I am getting both excited and scared. Dax Moy's website is full of energy again with lots of people introducing themselves and asking question. Whoever is interested, you still have one day to sign up! Go to http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/ for more info on this 30 day "Meltdown" challenge and join us!
30 days of a fairly strict, yet super healthy diet, and about an hour worth of workouts, broken down into 4 short sessions. I know I can do it and that I will feel and look fabulous afterwords! It is amazing what you can find out about food sensitivities once you eliminate a lot of stuff, I know that for me it is the gluten... I don't realize how bad it makes me feel until I am off it, but of course there are too many temptations around. For the next 30 days I will be eating very clean, and hopefully much longer. Can't wait for it to start!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Why I am doing this challenge?
Dax wanted us to write about why we are doing this 30 day challenge.... Well, I know that I need some pressure and motivation to stick to a diet and rigorous workout regiment. By myself I probably do better then 80% of the population, meaning I work out, I eat my fruits and veggies, take my vitamins etc. But I do not push myself, I tend to get lazy, and I especially go overboard with sweets.
I know what to do and how to do, and yet I don't do it! And I want to get back into my skinny pants and not having to worry about the muffin top issue. I want to go into summer being able to wear a swim suit. I want to be strong in body and mind. I want to be the athlete again I used to be when I was young. I want to keep up with my almost 7 year old and teach him as many sports as possible!
By doing this challenge (and I know it will be a challenge with 4 daily workouts etc) I know I will be with a group of like minded people, I will get Dax checking in on me daily, and I will just do it!
I know what to do and how to do, and yet I don't do it! And I want to get back into my skinny pants and not having to worry about the muffin top issue. I want to go into summer being able to wear a swim suit. I want to be strong in body and mind. I want to be the athlete again I used to be when I was young. I want to keep up with my almost 7 year old and teach him as many sports as possible!
By doing this challenge (and I know it will be a challenge with 4 daily workouts etc) I know I will be with a group of like minded people, I will get Dax checking in on me daily, and I will just do it!
Monday, December 28, 2009
New year - new challenge! Dax Moy's Meltdown....
I got an e-mail from Dax Moy about his upcoming Meltdown challenge, and signed up right away at http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/blog. 30 days of being kicked in the rear, working out 4 times a day and following a strict, but doable diet. Am I crazy?? No, I don't think so, after having done 3 months of his LGN challenge this past summer with great results. After that challenge I slacked off a little, then a little more, and then a little more. I have been on Angie Schumachers Fit Chick Express site and really enjoyed her workouts and support, but it is time for a "drill sergeant" right now.
There is still time to join the fun, please sign up too, its free and will be great! http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/blog
I know I will have some extra challenges during those 30 days (like a 3 day meeting at work with lots of dinners and tons of sweets to eat - yes, I work for a dessert company...), but I am so looking forward to the structure and instruction this challenge will provide. I know it will be hard, but well worth it!
There is still time to join the fun, please sign up too, its free and will be great! http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/blog
I know I will have some extra challenges during those 30 days (like a 3 day meeting at work with lots of dinners and tons of sweets to eat - yes, I work for a dessert company...), but I am so looking forward to the structure and instruction this challenge will provide. I know it will be hard, but well worth it!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
3 more weeks in this year....
Time just goes by so quickly, again 2 weeks without a post! A comment from JavaChick made me think about why I eat the way I eat. Seems she has similar issues: eating clean and healthy for a while, and then blowing it.
I have read tons of stuff on emotional eating, will power, determination, etc. etc., and still it seems something doesn't click with me. Some people would say that I am not serious about weight/fat loss. Others might say I have no will power. Whatever it is, I haven't figured it out yet!
In general I think I eat healthier then 80% of the population even on bad days, and I know that I feel much better without wheat and any processed food. And of course without sugars, and here is the problem. Even when I did the Dax Moy Elimination diet for 3 months this summer, which was awesome and I did well on it, the moment I allow myself a little treat it is all over.... One bite leads to the next, and its all downhill from there.
As much as I try not to like sweets: I love them!!! Even after 3 months, when I was hoping my taste buds had evolved, I still fall for all the sugary crap.
I do well for a few days or weeks, and then boycott myself with out of control sweet intake. Yes, I eat more, when it is there and I see it. Yes, I eat more of it when I am stressed at work. Yes, I eat more of it when hubby and I have an argument.
But still, why can't I get a grip on this? I know what is going on, and still fall short of my goals, what gives?
Okay, much more to ponder and think about. Its a journey, and sometimes it is a step forward and a step back. But there will be progress and I will not gain weight over the holidays! Hopefully I will even loose a pound or two in the next 3 weeks!
I have read tons of stuff on emotional eating, will power, determination, etc. etc., and still it seems something doesn't click with me. Some people would say that I am not serious about weight/fat loss. Others might say I have no will power. Whatever it is, I haven't figured it out yet!
In general I think I eat healthier then 80% of the population even on bad days, and I know that I feel much better without wheat and any processed food. And of course without sugars, and here is the problem. Even when I did the Dax Moy Elimination diet for 3 months this summer, which was awesome and I did well on it, the moment I allow myself a little treat it is all over.... One bite leads to the next, and its all downhill from there.
As much as I try not to like sweets: I love them!!! Even after 3 months, when I was hoping my taste buds had evolved, I still fall for all the sugary crap.
I do well for a few days or weeks, and then boycott myself with out of control sweet intake. Yes, I eat more, when it is there and I see it. Yes, I eat more of it when I am stressed at work. Yes, I eat more of it when hubby and I have an argument.
But still, why can't I get a grip on this? I know what is going on, and still fall short of my goals, what gives?
Okay, much more to ponder and think about. Its a journey, and sometimes it is a step forward and a step back. But there will be progress and I will not gain weight over the holidays! Hopefully I will even loose a pound or two in the next 3 weeks!
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