Day 9........... http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com
Mmmm carb day!!!! I have really enjoyed my food today, I had fruit and yoghurt for breakfast, chilli and garlic king prawn salad for lunch and chicken curry with brown rice for tea with snacks of nuts and fruit inbetween.
I have felt really good today even though our youngest monster had us awake from 5am but I did manage to sneak in an afternoon sleep! Workouts all good today well haven't done the last one yet but will do asap.
I wore a T-shirt today that I haven't been able to wear in a long time, although I have only lost 4lb it's the inches that make the difference. I am always a bit concious about my chest area and don't like clingy tops, but I am feeling much more confident which is great!
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Monday 29 June 2009
Day 8....... http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com
Feeling a bit better today, I think the sunshine helps, really enjoyed my tea tonight mmmm fried cabbage and bacon with organic sausage (more healthy than it sounds lol!) I am really looking forward to my carb day tomorrow I have really missed my fruit and yoghurt.
Exercise today was really good enjoyed switching things round a bit did really well with my pyramid training so I am feeling good!
I have to try and make sure I get more sleep as although I am going to bed early enough I keep waking up probably due to the heat.
Still not a massive weight loss yet but not bad 4lb in a week, I have to wait now until thursday to weigh and measure I am hoping for a bit more of a change by then but at least I am under 16 stone now.
Just my meltdown workout to go which is appropriate as I probably will melt I am starting to psyche myself up for it anytime now.................................................. no I am going to do it right now!!!!
Feeling a bit better today, I think the sunshine helps, really enjoyed my tea tonight mmmm fried cabbage and bacon with organic sausage (more healthy than it sounds lol!) I am really looking forward to my carb day tomorrow I have really missed my fruit and yoghurt.
Exercise today was really good enjoyed switching things round a bit did really well with my pyramid training so I am feeling good!
I have to try and make sure I get more sleep as although I am going to bed early enough I keep waking up probably due to the heat.
Still not a massive weight loss yet but not bad 4lb in a week, I have to wait now until thursday to weigh and measure I am hoping for a bit more of a change by then but at least I am under 16 stone now.
Just my meltdown workout to go which is appropriate as I probably will melt I am starting to psyche myself up for it anytime now.................................................. no I am going to do it right now!!!!
Sunday 28 June 2009
Day 7..................http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com
Tough day today woke up feeling like I had been hit by a bus, no energy completely wiped out, I was also really snappy and bad tempered. I still managed my workout, and after getting loads of support from Dax and the other members of the 30-in-30 group I felt much better.
Had a BBQ this afternoon for Sarah's birthday and I had some lovely chicken kebabs, and some organic sausages and drank my water. No problems.
New workout this morning which I really enjoyed, it was tough but I wouldn't expect anything else by now lol! I think my general fitness is improving.
About to go make my tea and only got workout 3 left to do later.
Dax has advised from now on we should only weigh and measure ourselves twice a week that will be difficult after having done it daily so far but I am hoping for a big difference in leaving it longer between. So far I have lost 3.75lb and 4 inches in total not bad for less than a week but believe me I have worked for it!!
Tough day today woke up feeling like I had been hit by a bus, no energy completely wiped out, I was also really snappy and bad tempered. I still managed my workout, and after getting loads of support from Dax and the other members of the 30-in-30 group I felt much better.
Had a BBQ this afternoon for Sarah's birthday and I had some lovely chicken kebabs, and some organic sausages and drank my water. No problems.
New workout this morning which I really enjoyed, it was tough but I wouldn't expect anything else by now lol! I think my general fitness is improving.
About to go make my tea and only got workout 3 left to do later.
Dax has advised from now on we should only weigh and measure ourselves twice a week that will be difficult after having done it daily so far but I am hoping for a big difference in leaving it longer between. So far I have lost 3.75lb and 4 inches in total not bad for less than a week but believe me I have worked for it!!
Saturday 27 June 2009
Day 6...... http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/
All change today got up expecting to have the usual kind of breakfast and Wham!! a complete diet plan shake up Great! straight to my local butcher and (unprocessed) bacon and scrambled egg for breakfast yum.
I then spent the next hour trying to work out a new meal plan for the next 4 days and its finding low carb unprocessed snacks I'm having problems with got the usual nuts, avocado etc but not very creative so I'm watching everyone else's blogs for ideas.
I am really proud of myself. We took the girls to a fair today and I made sure I had eaten my lunch a mushroom and pepper omelette before we went. Everyone had hotdogs and chips but I didn't even feel tempted. Go me!!!
Workout this morning fine again all densities improving felt a bit of a "low" around teatime and I had to push myself to do my workout before I ate. I just diidn't feel that I had the energy to do it, but after I felt much better, and I managed my best time yet!.
Just workout 3 to go before bed no sweat! (actually there will be bucket loads as usual! lol)
All change today got up expecting to have the usual kind of breakfast and Wham!! a complete diet plan shake up Great! straight to my local butcher and (unprocessed) bacon and scrambled egg for breakfast yum.
I then spent the next hour trying to work out a new meal plan for the next 4 days and its finding low carb unprocessed snacks I'm having problems with got the usual nuts, avocado etc but not very creative so I'm watching everyone else's blogs for ideas.
I am really proud of myself. We took the girls to a fair today and I made sure I had eaten my lunch a mushroom and pepper omelette before we went. Everyone had hotdogs and chips but I didn't even feel tempted. Go me!!!
Workout this morning fine again all densities improving felt a bit of a "low" around teatime and I had to push myself to do my workout before I ate. I just diidn't feel that I had the energy to do it, but after I felt much better, and I managed my best time yet!.
Just workout 3 to go before bed no sweat! (actually there will be bucket loads as usual! lol)
Friday 26 June 2009
Day 5.........
Still going strong and feeling good, no headaches, more energy than I have had in a long time feeling refreshed and clean.
Sarah says my face already looks slimmer! not a massive weight loss so far but have lost about 3 1/2 inches so I am pleased about that.
I am really enjoying the workouts but I know they will all change tomorrow lol so much for not aching anymore, no rest for the wicked!!!!
Sarah is out tonight so I have had to fend for myself just had some chicken with saute chilli new potatoes carrots and mange tout, quite the domestic God. (Or something like that!!)
The support that Dax has been giving to all of us "chosen ones" for his 30lb in 30 days challenge is great http://mylondonpersonaltrainer he is always ready with encouragement or a kick up the backside its nice to know he is there as are all the others and we are all supporting each other.
Still going strong and feeling good, no headaches, more energy than I have had in a long time feeling refreshed and clean.
Sarah says my face already looks slimmer! not a massive weight loss so far but have lost about 3 1/2 inches so I am pleased about that.
I am really enjoying the workouts but I know they will all change tomorrow lol so much for not aching anymore, no rest for the wicked!!!!
Sarah is out tonight so I have had to fend for myself just had some chicken with saute chilli new potatoes carrots and mange tout, quite the domestic God. (Or something like that!!)
The support that Dax has been giving to all of us "chosen ones" for his 30lb in 30 days challenge is great http://mylondonpersonaltrainer he is always ready with encouragement or a kick up the backside its nice to know he is there as are all the others and we are all supporting each other.
Thursday 25 June 2009
Day 4.......
I woke up this morning dreading getting out of bed, just waiting for the aching to start, I got out of bed and wow not too bad today I even managed to walk down the stairs without ooh-ing and oww-ing!
Workout 1 is much better, I am improving daily and my recovery time is much quicker. I am still dripping in sweat after I finish and it still almost kills me but definately improving!!!!!!
I think this is still my favourite although I do enjoy all 3.
The detox headache has all but gone unfortunately suffering with hayfever though today.
I am noticing my clothes are starting to feel a bit looser and I feel that my muscles are feeling more defined I also feel less bloated.
I am really enjoying this program it was just the kick up the backside that I needed, and I feel better than I have done in a long time. Thanks Dax! http://mylondonpersonaltrainer
Workout 1 is much better, I am improving daily and my recovery time is much quicker. I am still dripping in sweat after I finish and it still almost kills me but definately improving!!!!!!
I think this is still my favourite although I do enjoy all 3.
The detox headache has all but gone unfortunately suffering with hayfever though today.
I am noticing my clothes are starting to feel a bit looser and I feel that my muscles are feeling more defined I also feel less bloated.
I am really enjoying this program it was just the kick up the backside that I needed, and I feel better than I have done in a long time. Thanks Dax! http://mylondonpersonaltrainer
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Day 3.......
OWWWWWW I am in serious pain I don't think there is one part of my body that doesn't hurt!!!! I keep thinking no pain no gain right???
I am starting to think maybe I did something bad to Dax Moy in a previous life??? Here we are day 3 of his 30lb in 30 days challenge check it out http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer
So day 3 not much change in weight to speak of yet but lost a few inches so I'm pleased about that. The workouts are still tough but I am improving. I almost forgot last nights workout I was so tired and was just about to crawl into bed when Sarah reminded me, I must admit I felt good after it and Sarah ran me a hot bath which was needed to ease my aching muscles.
I am enjoying the short intensive workouts as they don't take long but I can definately feel that they are working.
Food wise all good had some really nice parma ham and melon today and just had an amazing chicken curry all Elimination diet friendly!! I'm getting used to drinking all the water now although I'm sure my legs wouldn't hurt half as much if I didn't make so many trips to the toilet!! lol.
Just about to do my last workout and get an early night I keep waking up really early 5am!!
I am feeling really good and very positive I feel a difference in my body already I need to keep on with this I will reach my ideal weight my aim is to be able to run a marathon at the minute I can't even think aboout it as my weight affects my knees when I run I read about all these challenges like the one Dax Moy mentioned running a marathon through the Sahara and someone Sarah knows has just come back from climbing a mountain and doing a bike ride etc in Borneo Things like that really appeal to me so I need to shift this weight!
OWWWWWW I am in serious pain I don't think there is one part of my body that doesn't hurt!!!! I keep thinking no pain no gain right???
I am starting to think maybe I did something bad to Dax Moy in a previous life??? Here we are day 3 of his 30lb in 30 days challenge check it out http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer
So day 3 not much change in weight to speak of yet but lost a few inches so I'm pleased about that. The workouts are still tough but I am improving. I almost forgot last nights workout I was so tired and was just about to crawl into bed when Sarah reminded me, I must admit I felt good after it and Sarah ran me a hot bath which was needed to ease my aching muscles.
I am enjoying the short intensive workouts as they don't take long but I can definately feel that they are working.
Food wise all good had some really nice parma ham and melon today and just had an amazing chicken curry all Elimination diet friendly!! I'm getting used to drinking all the water now although I'm sure my legs wouldn't hurt half as much if I didn't make so many trips to the toilet!! lol.
Just about to do my last workout and get an early night I keep waking up really early 5am!!
I am feeling really good and very positive I feel a difference in my body already I need to keep on with this I will reach my ideal weight my aim is to be able to run a marathon at the minute I can't even think aboout it as my weight affects my knees when I run I read about all these challenges like the one Dax Moy mentioned running a marathon through the Sahara and someone Sarah knows has just come back from climbing a mountain and doing a bike ride etc in Borneo Things like that really appeal to me so I need to shift this weight!
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Day 2.....
Ok so today is day 2 of Dax Moy's 30-in 30 challenge and so far it is great, hard, painful but great!
I am getting used to what I can and can't eat now, and I have a menu plan and list of snacks sorted.
I'm enjoying eating clean healthy food. I especially like the A-Z of veg good idea as we usually stick to the same ones.
Workout 1 this morning was tough as I was still aching from yesterday, but did it and improved my densities I am really concentrating on my technique. I then had a really tasty mushroom omelette for breakfast which Sarah made for me whilst I had a shower.
After work I did workout 2 again improving my reps, and times I am amazed at how quickly my fitness is improving. I am really aching though everywhere. I guess working just about every muscle in my entire body three times a day will do that!!
I am making sure that I eat every 3 hours and have snacked on fruit with live bio yoghurt, and nuts. It's salmon with asparagus and new potatoes tonight so I'm looking forward to that.
I enjoyed workout 3 last night and although I am really achey I am still looking forward to each workout.
I have told everyone about this challenge I think that Sarah has told the world so I have no choice but to put in 110%. I am also thinking about goals that I want to achieve and will achieve I will put these on for extra motivation soon not that I need any!!
Oh yes and the detox headache has just set in trying hard to ignore it and I am drinking litres and litres of water, might have a really early night even earlier than Dax's curfew lol!.
I am getting used to what I can and can't eat now, and I have a menu plan and list of snacks sorted.
I'm enjoying eating clean healthy food. I especially like the A-Z of veg good idea as we usually stick to the same ones.
Workout 1 this morning was tough as I was still aching from yesterday, but did it and improved my densities I am really concentrating on my technique. I then had a really tasty mushroom omelette for breakfast which Sarah made for me whilst I had a shower.
After work I did workout 2 again improving my reps, and times I am amazed at how quickly my fitness is improving. I am really aching though everywhere. I guess working just about every muscle in my entire body three times a day will do that!!
I am making sure that I eat every 3 hours and have snacked on fruit with live bio yoghurt, and nuts. It's salmon with asparagus and new potatoes tonight so I'm looking forward to that.
I enjoyed workout 3 last night and although I am really achey I am still looking forward to each workout.
I have told everyone about this challenge I think that Sarah has told the world so I have no choice but to put in 110%. I am also thinking about goals that I want to achieve and will achieve I will put these on for extra motivation soon not that I need any!!
Oh yes and the detox headache has just set in trying hard to ignore it and I am drinking litres and litres of water, might have a really early night even earlier than Dax's curfew lol!.
Monday 22 June 2009
DAY 1..
Today was day 1 of my 30 in 30 diet with London Personal Trainer Dax Moy's 30lbs in 30 days challenge,
I was up at about 6 to do my first training session. It was harder than I thought it would be, but I really enjoyed it. I did the second lot of training when i got home from work. I had the wife and kids counting and timing it all..
once I have finished typing this up I will do number 3, And if I can still walk go and sort my food out for tomorrow.
Looking forward to another good day tomorrow.
I was up at about 6 to do my first training session. It was harder than I thought it would be, but I really enjoyed it. I did the second lot of training when i got home from work. I had the wife and kids counting and timing it all..
once I have finished typing this up I will do number 3, And if I can still walk go and sort my food out for tomorrow.
Looking forward to another good day tomorrow.
Sunday 21 June 2009
Martin's 30lb in 30 days!!
This is my first ever Blog so please bear with me!! I am about to embark on London Personal Trainer Dax Moy's 30lb in 30 days challenge. http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/.
My name is Martin I am 33 years old I have been married 7 years and have 2 daughters aged 2 and 4. I am doing this because I have struggled with my weight for the last 5 years and I really need a kick up the backside to get me back to the weight I should be. I play Rugby union and enjoy golf, bike riding and walking my dog.
Ok I can't put it off any longer here are my stats:
Height 6 foot.
Weight 16st 2lb (226lb)
Chest 44" (112cm)
Waist 41.5" (105cm)
Hips 44" (112cm)
Thigh 27" (68cm)
Calf 16" (41cm).
I am really excited about this challenge and I don't underestimate that it will be tough but I'm ready and 100% committed. and for motivation I can check out my before photo's!!!!
Sorry I have been trying to rotate these photo's for over an hour and I haven't been able to figure it out so I'm afraid until I manage it you will have to tilt your head!! lol.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)