New Year- New You Programme a Success!

After 28 days on the Elimination diet, and intense cardio sessions involving Kettlebells, Battling ropes and Boxercise, the programme has come to an end.

Congratulations to Sophie Fuller for being the biggest loser with an amazing 11lbs lost! That's the equivalent of a 5kg dumbell! The whole group did amazingly well. Everyone stuck to the diet, with only a couple is mishaps at the half way point.

As a believer of walking the walk, I did the entire programme with the group, following the diet to the letter and training every day with Kettlebells, weights and Battling ropes.

This allowed me to sympathise and understand with the group and how they felt. The first week was the hardest, with caffeine withdrawals from hell! Personally I wasn't expecting any weight loss, in fact I gained a kilo in the four weeks, but I am leaner and sharper than ever. My energy levels are through the roof!

I've enjoyed the programme so much, I intend to keep off wheat, caffeine and dairy forever! Alcohol will be very much in moderation, maybe once a month for special occasions.

I'll be rolling out another programme in May in preparation for the Summer months!
Bring it on!

New Year- New You Programme Is a Hit!

Twelve individuals............... are undergoing a major change in their lifestyles and attitude towards food.
Part of the New Year- New You programme involved eliminating all toxins from the diet. This includes:
Caffeine
Alcohol
Sugar
Wheat
Dairy
All processed foods.

12 days in to the programme, this is where the weight loss really starts to happen.
To show my dedication to the programme, I'm doing it with my clients, sharing in the ups and downs of the programme.

To be honest, right now there's a lot more ups than downs. I'm now experiencing:
Better sleep
Waking up early with energy
Sustained energy throughout the day
Clearer skin
Decreased fat percentage.

I can't wait for next week...bring it on baby!

Christian Vila

DAY 4: New Year- New You!

With the headache finally gone, my energy levels are through the roof!
Especially in the morning!
For those still suffering from the Elimination Diet I set you, there is a light at the end of the tunnel....and its a very nice light too! So keep it up!
Here's my breakfast this morning:

Huevos Rancheros (serves 2 or three)
Ingredients
6 fresh eggs
2 green onions, chopped, including the green parts
1 fresh tomato, peeled and chopped
One jalapeño pepper, sliced (optional!)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
six shakes of sea salt
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
Directions
Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Add the onions and brown for a minute
or two. Add the chopped tomato and let cook for a few minutes on medium high heat
until the tomatoes are somewhat cooked and mushy and some of the moisture has
evaporated. Add the oregano, and, if you're using one, the jalapeño pepper. Crack
eggs directly into the pan with the cooking sauce. Add salt and stir with a spatula to
mix in the sauce and to scramble the eggs. Remove from heat when the eggs cook to
the desired consistency. Remove the mixture from the pan and put into a serving
bowl. Sprinkle with oregano.

Lunch is going to be sweet potatoes, with chicken breast and vegetables. I'll be snacking on a banana, apple and almonds through the day. Tonight I've got some thick vegetable soup for dinner...yummy!

Training: Heavy push day, with Kettlebell military presses, Dumbell chest press, some squats, and heavy dips for triceps.
Phew! ...oh and my Kettlebell class this evening!

New Year- New You Programme has Launched...

DAY 1.....Tonight twelve lucky individuals embarked on a journey of self discovery, perseverance and will power, all leading to a new them in 25 days.

We talked about the Elimination Diet for half an hour, asking and answering questions... followed by a short intro to Kettlebell training.

My own training today consisted of a Heavy Pull day of Pull ups, Deadlifts, Kettlebell snatches and 1-arm Kettlebell rows.

Food:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with Smoked Salmon and chopped peppers and onions.
Snack: Porridge with berries
Lunch: Rice and Quinoa, with Chicken and vegetables
Snack: Banana and almonds before workout
Lunch 2: More rice and Quinoa
Snack: Apple and Almonds
Dinner: Mackerel, Potatoes and Raw grated beetrot.
Snack: Yoghurt and Almonds.

MY SHOPPING LIST TODAY.....

.....GETTING READY FOR THE ELIMINATION DIET,
Part of my New Year- New You Weight Loss Programme.

Using Dax Moy's guidelines, here's what I bought today:

DAIRY:
EGGS
RAW BUTTER
LIVE YOGHURT

MEAT:
BEEF
CHICKEN
TURKEY

VEGETABLES
ASPARAGUS
BROCCOLI
CAULIFLOWER
GREEN BEANS
MUSHROOMS
CELERY
ONIONS
PEPPERS
BEETROOT
CARROTS
CORIANDER
CORN ON COB
COURGETTES
SWEET POTATOES
TOMATOES
SPINACH
LEEKS
RED ONIONS

FRUIT
APPLE
AVOCADO
LEMON
LIME
GRAPEFRUIT
BANANA
KIWI
BLUEBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES

GRAINS
BROWN RICE
MILLET
QUINOA

NUTS & SEEDS
WALNUTS
SESAME
HEMP
HAZELNUT
PECAN
ALMOND
PEANUTS
CASHEWS
BRAZIL NUTS

MISC.
OLIVE OIL
SEA SALT
BLACK PEPPER
HERBS
SPICES
UDO'S OIL
GARLIC
OLIVES
RICE MILK

Phew! Now I gotta eat it all! Bring it on!