving goals isn't just about to-do lists. It's about more fun! STARTplanner can help YOU do that. But how to maintain a growing career and be a mother? By taking care of the "must do's," in order to have time for the "want to do's". You need to organize your life and create time in order to spend quality time with your children and family. To create memories that last a lifetime and raise your children the way you want to!

Plan your days, track your career and health goals, plan personal finance, and even meal schedules in a perfectly functional and beautifully designed planner. And then, leave more time for the spontaneous bits of motherhood to happen - first steps, his first school dance. What does this all mean? You can now do all of things you want to do and be a working mom - take care of your career and your home! Start taking care of YOU so YOU can give your best self to your loved ones for years to come. Remember it all starts and ends with you!

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How To Use A Daily Planner To Organize Your Family Finances

Using a financial planner will help you stay on top of bills, avoid overspending, and save money. Without budgeting or tracking your spending, you may find yourself living paycheck to paycheck or not having enough money for unexpected expenses. There are three general types of planners you could buy: daily, weekly, and monthly. For busy parents that have a lot going on, STARTplanners have built in budgeting, goal setting and todo lists built in. To ensure you get the most out of your daily planner, we have explained below how to use it to organize your family finances:

Track the Amount of Money You Spend

You should develop the habit of recording all spending to make sure the family doesn't go over budget. Allot a certain amount of money for each category of expenses, and send any money left over at the end of the month into your savings account. Saving extra money helps your family reach goals faster, whether for a college fund or vacation fund.

Our 2017 A5 Fancy Pants Daily Planner System is perfect to use for organizing your family's finances. It features a monthly budgeting section and an accountability partners page. The planner also helps you to create meal schedules, track health insurance co-pays, and track spending on entertainment.

Store Receipts in the Pockets of the Planner

You don't always have a moment to open your planner and record what you purchased. During those moments, you can store receipts in the pocket of your planner and record them later when you get a moment to. Not all planners come with pockets, so ensure the daily planner you buy offers the ability to store paper items. Our 2017 A5 Fancy Pants Daily Planner System has several pockets inside the front and back cover.

Set Financial Goals

Many planners have a goals section where you can clearly define your goals. Make good use of this section! According to Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor, people are 42% more likely to achieve their goals when they write them down. This statistic is based on her study of 267 people from various countries and professions. She compared those who write their goals down to those who didn't.

Plan for Retirement

According to AmericanProgress.org, approximately 50% of households won't have enough money in retirement to maintain their standards of living. Some retirees rely on the government and charities to survive. To ensure you have enough money for retirement, you should include a retirement-related goal in your financial planner. If you're new to planning for retirement, a common rule you can use to get started is the 4% withdrawal rule. According to this rule, you must save 25 times your expenses each year to save enough retirement money. If you only withdraw 4% of the retirement fund each year upon retirement, its own growth will sustain itself.

You can maintain a healthy financial life by using a daily planner to organize your family finances. Each day, you should record how much money was spent on what to ensure nothing goes unaccounted for. If you don't track spending, you will wonder where the money went at the end of the month. A daily planner from STARTplanner also helps you stay focused on achieving your financial goals.

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What Is The Difference Between A Day, Weekly & Yearly Calendar?

Should you use a daily, weekly, monthly, or all of the above planner? This is an important question to ask yourself before buying a planner. For a high quality planner that's customized to your lifestyle and needs, you'll naturally have to pay a bit more money. The cost is worth it when you buy the right planner. It will save you a tremendous amount of time while ensuring you remember everything important. Continue reading to determine whether you need a day vs weekly vs monthly planner.

How Fixed is Your Schedule?

Those who have fixed schedules that don't change often usually only need a monthly planner. If you have a heavy work load or a lot to do, then a monthly and weekly planner may be the better choice, even with a fixed schedule. When your schedule changes frequently and depends on various factors, a weekly or daily planner is the right choice. You will only feel stressed out if you try cramming everything in a monthly planner.

A good weekly planner that we offer is the 2017 Hustle Weekly Planner. Each week has a small box in the upper left corner for writing the top three tasks you want to complete that week. It's an easy way to get a quick overview of the week ahead and keep your mind focused on what matters most for the week.

Do You Have a Lot Going on?

Let's say you're a parent who has started a business. You have a lot going on, so you would benefit most from a daily planner. It will keep your mind focused each day on what needs to get done. If you only have one area of focus, such as working toward being promoted at your workplace, then a weekly planner may be most suitable for you. Typically, the more things you have going on, the more precise of a planner you'll need.

Our 2017 Hustle Daily Business Edition Planner is a good planner for entrepreneurs and business owners. It includes a Biz section where you can plan social media and marketing tasks and monitor your business budget.

Do You Have a Lot of Events Throughout the Year?

Another factor that influences what type of planner you need is how many events you attend or host throughout the year. If you only have a few events, such as Thanksgiving, your annual family vacation, and a seminar or two, then you don't necessarily need a monthly calendar. These events are easy to remember, and you can write them in a weekly or daily planner.

If you have a lot of events to remember and lead a busy life, then a combination of a weekly planner and monthly planner would work well. Or you could buy a monthly insert for your weekly planner. We sell many different types of inserts at STARTplanner, so you can fully customize your planner to suit your needs. Examples of inserts we offer are weekly pages, contact pages, and notes.

Planners are helpful for keeping your life organized and accomplishing your goals. If you're new to using planners, it can feel overwhelming to shop for one. The distinction between a day vs weekly vs monthly planner isn't apparent to those new to using planners. Now that we've clarified what each type of planner is best for, you can buy a planner with greater confidence.

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What Is The Difference Between a Day Planner and a Weekly Planner?

If you've never used a planner before, the choices and options can seem somewhat daunting. Whether you go with a day planner vs weekly planner depends on the kinds and number of things you must (or want to) keep track of from day to day.

The Day Planner

Day planners consist of either a one-page or two-page per day format, usually with increments of time set out on each page. Individuals who have a large number of appointments that occur every day will find a day planner indispensable. Besides people whose jobs are defined by meeting with people all day long, students find it easier to keep track of their class schedules and extra-curricular activities with a day planner. You can also find day planners with to-do lists incorporated in each day, as well as room to keep track of mileage, expenses, meal-planning, and grocery lists. But if your typical schedule contains only a few appointments here and there, or if you like to keep things short and sweet, the day planner can seem more like a heavy, cumbersome brick to lug around than a helpful assistant.

The Weekly Planner

Weekly planners generally show you your entire week on two pages, typically from Monday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday sharing a smaller section of the two-page format than the other days of the week. No time increments are marked, so you can write whatever information you want in the section designated for that particular day, from appointments, to to-do lists.

As an example, you could write "10 am - doctor appointment," as well as a reminder to call your sister, get your car's oil changed, and pick up your dry cleaning. The weekly planner also helps you see what you have planned for the entire week at one glance, so you won't inadvertently schedule lunch with a friend on the day you're supposed to take your kids to the zoo. Weekly planners are also smaller and lighter than day planners, so they can often fit more easily into a pocket or purse.

Additional Details

If you're uncertain, it's a good idea to experiment with both styles before you invest in an expensive planner binder meant to last for years. Once you've decided whether a day planner or a weekly planner will work better for you, however, it pays to get a decent binder to protect those pages, especially one that you can use over and over. No matter which planner style you go with, you can find add-in pages to help keep you organized. For instance, if you like the idea of having a separate to-do list in your planner, but a daily planner seems too bulky, you can find to-do pages that you can add to your weekly planner binder.

Day Planner vs Weekly Planner

Choosing a planner that works for you is a very personal decision. Don't be afraid to experiment with different types until you find "the one." Luckily all of our planners have functionality so that you can use one planner, "To Rule Them All"!

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What Does It Mean To Hustle As A Stay At Home Mom?

Stay at home moms work really hard. It's difficult to understand exactly what it takes to keep a household running smoothly until you've been there, done that. There is really just one word to describe it: hustle. From up at dawn getting the kids to school until trying to squeeze out a couple of hours of alone time after they're in bed, hustling is the only way to make sure it all gets done. The Hustle Daily Planner is the perfect organization assistant for the mothers who really want, or need, to do it all.

Scheduling is at the top of the list when it comes to organizational priorities. Between a husband's demanding work schedule, kids recitals and sports events, doctor and dentist appointments, and important school events, like parent-teacher conferences, moms need somewhere to keep all of these important dates and times. Daily, monthly, and yearly sections help to separate day-long events or time-specific appointments. Monthly divided tabs makes locating the correct month easy.

Keeping a clean house, or at least attempting to, is another item on the job description. The Hustle Daily Planner includes project sheets for tracking when home and vehicle maintenance items are finished or need to be completed. The day-to-day "To Do" lists are helpful with listing daily chores, like remembering to wash a needed sports uniform for the big game. If you have kids- you will know what it is like to step on 1,000 of these guys every single day....

Part of living on one income is knowing where your money is going. Additionally, planning ahead is the only way to make your money work for your family. There are many tools in the Hustle Daily Planner to assist with these tasks. The first are the budget sheets. They help you not only to realize how much money you have coming in versus how much is going out but also see what areas can be cut to help your family save money. Another area in the planner that goes hand in hand with cutting expenses is the grocery and meal planning lists. By deciding beforehand what meals will be prepared, the grocery bill can be slashed and food won't go to waste. Furthermore, the planner also contains two folders for holding coupons before shopping and receipts for tracking later.

The more organized a stay at home mom is, the more efficiently the household can operate. One major source of frustration for moms of young children is the amount of clothing that needs to be stored for future use, clothing that is currently being worn, and clothing that needs to be sold or donated. A planner can help with this nuisance by not only creating reminder dates for going through what needs to go but also by keeping track of what kids have in their next size. By knowing what they will have available, shopping sales and clearance items ahead of time allows moms to save money while buying only items that their kids really need.

This is just the tip of the iceberg on the types of things that stay at home moms must stay on top of. A Hustle Daily planner can keep it all in one place with the tools mentioned above and many other page types offered inside. As someone once said, "Good things come to those who hustle."

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