July 29, 2009

Yesterday I had blueberries, two boiled eggs, two rice cakes, buffalo burger pattie, salad, potatoes. Today more blueberries, banana, 2 boiled eggs, and buffalo stir fry for dinner. I am going to get in a 5 km to 10 km jog in this evening.
I am going to visit my sister this weekend on the coast. I am looking forward to some wicked hikes, swimming and scuba diving. My sister is very fit and athletic and when I go and visit her she always has some major outdoor event planned for us. I will be driving down with my parents and we are stopping in Seattle for a couple of days and I am really excited about checking out the belly dancing stores there. I will be gone for two weeks and my goal weight for Aug 15 is 155lbs.

my video for DAX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hgysabk_cA

THanks SHAUNA for your continued support and helping me make my video!!!

July 28, 2009

Well I went on a road trip with my husband for 4 days and just got back last night. Eating on the road is hard and as you know most restaurants don't have very ED friendly menus. I manage to eat an omelet without the ham and cheese and replaced the toast with a fruit salad. Boston pizza has a health section and I order salmon with steamed veggies and a salad. I went to the grocery store and bought strawberries, boiled eggs, cantaloupe, to take with us in our cooler. I also had yam fries, chicken on a stick, and salad. I had a couple of glasses of wine over the four days and coffee. Now I back to my ED full on and exercising twice a day.

July 23 POST 30 days

Feeling good. More motivated than ever to get to my goal weight. Will continue with ED until I reach 130. I am training for my half marathon that is coming up at the end of Sept. 21 km. That's a long way. I did my first 10 km non stop last week. Mostly just run 5 km with no problem. Tonight is another 10km. I am also going to incorporate more free weight training into my excercise routine. Cheers

Food

banana with blueberries
3 turkey cold cut
2 rice cakes
3/4 cup of chick peas
1/4 cup of tuna
fruit salad (blue, straw, banana, cantaloupe)
Chicken and salad for dinner

DAY 30 but not the last

Read about Cynthia's 30 day fat loss results from working with London Personal Trainer Dax Moy on his 30-in-30 program. Read how I lost 11.2 lbs and 11.5 inches in just 30 days.

Here are my final results!

Weight 167.8 start 179 down 11.2 lbs (pound per week on average 2.8 lbs)

Chest 39 start 41 down -2

Waist 33 start 36 down -3

Hips 41 start 44 down -3

Thighs 24.5 start 26 down -1.5

Calves 14 start 15 down -1

Arm 11 start 12 down - 1

Total inches lost overall 11.5!!

Well this has been quite a journey! A journey of self awareness and determination . . . I have learned self discipline, proper food management, finding time to dedicate to exercising (time management) and learning to say "NO". My name is Cynthia and I am from Alberta Canada and I have lost 11.2 pounds of unwanted fat in 30 days. That is 2.8 pounds of weight loss a week on average. I also lost 11.5 inches overall and am able to fit into clothes I have not worn in years! I am so grateful to have been pick for this program and will continue using DAX's program and the tools he gave us to reach my goal weight. In the past I have tried other programs, such weight watchers, but I did not see them through and quite just before I started seeing any results. I have always been in shape, but after I turned 35 it was, as the expression goes, all down hill from there. When I turned 40 I was at my heaviest. I was in the 190s and could barely tie my own shoes. I think that was my breaking point. It was depressing and I was in a rut. When I turned 41, I had had enough and started to do some research. I came across DAXs program and when he announced that he was looking for guinea pigs I was ecstatic. I had tried the Elimination Diet before, but again did not stick with it and what little results I had seen disappeared. When I was picked for the program I made a promise to myself to follow this through! I didn't want to be overweight anymore. Although the first week was pretty tough, hard and scary (because what if I failed AGAIN), I managed to persevere, stayed strong and stick with the program with the help of DAX's advice and encouragement. I was so happy to see 3 inches come off my waist and hips. Also my belly went down considerably and I didn't feel so bloated. I haven't reached my goal yet, but now I have the proper tools and willpower to succeed. There is nothing stopping me now. I recommend this program to anyone who has reached their limit and who are serious about losing weight and seeing results fast. It is not just a another diet . . . this program changes your life! Thanks DAX. I would love to give you a hug in person! xoxoxox

July 19, DAY 29

OMG tomorrow is the last day!! I just got back from the field! Exhausted, tired very hot. Hotels were crappy, food was crappy but the terrain was beautiful. I managed my fast okay as there was nothing to eat anyway! Drank tons of water. And what food I could find was very ED friendly. Exercising was hard. But did tons of walking! I weighed in this morning at a solid 168.0! My goal for tomorrow was 164. Anyways will measure up tomorrow and fill in all the details. Off to take a much needed shower and nap!

July 15, DAY 25

www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

5km jog / PC
WE got our new workouts today! I am going to be in the field until Sunday so will have to keep you posted!

Food


1/2 cantaloupe

1 rice cake

1 tbsp of peanut butter

8 almonds

salmon salad (cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, peppers)
8 almonds
pear

ground buffalo stir fry

July 13 and 14, DAY 23 and 24

http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/
Sunday night after fasting had buffalo roast, carrots, 1/2 potato and greens. Went for a jog 5km.
Monday night after fasting had tuna on rices cakes and chicken with salad.
DB Matrix and PC
I reach my goal yesterday (day 23)!! 170! and today I couldn't believe it 168.6 (Day 24)!! I had to weigh myself twice! I fasted yesterday and Sunday. My goal for the end of JULY is 150.
Today 10 km jog/PC

DAY 1/ DAY 3/ DAY 4 /DAY 5/ DAY 6/ DAY 11/ DAY 24 Total inches lost

Chest 41 / 40.5 / 40.5 / 40.25/ 40/ 40/ 40/ -1

Waist 36 / 35 / 35 / 35/ 35 / 34.5/ 34.5/ 33/ -3

Hips 44 / 43.5 / 43.5 / 43.25/ 43/ 42.5/ 41/ -3

Thighs 26 / 26 / 25.5 / 25.5/ 25.5/ 25.5/ 25/ 24.25/ -1.75

Calves 15 / 15 / 14.75 / 14.75/ 14.5/ 14/ 14/ 13.75/ -1.25

Arm 12 / 11.5 / 11.5 / 11.5 / 11.5/ 11.5/ 11/-1

Total inches lost overall 11!!

Weight 179 / 178.6 / 178.6 /178.2/ 176.8/ 175.6/ 168.6/ -10.4
Goal weight for July 30 164 lbs total loss 15 lbs
June 17th weight 184 - 164 will be 20 lbs
Food Day 24

Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onion, olives)
1 cup tomato beef rice soup
1/2 cantaloupe
1 pear
1 rice cake with 1 TBSP peanut butter with 8 almonds on top
salad with 1/2 potato

July 12, DAY 21

Well this morning It was so beautiful outside I decided to go for a low impact jog 5km. It was great! I felt really good. I also decided to fast today as my goal weight for tomorrow is 170 and I am only 1.2 lbs away. Tonight I will eat buffalo roast with greens and salad. My goal weight for the end of July is 150. Also I worked on my video today that is require at the end of the 30lbs in 30 days program. My friend "S" helped me who has also been a great inspiration for me! I am so lucky to be surrounded my so many supportive people.

June 11, Day 20

Wow only ten days to go! I have only lost 7.8 pounds so far! I think I am eating too many carbs on low carb day. I will have to sort this out ASAP. In the morning I juiced 1 cucummber, I bunch of celery, and in the afternoon I had a tossed green salad with 1 cup of beef veggie soup. For a snack I had tuna on 2 rice cakes. For dinner I had corn on the cob, 1/2 cup of shrimp on some lettuce with a light olive oil and lemon dressing. I drank lots of water and herbals teas. Looking forward to fasting again!

July 10, Day 19

www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

Well woke up this morning and went to boot camp 6-7am. I am in week 7 and it is definitely harder! I really love working out with a group of people and having someone tell me what to do. Working out on my own at home is kind of boring. When I work out with others I definitely train harder. Today I did DB circuit and went for a long walk with my dog. People are definitely started to notice my results and when they ask me what I am doing and I tell them I cut out alcohol, sugar, wheat, diary and caffeine and exercise almost 3 times a day. They go in shock and ask me how I can survive. I actually haven't had crazy cravings. I love eating clean. The only thing I would like is a glass of wine, but that will have to wait. This is the first program I have really stuck too. I haven't cheated once on the ED. I have missed a couple of workouts but made them up the next day. I love this program and I am seeing incredible results. I went up 1.2 pounds to 173 from 171.8, but today I weighed in and I was at 171.4. Hopefully by Monday weigh in I will be at 170 my goal.

Food
Veggies medley steamed
1/4 cup potato salad
1/2 cup of tuna on 2 rice cakes
bowl of strawberries

July 9, DAY 18

http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/



Woke up and found out I got my period this morning. No wonder I ate so much yesterday!



Meltdown/ICP/ DB Matrix



I went up 1.2 pounds but I am contributing that to water retention. Will try Dax's flush of salt water and lemon. Pretty much feeling bloated but exercising actually helps tone down the my period symptoms. Drinking lots of water and herbal tea. I really like fasting it makes me feel light and clean inside. Also really had a break through today with the leg overs. It was a real effort to get my butt up over my head. I had to rock and use momentum to get my legs over. Today is was less of an effort and did it on my first go! Only 4.5 hours until dinner, which will consist of buffalo burger pattie (no bun) cucumbers, tomato, and celery (maybe of bit of potato salad).

July 8, Day 17

www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

Boot camp 6-7
DB Matrix/ PC /Pyramid

High Carb day

Oatmeal
rice milk
field berries

yogurt
pickles

2 eggs
1 apple
1/2 banana
2 slices of beef cold cuts

1 rice cake
tsp of PB
1 banana

potato salad
chicken
1/2 advocado

Well I did eat alot more than I realized! Anyways tomorrow fasting! Good thing!!

July 7, 2009 DAY 16

Well I am certainly getting results!

http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/

This morning had 2 boiled eggs. Lunch was tuna surprise! with tofu, celery, onion, tomato all scrambled together in a frying pan. Dinner cod and a small potato and some greens. Tomorrow is carb day and then intermittent fasting. It shouldn't be hard as my appetite really has gone down. I am drinking lots of water and I am thinking I need a supplement of some kind. I am feeling tired, so could use a boast of some kind. I am also getting cramps in my left calf. Not sure what that is and will look into it. All in all I feel great. My clothes are fitting bettter and this morning I weighed in at 171.8. Hope to be down to 170 by the end of the week. Today's workout was just the pyramid, but will make it up tomorrow.

That's me doing the "tree pose" at the camp ground we rented for the month. Namaste!

July 6, DAY 15 Half way there!

http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/

I never use to like getting my picture taken because I look so fat compared to my friends. I always stood in the background. Anyways I am starting to feel good about getting my photo taken again! Here are some pictures of me performing this weekend! Having lost weight certainly helps me perform better and I look better in my costumes.

BOOT CAMP 6 am - 7 am

Then I was in the field and did not have a chance to do Dax's workout!

Weight 172.4

FOOD

rice cake

peanut butter

banana

buffalo scramble

tofu scramble with eggs

3 L water lots of de-caf herbal teas

July 5, 2009 DAY 14

http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/


grapefruit

tofu

4 bits of chicken

2 bits of red pepper

3 mushrooms

buffalo stir fry (celery, red pepper, tomato, onion, lime, seasoning, mushrooms)

avocado

1/2 of a potato

3L of water mint tea

POWER Circuit - Pyramid - Meltdown

July 3, 2009 DAY 13 HAPPY 4th of July

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."- La Rochefoucauld
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/

I went shopping yesterday and stock up on my fridge. Lots of fresh fiberous veggies and fruits. I was so excited to find organic peanut butter and rice milk both with no sugar or preservatives added. It's carb day today, but I won't over do it. Today we are dancing at the Dragon Boats festival. WE did a great job on July 1st for Canada day. Will try and get a run in later tonight when it is cooler outside. Happy 4th of July my US friends!!

Workout
Meltdown-ICP-DB Matrix

Food

Celery, cuccumber, grapefruit juiced
1 cup yogurt, 1 cup mixed frozen berries, 1/2 cup of RICE MILK blended into smoothie
2 rice cakes
1 banana
1 TPS of peanut butter
Salmon
1/2 cup rice
carrots
asparagus
Lots of water and tea

July 3, 2009 Day 12

You deserve it! http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/

I still keep weighing myself every morning 173.8 down from 175.6 yesterday started 179 down 5.2 lbs 24.8 lbs to go. This is very encouraging. This has never happened to me before. I have been absolutely sticking to the ED and WAVE program. I have only missed a couple of workouts. I feel really great since my clothes are fitting better. Thanks DAX. I can't believe we are almost to the half way mark. Well the garden is looking good! We are growing tons of different vegetables. It was a long winter and we still had frost warning up until about June 5, so I don't know how everything will turn out, but here's hoping to lots of fresh greens. Here is a updated picture taken this morning.

Workouts for today

DB Matrix, Power Circuit, Pyramid

This are all wicked workouts!

Food

Chicken

Cucumber

Red Pepper

Greek Salad (no feta)

Kabobs (mushrooms, tomatos, green pepper lean beef and chicken)

Cantalope

3L of water and lots of mint tea

July 2, 2009 Day 11

Look good and feel great www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

DAY 1/ DAY 3/ DAY 4 /DAY 5/ DAY 6/ DAY 11/ Total inches lost
Chest 41 / 40.5 / 40.5 / 40.25/ 40/ 40/ -1
Waist 36 / 35 / 35 / 35/ 35 / 34.5/ 34.5/ -1.5
Hips 44 / 43.5 / 43.5 / 43.25/ 43/ 42.5/ -1.5
Thighs 26 / 26 / 25.5 / 25.5/ 25.5/ 25.5/ 25/ -1
Calves 15 / 15 / 14.75 / 14.75/ 14.5/ 14/ -1
Arm 12 / 11.5 / 11.5 / 11.5 / 11.5/ 11.5/ -0.5
Total inches lost overall 6.5!!
Weight 179 / 178.6 / 178.6 /178.2/ 176.8/ 175.6/ -3.4
June 17th weighed 184 total since then 8.4 lbs whopee!!

Pyramid - Meltdown - ICP

Food

Chicken
Cucumber
Tomato
Red Pepper

greek salad no feta
cold cuts nitrate free

3 L water

July 1, Day 10 HAPPY CANADA DAY

IF YOU WANT FAST RESULTS NOW WWW.MYLONDONPERSONALTRAINER.COM

Meltdown- ICP- POWER Circuit
Food 1 egg
Buffalo stew
Tuna with 1/2 chick peas (need carbs badly feeling faint)
Buffalo stew
5 km run this morning.
Today was CANADA DAY! So our troupe perform a bellydance routine at today's festivities. I weighed myself this morning 175.2 down from 176! Tomorrow measurements. Cheers!!