Dax Moy Personal Training Studios, London

2009-11-22T14:52:00.001Z

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Are Bootcamps REALLY The Death Of Personal Training??
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2009-11-12T17:02:00.001Z

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2009-11-11T18:13:00.001Z

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2009-11-11T16:47:00.001Z

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2009-11-11T08:58:00.001Z

The 9 things you MUST focus on in the 'lifetime' of your customers

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2009-11-11T08:54:00.001Z

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London Personal Trainer | Another Amazing 4 Minute Fat Burning Workout!

2009-09-28T13:54:00.006+01:00

Hey,

Looking to kickstart your fatloss, turn up the heat and see some serious improvements in fitness, strength and muscle tone?

Try out this all new fatloss workout that I shot whilst on location in Thailand.

It's only 4 minutes but I promise you, it'll give you a great little workout!

Try it out and leave me a comment to tell me how you got on : )

Believe me, this can be really tough if you go for it.

So go for it! : )

Truth, joy and love

Dax Moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

Taking Off The Brakes For Fat Loss Success Part 3: Is Cortisol Keeping You Fat?

2009-09-17T09:51:00.007+01:00

Ok, we're now at the 3rd instalment of taking off the brakes that are holding you back from serious fatloss so today we're going to start addressing brakes that are rarely, if ever, addressed by most people who are looking to get into great shape... and stay that way.

I'm talking about the endocrine system that produces and controls the flow of those ever-important hormones throughout your body.

Hormones that tell your body when to slow down, when to speed up, when to burn sugar, when to burn fat and, important to you of course, when to STORE fat.

You see, contrary to what you've been told, weight gain (and fat gain in particular) is not a simple mathematic equation of calories in vs calories out.

It's not just about burning off more than you eat and you'll somehow get thin.

If that were the case then most of the people who've spent a lifetime struggling with their weight on low calorie, high protein, low fat diets would already be stick thin, toned, strong and vibrant but, as we already know, they're not.

Some of the people you know can seemingly eat as much of practically anything they want whilst others merely have to gaze at a cookie and put on a pound. The math just doesn't add up.

Calories alone can't and don't explain why so many people are struggling to lose their body fat and keep it off. But hormones do!

You see, whilst we call food by common names that describe what they are like 'apple' or 'chicken' or 'cake', those words mean nothing to the intricately complex system of the inner world of our metabolism. All it knows of are chemicals.

Get the right chemical balance in your body and everything runs perfectly. You absorb nutrients from your food, those nutrients go to where they're most needed and the rest are either stored or expelled but nothing goes to waste and nothing
causes you any problems in how you look, feel or perform in day to day life.

Get the balance wrong though, and everything changes.

Nutrients can't get to where they're most needed, biological stress goes up, hormones are released to cope with the stress and before you know it you're losing muscle, slowing your metabolism way down and piling on the pounds.

Sounds familiar, right?

I bet it does!

But it's not JUST through your nutrition that hormones come into play, they're also affected by your lifestyle, your sleep habits, your activity levels and how you cope with stress, meaning that if any these are out of whack then you'll have a greater chance of losing muscle and piling on pounds as a result.

This is serious stuff.

In fact, inability to create a positive hormone profile is one of the major brakes that are keeping people fat, unfit, depressed and in pain.

That being the case, let's investigate how we can release the brakes in this area and start speeding up our fat loss results before we even consider joining a gym or starting a dietary regime. Just a few tweaks toward positive hormone balance can have a major impact on fat loss without any other changes taking place and, once you add even a few diet changes and some exercise, can help you to achieve quite startling results.

Sound ok to you?

Let's start today with Cortisol.

Now, I'm not going to bore you with in-depth endocrinology here, I know you just want to know how this information will benefit you so I'll keep it simple.

Cortisol is, your body's primary stress hormone and is responsible for, among other things, the 'fight or flight' response that you've heard so much about.

It works this way; when a stressor affects you in day to day life, such as being cut up in traffic, arguing with a spouse, being under a tough deadline or being chased by a wild tiger, your adrenal glands on your kidneys secrete cortisol directly into the bloodstream where it causes us to release amino acids from our muscles, glucose from the liver and fatty acids from our fat cells into the bloodstream for use as 'emergency fuel' to help us fight or flee.

So far, so good, right?

Well, normally that would be fine. Especially if those stressors are few and far between but that's not the case for most of us. Most people live in a continual state of stress where cortisol is being released time and time and time again leading to permanently elevated cortisol both in the bloodstream AND in the cells themselves.

Trouble is, whilst short exposures of cortisol are useful and can be beneficial, longterm they're downright destructive leading to:

- Increased appetite and food cravings
- Decreases in lean muscle mass
- Increased Anxiety and Depression
- Decreased libido
- Increase of PMS symptoms
- Increase in menopausal side-effects
- INCREASE IN BODY FAT

And guess where cortisol-created body fat wants to live?

Right up there on the belly!

(In later articles I'll explain how each of the hormones creates its own 'fat dump' in a different location on the body)

This means that if you're carrying a excess fat in your abdominal region that's stubborn to shift, you're more than likely to have chronically elevated cortisol causing the problem. And again, it may not have anything to do with the total number of calories you're eating.

In fact, those people who have drastically cut calories from their diets may actually be at MORE risk of gaining abdominal fat as the body tends to treat either extreme or long-term calorie restriction as a stressor and secretes (you guessed it!) cortisol in order to deal with the stress.

Strange but true!

So it's pretty clear that we need to remove this hormonal brake if we're serious about shifting fat from our bellies and keeping it off. But how?

Well, there are numerous ways in which we can re-establish normal cortisol levels in the body and start burning fat but the best are simply 'natural cures' that can be applied almost immediately and with very little expense.

In fact, the first one is absolutely free!

It's called SLEEP.

That's right, sleep is one of the most important factors in cortisol control as a lack of both quality and quantity of sleep leads to elevated cortisol and a depression of other important metabolic hormones (that we'll talk about in a later article). Fail to get enough sleep and at the right time and you'll be doomed to struggling with your bodyfat forever. Conversely, make even a few moderate sleep habit changes over the next few days and you'll start to see the fat shift.

Because cortisol is related to sleep and wake cycles and is triggered by light, you should aim to spend the last few hours before bed in a dimmed or dark room and aim to be in bed by 10pm and sleeping by 10.30pm.

It sounds too early, I know. Especially with late night TV and those emails you have to do before bed but hey, your hormones don't know about TV and email, they know stress. You want to lose fat? Then get to bed! In fact, bright TV's and bright computer screens are the last thing you want just before you hit the hay. They keep your cortisol pumping through both the light they emit and the potential for stress they evoke (Ever read a bad news email just before bed and tried to sleep?)

Sleep is one of the most under-rated fat cures there are. Many of my own personal training clients here in London have 'spontaneously' dropped 7lbs or more in a single week just from getting to bed earlier. Apply a good sleep protocol for just 7 days and you'll have all the evidence you need to become a believer.

(Note: 8 hours from midnight to 8am is NOT the same as going to bed by 10. I'll explain more when in my in-depth sleep article)

You can also help reduce your cortisol through a simple supplement strategy that provides your body with the full spectrum of nutrients required to better tolerate stress.

These should include the vitamin B family, Calcium, High dose vitamin C and magnesium.

In addition I'd recommend taking a cortisol controlling supplement like Magnolia bark and Theanine which you can get from your local health food store and have been shown to be very effective at helping control cortisol release during stressful periods.

Nutritionally, eat plenty of apples and onions which are high in quercetin and can help with reducing intercellular cortisol and grapefruit which does the same through its active substance Naringenin.

Hopefully, it should be clear that the best way to cope with stress is to avoid it altogether or at least reduce it.

Try identifying high-stress situations in advance and working out coping strategies to deal with them as they arise. Add exercise (though minimise aerobic exercise which releases more cortisol) and relaxation techniques and eat a clean and healthy diet and your cortisol levels will soon come under control.

Once they do you'll see the fat disappear faster than easier and with far less effort than ever before.

Go ahead, release your cortisol brakes today!

Start by getting some good sleep for just 7 nights and see what happens.

Dax Moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

Taking Off The Brakes For Fat Loss Success Part 2

2009-09-11T13:16:00.017+01:00

In my last post I spoke about how most of us have 'brakes' applied to so many different areas of our lives that it's next to impossible to get any real headway and break the fat loss inertia that we're under.

Despite trying ever-stricter diets, ever-harder workouts and every new fatloss and fitness fad that comes on the market, it seems that few, if any, are able to see any real progress and even those that do tend to get caught up in the old fatloss 2-step of 1 step forward, 2 steps back where they lose a bunch of weight and gain it all back again.

Often with interest.

Now, it would be easy to say that it's because the diets themselves don't work or because the workouts aren't effective but that's not the case. In fact, every single diet and every single workout you've ever heard of will work for a time before coming to a grinding halt. So yes, while it's true that some workouts and some diets work better than others, the truth is they ALL work.

So, why aren't they working for you?

It's because you haven't taken the brakes off, plain and simple.

And that's a shame because it's so easy to take them off and start seeing some very real progress almost immediately but, of course, for that to happen you need to know what those brakes are in the first place, right?

So here's the first brake you need to remove to start seeing results.

You're Unclear Why You're Here.

It's true.

Most people talk about 'getting in shape' or 'losing some weight' or 'toning up' because they don't have the slightest clue about what they really want to look like, feel like or what they want their body to be able to do. So instead of clarity of focus which, of course, will lead to clarity of action, they are 'fuzzy' about what they want

to accomplish from their exercise and diet efforts.

The trouble is, fuzzy don't cut it when it comes to achieving amazing, spectacular, jaw-dropping results.

In fact, fuzzy kills them dead before they even start.

You've no doubt heard the expression 'you can't hit a target you never hang' which means, of course, that if you don't know what you're aiming at you stand no chance of achieving it and this applies building as much to building a great body as it does to anything else.

Simply put, if you don't know EXACTLY what 'getting in shape' 'losing some weight' or 'toning up' means to you, then you're never going to achieve any of these things, let alone stay that way.

As I'm always telling my personal training clients, you've got to be clear why you're here.

Without this clarity you're left to the mercy of chance and, worse still, willpower.

If you don't know what you want to accomplish then it's a roll of the dice as to whether you'll accomplish ANYTHING at all. This is why you often here people complain of having gone to the gym for years yet getting no real results.

It's because their efforts aren't focused.

It's also why you hear of people falling off their diets, dropping out of their training and trying again and again and again through willpower to get back on track. They'll never do it though. Not if they don't have something to apply that will to in the first place. Without a clear goal to aim at, they'll be caught up in a perpetual battle with their willpower and hoping against hope that 'this time, this one time...' they'll finally achieve the breakthrough their hoping for.

So that's the bad news!

But before you go thinking this is all sounding a bit 'doom and gloom', think again.

As powerful a brake to fatloss success as fuzzy focus can be, it's easy to remove it and see some pretty amazing

results in super-quick time.

It's as simple as choosing.

Choosing what you want to achieve, why you want to achieve it and what you're willing to do to have it come true for you in your life. It can be summarised in 4 simple steps that you can apply right away to start seeing results.

They are:

1. Know what you want to achieve and by when - Be clear why you're here. What does the perfect you look like...

EXACTLY? Picture your thighs, your butt, your stomach, your chest, your arms and anywhere else that you'd like to see a change. What do you want them to look like? Do you know the weight you want to be? The clothing size? Specific measurements?

Write them down.

If you don't but you know what you want to look like then write that down instead.

"I want Jessica Alba waistline, J-Lo butt, Jennifer Aniston Arms..." is a good way to get focused on the outcome you most desire from your efforts and definitely more inspiring than the vague goals that most of us set for ourselves.

Regardless of what your goals are, once you've set them, set a date for achieving them. Make sure the date excites and motivates you so that it feels close enough that you know you'll have to work for it but far enough away that you believe it's possible.

Losing 3olbs in the next 2 weeks may sound great but you know you're unlikely to achieve it so you won't even start.

Losing 30lbs in the next 2 years hardly lights a fire under you either, right?

Challenge yourself, stretch yourself with what you really want to achieve and by when. This will do more for remving your brakes than practically any other step you can take.

2. Know why you want the goal - It's been said that those of us who have a strong enough WHY can deal with almost any HOW. In other words, if we know why we want something, we'll overcome practically any barriers that are keeping that thing from us.

Stands to reason then, that if you've had trouble staying on a fat loss diet and exercise program that you probably don't have a strong enough why. If you did, you'd already have the results you want, wouldn't you?

Getting clear on why you're here means being honest about why you want to achieve these new goals. Honest with yourself. Most people aren't.

They tell themselves that they just want to look good on the beach or fit into their old jeans but the truth is, most of us want much, much more than that. We want to feel more confident, feel more sexy, attract or keep a partner, be around for our kids and, as strange as it sounds, we want to like ourselves again. Most of us don't like ourselves very much at all.

Knowing why you're doing what you're doing makes the efforts worth while. You can see the benefits of passing up that chocolate bar or giving up alcohol for a few months if you know what it's all for and you believe that you'll get there. You won't give up anything for more than 5 minutes if you don't have a real, compelling reason for doing it.

So, why do YOU want these goals?

3. Know the price - Everything has a price and you simply have to pay it or you don't get the goods. A great body is no exception. It costs time, effort, lifestyle changes, commitment and yes, evene a little money. If you're willing to pay these then the body of your dreams is yours, guaranteed. If you aren't then...

Trouble is, most people never truly ask themselves what the price is going to BEFORE they set out on their new diet and exercise program. So they do ok for a week or two then get sidetracked by the office party or the temptation of alcohol over dinner at their favourite restaurant or that tub of icecream that they've always had on a Friday night to unwind.

They'd never get sidetracked in the first-place if they'd taken some time to think about the price they may have to pay to get what they want. For example, if you know in advance that for 30 days you committed to not drinking alcohol, eating wheat or having sugar then it's far easier to plan your life and remain motivated than if you simply say that you're going to 'cut back' or 'do your best to eat healthy'.

Knowing the price in advance means that you're not going to be tripped up by the unexpected events and temptations that will undoubtedly come your way while you're working toward your goals. NOT knowing the price get you what you've been getting up to now... frustrated!

What price will you have to pay to achieve your goal?

4. Be Willing To Pay The Price - So you know what you want, why you want it and what it's going to cost you. That's great. You've come further than most people ever will to removing the psychological and motivational brakes that hold them back from their weight loss goals but that's still not enough to guarantee your success.

In order for that to happen you need to ask yourself "Am I willing to pay this price?"

Perhaps not surprisingly, few people really are. They say they are but they're not.

What about you?

Given the goals you've set for yourself, the deadlines you're working, the reason you want to achieve them and the time, effort and lifestyle changes you're going to have to make to make your fat loss and fitness goals a reality, are you still willing to pay that price?

Don't mess around here, this is important!

If you've realised that you're NOT willing to pay then either amend the goals or change the timelines so that you get to a point where you ARE. Don't, whatever you do, start out on a goal that you know in advance you're not going o see through. It's disheartening and leaves you feeling frustrated and like a failure.

Only work on goals that you're 100% committed to seeing come to life, if not change them.

If you ARE 100% committed to your goals then great! You've accomplished what so few people ever manage to do. You've

made a true decision to have your body and your life the way that YOU want it.

The word 'decision' shares its roots with the word 'incision' and it means that when you decide you 'cut off from all other possibility'. A true decision is a powerful thing and it's the surest way to guarantee that the major brakes holding you back from looking and feeling the way you want to will be removed and that you can finally make get over even the most stubborn obstacles that that have been keeping you from your goals.

None of what I've shared here is exactly rocket science is it?

In fact, you could say that it's all commense sense stuff really, but then, it's not really that comon to see this level of sense applied to most people's goals. Except those who are actually achieving them, of course!

You should join them.

Take 10 minutes today to sit down and remove the brakes around this area for yourself. You'll feel more focus, more passion, more purpose than you have in ages and when you do, amazing things will start to happen for you.

I guarantee it!

Truth, Joy and Love

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer

P.S - In the next instalment of 'Releasing The Brakes' I'll be telling you about the little known nutritional brakes that are practically guaranteeing that you'll retain fat, mno matter how many caloires you cut from your diet.

Keep 'em peeled!

Take Off The Brakes For Fat Loss Success Part 1

2009-09-04T11:55:00.006+01:00

Well, I'm finally back from my month-long family vacation to Thailand, The Land Of Smiles, and have come home to literally thousands of emails from my readers asking how they can get back on track with their fat loss and inch loss goals after a summer of too much drinking, too much eating and far too little exercise.

It seems that the summer flab-monster has paid far too many people a visit this year : )

Now, you might expect that my first advice to you would be to simply jump on the diet and exercise bandwagon and 'just do it' as the famous Nike slogan says but it's not.

You see, as much as we all like to think that 'just do it' will, well, just do it in terms of our fat loss, the truth is it won't.

You know this already.

You know that whenever you've thrown yourself in at the deep end of a new diet and exercise plan that your best intentions very soon fall by the wayside and you end up back at square one disappointed, disillusioned and more frustrated than ever, right?

Right!

So this time we're going to take a different tack.

We're going to do what I call 'releasing the brakes' to absolutely guarantee that your journey into fat loss and inchloss will go smoothly, surely and faster than ever before.

Now, you may never have heard of releasing the brakes but it's something we've done here at my London Personal Training Studios for years and we explain it to our clients this way;

Imagine jumping into your car and getting ready to drive to work. You pop the key in the ignition, turn it and the engine roars to life.

You check your mirrors, signal and get set for your manouver out of your parking space but instead of smoothly pulling away from the kerb, the engine screams out louder and louder still, the car vibrates and you go nowhere at all.

You give the car more gas and more still, yet stubbornly, it still refuses to move despite all your efforts.

You have one last attempt, put the pedal to the metal, engine roaring louder than ever and slowly, grudingly, the car starts to roll forward.

Just then, you look down and realise the silly mistake you'd made.

Your park-brake was still on and you had your foot on the footbrake.

No wonder it had been so difficult to get started!

Of course, this scenario sounds ridiculous when you read it here doesn't it? You'd never make such a stupid mistake with your car, right?

But are you aware that this is the exact mistake you're making time and time and time again with your efforts to lose fat and keep it off?

Just like in the car scenario above, it's likely that your attempts at fat loss have been focused on doing more and more and more or 'giving it more gas' when it comes to your workouts, your nutrition and your lifestyle changes and, also like the scenario above, it's likely that you're using up tons of your 'fuel' in the form of energy, motivation and enthusiam without ever really getting much of a result.

Yet think about this; if you take of the brakes that are keeping you from your fat loss results you'll get there with far less effort in far less time and achieve far MORE of a result.
You only have to take off the brakes.

But what ARE these brakes? What do they look like and how can we take them off?

Over the next week I'll be exposing each of the 5 major classifications of brakes that are keeping you from achieving spectacular fat loss results and sharing with you exactly what you need to do to release each one in turn.

All YOU have to do is release each brake as we identify it and you'll see, feel and experience a far faster level of fat loss than you've ever known before.

Tomorrow I'll be sharing the first and most important brake of them all and sharing a simple yet seriously effective way of removing it immediately and for good.

Til then!

Dax Moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

P.S - What do YOU think are the 5 main brakes that hold you back from achieving YOUR health and fitness goals?

Here's How I lost 11.2 lbs and 11.5 inches in just 30 Days.

2009-07-23T20:46:00.003+01:00

Here's yet another 30 day success story, this time from Cynthia who has changed dramatically during her time on my 30 day personal training body transformation challenge which just finished.

Cyn 'only' lost just over 11lbs in 30 days but achieved a pretty amazing inchloss and transformation I'm sure you'll agree.

Just look at the pictures to see how much she's changed... especially around the waist where you can see the fat has literally melted off.

Let's hear from Cyn!

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 Dax's 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"

Cyn has done incredibly, don't you agree?

Considering this was all completed in just 30 days I think it's amazing! Most fat loss programs out there are pretty happy to have this happen in 12 weeks yet first Martin, now Cyn have shown just what's possible when you commit to getting your results.

More tomorrow!

Dax Moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

P.S - Grab a FREE copy of the same diet Cyn used during the 30 Day Challenge over at www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com today!

How To Lose 20lbs and 5 Inches From Your Waist in Just 30 Days

2009-07-22T21:48:00.006+01:00

Well, my 30 day experiment is over!

My wonderful guinea-pigs in my 30 in 30 challenge have completed the workouts and the dietary protocols and have all achieved some pretty amazing stuff as you'll soon see.

I won't blather and hype what's happened, instead I'll be posting their results over the next few days and you can read read for yourself what happened and how they feel about it all in their own words : )

Let's start with Martin...

Dax Moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

Read how Martin lost 20lb and 12" in just 30 days!!

(These are all Martin's own pictures. I haven't resized, altered

or changed them in any way. Martin even put the 'day 1' and

'day 30' on himself - in case you're wondering!)

"Hi i'm Martin 33 years old from Blackpool, England.

I have been overweight for YEARS! I have tried everything to shift the flab slowly creeping over my body.

I know everything there is to know about healthy eating or so I thought! I have tried Atkins, Weight Watchers, Slimfast, Numerous online diets. Stupid and probably dangerous diets, cabbage soup, 3 day detox I have joined Gym's played sports etc everything and anything.

I have never managed to keep to any of the programs for more than a month or so and even then there would be the odd cheat.

I decided to join Dax Moy's 30-in-30 fat loss program as it sounded very challenging I am fiercely competitive and I loved the idea of following a set routine and exercise plan for 30 days and seeing fast results. My problem is that I get bored and if I don't see results my willpower disappears. I liked the idea of being accountable to Dax and knowing that he was monitoring my progress would keep me on track. Basically I didn't have anything else to try and I needed to lose weight I needed someone to give me a kick up the butt and make me do something.

The program is tough, it has to be its only for 30 days. It took me a while to get used to not having coffee and just drinking water but the eating clean was great I did suffer detox headaches for the first 2-3 days but took the advice Dax gave us and worked through it. After about day 4 I began to feel amazing really refreshed and healthy I began to enjoy it and I loved the fact that it kept changing The exercises really push your limits and you can actually feel yourself getting stronger and fitter and you compete against yourself for times and repetitions which is definately motivating.

My results in 30 days are staggering I cannot believe the transformation, everyone keeps telling me I look amazing, my skin is glowing (so i'm told!) I am sleeping better, I feel like a different person I cannot believe in 30 days this is achievable I have felt really well in myself where normally I dont feel great I get very tired and stressed and dont sleep well etc.

My results:

Weight lost 20lb

Chest 3.5" lost

Waist 5" lost

Hips 1.5" lost

Thigh 1" lost

Calf 0.5" lost

Arm 0.5" lost

Weight 16st 2lb at start 14st 10lb at finish

Chest 44" down to 40.5"

Waist 41.5" down to 36.5"

Hips 44" down to 42.5"

Thigh 27" down to 26"

Calf 16" down to 15.5"

Arm 15" down to 14.5"

A total weight loss of 20lb and 12 inches!

I would definately recommend this program to anyone who wants to lose weight and shape up and is prepared to put in the effort and make things happen there is no miracle pill you have to put in the effort and then with the help of Dax you will get the result. I will definately continue with the program it really has changed my life"

Good stuff huh?

Congratulations to you Martin. You've done amazingly well, my friend. Keep it up buddy! : )

More to come tomorrow : )

Dax

London's Leading Personal Trainer

Tried This Crazy Pushup Yet?

2009-07-21T21:15:00.003+01:00

Well, yesterday's bodyweight workout videos went really well with over 500 view on them already (though not enough comments!) : )

So I thought I'd give you this great quad pushup tutorial today with a bunch of variations from the complete beginner to the advanced athlete. They get pretty tough... especially pushing up into a handstand or hopping from the floor!

Take a look, give 'em a go and leave me a comment : )

Dax Moy
London's leading Personal Trainer

London Personal Trainer Shares These Super Pushup Variations For Strength and Fast Fat Burning

2009-07-20T19:54:00.003+01:00

Want to challenge yourself to greater upper body strength, improved muscle tone and greater fat-burning potential?

If so, you'll absolutely love these new exercises that I've been using with my clients to get fantastic body transformation results faster than ever.

The exercises need no weights, no bands, no kettlebells or anything else, rather, you'll get the most amazing workouts ever just be using your bodyweight.

Don't believe me?

Check these out for yourself!

Perform 3-4 sets of 8 of each routine and see for yourself just how effective bodyweight can be!

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer

P.S - Don't forget to tell me how you got on!

London Personal Trainer Recommends Vegetarian Meal Plans

2009-07-15T17:43:00.004+01:00

Are You - Or Should You Be - A Vegetarian?

Well, to be honest, my personal opinion is no.

I believe that as humans we've evolved to be able to both enjoy and benefit from good, clean, organic meats that have been raised naturally and slaughtered humanely for our consumption.

On top of this, I just ENJOY meat in my diet and feel far better when it's present than when it's not.

That said, I acknowledge and respect the right to choose too and I certainly don't knock anyone for choosing to adopt vegetarian or vegan approaches to healthy living.

In fact, since I first wrote the elimination diet program 3 years ago I've often been asked about how the ED and vegetarian lifestyles can be best combined to bring about the best results.

And I've mostly had no answer.

See, I only really advise on things I know about and as a self-confessed carnivore I know very little about 'real life'vegetarianism. Trouble is, I didn't really know of many resources to refer my readers to either...

...until now!

I've been looking for a true-blue vegetarian and vegan expert who could advise my readers on how to utilise 'use the same day'principles into their nutritional approaches and, well, I think I've found one.

Vegan and vegetarian nutrition expert Kardena Pauza is just putting the finishing touches on a product she's calling, surprise, surprise, Easy Veggie Meal Plans. I've managed to get a bit of an inside scoop, and I like what I've seen so far and think that you might too.

Now, it's not 100% compatible with the ED (Just a little too much cheese for my liking) but still, with a few minor tweaks the approach will definitely work for you.

Kardena has put together a couple of excellent free meal plans and a free report called 'The 10 Vegetarian Foods NOT To Eat On A Weight Loss Program' which I think is just great. You should definitely check out food number 3... shocking!

http://tinyurl.com/lhb5ro <= You can grab your free meal plans and report here

The report's even worth getting if you're NOT a veggie as there's some solid information in there that most of us could benefit from.

So look, do me a favor will you?

Download the reports and tell me what you think of them. As I said, I'm not vegetarian and have no intention of becoming one but I'd love to know what others are thinking of Kardena's approach to nutrition so that I can recommend it in the future... or not.

So once you've read it, pop back here and tell me your thoughts.

I'd LOVE to hear 'em!

Go on then... go get the freebie : )

Dax Moy
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S - Kardena's report is coming down at the weekend, or so I've been told, so get on over to http://tinyurl.com/lhb5ro
right away!

What's Your Number One Fat Loss Question For London's Leading Personal Trainer?

2009-06-25T13:15:00.002+01:00

I had over nearly 400 applications for my new 30lbs in 30 days program which started Monday.

I could only choose 29.

They're doing amazingly well already with inches dropping like crazy and some people over 6lbs down already.

Since monday!

Not bad huh?

But it's gotten me thinking about all those people I didn't choose. Nearly 400 of them who badly wanted in on the program but didn't get a place. And it made me think about how I should help them a little more.

So here goes!

I want to know what your number one fat loss question is. I'm going to answer it for you so that you're able to start getting great results just like my 30 in 30 group.

In fact, I promise you that I'm going to answer ALL of the questions you send me.

ALL of them, even if there are hundreds.

So now there's no excuse.

No reason not to get your results.

Just send me your question in the comment section below and i'll get to answering it.

Do it now! : )

Dax Moy

The UK's Leading Personal Trainer

Here's how To Lose 4lbs In 24hours Without Counting Calories, Popping Pills Or.... Being Stupid!

2009-06-23T12:15:00.003+01:00

Man... this has been TOUGH!

So many great people wanting to join the program but limited places and yes, they've all been filled.

Sorry!

I know there'll be a lot of disappointed people reading this but I have to give my all to the group going through right now...

And BOY are they going through!

We're ONE DAY into the trial and already they're getting results.

I kid you not.

On average they've 2lb since starting the program yesterday with Liz Roddis hitting a 4lb weightloss already.

But it's not just the weight.

Already the inches are falling away. Sarah has lost 1.5 inches from her waist already, Natasha has lost a combine 1.75 inches and others are reporting similar.

Remember, this is WITHOUT calorie counting, without supplements and without going hungry. There are no pills, powders or skinny shakes and they're all allowed to eat freely.

They've only done about 1 hour of exercise too.

Now sure, I'm not going to pretend that people have lost 4lbs of fat. They haven't. There's fat in there for sure, but what they're already experiencing is the effect of giving up 'bloat' water from their bodies due to the elimination diet and the heightened metabolism from my 'sneaky' metabolic triggering techniques.

We've a long way to go for sure, but I'd say that these guys are doing pretty well for 1 day wouldn't you?

I'll be posting updates here throughout the trial and, of course, telling YOU how you can increase the speed of your own results, but if you want to hear 'from the horses mouth' from these guys and ask them questions or just give 'em a little support.

I want you to see that this is real and not just some figment of Dax Moy's marketing imagination : )

Liz Roddis http//my30lbin30dayschallenge.blogspot.com/ (ask her about that 4lb!)

Sarah Brookes http://chocolatebuttonschallenge.blogspot.com

Petra http://britgrls30in30challenge.blogspot.com/

Natasha Broke http://natasha30lbsin30dayschallenge.blogspot.com/

Angela http://angelas30in30challenge.blogspot.com/

Melanie http://carpediem-melanies30-in-30challenge.blogspot.com/

Melissa <http://melissa-honeybeethemainebuzz.blogspot.com/

Joan http://joans30in30.blogspot.com/

Margot http://margot30in30challenge.blogspot.com/

Martin http://2dogs30in30challenge.blogspot.com

More to come!

I'll post 'em tomorrow!

Til then, why not get started on YOUR Elimination Diet again?

It's FREE and you'll get TONS of great results and you can get support from all the great people in my community at www.daxmoy.ning.com

If you were going to do 30 in 30 anyway, why not do the diet component? There's a bunch of great exercise tips in my community too...

See you there!

Dax moy
London's Leading Personal Trainer

P.S - YOU could be 2-4lbs lighter by tomorrow too if you get started today, right?

30lbs in 30 days Guninea Pigs Now Chosen!

2009-06-19T21:23:00.004+01:00

Yep, seriously, it's been nailbiting stuff deciding the final 'contestants' of my 30-in-30 fatloss program.

It's been hard, I can tell you.

MUCH harder than I ever thought it would be!

See, I thought I'd invite my readers to try out for a place and that I'd get 20-30 people serious enough to give the program a good go but instead I got...

...386!

(I dealt with more emails and blog posts than this but many were double or triple applications)

And I've actually reviewed each and every one of them myself.

I made a first cut, second cut, third cut and so on until I got down to those that I felt most able to give the program a good run and who were likely to get the best results from it.

Of course, along the way that's meant cutting out a lot of great people who really did deserve a place on the program and I genuinely feel a little sad tonight thinking about all the people I had to cut.

If you're one of them and you won't be joining me on the program this time around, I'm sorry. It's nothing personal. I just had to go with my heart on this...

Anyway, I guess you just want to know if you're in or out, right?

Well, here goes!

Those who will be working with me at my London studios are (drumroll please)...

Natasha Broke
Alison Louise Leask
Joe Strydom
Rob Fitzgerald
'Divine Angel'
Jin Sandhu
'China Blue'
'Belinda'

Yes, that's EIGHT People instead of six. I extended it... but still had to say no to 30 other people that wanted to come to my Islington centre.

For my 'international' component the following people will be starting with me on Monday:

Margot Faircloth
ShirleyAnn
'Honeybee'
Marilyn
'Carpediem'
Catherine
Jazia
Angela W
'2 DOGS'
Amy Jo
Bradford
'Britgirl'
'One Middle Aged Woman'
'Chocolatebutton'
Amanda
Joan Bliefernicht
Cyn
Andrew Johnston
Pastor Greg UMC
'Smoochysteph'
'Monkeydogoohoohaahaah'

As you can see, I've broken my rule again and instead of 12 I've invited 21 people (I'm too soft, I know but...)

As you can also see, my 'accidentally on purpose' mistake of not asking you all to leave your full names means that I only have the blog names for some of you : )

So look, if you were named, you need to send me an email to my studios at daxmoypts{at}aol.com with the subject line IN FULL CAPS: I'VE BEEN CHOSEN FOR DAX'S 30-IN-30 PROGRAM! (This is important as my inbox is rammed full of mail right now) and I'll get you signed up and tell you what the next step is.

It's going to be a great 30 days but I promise you, I have high expectations of all my participants and won't be letting any of you off the hook if you drop the ball... I'm going back to my drill-instructor mode on this one. I have to or you won't accomplish the 30lbs.

If you weren't selected...

I apologise.

I really do.

I want to help as many people as possible but I don't want to make the program less effective by trying to help more people than I can possibly manage by myself.

That said, I still think that I and my team can really help you.

I'd like to recommend that you join my community at http://www.daxmoy.ning.com if you haven't already, download my free elimination diet and support each other as you go through it together.

In my community you'll find HUNDREDS of posts that'll help you achieve amazing things in a very short period of time and, of course, I and my team will be there too to make your journey a little easier.

Whatever you do, I genuinely wish you well.

I also just want to thank you once more for trusting me with this goal. I know it took a lot for many of you to post here and I appreciate the trust given here over the last few days. I won't forget it. i promise.

Truth, joy and love

Dax Moy
www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S - If your name is on either of those lists you should be mailing me right now! : )

30lb in 30 days... Still Want In?

2009-06-18T09:47:00.003+01:00

Wow!

I DEFINITELY wasn't expecting that!

Nearly 200 people have applied for one of the 18 places I have available on the 'Lose 30lbs In 30 Days Challenge' that's starting Monday and I have to pick them from some really, really great applications.

It's gonna be hard : )

In fact, it may be a little TOO hard.

So...

Instead of trying to 'sell' you all into getting onto the program I'm going to do something completely different.

I'm going to see if I can put you OFF!

You see, I reckon that the idea of 30lbs in 30 days sounds pretty cool to many of you and I'm sure that you'd love to see the end result in the mirror after a month of following my exercise, nutrition and lifestyle strategies but I wonder if you're ready, REALLY ready, to put forward the effort required to reach this amazing goal.

Let's see shall we?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to give up COMPLETELY all wheat, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for the duration of the program?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to exercise 7 days a week for around 1 hour with no excuses about work, kids, 'feeling tired' or anything else?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to train HARD and put forth 100% effort in each of your workouts to bring about the best possible response to training?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to utilise safe nutritional methods like carb cycling, intermittent fasting and more to bring about a rapid reduction in fat and overall weight?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to follow lifestyle guidance regarding sleep patterns, stress reduction and hydration?

==> Are you ready, willing and able to COMPLETE the 30 day program with no excuses for dropping out?

If you answered yes to ALL of the above questions then go ahead and put your name in the box below and you'll be shortlisted and notified about my selection at midnight tonight.

If not, if you realise it's just not for you then hey, thanks for reading : )

You need to get a move on though, I've a lot of names to get through and not much time to do it so put your details in the box and we'll be ready to go!

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

Human Fat Loss Guinea Pigs Wanted! Lose 30lbs In 30 Days

2009-06-16T17:56:00.004+01:00

Yeah, I know the term 'guinea-pig' isn't too flattering but hey, you know what I mean, right?

Here's the deal!

I'm just putting the finishing touches on a special new fat loss program that I've been working hard behind the scenes to create for a while now.

The program is aimed at RAPID fat loss and will involve 30 days of intensive exercise, nutrition and lifestyle coaching where I'll be taking my chosen subjects through step-by-step 'how to' processes that will literally convert them into fat-burning furnaces of the most amazing kind.

If that's just set your hype alarms off then chill...

I'm not SELLING anything... yet! : )

I'm looking for 2 sets of guinea pigs to go through the program for FREE as my... guests (you won't feel like a guest when you go through it).

One set of 12 people will be chosen for my online group and a set of 6 will be chosen to work with myself and my team at my Islington, London studios

The chosen few in each group will be told absolutely everything they need to know to accomplish... wait for it...

...30lbs In 30 Days!

Now, before you start telling me that it can't be done or it's 'unsafe', let me tell you that it CAN be done (I've helped numerous people achieve this over the years) and it IS safe (rapid weight loss is fine as long as macro and micronutrient levels are maintained at a level that supports health and that no dehydration methods are employed in order to achieve the loss).

And look, I'm not some exercise and nutrition extremist anyway, my approach is based upon healthy practices and, whilst aspects of the program will be intense, they're not going to ask people do starve themselves (or even count calories) and they won't require marathon training sessions of any kind (1 hour a day is hardly 'extreme', is it?)

So here's what I'm looking for...

==> I'm looking for men and women who are SERIOUS, as in 100% absolutely, definitely, without a doubt committed to losing 30lbs in the next 30 days

==> I'm looking for people who will start the program, follow ALL advice exactly as given FINISH the program to completion rather than doing it 'kinda, sorta, maybe' and then dropping out before it's over.

==> I'm looking for people that are ready, willing and able to blog their daily journey with me (including before, during and after pictures) and who will allow me permission to use their testimonials and pictures in future promotional material related to the program

==> I'm looking for people who are sick and tired of the way they look and feel and are in that 'place' where this is a must for them.

==> I'm looking for people who have access to resistance equipment or a gym, or who are prepared to purchase it by Sunday 21st June when the program starts.

If you're one of these people then you MAY qualify for one of my 12 online places.

In addition, if you want to work with me and my team in Islington, London then you need to be willing to do the following:

==> Attend AT LEAST 4 training sessions a week in Islington and carry out 'homework' as directed on the other days.

That's it!

Pretty simple, right?

Or, at least, it's simple if you're a seriously committed individual who absolutely, definitely want to achieve this in 30 days.

If it all sounds too much for you then you don't really need to read on, the program clearly isn't for you.

"Why's Dax Doing this?"

It should be obvious, but in the interests of transparency I'll spell it out.

I'm looking for walking, talking advertisements for the power and effectiveness of this new program and I'm willing to forgo payment to get them.

The way I figure it is this; people are sceptical. They don't really believe that results like this are possible so, if I were to just start selling the program on a website today, even though it works, I'd probably sell a handful only, as people wouldn't believe it was possible.

However...

At the end of this 30 day program I'm going to have 18 people demonstrating the absolute proof of my claims to anyone who'll listen. And it'll be in 'real time' too. None of those photoshopped before and after pictures that show miracle transformations (including fake tan and sucking tummies in).

Once my readers see the results for themselves I'll have no problem whatsoever selling the program. I guarantee it.

So THAT's my reason. It's up front for everyone to see. Nothing hidden.

Still Interested?

If you're still interested, here's what you need to do...

Use the comments section of this blog to tell my why YOU should be given one of these valuable places (They ARE valuable too. Working 1:1 with my costs £150 an hour!).

Go ahead and 'sell' yourself into the program by telling me absolutely anything and everything you think I need to know in order to make up my mind abut giving you a place.

My team and I will personally choose the 18 lucky winners.

I'll be announcing the chosen places at midnight on Thursday, so there's no time to hang about.

If you want in and you're SERIOUS (Did I mention that already?) then leave your message in the comments area below.

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com
The UK's Leading Fat Loss Expert

P.S - You can achieve INCREDIBLE things when you put your mind to it... I'll prove it to you!

Two EXTREME Diets... Which Would YOU Choose?

2009-06-03T18:29:00.009+01:00

I'm just writing a bunch of new nutrition articles for my blog and newsletter where I'm comparing the various approaches that people use to reduce fat fast.

Believe me, I've looked at TONS of different eating plans and philosophies over the years and have a really good idea about why people eat the way they do but I'm still a little puzzled by the way many people think on the subject.

So I decided to do a little test : )

I've found 2 examples of diets that, by most people's standards are pretty extreme.

One involves fasting several times a week and promises rapid fat loss for those who follow this approach. It's got scores of scientific evidence and success testimonials supporting it.

www.eatstopeat.com

The other involves using 'strategic cheating' where you're allowed to eat pizza, pasta, and coke and yet still drop fat. This one too, has tons of success stories that back up the authors claims. (Seems a bit far fetched to me and is about as far from the Elimination Diet program I run as can possibly be)

www.cheatyourwaythin.com

So here's the thing...

I'm interested in finding out how people feel about diets. What they most believe will work... and why!

Just check out these 2 diets and then leave a message in the comments area below and tell me what you think of these diets which sit at the opposite ends of a very wide spectrum.

I'd love to know (and I think it'll be a great topic for a 'big' article)

Can you help?

Go check 'em out right away!

Dax Moy

www.daxmoy.ning.com

P.S - Which diet makes the most sense to you?

P.P.S - Time to plug my own diet : )

A little while ago I did an interview with Kettlebell Fatloss Expert Troy Anderson on how and why the elimination diet works. Troy asked a bunch of great questions so I asked if he'd let me give my own readers a copy and he agreed.

Here it is!

Dax Moy and Troy Anderson Talk Elimination Diet

3 Foods You Should NEVER Eat!

2009-05-21T18:28:00.009+01:00

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Thanks to my buddy Craig Ballantyne over at Turbulence Training who's email newsletter this afternoon prompted me to write this article.
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It's a hard thing to say NEVER about anything.

Never is a long time.

Never is... EVER, right?

So, given that I'm not an extremist, I guess I should retitle this to ' 3 Foods You Should Never Eat If You're Serious About Losing Fat And Getting Into Great Shape'

Fair enough?

So, what are they?

What are these foods that are likely to cost you the look and feel of the body you want?

Let's see...

No.1 - Wheat

For several reasons, wheat has an amazing ability to keep you from looking and feeling great due to the fact that, in its processed form, ground wheat flour practically becomes sugar, pure high glycemic carbohydrate that'll whack your insulin sky high and command your cells to store fat.

If that wasn't bad enough, many people are intolerant to processed wheat flour meaning that they suffer gastro-intestinal problems that can interfere with the digestion of other foods. This intolerance often leads to the storage of a huge amount of extra water into the system as the body tries to 'dilute' the effect of the wheat.

For this reason, skip wheat in all its forms while you're trying to get into great shape and only add it back in small amounts to monitor its effect on your body.

No.2 - Pasteurised/Homogenised Milk Products

Can milk really be that bad?

After all, most of us grew up on milk when we were younger and it didn't do us any harm... did it?

Well, that's a moot point as we can't turn back the clock and see what it was doing to you but the truth is, the milk we get in the stores today is far, far inferior to the stuff we used to drink when we were kids (especially when you're 38 like me!).

Back then you'd get thick, creamy milk with that glop of cream that clogged the mouth of the bottle when you first bought it. Not so today. Homogenisation means that the fat in the milk is now broken down into tiny molecules that hang suspended throughout the milk rather than floating to the top.

This is not done for the benefit of the drinker, rather it's done to extend the 'shelf life' of the milk out to as much as 11 days. Trouble is these micro-molecules of fat are largely undigestible and may even be harmful due to the fact that increases levels of Xanthine Oxydase in the bloodstream which is closely linked with heart disease.

Pasteurisation's not too good either.

First of all, the flash heating of the milk kills of the very enzymes that could help us to digest the milk in the first place, leaving our own stomaches to work overtime in the digestion process. Then, consider that the calcium is rendered indigestible by the process, the vitamin A is wiped out and the B and C vitamins are reduced by half (or more) and you realise that you're drinking calories with very few nutrients.

Why bother?

No.3 - Caffeine

Caffeine is the world's most widely drug.

And it IS a drug!

(I should know, I can, at times, be the world's biggest addict!)

Sure, we drink it socially, we relax to it (or think we are) and we tend to see it as pretty harmless. Because of this we drink bloody gallons of the stuff!

In fact, whilst the average consumption of caffeine worldwide is around 76mg, the US, Canada and UK are far closer on average to 300mg with Finland and Sweden approaching 400mg.

What's the problem with this?

Well, excessive caffeine consumption can and does lead to either chronic stress or adrenal fatigue which, among other things is often accompanied by malabsorption and maldigestion of nutrients, weakness, breakdown of muscle tissue, increased abdominal fat, blood sugar disturbances and more.

Also, it's PROVEN that caffeine adversely affects sleep which is vital component of any fat loss or muscle building program.

Still want that cup of coffee or tea?

Look, I'm not saying that you're never going to have a spaghetti, a glass of milk or a cup of coffee ever again. I like all of those things myself from time to time. But the truth is, when taken regularly, when consumed in large amounts or as the staple of your diet they're all bad stuff.

When taken during your attempts to shift bodyfat fast, they're worse!

Sure, there's a lot of conflicting information out there about these things. One 'expert' tell you to avoid them, one say you can have a little and yet another tells you that you can eat freely of them all.

Who's right?

Well, given that over 38,000 people have downloaded and used my FREE Elimination Diet to amazing effect, losing on average 15-25lbs in 30 days, I'll freely admit to you that I'm biased in my answer. I've seen these principles bring about changes like nothing else, and all without counting calories or weighing foods.

Sure, we all want to believe that 'cheat' diets that allow pizza, potato chips, donuts and coke will be ok, but we know that's not true don't we?

Just look around at all the people you know who are eating that stuff and decide for yourself whether that route is the right one or not.

I'll be back tomorrow with another 3 foods you should never eat but until then, pop on over to My FREE Elimination Diet and grab a copy for yourself. You don't HAVE to do it, just grab it check it out.

You'll soon realise why the only real way to 'lean up' and drop body fat is to clean-up.

Seeya tomorrow!

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading
Performance Coach
http://www.daxmoy.com

Your 15 Minute Beach Body Rescue Plan

2009-04-23T10:35:00.008+01:00

Can you believe it? May is almost upon us already!

If you're like most people you're probably already picking out your holiday clothes and thinking ahead to when you can finally hit the beach, soak up some sun and get some well earned R and R.

But then it hits you. Sun, sea and sand all equal skimpy clothes and to make the most of those you've gotta have a body to go with them!

PANIC!!

Baring our all on holiday is often a terrifying prospect for many of us. If you feel self-conscious about your hip, thighs, stomach or indeed anywhere then it's likely that your holiday will be spent in a mild (sometimes not-so-mild) state of paranoia that can actually detract from your enjoyment of your time away from work. Instead of relaxing and enjoying your freedom you're doing the 'does my bum look big in this?' bit.

Does this sound familiar to you? If it does, you're not alone. But what can you do about it?

Well, there are plenty of things that you can do if you're willing to put forth a little effort over the coming weeks. No, strike that. You'll have to put forward A LOT of effort if you're going to pull this off in time.

[Hey, don't blame me! It's not my fault that you've overeaten and sat on your bum all winter!]

First of all, I want you to take out your diary. Starting TODAY I want you to find at least 15 minutes EACH DAY where you'll be able to carry out your conditioning program. Actually make the effort to put this time into the diary just like you would for any other appointment. In fact, this is more important than any other appointment because it's with yourself.

If you have a mobile phone with a reminder on it then programme your appointment there too. In fact, write this appointment down in as many places as you can so that you can't accidentally-on-purpose forget to exercise.

I think you get the idea by now. We're placing MASSIVE priority and importance upon these appointments. If we don't, they simply won't happen!

I can hear some of you saying 'but I really don't have the time to do this everyday!' To that I say 'Rubbish'. If you can't even find 15 minutes then you're simply not trying! 15 minutes is the MINIMUM amount that you'll need. Ideally it'll be twice this amount.

Next, go to your food cupboard and get rid of all of the processed food that you've been storing up. If it's got an 'E' or a number in the ingredients list it's outta there. (As an Elimination Diet subscriber you should already be most of the way there, right?)

From now until your hols you'll be consuming only 'real' food. Any meat or fish you want, any veg or any fruits you fancy as long as they aren't preserved in any way.

Why?

The preserving processes that are used on foods make them 'anti-nutrients' with many of them having similar properties to modern plastics. These foods wreak havoc on the digestive and immune systems and can lead to overeating and increased fat storage.

Cleaning up your diet, even without restricting your calorie intake is a fantastic way to change your appearance. After all, we've all heard the old adage 'you are what you eat' haven't we?

And now for the actual workout.

I know what you're thinking. 'How can I possibly make a difference in just 15 minutes a day?'.

Sounds a bit like one of those dodgy infomercial promises doesn't it? Well sure, if I were promising results without effort but that's not the case here. In fact, you're going to have to put forward LOTS of effort to make this work. We're talking consistency AND intensity here, which is normally what's missing in most people's programs.

[Note: I'm assuming that there are no orthopedic or medical problems present. If there are then you should consult your primary health care provider or a certified personal trainer before commencing the program]

Day One

Warm up with some brisk walking, stair climbing or skipping for about 3 min. Perform the following circuit for 30 seconds of each exercise with 30 seconds rest:

1. Squats
2. Shoulder Presses
3. Abdominal Curls
4. Lunges
5. Pushups (or kneeling variation)
6. Dumbell Rows

Repeat the circuit twice.

Now, be sure to build up to this, so don't go all out for the first couple of workouts. However, intensity is important so as soon as you feel able you should really start putting forward as much effort as you can into each 30 seconds.

At the end of the circuits, stretch out each muscle for about 30 seconds.

Day two

This is your CV day. Choose any two or three activities from the list below and perform 3 minute 'bursts' of high effort. Rest for a minute or two in between and then move onto the next activity.

Power Walking
Running
Sprints
Stair Climbing
Cycling
Skipping
Martial arts punch and kick combination s
Rowing

Or any other CV activity that you may enjoy.

Simply alternate these two days between now and your holiday. If you feel that you may be over training or not recovering then add a third day where you simply stretch out your tight or sore muscles to aid their recovery.

You may be thinking that this approach sounds too simple to yield any significant results but you'd be wrong. In fact, simplicity is the main reason that this approach works. And it really does work!

Give the program a fair try and dedicate 15 minutes a day to these exercises and I guarantee you'll be in far better shape for your holiday than you are right now. The alternative of course, is to do nothing, hope for the best and spend your holiday worried about your wobbly bits.

The choice is yours and only you can make a difference so start now. Today!

See you on the beach!

Dax Moy

www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S - If you need a bit more help with losing the fat even faster, I highly recommend my friend Brad Pilon's Eat Stop Eat diet in conjunction with The Elimination Diet. I've NEVER seen anything work like this combination for rapid fat loss!

The 5 Reasons You're Still Struggling With Your Fat Loss

2009-04-13T15:44:00.005+01:00

You know what it's like.

You've tried everything in your power to finally shift that weight that's been hanging on for so long and yet, despite your best efforts (or so you believe) you're still far from the condition you're hoping to achieve and you're baffled.

What's wrong?

Why can't you shift that fat?

From my experience it comes down to one of these 5 things.

1. You're Cheating!

No getting away from this one. We've all done it.

You say you're going to commit 100% to your fat loss goal but then, as soon as you're within sniffing distance of your favourite foods you tell yourself 'just one won't hurt' and before you know it, you're chomping away on the very thing that contributed to your fat gain in the first place.

Here's the deal.

You're an addict.

'Just one' WILL hurt!

Like all addicts you need to go cold turkey to break the cycle of dependence. No ifs, not buts.

The thing is, cheating on your diet accomplishes nothing. it keeps things exactly how they are. It keeps YOU exactly how YOU are!

Don't cheat!

2. You've Lost Your Why

I can't remember who first said it but the quote goes 'those that have a strong enough why will overcome almost any how'. This means, of course, if you have a good enough reason for doing what you need to do, you'll find the way to to do it, even if it's hard.

The flip side of this should be obvious.

If you're not clear on why you're doing what you're doing then practically anything you need to do to accomplish your goal will appear difficult, if not impossible.

You'll experience everything as obstacles rather than opportunities and feel that you're more likely to fail than succeed.

That's not a great foundation to build your goals upon is it?

Identify your why.

Be honest with yourself, why do you want to lose that fat? Yes, to look good in your bikini, we know that but what else? What's the REAL reason? Dig deep and find the real why and you'll increase your likelihood to achieve it a hundredfold.

3. You don't know what you want

Sure, you've set a goal to 'lose weight' or 'get fit' or 'tone up' but you've never absolutely, positively set a specific target.

There's a big difference between a weight loss goal like the ones above and 'I'm going to lose 50lbs by June 1st 2009' isn't there?

See, the thing is, you can't hit a target you can't see. So be specific. Set a big, obvious, prominent target with a specific timeline and commit to THAT timeline rather than being vague about 'losing some weight'.

What goal are YOU aiming at?

This is critical to know. Ignore it at your peril!

4. You're Trying to do it alone

You're not an expert on fatloss. if you were, you wouldn't be trying to lose fat, right? : )

So why are you trying to do this alone or with limited knowledge on losing fat?

Stop it now!

If you didn't know about your car engine, I'm sure you wouldn't attempt to strip down the engine block on your own right? You'd get a mechanic to do the job.

Your body is far more important than your car so stop tinkering with and and guessing and hoping that what you're doing is going to work.

Instead, seek out fat loss experts who'll give you the PROVEN dietary and exercise guidance that they use to get results for their clients, follow their advice and get those results for yourself. Hardly rocket science, but the number of people actually doing this are few and far between. And funnily enough, practically all of them have great physiques!

Take a look at some of these results HERE for women and HERE for men and you'll see what a difference it makes to get professional advice.

5. You're Trying to do it alone part 2

Once you've gotten your professionally designed program, you're not cheating, you know your why and you have a laser like focus on the specific goals you want to achieve then make sure you find and join a support group to keep your motivation high. This is not just a suggestion, it's a necessity!

You see, those who are attempting massive changes in their health, fitness and appearance often undergo massive swings in motivation with huge highs and dramatic lows. It's during the lows that self-doubt and the feelings to quit come into play and, before you know it you've cheated, told yourself you'll never succeed and quit the program that you started out on with such high hopes.

Having support means that this won't happen.

Sure, you'll still get the swings, the highs, the lows but you'll be talking to people that are going through the same as you, experiencing the same problems and feelings and who know what you're going through. They'll drag you back up when you're flagging and you can return the favour when they need it.

This is win-win and is responsible for more people achieving their health and fitness goals than practically any other reason.

Get support and you're most of the way there, do it alone and the goal feels miles off.

There you have, the top 5 reasons why your fat loss goals fail.

And also the prescription you need to make sure they never fail again, right?

Apply all 5 steps and your fat loss is guaranteed!

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer
www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

No B.S Advice To Get The Most Out Of Your Elimination Diet

2009-04-11T19:14:00.006+01:00

I get a lot of emails from people asking me what they need to do to get the most from the 30 day elimination diet program.

A lot!

It seems that people are always looking for 'tweaks' to jazz up the program or, more commonly, acceptable alternatives (read cheats) that they can employ to make the program better fit their 'lifestyle' as they put it.

So look, here's my feedback to you all.

You might not like all that you hear but nonetheless it's true with no B.S involved, meaning that you'll get better results faster.

Time for some straight-talk.

Sound good to you?

1. Just Follow the Diet... To the Letter!

Very few people write me to say that they got disappointing results from the diet, but those that do are always, ALWAYS those who try to get cute with the diet and change it in some way.

Leave it alone.

It works.

Just follow it for 30 days, keep all the banned foods from your diet for the entire time and Bob's your uncle, results guaranteed!

Mess with it, change it and convince yourself that 'a little change here and there won't hurt' and you're no longer following the protocol. If you're no longer following the protocol you're no longer guaranteed results.

You need to ask yourself this simple question.

'Do I want results or do I want to do things my way?'

No offence intended to anyone here but if you're downloading a dietary system off the web, you're probably not happy with one or more aspects of your health, fitness or physique, all of which you've had 100% control over developing up to this point... and failed. Or at least, haven't achieved what you want to achieve in these areas.

So your way's not working.

Yet I know for a fact that my way does. EVERY TIME!

Look, the elimination diet is just 30 days long, it'll give you great results IF YOU DON'T MESS WITH IT.

So don't mess with it ok?

Read the manual. Follow the manual. Take nothing away. Add nothing. Change nothing. Results guaranteed.

Couldn't be simpler : )

Get Active

The elimination diet is powerful in and of itself even without exercise. On average, the 38,000 people that have been through the program so far have lost between 15 and 20lbs in the 30 days.

Many have lost more.

MUCH more.

But those who go on to break double-digits in fat loss have nearly always added exercise to their programs and so should you if you want to make the most of your time on the program.

The best program is one that includes resistance training in a 'circuit training' style or supersets. The one i recommend most is from my good buddy Craig Ballantyne at Turbulence Training. The program is a great accompaniment to the Elimination Diet and will speed up your fat loss better than practically everything else I've come across.

That said, you don't HAVE TO have a professionally designed program. Just getting more active on a daily basis will help. Committing to a bodyweight or freeweight routine 3 times a week will really tip the balance in favor of fatloss and changing your body shape fast.

Whatever you do though, do SOMETHING!

Don't just sit on your butt HOPING that you'll change your body shape. That's what you've been doing up til now and it hasn't worked so why would it suddenly start working now?

Guarantee your results by being proACTIVE and committing to making it happen and it will. Sit on your butt and nothing happens. Your choice.

Stop Blaming Willpower. You Don't Need It!

There may be times during the elimination diet when you find yourself in social situations where following the diet will be hard. Your willpower will be tested.

Deal with it.

I know that sounds uncaring but it really isn't.

I mean, plan ahead and actually deal with it.

Bring suitable foods or snacks of your own, phone ahead to find out what the menu is in advance so that you can plan or simply don't go. Just don't whine and complain that there's nothing you can do about it. There is. No-one can MAKE you eat and drink the foods that are banned on the diet.

You choose to.

Admit it and you're immediately empowered.

Deny it and you put all the problems related to your health, fitness and physique 'out there' by saying that you don't play a part in creating the body you wear.

Plan and create your menu in advance or choose not to go. You don't have to slip up. You choose to...

...or not!

Don't Quit

Stay with the diet.

It's only 30 days.

The results are guaranteed.

It's free.

All the information and resources required to make the changes you claim you want are right here, right now and free.

What more do you want?

You need to make a true decision and commitment to finishing the 30 days and on no account even entertain the idea that you won't finish it. The word decision mean 'to cut off from all other possibilities'. Have you?

Don't look for a get out of jail free card.

There isn't one.

If you don't commit to the program then you won't get the results you want. In effect, you're back in jail. Trapped in the body you no longer want.

The only breakout comes from finishing what you start.

So finish!

It Ain't So Hard!

Look, the truth is that whilst the elimination diet may be challenging to some at first, it's not really that hard. You're being asked to kick out the foods that have built the body you're wearing. The body you no longer want.

You say you want better so make it happen.

And it's 30 days.

Just 30 days.

And they're going to pass anyway, regardless of whether you do the program right or not, right?

Just like the last 30 and the 30 before that and the 30 before that.

Time passes, that's inevitable.

You can't do anything about it.

But what you can choose, what you have 100% control over, is what you spend that time on.

So spend it well and commit.

Your results are waiting!

Get to it : )

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.ning.com
The UK's Leading Fitness and Fatloss Community

Smoking is Safe... Here Is The Proof!

2009-04-01T20:45:00.003+01:00

Since I've been writing recently about organic foods and the dangers of pesticides I've been getting a lot of emails from people telling me that I should be more 'careful' about making unsubstantiated claims about potential hazards (I say a lot, I got about 16 or so out of a mailing list of 38,000 people so not really that many).

"After all, you're not a doctor" they reminded me "if there were any problems with pesticides in food then the medical community would be the first to let us know"

They're right of course.

About me not being a doctor, I mean.

I'm not.

But then, who said doctors were right about health, anyway?

Yes, I know they're old clips but still, at the time these ads were filmed, doctors were supporting smoking as being harmless.

Puts a different spin on 'medical proof' doesn't it?

Back to the subject of pesticides in and on food, the tins they come in say 'poison - biohazard!', those that work with them wear protective clothing and hundreds of thousands of deaths occur every year from accidental ingestion of them.

You don't need a medical study to tell you that a diet consisting of foods that have been heavily treated with pesticides is not good for your health. It is, or should be, common sense.

Look, I'm not here to beat you over the head with organic vs non-organic. I'm not a green activist or anything like that, but given that most people reading my posts want to look, feel and perform better than they currently do, it makes sense to tell you what may be keeping you from achieving those things, right?

The Elimination diet is a major step in the right direction. No calorie counting, no meal restrictions, no weighing and measuring or any other nonsense, just good, clean, healthy and wholesome foods that are free of nasties.

You don't have to believe it'll work.

Just suspend disbelief for 30 days then make your own mind up about who to believe.

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S - The Elimination Diet Is FREE and has helped 38,321 people achieve amazing results... want some?
www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/Free-Elimination-Diet.htm

Are You Malnourished? The Case For Organic Foods

2009-03-27T08:46:00.004Z

Well, my last post about organic vs non-organic certainly got a reaction.

I have a deluge of emails into my inbox ranging from comments like "About time someone was talking about this!" to "This is utter nonsense. If pesticides were harmful then they wouldn't be allowed to be used on foods. You shouldn't be scaremongering!!" and practically everything in between.

Regardless of which 'camp' you were in, thanks for taking the time to write me with your thoughts on this subject (though I do wish you'd have written them here on the blog so more people could benefit from your comments) : )

By far the most common reaction though, was more like this:

"I understand and mostly agree with the need to eat cleaner, fresher and less adulterated foods but the truth is, they're more expensive and I just can't afford them as much as I'd like. What am I supposed to do?"

Again, another great question, and one that I'm sure most people ask themselves when it comes to making the decision between non-organic and organic produce, right?

Here's my take on it.

Non organic is cheaper, it's true. The average family and especially those on low incomes can buy around 30-50% more food when bought non-organically than they can if they choose the organic option and so it would seem that whilst organic is an ideal scenario, the practicalities mean that most people simply can't justify coming home with a smaller bag of groceries with hungry mouths to feed.

I get it.

I'm a father of four and before my business took off, I was on a low income and felt the same way. I couldn't justify organic foods because of the costs.

Then, over time I started to see things differently.

I noticed that my non-organic shopping, whilst greater in quantity, always seemed to leave my family hungry. They always wanted more. Bigger servings, more snacks in between and practically non-stop cravings for more food.

By contrast, when my family ate organic, they ate smaller portions, less frequently and they rarely, if ever, complained of hunger or asked for more.

It was then that it hit me, truly for the first time ever.

The most important nutritional truth.

Ready for it?

It'll change your life (if you let it!)

Here it is.

Your body doesn't know 'food', all it knows is nutrients.

Bear with me because I know that it probably doesn't sound that amazing as you read it at your PC but it really is.

You see, we get hung up on food all the time. We get hung up on calories, portion sizes, meal frequencies and all manner of things but none of that is anywhere near as important as the nutrients within the things we eat.

Your body just knows that it is running out of certain nutrients.

"Vitamin B6 is getting low" it says and so you get a 'feed me' signal to eat and (hopefully) stock up on the missing vitamin.

"Calcium is running out" it says and again, you get a 'feed me' signal to eat and stock up on some calcium.

It's that straight forward, that simple... and that complex : )

So, when you eat denatured and nutrient poor foods, either because they've been chemically altered or over-processed, your body breaks them down, looks for the nutrients it needs and, if they're not there (which they won't be), simply commands you to eat again so that it can get what it needs.

It's got nothing to do with calories.

You might have already eaten your recommended daily amount of calories but still be lacking nutrients and so you'll be commanded to eat again, and again, and again.

This is not hunger. This is malnutrition.

The truth is hard to believe, but the fact is, many of us are malnourished!

But it's not all bad news, because the reverse is also true.

If you eat a diet that is replete with the nutrients your body requires then you eat less. You eat when your body needs a new supply of nutrients. You stop snacking, you stop feeling hungry all the time and you stop throwing excess calories into your body for no reason.

This is why the elimination diet works so well. It focuses on allowing your body to extract the maximum nutrition from your foods so that you get hungry less often and so lose fat faster whilst at the same time maintaining lean muscle.

What's this got to do with where the conversation started; the cost of organic vs non-organic?

It's pretty simple really.

When you eat non-processed (including chemical processes) foods, you're getting the maximum available nutrition from everything you eat. Because of this, you simply eat less and less often.

What I'm saying here is that you don't have to buy nearly as much organic food as you do non-organic to get your nutritients so it's not more expensive to eat this way at all.

In fact, you may even find, like my family did, that it's cheaper to eat organically than non-organically because you buy much less of the usual rubbish that most families consume on a weekly basis.

Still not sure if you agree with me?

Try it for 1 week.

Try feeding yurself and your family from organic sources for just 1 week and see if you can notice the difference for yourself. If not, then hey, just ignore me, what do I know, right? : )

Dax Moy

The UK's Leading Personal Trainer
http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S - I'd love to hear your comments on this post. Whatever they may be : )

P.P.S - For your very own FREE Copy of my Elimination Diet visit http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/Free-Elimination-Diet.htm

Elimination Diet Truths: Are Your Veggies Making You Sick?

2009-03-24T11:06:00.006Z

Since I released The Elimination Diet I’ve been bombarded by emails from people asking me just how strict one needs to be with their nutrition in order to get the benefits I often speak of.

Nowhere more so than in the area of organic vs. non-organic fruits and vegetables.

“Do I really have to buy organic?” they say “Does it really make that much difference? After all, I an afford twice as much non-organic fruits and vegetables as organic ones. Wouldn’t it be better to have more than to be ‘fussy’ about it having to be organic?”

These are the most commonly asked questions and, to be fair, they’re all good ones, especially as we’re always being told to eat our 5 servings a day, right? After all, we all know that organic costs a fair bit more than non-organic and, especially if you’re a parent trying to feed your family on a budget, it would seem to make more sense to buy more so that your family could consume more wouldn’t it?

Wouldn’t it?

Well, some argue that the pesticide contamination on crops is so minimal as for it to be of no concern to our health, yet increasing numbers of health and medical experts are now suggesting that even small doses of pesticide exposure (which are, after all, poison) can have a negative impact on health. Especially if consumed over longer periods of time… like in our foods every day.

And alarmingly, the more diligent you are at feeding yourself and your family their 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, the more likely you are to see the negative effects of toxicity. In fact, an Environmental Working Group study recently showed that if you consume the daily average non-organic fruit and vegetable intake, you would in fact be consuming a cocktail of no les than 15 different pesticides PER DAY!

And the main culprits for this toxic insult to our bodies?

Here they are, ranked in order of worst first:

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Grapes (imported)
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes
13. Carrots
14. Green Beans
15. Hot Peppers
16. Cucumbers
17. Raspberries
18. Plums
19. Grapes (Domestic)
20. Oranges

Quite a list, right?

That’s practically every fruit and vegetable that the average family would eat over the course of a week, meaning that in EVERY MEAL or snack, there are adding to the overall toxic load of the body and making more susceptible to these medically linked conditions:

• Cancer
• Fertility problems
• Brain tumors
• Childhood leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Birth defects
• Irritation to skin and eyes
• Hormone or endocrine system problems including weight gain
• Nervous system damage

And that’s not to mention conditions that haven’t yet been proven to link to pesticide ingestion, though new studies are coming in all the time.

So, what can you do about this?

Well, contrary to popular belief, simply washing or soaking your fruits and veggies isn’t enough to remove the build-up of pesticides. After all, these crops have been sprayed throughout every single phase of their growth. Washing and peeling will remove some of the build-up, but nowhere near enough.

The only way to be 100% sure is to eat organically grown produce.

Yes, it’s more expensive, there’s no getting away from that, but that’s because growing crops without pesticides is harder, longer and more labour intensive. However, the end result of organic farming is healthier, more nutritious and more likely to contribute to the long term health of you and your family, which cannot be said about non-organic.

Don’t let the greater quantity fool you into thinking that non-organic is ok. In truth, eating more simply means that you’re poisoning yourself with pesticide faster, right?

Food for thought isn’t it?
Dax Moy

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Can You REALLY Get Fit, Firm and Fat Free From Just 4 Minutes??

2009-03-18T08:36:00.006Z

Hey There,

As we're moving into spring it seems like the phones in my London Personal Training studios have been ringing off the hook with enquiries from people looking to start their new 'get fit for spring' routines.

First and foremost amongst their questions is "How can I fit enough exercise into my life to make enough of an impact on my goals?"

Fair question really, after all, it's lack of time that's the reason behind why most of us are out of shape in the first place, right?

It takes time to get home from work, get changed, get to the gym, workout, shower and get home again. For most of us that's simply time we don't have, or at least, that we don't have MUCH of.

That's why I advocate short workouts to all of my clients as part of their homework strategy when training with my team. Most workouts are 20 minutes or less but occasionally, even 20 minutes is too long for some of my clients... or so they say : )

So what about 4 minutes?

Sound too long to you?

It's something that could quite easily be fitted in between TV commercials or chapters of a book even.

And yes, it'll still provide an awesome, powerful fat burning workout. Check out these videos for more of what I'm talking about here.

Video 1 is an explanation of intensity and the other 2 are the 4 minute workouts themselves. Try one out and see how much work it gives you. You'll be very surprised!

See, pretty tough right?

And a great cardio, strength and fat burning session all rolled into one.

Does it produce great results!

You betcha!

Give my 4 minute workouts a try for just 1 week and see what happens. (Obviously, if you can fit in 2, 3 or 4 of these you'll get better results but even 1 is still worth doing).

Enjoy!

Dax Moy
Want To Look Great Naked?

P.S - Once you try them out, leave me a comment!

You Can't Out-Train A Poor Diet!

2009-03-10T20:10:00.003Z

Well, these Q and A's are going really well aren't they?

I'm getting tons of excellent feedback on them already.

Here's another...

"Hello Dax,  

My main goal today is not fat-loss (I think I don't have too much fat to lose when I look at myself), but it is to get bulky and muscular.  Will I be able to achieve that goal with a quite normal (as healthy as possible, but without having to count on different food portions) diet and not a fitness supplement, but mostly based on long term results of reasonably hard resistance training (I mean near muscle failure, but trying to avoid it)?

  Thank you for your kind answer,"

  JuanMa

My Answer...

Hey JuanMa

Great question, and one which I’m sure many, many people will be asking.

Now, to the answer : )

The truth is, most results in body composition, whether they be gaining muscle mass like your goal, or losing bodyfat like many, are created in the mouth and the old truism ‘you can’t out-train a poor diet’ is a good one to bear in mind… regardless of your goal.

That said, I’m a firm believer that apart from the extreme end of the spectrum (like bodybuilding for competition) there is no need to count calories, weigh and measure food or take supplements.

Most goals are able to be accomplished on a quality diet with good. Wholesome, ‘clean’ foods that have not been altered through chemicals or additives.

The elimination diet allows for practically any goal to be achieved because it’s so clean. All you have to do is ensure you’re following the diet most of the time (after the 30 days I recommend the 80/20 approach – 80% of the time you follow the diet strictly, 20% of the time you let your hair down. Most people are following the exact opposite!)

Ensure that you get a good quality and variety of protein sources from meat, fish and poultry, eat a wide variety of vegetables, nuts and legume and you’ll have no problems building muscle.

As long as you follow a relatively rigorous muscle building program of course! : )

Hope this helps

Dax

P.S – Got a question of your own? Pop it down and I’ll try my best to answer it.

P.P.S - Did you guess right about my weekend 'mystery trip' as part of my MAGIC Hundred goal achievement program?

Let's find out : )

Not bad for a weekend huh? : )

Where's Dax Going? Can You Guess?

2009-03-04T23:57:00.004Z

Hey Guys

Tomorrow I'm off with my 8 year old son Connor and my wife Deana to accomplish a goal that he had set as part of his MAGIC Hundred quite some time ago.

We've put it off a little due to being pretty busy but his school is doing a whole bunch of great stuff about the importance of having goals and he's been talking about it again.

So we're taking him out of school a couple of days early this week to make sure that he accomplishes this goal and also so that I accomplish one of mine too (cool when your MAGIC hundred lines up with other people's huh?) : )

So, c'mon...

...where do you think I'm going?

Take a guess!

Dax moy
www.daxmoy.ning.com

P.S - Connor is one of the best travelled and World-experienced 8 year olds I know.

He's snorkled on the great barrier reef, been to Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park, Cape Tribulation, The Blue Mountains in Australia, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Hanoi and Hoi An in Vietnam, Elephant Trekking in far Northern Thailand (in fact he's been to Thailand 16 times), he's survived the Tsunami (yes, he was actually IN it!), he's been to the leaning tower of Pisa, The Coliseum in Rome, Monte Carlo, Cannes, all over Spain, Dineyland Florida 3 times...

Blimey!

I can't believe I'm writing about MY kid : )

All of my holidays were in the UK until I was 21!!

Not just 'cos he's my kid, but he's an awesome little by who loves life, loves helping people and has high expectations of what he's going to do, where he's going to visit and the things he's going to experience.

Great lessons for us all :)

Oh, and by the way, he has NO idea that we're taking him anywhere. He thinks he's coming to see me off at the airport for a business trip : )

What's The Best Training For Fat Loss?

2009-03-03T13:42:00.006Z

Well, yesterday's Q and A seemed to go down pretty well with many of you emailing me to tell me that the answer about losing saddlebags and muffin tops was really helpful.

Great!

I'm so pleased to put that one to bed. We should be seeing much faster results now right? : )

Anyway, onto today's question.

It's an interesting one from Susan...

"Dax, my training philosophy has been that if you want to lose weight/fat, the best strength training protocol would be circuit training using a lower than max. weight/higher reps/little to no rest between sets.
Cardio would involve HIIT 2 - 3x/week.

Conversely, if you want to add mass/bulk, you would look towards a hypertrophy program such as 5x5 - max. weight/lower reps/rest between sets. Cardio would be steady state.

Obviously, there are diet manipulations based on the goal, but I was having a discussion w/ someone this week who told me its a "myth" that you won't cut lifting using a program such as 5x5 or Rippetoe. That through diet manipulation they can cut as much weight using a training program focusing on hypertrophy based on their diet, and not sacrifice muscle.

I would love your expert opinion on this to clear up any misconceptions I may have.

Thanks!"

Susan

My Answer...

Hi Susan, that's not a bad outlook actually. Circuit training with either multiple stations, peripheral heart action patterns, supersets etc is indeed a very effective system of increasing metabolism and buring lots of fat.

Makes sense when you think about it.

There are around 600 muscles in the human body and the more we can work in any given session, the more metabolically active we become, the more immediate calories we burn and, of course, the more EPOC based calories (after exercise) we burn too.

I call this my '600 rule' and build all of my fat loss training around this power principle.

This makes a circuit-based approach VERY effective for fat loss when combined with the right diet.

That said, whilst one of the methods of performing the circuits is to use lighter weight and more reps, one shouldn't think that this is the ONLY way to go.

It's not.

In fact, circuits and supersets with heavier loads can work just as well for fat loss. This is due to the fact that it's not so much reps that determine the fat burning effect of a set, but rather the total force exerted. The more force, the more energy expended and tissue 'damage' done. This is a good thing as the energy costs are high over time.

Personally, I'd shake up your training so that you use a good variety of rep ranges either from circuit to circuit (my favourite), from workout to workout, or from 'phase' to phase (like, 3 weeks heavy, 3 weeks moderate, 3 weeks lighter).

You can do a circuit with 4-6 reps, another with 8-12 reps, another with with 15-20 and even go as high as 40 reps (yes, I know!).

In truth, it's the mix of repetition ranges and loads that will provide the best metabolic effect as all fibres, energy system and motor-units will be recruited meaning that maximum muscle usage and, of course, energy usage occurs.

Regardless though, it is nutrition and not training that accounts for the greatest impact in fat loss. If your diet is poor and you don't control what goes into your mouth, how often, how much and of what quality then your training will make you fitter, make you stronger and give you better endurance but you'll never be lean.

That's why my free Elimination Diet is a great accompaniment to any fat loss program as you'll clean up and 'lean up' faster, even without changing your exercise program.

Hope this helps!

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer
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www.daxmoy.ning.com

P.S - If you're looking for a great circuit-based workout system that'll speed up your fat loss then you should check out Circuit-style training, supersets and shorter, high intensity workouts such as Turbulence Training or Warp Speed Fatloss as they both work excellently.

How To Speed Up Saddlebag or Muffin Top Fat Loss

2009-03-02T17:58:00.003Z

Well, I've gotten quite a few questions posted here on the blog and the community over at www.daxmoy.ning.com over the last few days so, I guess I best got on and answer them.

I'll be picking one or 2 questions a day, so if you have any of your own, don't forget to add them ok?

Here's Question 1 from Kelly

"I know I can't target a particular spot on my body and shape it without doing total body workouts to burn fat, but what is the best exercise for 'saddle bags'? (As in the excess fat women carry on top of their butt at the back of their hips)

Thanks for all of your hints and tips - I love that I have such a reliable source of information. I've been checking out your website and blogs for the last year, but only this year when I did your ED did I really get a handle on how bad I was eating. My progress has now sped up considerably and I've lost 9kg and 10cms of my waist since sorting out my diet. So a million times thank-you for your support and great reality checks!!!"

First off, thanks for you kind words Kelly, I really appreciate hearing about the great results you've been getting from The Elimination Diet, Keep up the great work!

Now, to your question...

It's a very common question that I receive from both readers and clients and, perhaps surprisingly, it's a very easy question to answer.

The site you're talking about is a common fat storage site in both men and women who notice first a 'thickening' of the area and then a 'fleshing out' and finally the growing of 'love handles' or 'muffin tops' as some people call them. No matter what you call them, they're fat and, as such, they respond (almost) like all fat.

Meaning that you CAN burn them off and expose the firm, muscular abdominals, obliques and lower back muscles again. Regardless of how long you've had them.

Now, the reason I say 'almost' is because, whilst this type is the same as abdominal fat, the reason for it being laid down is different. Whilst all fat has its roots in over-consumption of calories, the sites that fat is deposited tell us a lot about the hormonal balances of the body as the time it was laid down.

For example, whilst belly fat is closely related to cortisol (the stress hormone), the area of the back and hips (including the lower back/love handle area) is related to over production of insulin relative to other hormones.

Knowing this, we can approach fat loss more strategically.

For a start, insulin over-production is directly related to over-consumption of carbohydrates. Sugars. I don't just mean table sugar (but DEFINITELY includes this) but all simple carbs.

Go for low GI (Glycemic index) carbs and reduce the overall carbohydrate intake and make sure that those consumed are spread throughout the day to avoid insulin 'spikes' that will command your body to store fat. Maintain a steady protein and fat intake and be sure to supplement your diet with a high quality fish oil too.

Regarding training, shorter, more intense workouts utilising resistance training carried out twice a day seem to work out best for this area. I've found that 2 x 15-20 minute sessions are more effective at mobilising fat in general (and this area specifically) due to increased insulin resistance over time.

Circuit-style training, supersets and shorter, high intensity workouts such as Turbulence Training or Warp Speed Fatloss work excellently for this... as long as an Elimination Diet protocol is followed.

Also, try training more often, like daily, rather than 3 times a week. Just as 2 mini workouts a day is more powerful at mobilising this seemingly stubborn fat, so too are daily sessions better than less frequent ones.

Hope this helps!

Dax Moy
The UK's Leading Personal Trainer
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www.daxmoy.ning.com

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Your Fitness and Fatloss Questions Answered

2009-02-26T13:29:00.002Z

Ask Your Questions!

I've a question for you.

If you could ask me anything you wanted to know about achieving your health, fitness or fat loss goals, no matter how big or small, what wouldyou ask?

What if you could ask me any TWO questions... On ANYTHING related to the getting into the best shape of your life and staying that way?

That's what I'm offering all of my readers today.

Just post your 2 questions about achieving your fitness or fatloss goals in the comments section below and I'll do my best to answer them in the coming days.

Go on, post away! : )

Dax Moy
The UK's leading personal trainer and fitness expert
http://daxmoy.com

P.S - If I get a lot of similar questions I'll host a series of
free teleseminars to answer them... so get asking! : )

The Best Ways To Lose Belly Fat

2009-02-12T22:13:00.001Z

Here's ANOTHER Belly Fat Article From My Good Buddy Craig Ballantyne... check it out if you're looking to lose fat fast and finally see those abs!

I often get asked, “What’s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly?” People want to know if aerobics is better than strength training, or if traditional cardio exercise is better than intervals.

Well, to say I've done them all would be an understatement.

With over 15 years experience helping others, training myself, training for sports, spending countless hours in the gym, AND actually conducting laboratory research studies on different exercise methods, I'm pretty confident in knowing what works and what does not.

But first of all, I want to frame my responses. I'm going to talk about what works for people that have a limited amount of time to exercise, mostly because I expect your readers don't have 90 minutes per day to devote to a workout, unlike the typical audience of a fitness magazine.

That's why there is a huge disconnect between some of the information found in magazines and the ability of the reader to apply it to their lives.

We just don't have 6-8 hours per week for exercise, nor do we need it. If you're a triathlete, you might need that, but not someone that just wants to lose fat and gain muscle.

Having said all that, the bottom line for getting a better body is...

Use bodyweight exercises to warm-up, strength training supersets to build muscle, and then finish your workout with interval training to burn fat in a short amount of time. I've structured my system so that you are in and out of the gym in 45 minutes, three times per week.

You'll do 5 minutes of bodyweight exercises to warm-up. This is a much more efficient approach than spending 5 minutes walking on a treadmill, which really doesn't prepare you for anything except more walking on a treadmill.

Then we move into the strength training supersets, where we use two exercises performed back to back with minimum rest between each. This cuts our workout time, while still giving us maximum results. We only need 20 minutes for this, and we'll use basic exercises, and sometimes even more bodyweight exercises, depending on the client's goal for muscle building.

And finally, we'll do 18 minutes of interval training. A warm-up, followed by six short intervals at the appropriate fitness level for the client, interspersed with short periods of low-intensity recovery. Finish with a cool-down. And that's the workout. Again, about 45 minutes total.

Compare that to what most people do, which is run, jog, cycle or use the cardio machines for 45 minutes straight. Sure, that will burn calories, but it doesn't build a better body.

In fact, there are a few "dark sides" to long slow cardio, including less-than-optimal results, the potential for overuse injuries, and it is an inefficient form of exercise. If you only have 30-45 minutes for your workout and you spend it all on a cardio machine, when are you going to train the rest of your muscles and sculpt a better body?

So the best way to burn belly fat is with a combination of strength training and interval training. It’s fast, it works, and it’s fun!

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training for Fat Loss

The 10 Best Abs Exercises You Can Do... Without Crunches!

2009-02-12T08:27:00.001Z

My good buddy and Men's Health expert Craig Ballantyne just sent
me over this list of the 10 best ab exercises that you can do without
cables, ab crunches, or sit-ups.... thought you might like it : )

1. Plank with your arms on the Ball (30% more effective than plain
ol' planks, according to Men's Health magazine)

2. Ball Rollouts (probably my favorite ball ab exercise)

3. Hanging Knee Raises (classic exercise that most folks do
wrong...but if done right, will work your abs safely and
effectively)

4. DB Renegade Row (this is the biggest surprise on the list...but
it works your lower obliques incredibly hard)

5. Ball Jackknife (always a tough one for beginners to get the hang
of...but when they do, they get a lot of six pack ab benefits)

6. Ball Jackknife Rotation (a tougher version of the jackknife)

7. Ball Jackknife-Pushup Combo

8. X-Body Mountain Climber (one of my favorites...so simple yet so
effective)

9. X-Body Mountain Climber with Hands on Ball

10. X-Body Mountain Climber with Feet on Ball (an even more
effective version of the regular X-Body mountain climber)

All of those exercises are in the programs at:

=> Turbulence Training Abs

Use only the best ab exercises to get more results,

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.ning.com

PS - Don't miss his Ballantyne's Day Ab Workout Sale here:

=> Turbulence Training Abs

Turbulence Training Six Pack Abs Sale

2009-02-11T10:20:00.003Z

My good buddy Craig Ballantyne has gone a little crazy, and is declaring this weekend to be Ballantyne's Day (I think he needs to learn how to spell) : )

Anyway, to celebrate, he's giving you TWO free workouts and 25% off his landmark NO-crunch Turbulence Training for Abs workouts. Plus, you'll get 3 months free into the TT Member's site for even more workouts and you'll be able to ask him your personal workout and diet questions.

Check out his "I Love My Abs" Ballantyne's Day sale here:

==> http://tinyurl.com/cdmsy8

But hurry, the sale ends on Friday, February 13th, BEFORE Valentine's
Day (see, I told you he was crazy!).

Say yes to burning belly fat and getting six pack abs,

Dax Moy
http://www.12daysoffitness.com
http://www.daxmoy.com

PS - Don't miss his article on the 5 biggest ab training myths at:

==> http://tinyurl.com/cdmsy8

The 7 Secrets For Getting Your Fatloss Back On Track After The Holidays

2009-01-20T13:33:00.004Z

If you've found returning to the gym after the Christmas holidays to be a difficult, almost impossible task due to waning or even non-existent motivation you're not alone.

At this time of year it seems that almost everyone finds it easier to slip into the baggy, loose-fitting winter clothes to disguise the winter pounds, snuggle up on the sofa with a cup of cocoa and a packet of cookies and watch the TV rather than getting back to the gym or starting that new diet.

The trouble is, as nice as that approach may sound at the time, it's the exact recipe for guaranteeing you'll add pound after wobbly pound of hard to shift fat, that you'll spend all spring and summer complaining about isn't it?

After all, isn't that the approach you took last year? And the year before that?

As tough as it sounds when the days are dark, cold, wet and gloomy, the only real way to guarantee that you'll arrive at the first day of spring in great shape is to start paying your dues right now. You've got to take action.

But how?

How do you get into the swing when it's the last thing you really feel like?

Here are 5 surefire ways to get yourself taking action on your health and fitness goals without making a huge chore of it. Who knows, you may even enjoy it!

1. DON'T Join a gym... unless you really enjoy being there in the first place

Let's be honest about it; most people can't stand gyms. We join them because we think we're supposed to because that's what 'everyone' does. (The fact that 'everyone' drops out of their memberships within a month is neither here nor there... apparently).

Most people don't like them, rarely go and when they do, they work way too hard for far too little result. So why bother?

Skip the gym this year until you've already established your fitness plan at home, in the park, at the pool or even just walking the dog or playing with the kids.

Activity is activity. Your body doesn't know the difference between a high tech gym machine or the rusty dumbell you keep under your bed so save your money and your time by training in the environment you most enjoy.

2. Keep Your Workouts Short and Sweet

It seems that 'typical' gym programs have been designed to fit into an hour... regardless of whether or not you have an hour to spare or whether you're fit enough to last that long.

Somewhere the 'a workout lasts an hour' rule has become cast in stone in the minds of many exercisers and even their personal trainers with many feeling that working out for anything less than this is a waste of time.

Says who?

Look, if you can consistently and without fail workout for 10, 15 or 20 minutes a day every day you're doing yourself a better favor than going to the gym just 2-3 times a week for an hour, both physically and psychologically.

Besides, shorter workouts allow for a greater intensity, you can train harder, meaning that you'll get better results than those long, slow, boring gym sessions.

Besides, we all know that a gym hour isn't an hour, right? You have to travel there, get changed, train for an hour, get showered, get changed and drive home again. We're talking 2 hours or more! Forget it, keep your workouts short and sweet and save yourself the stress.

3. Don't Jump In At The Deep End

When most people start a new exercise program they tend to read about it in a magazine or workout manual (or hire the toughest trainer at their gym!) and go hell for leather from day one. Then they wonder why they're aching, sore, stiff and starting to dread their workouts more and more with each passing day.

Start slow.

If you haven't exercised in a while then maybe 10 or 15 minutes is all you need. Be kind to yourself. Keep some gas in the tank. Tomorrow you can do 16 minutes if you like and the day after you can do 17.

You wouldn't run a full marathon without building up your mileage through progressively longer distances so don't do it with your workouts. Build up. Enjoy it. Have fun.

4. Follow a Simple, Unambiguous Diet Plan

When most people start a new health kick they've the tendency to go for the diets with all the 'flashes, bangs and whistles', presumably in the hope that because some celebrity or other endorses it, it must be good. So they start it, get confused (or frustrated) and quit.

Don't fall for this failure trap.

Instead, choose a dietary system based upon simple principles that you can understand, that you agree with and that make sense to you. Once you've chosen it, commit to sticking with your plan and following it exactly for a predetermined period or you'll find yourself flitting from diet A to diet B whilst thinking about diet C. This is a sure recipe for failure.

Give it 30 days and then change it up if you have to.

(Download a FREE Copy Of My Elimination Diet HERE)

5. Set Yourself A Clear, Unambiguous Goal

Most people start their new programs with a goal of 'getting fit' or 'losing fat' and wonder why they never seem to see any appreciable results. The answer is simple.

It's near impossible to be motivated by 'lose some fat'. How will you know when you get there? Instead, set a clear goal with a definite time frame attached. 'I will lose 20lbs by March 1st is a definite goal you can measure your progress by. If you fall off track you can pick things up by doing more, working harder or eating stricter.

See the difference?

Be clear about what you want and, in all likelihood, you'll get it!

6. Get Rid of Your 'Fat' Clothes.

It's too easy to hide your physical condition in baggy clothes during the winter in the hope that no-one will notice how out of shape you've gotten. But YOU know don't you?

Stop kidding yourself, stop using the get out of jail free card and put yourself on the spot.

Get rid your baggies, donate them to charity, burn them even. Stop holding your fat clothes 'in reserve' in case you fail to lose the weight or, heaven forbid, put it back on. Don't allow yourself the option of failure and you won't fail. Simple.

7. Sweeten The Deal.

We all like rewards don't we? It sort of makes the whole effort we go through feel more worth it somehow, right? So offer yourself a bribe, an irresistible offer that you can cash in on once your goal is reached.

Maybe it'll be a big shopping spree for new clothes, a vacation, a new car or whatever else takes your fancy. Whatever it is, make it feel like a great big reward, something that'll excite you and use it as motivational fuel every time you feel like dropping from the plan.

You'll be amazed at what a little self-bribery will accomplish.

Dax Moy

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Day 10 of January Elimination Diet Challenge

2009-01-14T20:40:00.001Z

Well, 10 days have passed and, unless you're doing something wrong (like cheating) you should be seeing and feeling at least a few results from the program by now.

I've been getting emails from people everyday telling me about the results people are getting and, well, some of them are simply amazing!

6lbs, 8lbs, 10lbs and even 12lbs in the last 10 days. Supposedly impossible when you speak to the mainstream fitness industry and the medical community about what's possible and yet, well, it's happening.

(In fact, I'd love to hear where YOU are at today too!)

But look, it would be really dishonest to claim that EVERYONE is achieving these results.

They're not.

Even though people are telling me they're looking and feeling better, that their aches and pains and many medical conditions are healing up (If you've been getting relief from some long term medical condition I'd love to hear about that too) some are concerned that their fat loss is not as fast as others they're hearing about.

I tell all those people the same thing.

Some people lose weight and fat in an almost linear fashion. 1-2LB a week like clockwork... sometimes more.

Others are not so regular. They lose a pound in a week, lose nothing for 2 weeks then suddenly drop 5-10lbs. I don't know why.

There's no scientific explanation for this.

It just happens.

What I can tell you though, is that invariably it all equals out.

Regardless of whether you lose faster, slower, in a linear fashion or in jumps, it all equals out and over time both groups do well from the program.

So don't lose heart ok?

And don't quit.

10 days in and 20 to go.

Keep it up my friends.

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com

P.S - I've been asked about food ideas and resources I trust for the elimination diet.

Well, as well as my own cookbook that you'll find at www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/eliminationcookbook.asp I also recommend Rosa Coelho's Excellent 101 Healthy Recipe's For The Office as it fills in some of the blanks about how to fit the diet into worklife. You can read more about it HERE

Why Your Diet and Exercise Plan is Keeping You Fat

2008-11-15T14:29:00.003Z

Today's Post courtesy of my good friend Alwyn Cosgrove author of Warp Speed Fat Loss...

Homeostasis is the property of a living organism, that regulates its internal environment so as to maintain a stable, constant condition.

When you don’t drink enough water in the short term — often the body retains water. It attempts to maintain homeostasis by counteracting the stresses we put on it.

When you drink a lot of extra water - your body excretes more water to maintain balance.

When we weight train — we actually break down muscle tissue. And the body responds by building new muscle. It attempts to maintain homeostasis by doing the reverse of the stimulus we placed on it.

When a male takes supplemental testosterone — the body shuts down its own production in a bid to maintain homeostasis.

When we immunize children against disease — we actually inject them with a small dose of that disease. The immune system recognizes the vaccine as foreign, destroys it, and ‘remembers’ it. When the virulent version of an agent comes along, the immune system is thus prepared to respond. In order to prepare the body to defend against a disease - we expose it to the disease - and it responds by doing the opposite - it destroys the disease.

In almost every situation I can think of, the body tries to maintain homeostasis by “doing the opposite” of the stimulus.

How does this apply to weight loss?

Now we know that while you are doing it — low intensity exercise burns primarily fat.

Higher intensity exercise actually burns more carb stores than fat.

But in every head to head comparison, high intensity exercise results in more fat loss than low intensity exercise - even though the more intense work may burn a lesser percentage of fat during the exercise session.

Burning glycogen results in a larger amount of fat lost than burning fat directly.

The body responds by “doing the opposite”…

Break down muscle to grow more muscle. Burn glycogen to lose more fat.

I designed Warp Speed Fat Loss training program to specifically take advantage of this ‘law’ of nature so that when your body “does the opposite” you’ll end up with faster and greater fat loss.

About the Author/More Info:
Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete 28 day diet and training system crafted to help you lose 10,15, or 20lbs of body fat in just 28 day. To start losing weight fast visit www.warpspeedfatloss.com .

Alwyn Cosgrove, M.S., C.S.C.S. is a nationally renown fat loss expert whose work has appeared in magazines such as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Men’s Journal, Self, Oxygen, and Muscle & Fitness HERS. His Warp Speed Fat Loss system is a complete Done-for-You A-Z Fat Loss Blueprint that gives you exactly everything you need to eat and exactly what to do for exercise to lose weight in record time.

End of another elimination diet cycle

2008-10-23T22:05:00.002+01:00

Been hard posting this last week as I've been WAAAAYYY busy with refitting my Islington Studios, giving a bunch of talks and preparing for my events this weekend with Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training Fame where we'll be presenting to the cream of the UK's fitness profession on how to build a great fitness business by overdelivering on service.

I've been very good though.

I've just started adding a little coffee back this week as I like the flavor (I don't use it for a kick) and I've done nearly 7 months on elimination so far this year with just a few breaks,

I had a little toast a few days ago too, though that bloated me up right away so that's off the menu again.

I'm giving myself until midnight on Sunday and started all over again, this time alongside a VERY strict training regimen to transform my body shape in 1 month.

I'll write in again tomorrow to explain how I'm doing it... you'll think I'm nuts : )

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 28

2008-10-19T21:25:00.005+01:00

I can't believe it, can you?

We're at day 28, almost the end of the elimination diet 30 days.

Still 2 days to go though, so hang in there ok?

Tell me, what have you achieved so far? What results?

C'mon, spill the lost, I want to know? : )

Post a comment on the blog guys.

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk
www.themagichundred.com

World's First Lose A Clothing Size In 21 Days Or Get 10 Times Your Money Back Guarantee

2008-10-16T13:03:00.005+01:00

No, that's not a gimmick or some dodgy advertisement.

I mean it.

I'll explain more in a second but first a little background....

(Imagine wavy 'dream wiggles' here) : )

4 years ago, I became the first coach in the UK to offer a money back guarantee on the results I attained with my clients.

My industry were stunned and amazed by such a 'daring move'. In truth, it wasn't daring at all, I felt it was what EVERY trainer should do.

3 Years ago, I extended the guarantee to every member of my team and vowed that if they could not acieve a dramatic physique transformation with their client in the promised time then we'd refund.

The industry thought I was nuts!

2 Years ago I dropped our timeline for achieving the guaranteed loss of at least 1 clothing size from 6 weeks, to 4 and shook the industry.

They started to hate me.

Last year I pushed the envelope again and promised we could get the same result in 21 days and I was laughed at.

They stopped laughing at me this year when I promised a 21 day guaranteed result or a refund of double your investment back.

Then they just got plain scared.

Now, here's the thing.

Well, 2 things actually.

First, why should any professional (and especially one that's charging you upward of £40 an hour) feel that it's ok to charge so much purely for an hour of their time rather than for a result?

The truth is, no-one even want's a trainer for training's sake; they want them for the results they're supposed to be able to get, yet the public often spend months or even years pursuing their goals whilst the trainer rakes in the cash...

Second, why would YOU go on paying so much money for a workout, albeit in friendly, motivational environments, if the results are not guaranteed?

Worth thinking about.

Anyway, so here I am having just posted to my industry about what they should be doing about this http://personaltrainersuccess.blogspot.com/2008/10/do-you-have-balls-for-this.html when I thought to myself 'Why not take this up a notch... or ten?'

So I did and I am.

If my old guarantees scared the industry, this will petrify them : )

I'm going to promiise each and every client who works with me that they'll lose AT LEAST one clothing size in 21 days or they'll get 10 times their money back.

That's without being forced to count calories, follow stupid dietary regimes or living in the gym.

That's simply following what I already do with my existing clients.

This will change the face of this profession if enough trainers and gyms
take the same approach, don't you think?

Please leave me a comment on this... I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com

P.S - As I told you yesterday, I have 2 client slots to fill at my Islington studios. If you'd like to meet with me for a consult to discuss your suitability to take one of them then email daxmoypts@aol.com today.

Remember though, I only take those who're serious about their results and, as I stad to lose £1500 for every hour I work with you if you're not, you can be sure my selection criteria will be even higher than normal : )

Another Quick 4 Minute Fat Loss Workout

2008-10-15T20:55:00.003+01:00

Fancy another short, sharp yet highly effective
fat blasting workout to help speed up your
elimination diet results?

Great!

I've got another 4 minute workout that you
can do at home with no equipment yet still get
fantastic results... fast!

Try adding this to the other 4x4 workouts I gave you last week for some great results!

Perform 20 seconds of squats, 10 seconds rest then 20 seconds of pushups for a back to back circuit of 4 minutes and tell me how you get on : )

Dax Moy
Your Results Coach

www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

P.S - I've just had 2 clients (a husband and wife) leave
me after 4 years to go and move to another location
so I rather unusually find myself with 4 appointments
a week free in my diary.

If you're the sort of person who appreciates working
with a coach who will simply not allow you to fail then
you might, just might, be the person I'm looking for.

But before you go getting all excited about working with
me, let me be straight with you.

1. I'm only looking for people who are SERIOUS about their
results - I really don't enjoy working with people who are
just going through the motions.

2. I'm expensive (In fact, I'm the most expensive coach in
the UK) - I make no apologies for that, nor do I
give discounts for 'bulk packages'. As immodest as it may
sound, I'm worth every penny I'm paid, as all my clients
will tell you.

3. I routinely 'fire' clients who will not follow my coaching
advice - Let's face it, I'm too expensive to ignore. You could
by a magazine for 2.99 and ignore that instead... much
cheaper! : )

4. You WILL get results - No if's no but's you'll get results
from the very beginning of our time together or I'll refund
double your money. I don't HAVE to... I WANT to!

So look {!firstname}, if I haven't put you off and ONLY if you
understand and agree to the 4 points above, then drop me a
line at daxmoypts@aol.com with the subject line
'Train With Dax' and I'll arrange for a consultation at my London
studios next week.

If that's not you, then thanks for reading : )

2 week FREE with Dax Moy!

2008-10-14T10:11:00.001+01:00

It's true!, I'm offering all my readers who live or
work in London the chance to train with my coaches for 2 whole
weeks starting Monday for zip, nil, nada or, in plain English, for
free!

Now, I don't normally run free promotions as I tend to feel that
they devalue the services and the expertise offered by my team, but
this time I've listened to my guys and decided to go ahead and do
it this once.

So here's the deal.

We're running a full compliment of pre work, post school run,
lunchtime and after work SMALL-GROUP classes at times that
fit into practically anyone's busy lives.

Not only that, these classes are short yet relatively intense 30
minute sessions which means that they won't take up your day and,
if you're performing them in your lunch break, will still leave you
time to eat after your session.

See, we think of everything : )

The classes we're offering include our famous Meltdown Training, a
seriously effective fat-burning workout, that'll have you losing
pounds and inches in no time, kickbox fitness where you can punch
and kick your way to a strong, slim and supple body, Yoga... with a
twist (this class is actually fun rather than serious and moody)
and not least our Ass and Abs class which is a hardcore butt and
belly workout for those who love to feel the burn.

You've got a full two weeks to attend these classes as my guest and
you can literally attend as many as you want during that time. In
fact, I'd love for you to do so.

Y'see, I'm hoping that you'll come to my classes, use them all,
love the workouts, the motivation, the support and, best of all,
the great results you're getting and that you'll choose to stay on
with us so that you can get even more.

There's no catch though {!firstname}.

There's no hidden sales machine in operation here. I want to be
transparent with you. I'm giving you these classes for free so that
you'll experience the benefits and hopefully stay, but if you
don't, if you choose to say goodbye at the end of 2 weeks then I'm
still happy as I know you'll tell other people about your time with
us.

The way I see it is simple; I'd rather give YOU the experience for
free than pay some slick advertising department a stack of money
for space in a magazine ad.

It's win-win, right?

But look, here's the thing.

Our classes are small, 10 people maximum, and it will be first
come, first served as far as allocation goes.

So you've got to move quick ok?

Send an email to daxmoypts@aol.com with the subject line FREE
Classes.

Within the email tell us which classes you're most interested and
what times of day and days of week you'd most like (I know you
don't know our timetable yet so tell us what time you'd RATHER come
come)

Remember though, we're starting classes next Monday so you can't
hang around.

As soon as a class is filled with 10 people then that one will be
closed to the public and you'll have missed your chance.

For that reason, please don't 'claim' a place on a class if you've
no intention of using it, ok?

This is a great opportunity, I hope you take me up on
it and I get to meet you in Islington very soon.

Seeya!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

THREE WEEKS COMPLETE!

2008-10-12T22:13:00.003+01:00

Well, here we are at the end of week three and across the board people are telling me of increased energy, better skin, better mood and, oh yes, tons of fat loss.

Now let me be clear here. Fat loss doesn't mean the same as weight loss.

Granted, many, many people are losing a good bit of weight too, but some people have only lost 4 or 5lb so far yet, from what I'm told, they've lost many inches throughout the body.

So why the big fluctuation in results?

Well, it's got a lot to do with how much water you were holding at the start of the diet due to toxicity (the more toxic you are the more water you retain) as well as how diligent you are about following your exercise routine.

If you've been training as advised then you'll have definitely built some muscle and, of course, that extra muscle adds a little weight. However, muscle is dense which means you'll be smaller and 'tighter' as a result.

Not bad huh?

Now, for this last week, I want you to go full out and make sure you're following the diet very strictly.

Bed by 10.30.

Drink 1ltr water for every 50lbs of body weight

Eat from a variety of foods.

Eat higher than normal (normal for you) amounts of protein.

Exercise daily!!!

Consume spicy meals a couple of times this week.

Add fish oil to your diet.

Take a multimineral supplement, especially zinc and magnesium.

Do all this and some great things will happen for you this week, I promise.

C'mon guys, just 7 days to go... finish strong! : )

Truth, joy and love

Dax
www.daxmoy.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

P.S - Please post your results so far. I'd love to hear from you : )

Fast Fat Loss Workout With Kettlebells... and more!

2008-10-10T18:50:00.004+01:00

First off, thanks so much if you were one of the wonderful people
who popped over to http://tinyurl.com/3h3r6d and answered my short
1 minute survey.

You've helped me so much!

I've already used some of the information I've learned to write a
bunch of new articles and shoot some new video's that I'll be
sharing with you in the coming weeks.

(Hey, if it wasn't you, then move your butt on over there... it'll
take you less than a minute!) :

http://tinyurl.com/3h3r6d

So far, I can tell you the main thing that's on people's minds.

LOSING FAT.

No surprise there right, but did you know that the MAJOR reason,
I'm talking well over 45%, that most people feel that they have a
problem achieving their fat loss goals is...

Motivation!

People tell me that the lack of motivation is the main factor with
a shortage of time coming a not too distant second.

Seems like the ultimate solution would be a fat loss program that
had a lot of support and guidance (rather than an ebook) and used
shorter workouts conducted preferably from home, right?

(If you want an IMMEDIATE dose of great motivation then check out www.themagichundred.com and you'll have the most amazing 100 days of your life)

That's why I'm uploading a bunch of new workout videos that'll give
you shorter, more intense fat burning workouts that can be
completed from home with little or no equipment.

In fact, I've already got one up at my blog at www.dailydoseofdax.blogspot.com
for you.

Ever done a kettlebell workout?

No??

Then check out my sinister 6 workout, one of my favourite short, yet highly effective fat loss workouts that I use with my clients to get them into great shape fast.

It's simple to perform, very straightforward...

What do you think of that then? : )

Give my sinister 6 workout a whirl and tell me how you found it.

Don't have a kettlebell? Then use a dumbell instead :)

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

Oh, and don't forget to tell me where you're at with your diet challenge... we're at day 19 already and, to be honest, I'm finding it really easy this time around.

How about you?

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 16

2008-10-07T11:50:00.004+01:00

Yesterday I told you about some of the short and effective workouts that people are using to lose fat and get in shape fast. Well, here's yet another short, sharp yet highly effective workout to compliment your elimination diet journey.

This time, I'm introducing a good friend of mine, Vince Delmonte who's programs over at http://www.mysixpackcoach.com/ are selling like hotcakes right now.

Vince's programs are all about rapid fatloss and the building a fabulous sixpack and are genuinely great workouts in their own right.

Better yet, in keeping with my own beliefs about short, sharp impactful workouts, Vince has created his own variation of the 4 minute workout and it's well worth giving it a try. It may be short but it'll give you a great workout!

Give this one a go...

If you like Vince's system of training then check out www.mysixpackcoach.com where I've persuaded him to offer my readers a trial-run of his workouts and nutrition plan.

Both work well with the Elimination Diet and, with just a few nutritional modifications you'll be getting amazing results fast.

Go check it out!

www.mysixpackcoach.com

Seeya tomorrow!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 15

2008-10-06T10:25:00.003+01:00

Well, here we are, day 15 and the start of week three of the elimination diet challenge.

I didn't post over the weekend as I've had feedback from people that they rarely read their mails at weekends and that it was a bit overwhelming to come into work on Monday to a hundred or more emails (you should see MY mailbox on monday.... HUNDREDS!) : )

Anyway, the good news is that I'm still getting reports of amazing results from those who've stuck it out this far with most people in the region of 8-12lbs weight loss already. Bearing in mind that we've only 2 weeks under our belts, this is pretty amazing, right?

And, by all accounts, the detox nasties are well and truly over and the impact upon energy, mental clarity and overall feelings of healthiness is massive.

This is all great news and heralds the start of the REALLY great phase of the program.

In these next two weeks you can expect to see even greater impact in fat loss, excess fluid loss and increase in muscle definition. In addition your energy will continue to rise and your hair, skin, teeth and nails will look and feel better than they have been in ages.

Not only that but you may find that if you're on meds of any kind that they're working better than ever and, in many instances, you may need to talk to your doc about reassessing the dose.

(NOTE: DO NOT tamper with your meds, change doses or stop them without first consulting your doctor, I'm just telling you what many of my readers have told me. I'm not ADVISING you to change your meds)

So things will definitely be on the up for you.

So now's the time to really start thinking SERIOUSLY about your fitness programming.

I know, I know, you don't want to be spending ages training and you don't want to join a gym but there are lots of ways to get a little fitness work into your life without it taking over.

And you should!

After all, you want GREAT results, not just 'good' ones right?

Well, here's a few brief workouts I recommend. They can all be done in 30 minutes or less and won't cost the Earth either.

1. Turbulence Training by my good friend Craig Ballantyne is a fantastic fat loss system that is designed around shorter, more intense (though not outrageous) workouts that create an ongoing calorie burn even after the session is over.

The training produces some of the best results I've seen from anyone within the fitness and fatloss market.

2. 7 Minute Muscle by Jon Benson is an amazing little system I've just learned about recently and, although sceptical at first, have found it to provide an amazing workout in just 7 minutes.

I know 7 minutes doesn't sound long enough but the truth is, when you're doing these muscle shaping workouts, it's more than enough. Better for those who are working more on shaping and strengthening their muscles than for fat loss.

3. My own Look Great Naked Challenge HAS to be included here, although it's much more than a workout ebook. It's an entire online workout program with training sessions, videos, audios, printouts and 90 days worth of bossy emails from me : )

I've had hundreds of people go through the program now and they all love it due to its no nonsense approach, short workout sessions and the clarity of the instructions on how to get the best results.

It's the next best thing to actually having me working with you.

The thing is, you can choose these workouts or you can choose something else altogether, it's up to you.

But the real message is start, and start today.

Put some exercise into your life for at least the next 2 weeks and you'll see some amazing results, I guarantee it.

Til tomorrow!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk
www.eliminationdietblueprint.com

P.S - I've just had a new website built for the Elimination Diet over at www.eliminationdietblueprint.com . The rest of the site isn't finished yet but you can still tell others about it.

In fact, I'm hoping you will.

Y'see, I want to TRIPLE the number of people going through the diet by the end of the year and so I'm hoping you might help me.

Can you tell 3 other people about your experience on the diet so far?

I'd love it if you could!

Just send them to www.eliminationdietblueprint.com so that they can get their own FREE copy of the diet and get the same kind of results that you are.

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 11 - Early Success Stories!

2008-10-02T18:13:00.004+01:00

Well, I asked for it and I got it!

Some amazing feedback about how the Elimination Diet is impacting on my readers... all 30,000 of you.

Thankfully, I only received about 60 emails and not 30,000 but hey, where are the rest of you guys?

I know you're out there! : )

I want to hear from you ok?

Look at this!

"Hi Dax~

THANK YOU SO MUCH for providing this FANTASTIC opportunity
to make some much-needed lifestyle changes!!

Due to awareness that comes after the diagnosis of serious illness,
I have been living what I thought was a pretty healthy lifestyle.
Your program has been quite an eye opener as to just how lazy
I've gotten with some of my choices over the last few years.

The first 4-5 days were really tough... Giving up my morning
ritual cup of coffee, my nightly glass of wine . The cravings
were strong, the 2 day migraine miserable and the constant
search for a little "comfort food" proved a challenge.

And then....OH MY GOSH... like MAGIC,no more cravings,
no bloat, sluggishness, foggy head and lack of energy.
I feel FANTASTIC, ENERGIZED, MOTIVATED, INSPIRED, ENTHUSED,
LIGHTER, RADIANT and so PROUD to be honoring my body again!!!

Even though I've only lost 3 lbs,,(maybe menopause and the fact
that I don't have a thyroid contribute) I am inspired and excited
to continue, knowing that I'm going to feel better every day!!!
I have reclaimed my life!!!!!

Thank You again for your inspiration!"
Claire Hockett
Scottsdale, Az USA

Isn't that amazing?

Sounds like a complete health turnaround and we're only 11 days in...

What about this?

"I've been battling my way down from 20st since Xmas - I hit a wall at 16st - 16 4 to be precise - 10 days on elimination with exercise to match and I'm through 16 and into the 15's - this works!!!"

Dave B

And this?

"Dax - I have lost 4 pounds as of this morning,
after being on a weight loss plateau for about a year.

I originally lost 20 pounds last year, then saw a couple
creep back to stay. I don't measure inches but I know
clothes are starting to fit looser and a friend I hadn't
seen in a month asked if I had lost weight.

Four pounds may not sound like a lot, but I am an
athletic person with fairly low body fat to start.

My ideal weight would be 138 and 17% bf.
(not to say I wouldn't love 130!)

Losing these last 10 pounds would mean improving my
running times and getting rid of the last bit of flab
around my waist, arms and butt. It would also mean a
happier me. I am 48 years old and determined to prove
to all the people who told me "once you're forty, it's
all downhill. Your metabolism slows, etc etc."

I tried doing this diet last June, but ignored the part
that said "all or nothing" and allowed myself wine or
beer on the weekend, which led to other cheats, which
led to failure.

This time I am determined to follow this through and
possibly stick with it longer, until I reach that magic
number on the scale. Oh and I love your workouts, they
are very similar to the circuit training I've been doing,
and more variety is always good. Thanks for doing this. "

Char

Or This?

"I am working on those last stubborn 10 pounds
and I am aiming at losing 4 inches on my waist.
I have been exercising regularly for the past 10
months, but needed to clean up my nutrition and
decided this was the diet to try.

I am happy to say that I have knocked off 3
pounds and have lost an inch around the waist,
an inch on the bust and an inch around the hips.

And this is only Day 10.

I have found this elimination diet a challenge,
but very rewarding. The first 4 days were the
toughest and my husband was ready to tell me
to quit because I was so grouchy. But by about
Day 5, I was feeling better and started to
really notice a "clean feeling" inside. I still
have days where I really crave sugar
(my weakness), but my body is already telling me
I will feel miserable if I give in to temptation.

Thanks, Dax, for your motivation!"

Rhonda Joan

And last but not least...

"Dax

I followed this program religiously for 90 days
and lost 30 pounds,I relaxed a tiny bit and now
after 90 days later I still had not gained any
weight.

I want to continue to lose more so I decided
to be more focused and once again I am completely
on board with the program. 100% ED lifestyle.

In the past 10 days without excercise I have
lost another 4 pounds.

This program works.

It's not easy but well worth the effort."

Margot Faircloth

Not bad is it?

It works and it works well.

So commit to it, give it your all and complete
the 30 days.

You won't be sorry!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com
www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 10

2008-10-01T20:48:00.002+01:00

Well, 10 days have passed and, unless you're doing something wrong (like cheating) you should be seeing and feeling at least a few results from the program by now.

I've been getting emails from people everyday telling me about the results people are getting and, well, some of them are simply amazing!

6lbs, 8lbs, 10lbs and even 12lbs in the last 10 days. Supposedly impossible when you speak to the mainstream fitness industry and the medical community about what's possible and yet, well, it's happening.

In fact, that's what I wanted to talk about today.

I wanted to ask you if you'd want to be featured in the posts I'll be making in the next few days.

Now, you don't have to have full on photos and measurements if you want to (though that would be great) but even if you'd take a minute or 2 to write in about the results you've achieved so far I'd really appreciate it.

Why?

Well, for a very simple reason actually.

People want to know!

They want to know what to expect, they want to know that the elimination diet works and, most of all, they want to know that this is real and not just a figment of Dax Moy's marketing imagination.

By posting in you'd be a source of motivation and inspiration for over 30,000 people who currently receive my elimination diet newsletter and a reminder about what is possible and probable when you commit.

Think about it, there's nothing like hearing of success to make you feel more motivated right?

So, c'mon, leave me a message below. Tell me what you've accomplished so far... and be specific : )

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com

P.S - I've been asked about food ideas and resources I trust for the elimination diet.

Well, as well as my own cookbook that you'll find at www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/eliminationcookbook.asp I also recommend Rosa Coelho's Excellent 101 Healthy Recipe's For The Office as it fills in some of the blanks about how to fit the diet into worklife. You can read more about it HERE

146 Reasons Why You Can't Have Sugar On Elimination

2008-09-30T00:03:00.004+01:00

I got a couple of emails yesterday asking me why sugar is banned n the elimination diet "after all" my questioners asked "a little of what you fancy can'yt be that bad... can it?"

Well, look, I like the occasional sweet as much as anyone else but there are a ton of good reasons why sugar needs to be reduced from our lives in general and cut out altogether during the elimination diet.

Nancy Appleton, author of 'Licking The Sugar Habit' points out 146 reasons to steer clear of the white stuff.

Interesting indeed!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.
2. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body.
3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
4. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
5. Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases).
6. Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat the more elasticity and function you loose.
7. Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins.
8. Sugar leads to chromium deficiency.
9 Sugar leads to cancer of the ovaries.
10. Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose.
11. Sugar causes copper deficiency.
12. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
13. Sugar can weaken eyesight.
14. Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
15. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
16. Sugar can produce an acidic digestive tract.
17. Sugar can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children.
18. Sugar malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease.
19. Sugar can cause premature aging.
20. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
21. Sugar can cause tooth decay.
22. Sugar contributes to obesity
23. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
24. Sugar can cause changes frequently found in person with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
25. Sugar can cause arthritis.
26. Sugar can cause asthma.
27. Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections).
28. Sugar can cause gallstones.
29. Sugar can cause heart disease.
30. Sugar can cause appendicitis.
31. Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis.
32. Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
33. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
34. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.
35. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
36. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
37. Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
38. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
39. Sugar can lower the amount of Vitamin E (alpha-Tocopherol in the blood.
40. Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
41. Sugar can increase cholesterol.
42. Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure.
43. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
44. High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs)(Sugar bound non-enzymatically to protein)
45. Sugar can interfere with the absorption of protein.
46. Sugar causes food allergies.
47. Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
48. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
49. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
50. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
51. Sugar can impair the structure of DNA
52. Sugar can change the structure of protein.
53. Sugar can make our skin age by changing the structure of collagen.
54. Sugar can cause cataracts.
55. Sugar can cause emphysema.
56. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
57. Sugar can promote an elevation of low density lipoproteins (LDL).
58. High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in the body.
59. Sugar lowers the enzymes ability to function.
60. Sugar intake is higher in people with Parkinson’s disease.
61. Sugar can cause a permanent altering the way the proteins act in the body.
62. Sugar can increase the size of the liver by making the liver cells divide.
63. Sugar can increase the amount of liver fat.
64. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
65. Sugar can damage the pancreas.
66. Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
67. Sugar is enemy #1 of the bowel movement.
68. Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness).
69. Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
70. Sugar can make the tendons more brittle.
71. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraine.
72. Sugar plays a role in pancreatic cancer in women.
73. Sugar can adversely affect school children's grades and cause learning disorders..
74. Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves.
75. Sugar can cause depression.
76. Sugar increases the risk of gastric cancer.
77. Sugar and cause dyspepsia (indigestion).
78. Sugar can increase your risk of getting gout.
79. Sugar can increase the levels of glucose in an oral glucose tolerance test over the ingestion of complex carbohydrates.
80. Sugar can increase the insulin responses in humans consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
81 High refined sugar diet reduces learning capacity.
82. Sugar can cause less effective functioning of two blood proteins, albumin, and lipoproteins, which may reduce the body’s ability to handle fat and cholesterol.
83. Sugar can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
84. Sugar can cause platelet adhesiveness.
85. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance; some hormones become underactive and others become overactive.
86. Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
87. Sugar can lead to the hypothalamus to become highly sensitive to a large variety of stimuli.
88. Sugar can lead to dizziness.
89. Diets high in sugar can cause free radicals and oxidative stress.
90. High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion.
91. High sugar diet can lead to biliary tract cancer.
92. Sugar feeds cancer.
93. High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant.
94. High sugar consumption can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration among adolescents.
95. Sugar slows food's travel time through the gastrointestinal tract.
96. Sugar increases the concentration of bile acids in stools and bacterial enzymes in the colon. This can modify bile to produce cancer-causing compounds and colon cancer.
97. Sugar increases estradiol (the most potent form of naturally occurring estrogen) in men.
98. Sugar combines and destroys phosphatase, an enzyme, which makes the process of digestion more difficult.
99. Sugar can be a risk factor of gallbladder cancer.
100. Sugar is an addictive substance.
101. Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol.
102. Sugar can exacerbate PMS.
103. Sugar given to premature babies can affect the amount of carbon dioxide they produce.
104. Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability.
105. The body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.
106. The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects.
107. Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
108. Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition.
109. Sugar can slow down the ability of the adrenal glands to function.
110. Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases.
111.. I.Vs (intravenous feedings) of sugar water can cut off oxygen to the brain.
112. High sucrose intake could be an important risk factor in lung cancer.
113. Sugar increases the risk of polio.
114. High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.
115. Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people.
116. In Intensive Care Units, limiting sugar saves lives.
117. Sugar may induce cell death.
118. Sugar can increase the amount of food that you eat.
119. In juvenile rehabilitation camps, when children were put on a low sugar diet, there was a 44% drop in antisocial behavior.
120. Sugar can lead to prostrate cancer.
121. Sugar dehydrates newborns.
122. Sugar increases the estradiol in young men.
123. Sugar can cause low birth weight babies.
124. Greater consumption of refined sugar is associated with a worse outcome of schizophrenia
125. Sugar can raise homocysteine levels in the blood stream.
126. Sweet food items increase the risk of breast cancer.
127. Sugar is a risk factor in cancer of the small intestine.
128. Sugar may cause laryngeal cancer.
129. Sugar induces salt and water retention.
130. Sugar may contribute to mild memory loss.
131. As sugar increases in the diet of 10 years olds, there is a linear decrease in the intake of many essential nutrients.
132. Sugar can increase the total amount of food consumed.
133. Exposing a newborn to sugar results in a heightened preference for sucrose relative to water at 6 months and 2 years of age.
134. Sugar causes constipation.
135. Sugar causes varicous veins.
136. Sugar can cause brain decay in prediabetic and diabetic women.
137. Sugar can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
138. Sugar can cause metabolic syndrome.
139. Sugar ingestion by pregnant women increases neural tube defects in embryos.
140. Sugar can be a factor in asthma.
141. The higher the sugar consumption the more chances of getting irritable bowel syndrome.
142. Sugar could affect central reward systems.
143. Sugar can cause cancer of the rectum.
144. Sugar can cause endometrial cancer.
145. Sugar can cause renal (kidney) cell carcinoma.
146. Sugar can cause liver tumors.

Elimination Diet Challenge Day 8

2008-09-29T21:03:00.003+01:00

Well, we're officially into week two and, despite the fact that a relatively small number of people are actually stepping up and posting into the comments section of the blog, I'm receiving literally hundreds of mails a day to tell me that people are doing really well.

In fact, I myself have dropped 4kg in the last week. That's nearly 9lbs (I must've gotten pretty toxic over the summer, huh?)

It's great to know that so many of you are achieving so much.

So look, here's another bunch of 'tweaks' for you all so that you can get even faster results.

1. Keep the fluids high - yes, I know this isn't new, but it's the hardest habit most people try to build and the one that's invariably the first to be forgotten. Drink 1ltr for every 50lbs of bodyweight.

2. Consume high quality DHEA Omega 3 fish oils - Fish oils speed up your metabolism and ability to burn fat. Taking a high dose fish oil supplement daily will make a REAL difference.

3. Consume slightly more protein than you normally would - you don't have to become a protein nut but try to eat more than you're used to. Just 1 or 2 eggs a day, a bit of extra meat, more pulese and nuts if you're vegetarian. Just get more and you'll feel a big difference.

4. Eat more greens - Green cruciferous veggies like Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage, Turnip etc They contain huge quantities of antioxidants that will really speed up the detox and get you faster results.

5. Eat some spicy food - Get a few spicy meals such as chili, curry etc into your weekly diet. The spices speed up metabolism like crazy and also assist with detoxification... and taste great!

There you have it. 5 more detox and elimination diet speed up tips.

Apply them today!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com
www.daxmoy.com

P.S - Don't forget to get some training in too. I've already told you about some great workout systems and there are a bunch more too.

Here's another Meltdown workout for you!

Drop me a comment... I want to hear from you... or else! : )

Elimination Diet Day 7

2008-09-28T23:20:00.002+01:00

Well, we've got a week under our belts already!

Congrats everyone.

By now your main detox effects should be pretty much gone (though I've had this throat infection in place of the detox nasties) and you should be starting to feel the effects of being 'clean' inside.

But we're not there yet!

Don't relax, don't let up and don't even think about cheating. If you do then most of the detox effect will be ruined. It's only now that you'll START to get the great results of the diet. This is the beginning.

Adding a little exercise daily will really help at this stage so I recommend you do at least a little every day. You can use the vids below for now but also add any other exercise that you feel will be beneficial.

You could also look at my Look Great Naked Challenge where you'll find a fully supported exercise and nutrition program that works beautifully with the Elimination diet.

Of course, you don't have to follow that, it's just a suggestion : )

You can also check out Jon Benson's '7 MINUTE MUSCLE' program that burns fat fast whilst helping you to sculpt lean muscle. It's pretty cool and, as the name suggests, works around training sessions that are only 7 minutes long. Pretty neat.

Whatever you do though, add some exercise to your day now if you can, you'll be delighted at the combined result of exercise and the elimination diet together : )

Speak tomorrow!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Elimination Diet Day 6

2008-09-27T23:25:00.004+01:00

Well, day six has been and gone for me and, despite suffering a man cold from hell with blocked nose, throat infection and a banging head, I've stayed on track and avoided the temptation to comfort eat my way through the day.

(Hey, I'm human y'know, I often feel the need for the same treats as you, especially when I'm feeling under the weather!)

I decided to keep my energy reserves high today by not training but the food side of things went well.

Still, I'm over 5lb lighter than I was on Monday, even though weight loss is not my primary aim. I'm more concerned with cleaning myself up inside.

Anyway, my meals:

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and tomatoes

Lunch: Hummus, crudite and wheat/gluten free bread (might as well have eaten the packaging it came in. Was awful, wouldn't recommend it)

Dinner: Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and pork cutlet

Evening: Oatmeal, banana and dollop of natural yoghurt.

Not bad!

Could have done with more protein but still ok : )

How are you doing?

Still on track?

Let me know by filling in a comment below ok?

Dax

P.S - If you're running low on meal ideas, try my elimination diet cookbook. It's got nearly 200 diet compatible recipes and more being added all the time.

P.P.S - Don't forget to keep that water intake up if you want to get the best results.

Elimination Diet Challenge - DAY 5

2008-09-27T00:52:00.002+01:00

Well, we're approaching the end of week one already and, if you're anything like me, you're already getting into the swing of things with the Elimination Diet.

I don't know about you but my ED headaches have stopped already, though I've still got a few cold-like symptoms, sniffles and a sore throat.

Of course, I could just have a cold : )

Training's been a bit hit and miss for me this week (I'm ashamed to admit) as I've been catching up on my jetlag from my U.S trip as well as handling some pretty large projects that I'm working on with the re-release of The MAGIC Hundred, The launch of several new websites (I'll tell you about them later), and the promotion of a seminar I'm delivering next month with my good friend Craig Ballantyne.

Anyway, that's my excuse : )

However, tomorrow everything changes.

I'm beginning my new program and will be posting my results here in the blog to hold myself accountable.

You might want to do the same...

In the meantime, try this....

...and don't forget to leave me a message in the comment section to tell me how you get on.

Truth, joy and love

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com
www.themagichundred.com

P.S - My Meals Today

Breakfast - 3 boiled eggs

Snack - 'Bounce' ball (non 'banned food' protein ball)

Lunch - Leek and Potato Soup

Snack - 'Bounce' ball (non 'banned food' protein ball)

Dinner - Chinese food (chicken, duck, beef, pork - mostly roasted or stir fried, no sauces) Stir fry veggies.

Snack - 2 boiled eggs

Dax Moy's Elimination Diet Day 4

2008-09-25T13:04:00.003+01:00

It's day 4 of The Elimination Diet Challenge!

How are you doing?

I'm hearing lots of great stuff via the blog and still TONS of
emails every day telling me about seeing results already : )

So I thought, 'hey, let's have a day 4 check in'. I want to know
what's happening ALREADY as part of you being on the program. I
know it's early and I know it won't be huge, but let's give
ourselves a boost right now, huh?

(Yep, I think so too!) : )

So post me your update below in the comments area.

C'mon, don't be shy :)

Once you've done that, watch this four minute video I shot with my beautiful wife Deana in Thailand earlier this year.It's only four minutes but it'll really get your results speeding up!

Give it a go and tell me how you get on!

Dax Moy

www.daxmoy.com
www.themagichundred.com
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

P.S - If you're receiving this and you're NOT already doing the
challenge, then come on board! It's never too late to start and
you'll feel so much better for it.... c'mon : )

Elimination Diet Day Three: The Workout You MUST Avoid!

2008-09-24T17:47:00.003+01:00

Well, day three is pretty much done for me now. Just dinner to go and I'm free and clear : )

Easy day nutritionally:

Breakfast - Scrambled free range eggs and bacon

Lunch - Mixed salad (concoction of rare roast beef, chicken, tuna, shrimp and salad - protein feast!)

Dinner tonight: Chicken, baby new potatoes, broccoli

Snacks: Boiled eggs

Easy!

Now, I've had a bunch of emails regarding exercise so I thought I'd address that today by telling you about some of the systems I regard as beneficial at speeding up results.

(No, they're not all mine!)

Before I do though, let me tell you what you SHOULDN'T rely on for your fitness and fatloss goals...

Now, as for the exercise programs I rate.

First off, my own : )

www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com - This is a full 90 day fat loss and fitness blueprint that tells you EXACTLY what to do every single day through videos, audios, printouts and even a daily email to keep you on track.

My average participant loses around 25-30lbs on the program with many losing much more!

Next: Turbulence training! from body transformation expert Craig Ballantyne - This is an excellent fatloss training system that has been used with great success by thousands of people over the last few years

Finally (and not least) a relative newcomer to the table Warp Speed Fatloss from Super Trainer Alwyn Cosgrove, world reknown fatloss expert with more fat loss success stories than practically anyone else around.

They're ALL great programs, all work EXTREMELY well (or I simply would not even mention them) and they all fit nicely with the elimination diet with a few minor tweaks that are easy to apply

Check them all out and see what you think or, if you prefer, simply continue with your own program.

The thing is, the elimination diet will work regardless of the exercise program you participate in, but, of course, if the program's a good'n....

Speak tomorrow!

Dax Moy

www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

P.S - Don't forget to leave me a message to tell me how things are going for you. This IS important!

Elimination Diet Day 2!

2008-09-23T12:47:00.005+01:00

Oh, and by the way, you can reheat your cold foods via either pan top steaming or... rubbing sticks together : )

Seriously, the 'packed lunch' aspect of the elimination is a bit tough and there's no simple answer.

Most people use a thermos or pan top steaming, but many workplaces don't have that kind of facility.

Let me ask you guys; how do YOU get around this?

Speak soon!

Dax

P.S - Don't forget to leave me a message here to let me know how you're doing ok?

I want to see who's still playing? : )

P.P.S - Feeling brave?

Tell me what you weigh and some of your measurements so that we can track your progress over the 30 days.

Feeling braver?

Submit a photograph or start your very own elimination diet blog and chronicle your own journey.

You can link it to me : )

Day 1 of Elimination Diet Challenge

2008-09-22T18:21:00.003+01:00

Well, day one's almost over for me!

I flew back in from the U.S last night and pretty much crashed out right away and then was up for work at 6am.

After a cup of peppermint tea, a little oatmeal and an egg (boiled) it was off to work at my Islington personal training studios.

The jet lag kicked in a bit this morning and yes, there was a temptation to excuse myself for 'just 1' cup of coffee but after all of 3 seconds, I let it go and got myself a cup of morrocan mint herbal instead.

I didn't really eat too much today as I wasn't hungry. Must be the mixed up body clock from flying, but this evening I had steamed rice and stirfried curried vegetables. Filling and lovely... and completely on elimination diet rules.

No sign of detox headache yet, but I'm sure it's coming as I certainly 'toxed' this weekend at the conference with lots of alcohol (yes, shame on me!) and bread and other bad stuff.

But I'm in the game now, just like you all are.

I'm going to go get some training in now to speed up the detox factor and, of course, keep fit, but before I do, let me give you a few pointers on how to speed up the process and minimise the detox nasties that are on their way to you right now : )

1. Stick to the rules 100%, no compromise - Even little slip ups prevent your body from clearing through. Don't do it. It's just 30 days!

2. Drink at least 1 litre of water for every 50lbs of bodyweight - Yes, it sounds a lot but that's just because you're not used to it. Start drinking more and even adding a tiny pinch of salt to it and you'll speed up the detox and drop pounds fast.

3. Try to have a hot bath every day for 3 days - The skin is the largest detox organ in th body and sweat is the way many toxins escape. Get in the bath, get hot and... sweat. You'll be surprised at how great you feel after this!

4. Exercise - Yep, sweating comes with exercise too, but more important than that is that you speed up ALL metabolic processes... and build some fitness and muscle!

5. Take lemon water - Boiled water and lemon juice (just cut 1/2 a lemon and squeeze it in) and you've got the benefit of additional aid to your liver. Not bad!

Do those 5 things and your detox blues will be shortened quite dramatically!

Now, before I sign off, let me ask you, all of you who're serious that is, to drop me line here on the blog (comments section below) and tell me about your day, what you've done, what you're eating and how you feel.

It may not seem important but I guarantee, the accountability and support will really help you in the days ahead.

Speak soon!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy.com

P.S - If you want help with recipe ideas, you can get a ton of 'em here http://www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/eliminationcookbook.asp

Elimination Diet Countdown: 2 Days Out!

2008-09-19T22:01:00.003+01:00

Well, we're now just 2 days out from the start of the elimination diet challenge starting Monday 22nd September and I'm receiving email after email from people telling me how excited they are to get started on this and really commit to their health for the next 30 days.

I'm excited too, you see, I'm doing it with you all and will be blogging my own blow by blow account of the journey too. (I have completed around 12 weeks of elimination this year but I've also had a pretty slack period over the summer whilst on vacation and, like most of you guys, I really need a kickstart.

So, we're in this together : )

I hope by now you've started cleaning your cupboards and pantries and are 'almost there' in terms of ready to start.

It's my birthday today and I'm overseas so I'm going to be relaxed tonight but come monday....

Anyway, I really want to get this going with a bang so I want you to do something for me.

I want you to post in the comments below the following:

"I'm doing Dax Moy's Elimination Diet Because..." and then tell me your REAL reason why joining the program is important to you and then " The results I'm committed to achieving are..."

This is important.

Really!

Knowing what you're doing something for and what you want to accomplish are the true keys to success in any endeavor.

So get to it.

Write away and tell me why you're here.

Think of it as the first step in making the challenge real : )

I look forward to seeing what you write!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

Elimination Diet Countdown!

2008-09-19T22:01:00.002+01:00

Well, we're just a couple of days out from the start of the next elimination diet challenge and, by the volume of emails I've been receiving as well as the responses to my last post it looks like people are more than ready for it.

So...

This weekend you all need to download the latest version of the diet from www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/elimination.pdf, read it : ) and then empty your cupboards.

No delays, no excuses my friends.

Let's get going with a full 30 days of getting into great shape ok?

Remember, the program is free and, of course, I'm going through it with you too, so there's really no reason not to commit.

Speak to you tomorrow!

Dax Moy

P.S - iF YOU WANT A GREAT FINISH TO 2008 THEN CHECK OUT WWW.THEMAGICHUNDRED.COM

Get Back In Shape After Summer: Dax's 30 Day Challenge

2008-09-16T15:38:00.001+01:00

Hi There

I'm baaaccckkk!

Did you miss me? : )

Like you, I’ve made the most of my summer by taking a great
vacation with my family, indulging in the tranquil waters and
amazing scenery of Thailand and really letting myself get into
relaxation mode.

So that’s why you’ve not heard from me for a little bit.

I know I normally write more during my trips abroad but many of you
said you’d appreciate not coming back from your own trips to an
inbox full of email so… I obliged : )

Anyway, back to business huh?

Now that summer is well and truly over, vacations are done kids are
back in school it’s time to get serious about getting back into
great shape and achieving your goals… and you have just 106 days to
the end of the year.

That’s just 106 days to achieve any of the goals you set for
yourself at the start of this year and to really make a difference
to how you look, how you feel and how your perform.

If that sounds scary, like another year of your life is about to
pass by without you actually getting what you want from it… it’s
supposed to.

Y’see, we’re all in very real danger of just letting one day ebb
and flow into another without really thinking about them.

Trouble is, days turn into weeks, weeks into months, months into
years and, before you know it a huge chunk of your life has gone by
and you still have very little result to show for it.

(No, I’m not being melodramatic; this is reality for many, many
people)

So…

What are you going to do about it?

You could decide today to commit to taking action and getting into
your best shape yet, or you could choose to do nothing except ‘hope
for the best’ and see what happens.

One route is full of power, promise and potential and the other is
full of, well, something I really shouldn’t utter in polite company.

What action should you take?

You know already!

Recommit to your elimination diet for a start. It costs nothing,
except a little discipline and effort, but the rewards are huge.

In fact, If you commit to start it over with on Monday next week
I’ll commit to going through it with you so you don’t feel like
you’re in it alone.

What’s more, I’ll create a weekly teleseminar or podcast for FREE
for the full 30 days of the program to answer your questions and
keep you on track.

How’s that sound?

There’s no catch, I just want to kickstart the last
100 days to 2008 and make sure that all of my readers end the year
in great shape.

What do you say?

Want to commit to this?

Just leave me a message in the
comments section of the blog. Tell me that you want to go ahead and
work with me for free on the diet for 30 days starting Monday and
what you hope the result will be.

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk
P.S – If you have friends that need a push, send ‘em on over too!

Dax Moy's 'Moy Thai' Kickboxing workout

2008-08-22T17:04:00.003+01:00

Well, I’m now almost 3 weeks into my family summer vacation to beautiful Thailand and I’ve really been enjoying the time to rest, regenerate and re-inspire myself with new sights, new sounds and new experiences.

Of course, there’s a lot of pool time and playing at the beach, but we’ve also been elephant trekking. (My son Connor actually rode on the neck of our elephant ‘Bae’) As well as an amazing (though unintentional) off road adventure on the motorbikes we’ve hired for the duration of our stay here.

I’ve also started a 10-day intensive program of muay thai kickboxing training and, I’ve gotta tell you, despite the fact that I’m a pretty big, strong, and fit guy, the three hour workout they put me through yesterday almost killed me J.

10 X 4 minute rounds of skipping

Hill running

5 X 4 rounds of padwork in the ring.

Pushups, situps, tuck jumps.

5 rounds of heavy bag work punching

5 rounds of heavy bag work kicking

elbow striking

knee striking

,…and collapse in a sweaty mess at the end!(hey, it was 34 degrees and 90% humidity too!)

But…

One of the things I noticed about the trainers and athletes alike was that they were not particularly lean. They certainly weren’t fat mind you, but considering they perform 2 of these marathon training sessions a day, six days a week, you’d expect them all to be super-leaner.

They weren’t.

The reason?

Like I’ve been telling you for some time, long workouts are not the most officient way to get rid of fat. Sure, they’ll give you great stamina, great endurance (which is what every fighter needs) but they won’t burn as much fat as you might think.

In fact, they may actually keep you from getting lean and lovely (I’ve explained about the affects of too much cortisol before).

But if you want a fun, fast fat-burning wornout with a muay-thai kickboxing flavor, but don’t want to spend 3 hours at it then try out my ‘MOY –THAI’ workout below.

Ø skipping

Ø pushups (on knuckles if you’re up to it)

Ø jab/cross combinations (on bag if you can)

Ø crunches

Ø front kick (alternating legs)

Ø uppercuts (alternating)

Ø skipping

Ø squat and jump

Perform 20 seconds of an activity then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat until all 8 exercises are done.

This is 1 ‘round’ of 4 minutes.

Rest for 2 minutes then repeat

For 3-4 rounds for a full-on fat burning workout.

Don’t forget to write me and tell me how you got on.

As for me, I’ve got to get to my next marathon training session!

Speak soon!

Dax

P.s- don’t forget , the look great naked challenge is jam packed with fantastic fat burning workouts that can be done from home in 30 minutes or less.

Check it out at www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Look Great Naked Challenge Winners Announced

2008-07-14T10:35:00.006+01:00

After 90 days on the second full Look Great Naked Challenge Transformation contest of 2008 I'm pleased to announce that I've chosen a winner for the priize of a luxury 2 week vacation to Thailand.

It's Barbara (Babs) Waters from Manchester, UK!

Babs really took the challenge to heart and applied each and every one of the principles taught to her during the challenge and, as the pictures show, she's accomplished some amazing changes.

Her stats have changes dramatically over the 90 days:

Chest: Lost 7 cm

Waist: Lost 18.5cm (that's 8 3/4 inches!)

Hips: Lost 15cm

Thighs: 9cm

and she lost a total of 33.2lbs (or nearly two and a half stones in weight)

I told you the results were pretty amazing! : )

If you're thinking that Babs must have had some unfair advantages or that you could never achieve what she has then think again. Babs is no different to the thousands of people from my elimination diet newsletter who write me every month.

She's the same stresses, the same time commitments and the same temptations as everyone else, yet by applying herslef to the Look Great Naked Challenge she was able to achieve an amazing transformation that most people can only ever dream of.

Read her Journey through the program in her own, unedited words.

"In the past (my 20s – 30s) my weight was fairly stable – somewhere between 8 and 9 stone (112 – 126lbs) , and a size 10/12. I even managed to return to around 8 stone just a few months after two pregnancies. However, over the past 5 years, my weight has gradually crept upwards. This has largely been due to work-related stress (threat of redundancy, promotion, having to reapply for my job, etc.), which has seen me turn to food and drink for comfort.

Over the past few years I have tried all sorts of things to lose weight….from a 7 day juice diet (I lost 7lbs in 7 days, but then put it back on nearly as quickly), to Slendertone belts, detox diets, over-the-counter diet pills and metabolism-boosting coffee…..none of them worked long-term, and my weight gradually crept up to 11.5 stone (161 lbs) – the heaviest that I’ve ever been.

Not only was I getting heavier, but I also started to feel more and more unfit. I think I really decided I needed to take serious action when I was skiing at Easter this year – I am a good skier, but after buying yet another ski suit to fit my ever-expanding body, I found that I couldn’t even manage a full day of hard skiing.

I discovered the Elimination Diet a year or so ago – I had downloaded it, but done very little about it. I’d also signed up for a free 10 day trial of the 90 Day Challenge….but again, I’d done nothing about it, except read the emails….I needed some more motivation!

Finally, after several emails from Dax offering a holiday in Thailand, and one too many bottles of Pinot Grigio, I signed up for the 90 Day Challenge. When I woke up in the morning, slightly hungover, my first thought was “what have I done?”, but having paid for it, I thought I should give it a go!

The things that appealed to me about the programme were the sensible combination of diet and exercise. The diet wasn’t too prescriptive – I could adapt it to incorporate my usual foods; and the exercise wasn’t too onerous – just 15 mins, twice a day.

For the most part, food wasn’t too much of a problem – I haven’t really missed wheat, milk or processed foods, and have even managed without using the microwave too much.

Drink was more of an issue for me – as a real caffeine addict (the coffee shop at work make me a large black filter before I’ve even got to the cash desk), and a heavy drinker (somewhere between half and one bottle of wine a night), I have struggled to eliminate all the bad stuff from my diet, but I have managed to drink both in moderation (my alcohol intake for the whole of the challenge, has been equivalent to an average week’s intake before the challenge – so my liver is grateful, if nothing else!).

Exercise is another matter – I’ve never exercised regularly before.

For the first six weeks, I didn’t miss a single exercise session on the challenge, but half-way through I had a difficult period at work. First, I went to Greece on business for a week – cue lots of non-diet eating and drinking, and very little exercise; then, it was a busy assessment period, which saw me working until the early hours of the morning each day, leaving me no time to exercise.

Those few weeks were a real low point, and I think I might have given up, if it wasn’t for the support of the other people in the blog network.

There have been several highs for me too: losing weight week after week; being able to see a significant difference in my shape in the week 5 photos and finding my flexibility and capacity for exercise increasing over the weeks.

So what I have achieved in 90 days?

I’ve lost over 33lbs, dropping from 161 to 127.7lbs; I’ve dropped 3 dress sizes, from UK size 16/18 to 10/12; my waist has reduced by 18.5cm, and my hips have reduced by 15cm, my BMI has reduced from 31.7 (obese) to 25.1 (nearly ideal); and my body fat level has dropped from 44.1% to 31.9%.

Most importantly, I not only look different, but feel different. I am slimmer, healthier and happier, and very, very grateful!"

Babs Waters, Manchester UK

Amazing huh?

As I said, Babs now has the pleasure of a luxury vacation to Thailand as a reward for all her efforts, but that's not the real prize here.

Babs has been taught a system that she can apply FOR LIFE not just as a quick-fix, short-lived strategy. Because of this, I'm sure we'll be hearing of even better results from her in the very near future.

Well done Babs!

Dax Moy
http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/

P.S - YOU could start your own Look Great Naked Journey today for as little as £10 a week by visiting http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/ and signing up to take part. For less than the price of a few grande skinny latte's a week you could be well on your way to getting into the best shape of your life.

The thing is, there's only one thing keeping you from the absolutely fantastic figure and physique you've always dreamed of and it's as simple as committing yourself to taking action.

Start today by checking out http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/ and just give the program a try for a week or 2. If you don't like it, don't rate it or simply aren't enjoying it then email me and I'll refund your money, no questions asked.

Now what's your excuse? : )

The Results Keep Coming!

2008-06-13T20:50:00.010+01:00

Yet another Look Great Naked Challenge success story for you today.

Today I received this email from another of my super happy Look Great Naked Challenge participants, Aileen O'day from London.

"Hey Dax

Below are my measurements and photos are attached. I also want to tell
you that I have had a foot problem since I hurt my foot in November
2007. The Dr refers to it as plantar fasciitis (a technical name for
'really painful foot'!)

In the past week it has been really healing, so much so that I am not
limping in the morning!! The Dr would have been recommending potential
surgery (I wouldn't have opted for it).

I know that the diet, exercise AND substantial weight loss have all
brought the healing process forward. YIPPEEEE!! :-)

So, this week I loss a total of 4 lbs!! Making my total weight loss so
far 30 lbs!!! My weight is 194lbs.

Before (actually these are shots from nearly 3 weeks into the program as Aileen didn't have a camera until then)

Aileen at day 63

I have had between 5 1/2" - 4 3/4" off my chest, waist and hips!!
Chest is now 39 1/2", waist is 31 1/2", hips 42 3/4", right leg 26
1/2", left leg 26", arms are 12" and 12 1/4", calves are 14 1/2"
(that's a total of 2" of my calves and almost 3" off my arms).

I have made a goal of carrying on till I achieve my ideal size and
fitness (by early August) and then my goal is to establish a program
of maintenance.

And once again, YIPPPEEEEEEE!!

Thanks Dax!!

Enjoy your weekend.

Aileen"

Just to recap, Aileen is at day 63 (she started the challenge a few days late) and has already lost 30lbs and around 5 inches off her waist.

Yes, that's 30 pounds in just 63 days!

Not bad huh?

I hope you're getting the message.

The Look Great Naked Challenge is the real deal, a bona fide result-producing complete package answer to all those who're serious about finally getting the results that have eluded them for so long.
We're talking exercise, nutrition and motivational support delivered each and every day into your in-box for a full 90 days.

We're talking instructional videos that explain each workout and each exercise taught by yours truly.
We're talking pdf exercise handouts with photographs and fully comprehensive exercise instructions.

We're talking audio mp3 recordings of everything from detailed interviews to nutritional advice.

We're talking a fully integrated nutritional strategy that'll have pounds of unwanted fat falling off you in record time.

We're talking about achieving all this in less than 30 minutes a day all from the comfort of your own home.

But most of all, we're talking about helping each and every challenge participant to get through the program and reach the finish line in the best way possible... and with the best results too!

As you can appreciate, this is a no-stone-unturned appraoch and all of this combined with our special members-only community where you can talk with other challenge participants makes this a truly unique program.

As does the fact that you can access it all for just £10 a week.

So, if it's results you want then pop on over to www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/click.htm today and find out more about how you can get the kind of results that Aileen, Babs, Ann and scores of others have achieved so far.

Well, go on on then! : )

Dax Moy

www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/click.htm

P.S - This program will make all the difference to how you look and how you feel, you know it will.

Why do you think it's called 'The Look Great Naked Challenge'? : )

In Case You Thought It Was A Fluke...

2008-06-11T19:03:00.004+01:00

In case you though Ann Thomas's amazing results from the Look Great Naked Challenge were a fluke, I thought I'd share with you the progress being made by several of my current challenge participants.

Check out these pictures of Babs and the amazing transformation she's made already at only 63 days into the program.

And here's her stats!

Weight: 136lbs, down 25lbs from the start
Bust: 94 cm, down 4cm from the start
Waist: 74cm, down 13cm from the start
Hips: 99cm, down 11cm from the start
Thigh: 60cm, 6cm from the start
Calf: 38cm, 2cm from the start
Arm: 33cm, down 3cm from the start

BMI: 27.1 (was 31.7 at the start)
Body Fat: 35.4% (was 44.1% at the start)

Not bad huh?

And remember, the whole program is conducted at home using simple equipment and, get this, completed in 20-30 minutes a day. (That's 30 minutes MAXIMUM!)

And whilst Babs is doing very well, she's by no means the exception.

Many, many of the challenge participants are making similar changes too.

If rapid inchloss and a true and genuine desire to shed stacks of fat are high on YOUR pre-vacation priority right now then check out the Look Great Naked Challenge website today!

Truth, joy and Love

Dax Moy

P.S - At only £10 a week I've designed the Look Great Naked Challenge to be affordable to everyone. Go see for yourself....

The Lazy Persons Guide To Getting Into Great Shape On Vacation

2008-05-30T21:58:00.001+01:00

So, you've made it. You're finally on holiday!

(Yeah, I know, you're still at the office slaving away at your desk but bear with me, I'm painting a picture here!)

After all those weeks of cutting calories, depriving yourself of treats and regularly thrashing yourself about in the gym (You know, the usual pre-holiday fitness panic) you're finally able to get your kit off, soak up some rays and chill out on the beach.

After all, idleness and holidays go hand in hand don't they?

Or do they? Or, more to the point, should they?

It may or may not surprise to you to find out that, on average, holiday makers put on around 5-7lbs in weight during their two weeks away from home, a figure (excuse the pun) only normally beaten by Christmas!

Now, 7lbs may not sound like a lot but in reality it represents some 24,500 extra calories stored either through reduced activity or excess food consumption.

Just to clarify, that's the equivalent of about 10 days worth of calories above and beyond those needed to maintain your weight during your holiday. And guess what?

Nearly all of this is fat!!

So maybe a week of sun, sea and sloth isn't such a great idea after all. Not unless you actually enjoy laying down lard!

The funny thing is, it's so easy to avoid piling on the holiday pounds.

In fact, many people find that they actually come back from their holidays leaner, more toned and far healthier than when they went away just by taking advantage of the opportunity to be more active and try new, healthier foods.

I know what you're thinking "I'm on holiday to enjoy myself and relax NOT to put myself through some harsh diet and thrash myself everyday" and you're right, a holiday should offer the chance to rejuvenate and replenish your tired body.

That's exactly why you should consider being more active during your break.

You see, contrary to popular belief, total bed-rest (or sunbed rest) is actually BAD for you.

Lazing your days away leads to muscle wasting, reduced metabolism, increased fat storage and increased lethargy.

This is why we're often more tired upon return from our hols than before we went away, we're simply allowing our bodies to degrade through immobility.

As if we're not already immobile enough in our day-to-day lives!

Of course, this can easily be avoided by incorporating a little and often approach to activity during your holiday. Just follow the simple tips laid out below and you may even come back in better shape than when you started your hols.

1. Take a walk, run or go for a swim before breakfast. This is a great way to fire up your metabolism and burn off some extra calories before you put more food into your body, and a great opportunity to get your towel on a sunbed before anyone else!

2. Spend at least 10 mins out of every hour on your feet Come on, 10 minutes is hardly a hardship and you can use this time to walk along the beach and even-up your tan in those hard to reach bits or even to check out the talent further up the beach!

3. Spend at least 10 mins out of every hour in the water. Swim, snorkel, surf, kayak, paddle or whatever takes your fancy. Just get in the water and move!

I'm sensing some resistance. Still too much effort?

Well, for those of you determined to travel the world, meet interesting people and wave at them from the comfort of your sunbed (you lazy lot!) all's not lost. There may still be a way of keeping you from piling on the pounds.

Isometric contractions are the ideal lazy-persons workout as they require no movement. Not one bit.

Now I've got your attention haven't I?

To perform isometrics simply contract the target muscles between 75-100% of their maximum effort and hold this contraction for 20-30 seconds before relaxing and choosing another target.

For the chest: Push the palms of your hands together in a prayer-type position. Now push, crush and push some more with all your might.

For the shoulders: Clasp your hands together and attempt to pull them apart as hard as you can

For your abdominals: Lie on your back, knees bent and hand on thighs. With arms outstretched and elbows locked, attempt a crunch type movement (Against your locked arms you won't be able to get up).

For your thighs: Straighten your legs and contract and squeeze as hard as you can. Easy!

For your inner thighs: Legs straight and ankles together try to push each ankle through the other one (You may want to place a towel between your ankles). A similar action can be done with the knees.

For your hips: Cross your legs and feet and attempt to pull the feet apart.

There you have it. The ultimate lazy-persons workout with not a weight, band or exercise gizmo in sight.

But don't let its simplicity fool you, this workout can be amazingly effective at increasing muscular tone and strength Working this way you can perform an almost endless circuit of exercises as you work around the body without ever getting off of your sunbed. Not bad huh?

Seriously though, movement is where it's at. The body is quite simply a movement machine. It likes it, wants it and needs it to function optimally, and by incorporating movement into your holiday you'll look and feel far better because of it.

I'm not suggesting that your holiday has to be all action and adventure from start to finish or that fitness should dominate your thoughts in any way, simply that you take a little time every day to look after your body and give it what it needs.

After all, what's the point of half killing yourself to get in shape prior to your hols if you're going to trash it all and look fat and unfit on your return?

See you on the beach!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Look Great Naked Challenge Winner Loses Nearly 8 Inches From Waist!

2008-05-28T19:29:00.005+01:00

It's over!

The first Look Great Naked Challenge of 2008 has finally finished and the winner has been chosen.

Today I'm very pleased to announce the winner of the Luxury 2 week vacation to beautiful Thailand is....

...(drumroll please!)...

... Ann Thomas from Baltimore!

Ann had an amazing time with the program and lost over 27lbs as well as almost 8 inches lost around the waist (you can see this clearly in the before and after photo's, just look at the waistband and hips in the after shots.

Here's the tale of the tape before and after...

Day 1 Day 90 Total Loss

Weight 147 lbs 120 lbs -27 lbs (that's almost 2 stones in the UK!)
Bust 93 cms 82 cms -11 cms
Waist 89 cms 70 cms -19cm (that's almost 8 inches!)
Hips 107 cms 93.5 cms -12.5 cms
Thighs 63 cms 53 cms -10 cms
Calves 39 cms 35.5 cms -3.5 cms
Upper arm 31.5 cms 26.5 cms -5 cms

And check out the before and afters!

(Ann has a high profile job and would rather her identity remain private at this point)

Here's Ann's Story in its full enedited version...

In the past I’ve always managed my weight through short bursts of just being careful of what I eat, losing the few pounds I wanted to and then returning to my usual eating habits directly afterwards!

I've never really been one for dieting or eating healthily - I could easily substitute a cake or chocolate bar for a meal. The only time I really consciously followed any diet plan (a low fat one) was after having my second child and I piled on weight.

In my thirties I was happy to be distinctly average – a comfortable size 12 – 14, did very little exercise and just occasionally controlled my weight through eating carefully every so often. However, in my forties I have to say I’ve become much more body conscious – maybe because my kids are now 19 and 17 years old, and therefore as they become more independent I have more time to focus on me.

Since hitting 40 I've been really active - running regularly - and even doing a marathon when I was 44 - this meant that I could eat what I liked and kept my weight down. In the first year of running I managed to lose about 10 lbs – a real bonus! I was doing something I actually enjoyed – well, enjoy, is probably the wrong word – I endured running as the benefits was that I looked so much better and I still could eat whatever I wanted! Having a really sweet tooth, every time I had a coffee (about 8 cups a day), I also had biscuits or chocolate to go with them! Running also kept me fit enough to go surfing whenever I managed to get a break – something I love doing.

It has only been over the last 18 months that my weight has started to creep on - no matter how much exercise I did I could no longer control my weight. Any attempts to try and lose weight lasted two or three days before I would reward myself with something nice to eat for doing an extra long run or whatever. I think I really decided I needed to take serious action when I really struggled to pull on my wetsuit – I not only looked like a beached whale I also felt exhausted before I had a chance to drag my board to the sea! But that was in November and I had to get Christmas out of the way and all sorts of other excuses.

By January 2008 I had enough of not doing anything to help myself – I felt disheartened as I started to sort out all the clothes that no longer fit me – trying jeans on that fit you two years ago but you can’t pull on over your thighs is a singularly upsetting experience!

I then decided that I should give myself a chance of getting back into them rather than going out and buying new clothes in larger sizes. I needed to really look at my eating habits - I knew that committing to exercise wouldn't be a problem - I also knew committing to a healthy eating plan would be the hard bit for me. I went onto the internet and started to look at various plans - lots of promises of what a diet could do for you but seemed unbelievable - great idea to be able to lose weight and still eat whatever you wanted but you know it's a lie!

This programme appealed to me because it didn't pull any punches - you know it's going to be tough - it isn't like other diets where you are allowed a piece or chocolate, the odd glass or wine as a treat if you've been good - it's about having to mentally get yourself in the right space to be able to accept the challenge and be determined to go for it.

I discovered the Elimination Diet half way through January but decided not to start it till I felt 100% committed mentally to actually doing it - I really didn't want to fail.

The first week was tough - despite the preparation I still spent the first three days of the diet just looking in the fridge and thinking I had nothing I could eat. I think I lived on omellettes, yoghurt and fruit for a few days until I got my head around what I could or couldn't eat but after you see the results it becomes a lot easier. I got the cook book just to give me some ideas and then adapted some of them to my taste. The big plus of the programme was that I never felt hungry - I seem to be eating more than ever before!

There have been several highs for me: being able to see a difference in my shape and how my clothes fit – even in the first week, being able to pull down my jeans without unfastening them in the third week, being able to do the same in a brand new pair of jeans in the eighth week!

People noticing a difference in how you look even though they see you almost every day. Noticing that I actually have a waist and abs!

The lows, with hindsight have not been too bad but at the time they just felt awful – hankering after hot cross buns over Easter but not giving in.

Having to mentally wrestle with yourself on trying not to succumb and have a piece of chocolate when people around you are saying that ‘one piece won’t do you any harm!’

Going to restaurants and knowing you’re not going to have a glass of wine, no bread or a desert!

However, for me the hardest thing was ensuring that I drank water – to begin with the only way I could was to write everything down to ensure I drank my quota for the day. I think I was at my lowest point when I discovered how unhealthy hospitals are!

My husband was rushed into hospital and I spent a few days hanging around with none of the catering facilities having anything to eat that was remotely healthy looking! Some of the exercise sessions were more enjoyable than others – but at least they are varied and short! The best way of dealing with it was just to get on with it and don’t procrastinate! `- it was one of my goals to ensure I did every session - no matter how tired I was or how little time I had.

So what I have achieved in 90 days? Well, to be blunt a new body and the confidence of knowing that once I’ve set my mind on a goal I can achieve it! One of my goals was to look good in a bikini - who would of thought that at the age of 48 I can wear one without any overhang anywhere! When I started the programme I was 147 lbs after 90 days I'm 120 lbs and have dropped two dress sizes - I've never felt so fit and toned - I'm the weight now that I was when I was a teenager! "

Amazing huh?

What struck me most about Ann is that she reminded me of just about everyone I've ever worked with. Average genetics (like us all), time poor, struggling with fitting in 'real life' and still staying fit, toned and healthy. Yet here she was, for a full 90 days not allowing a single thing to put her off course or distract her from what she wanted.

And, of course, she got it!

Ann's a great ambassador for the program and she certainly deserves this trip of a lifetime as a reward for all her hard efforts don't you think? : )

Please join me in a round of congratulations to Ann!

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

P.S - You can join the Look Great Naked Challenge and get results just like Ann and many, many others for as little as £10 a week. Just pop on over to www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com and you could be walking on to the beach this summer in the best shape of your life!

Another new 4 minute workout

2008-05-06T23:20:00.003+01:00

With the bank holiday weekend here in the UK now over, I'm reminded
that summer is well and truly on the way and that the annual mad
rush to get in shape is about to begin in earnest.

Other than the first craziness of January when everyone rushes to
take out gym memberships (and quits them within 6 weeks!), these
next 2-3 months are, without a doubt, the busiest time of the year
for people in my profession.

Yet, just like with the January crowd, it doesn't take too long
before the reasons, justifications and downright excuses kick in
and people start seeking reasons to quit.

Now, there are tons and tons of reasons but, by far, the most
'popular' one is time.

It seems that people simply cannot fit everything they need to do
in life into a 24 hour period AND still find time to work out.

I sympathise. I really do.

I run 5 businesses and have a large family and, despite the fact
that I work in a fitness environment and it's my profession, I
still struggle to find time too.

That's why I'm always creating workout systems that can be done
fast (normally in less than 20 minutes) so that people can get in,
get out and still get results without having their programs take
over their lives.

The Look Great Naked Challenge is a great example of that. All the
workouts are 30 minutes or less with many being much, much faster.

And my soon to be released '4x4 Fatloss' program is even faster!

Just 16 minutes a day will provide all the fat burning and
body-sculpting results of the traditional hour-long workouts you've
become accustomed to.

In fact, you may have already tried some of them.(If not, look at previous posts on this blog and get to it!)

If not, here's another chance to experience one of my new 4 minute
workouts for yourself.

You can get more workouts just like this as part of my Look Great Naked Challenge for just £10 a week.

To your success

Dax Moy
www.LookGreatNakedChallenge.com

Check Out This! Amazing deal for those seeking fast fat loss

2008-05-06T12:32:00.005+01:00

I'm really sorry, I don't know what I was thinking!

My good friend Craig Ballantyne told me about a week ago about his
the amazing sale he's having over at turbulencetraining.com where he's added 5 all-new reports into his best-selling Turbulence Training package, meaning that anyone who signs up before the offer period finishes tomorrow will get even greater results from his
program... and faster too!

I just looked at the reports myself and I must admit, they're really something.

But I fogot to tell my readers!

Oops, sorry!

I don't want you to miss out though, so I thought I'd take a minute right now to let you know all about it...

You've got:

==> A 4 Week fat burning meal planning report from Dr Chris Mohr

==> Bikini Ready Abs program from the 'Fit Yummy Mummy' herself, Holly Rigsby

==> Turbulence Training for Amazing Abs by Craig Ballantyne

==>The 'BIG 5' Fatloss Exercise circuit also by Craig

==> The Trouble spot Tune up by Joey Atlas

and... get this, there are TEN MORE amazing ebooks in the package
too!

Now, I don't normally promote other people's fatloss programs as,
to put it bluntly, I'm in that market too and it pulls customers
away from me, but Craig's package is simply too good to miss out on.

But here's the thing...

I really have left it quite late to tell you about this.

Craig's special promotion comes down tomorrow and after that,
whilst you'll still be able to buy his Turbulence Training program
online, you won't be able to get all the extra goodies he's laying
on for you right now.

So look, if you seriously want to get in great shape for the
summer, I suggest you at the very least check out what's on offer
and decide for yourself whether or not you think it'll help you.

Just pop on over to Turbulence Training and check out the
program... you'll be stunned by what he's giving away!

Dax Moy
http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/

P.S - Don't forget to check out Craig's Body Tranformation
Challenge too... he's giving away $2000!

Another 4x4 Fatloss Tutorial Video

2008-04-23T14:42:00.004+01:00

Yesterday's video on my new 4x4 program proved to be very popular with over 500 views in the first few hours of upload and a stack of great emails telling me how effective the workout was so I thought I'd give you another sneaky-peek at one of the instructional videos that accompany the program.

In this video I'm instructing the correct technique for the squat and the kneeling pushup... check out the scenery!

Enjoy!

Dax Moy
WWW.LOOKGREATNAKEDCHALLENGE.COM

P.S - Don't forget to leave a comment and let me know what you think of the videos... after all, I created them for you! :)

Try This New 4 Minute Workout If You're Serious About Getting Into Great Shape!

2008-04-22T13:54:00.003+01:00

My wife Deana and I just got back from Thailand where we were celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary by staying at the beautiful Ryavadee resort in Krabi (www.rayavadee.com).

While we were there though, we did a ton of filming for my new 4x4 workout system that I'll be releasing in just a few weeks in time for the summer 'silly season' where everyone will be working their butts off (literally) to get in shape in time for their vacations.

I'm really excited by the 4x4 system as it has turned out to be one of the fastest fatloss programs I've ever created, with just 4 four-minute workouts a day providing results above and beyond the typical 'marathon' hour-plus workouts that most people are using.

In fact, during the one week that we were away, Deana dramatically changed shape, lost tons of fat and got really fit... in just 16 minutes a day!

It sounds impossible but really, the program is truly phenomenal.

To prove it, I'm adding one of the 'easy' workouts here for you to try.

It's just 4 minutes long and uses a simple 'Tabata' format that I call 'Meltdown Training'. This means that you perform 20 seconds of activity followed by 10 seconds of rest, back-to-back for 4 minutes.

Doesn't sound too bad, right?

Try it!

I think you'll be surprised. VERY surprised.

And imagine too that this 4 minute workout is just ONE of four that you'll be completing today, with each targetting a different area of the body.

Powerful stuff indeed!

Watch the video, try out the workout and then drop me a line here on the blog to let me know how you found it. (If you're really game, try four of these workouts today!)

But don't say I didn't warn you... It's tough stuff : )

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

P.S - The 4x4 Routine is now a part of my Look Great Naked Challenge. If you're REALLY serious about getting into great shape this summer then go check it out at http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Your 15 Minute A Day Beach Body Plan

2008-04-09T14:52:00.007+01:00

Can you believe it?

April is here already!

Easter of over spring is... springing and winter is (allegedly) on the way out.

If you’re like most people you’re probably already picking out your holiday clothes and thinking ahead to when you can finally hit the beach, soak up some sun and get some well earned R and R.

But then it hits you. Sun, sea and sand all equal skimpy clothes and to make the most of those you’ve gotta have a body to go with them!

PANIC!!

Baring our all on holiday is often a terrifying prospect for many of us.

If you feel self-conscious about your hip, thighs, stomach or indeed anywhere then it’s likely that your holiday will be spent in a mild (sometimes not-so-mild) state of paranoia that can actually detract from your enjoyment of your time away from work.

Instead of relaxing and enjoying your freedom you’re doing the ‘does my bum look big in this?’ thing.

Does this sound familiar to you? If it does, you’re not alone. But what can you do about it?

Well, there are plenty of things that you can do if you’re willing to put forth a little effort over the coming weeks. No, strike that. You’ll have to put forward A LOT of effort if you’re going to pull this off in time.

[Hey, don’t blame me! It’s not my fault that you’ve overeaten and sat on your bum all winter!]

First of all, I want you to take out your diary.

Starting TODAY I want you to find at least 15 minutes EACH DAY where you’ll be able to carry out your conditioning programme. Actually make the effort to put this time into the diary just like you would for any other appointment. In fact, this is more important than any other appointment because it’s with yourself.

If you have a mobile phone with a reminder on it then programme your appointment there too. In fact, write this appointment down in as many places as you can so that you can’t accidentally-on-purpose forget to exercise.

I think you get the idea by now. We’re placing MASSIVE priority and importance upon these appointments. If we don’t, they simply won’t happen!

I can hear some of you saying ‘but I really don’t have the time to do this everyday!’ To that I say ‘Rubbish’.

If you can’t even find 15 minutes then you’re simply not trying! 15 minutes is the MINIMUM amount that you’ll need. Ideally it’ll be twice this amount.

Next, go to your food cupboard and get rid of all of the processed food that you’ve been storing up. If it’s got an ‘E’ or a number in the ingredients list it’s outta there.

(But you know this already because you're following the elimination diet right?)

From now until your hols you’ll be consuming only ‘real’ food. Any meat, any veg or any fruits as long as they aren’t preserved in any way.

Why? The preserving processes that are used on foods make them ‘anti-nutrients’ with many of them having similar properties to modern plastics. These foods wreak havoc on the digestive and immune systems and can lead to overeating and increased fat storage.

Cleaning up your diet, even without restricting your calorie intake is a fantastic way to change your appearance. After all, we’ve all heard the old adage ‘you are what you eat’ haven’t we?

And now for the actual workout.

I know what you’re thinking.

‘How can I possibly make a difference in just 15 minutes a day?’.

Sounds a bit like one of those dodgy infomercial promises doesn’t it? Well sure, if I were promising results without effort but that’s not the case here. In fact, you’re going to have to put forward LOTS of effort to make this work. We’re talking consistency AND intensity here, which is normally what’s missing in most people’s programmes.

[Note: I’m assuming that there are no orthopaedic or medical problems present. If there are then you should consult your primary healthcare provider or a certified personal trainer before commencing the programme]

Day One

Warm up with some brisk walking, stair climbing or skipping for about 3 mins.
Perform the following circuit for 20 seconds of each exercise with 10 seconds rest:

1. Squats
2. Shoulder Presses
3. Abdominal Curls
4. Lunges
5. Pushups (or kneeling variation)
6. Towel Rows

Squat Instruction Video

Abdominal Curls Instruction Video

Lunge Instruction Video

Pushup Instruction Video

Row Instruction Video

Repeat the circuit two to three times. (this is less than 10 minutes!)

Now, be sure to build up to this, so don’t go all out for the first couple of workouts. However, intensity is important so as soon as you feel able you should really start putting forward as much effort as you can into each 20 seconds.

At the end of the circuits, stretch out each muscle for about 30 seconds.

Day two

This is your CV day.

But it's not your 'typical' cardio training.

Instead of plodding away for 20-30 minutes in long, slow, boring cardio, I want you to choose any two or three activities from the list below and perform 2-3 minute ‘bursts’ of high effort. Rest for a minute or two in between and then move onto the next activity.

Power Walking
Running
Sprints
Stair Climbing
Cycling
Skipping
Martial arts punch and kick combinations
Rowing

Or any other CV activity that you may enjoy.

By the end you should be breathing heavily, you should be feeling fatigued and yes, you should be WANTING to stop.

If you feel that you could do it again then you've just not worked hard enough.

Now, I'm not saying that you should go for the old 'no pain, no gain' style of training but I AM saying that you should be breathless and a little uncomfortable in the lungs.

Why? Because this style of training will put a greater post exercise demand on your body than long, slow steady training and , as such, you'll burn more calories both during and after the session.

That's it!

Simply alternate these two days between now and your holiday. If you feel that you may be overtraining or not recovering then add a third day where you simply stretch out your tight or sore muscles to aid their recovery.

You may be thinking that this approach sounds too simple to yield any significant results but you’d be wrong. In fact, simplicity is the main reason that this approach works. And it really does work!

Give the programme a fair try and dedicate 15 minutes a day to these exercises and I guarantee you’ll be in far better shape for your holiday than you are right now.

The alternative of course, is to do nothing, hope for the best and spend your holiday worried about your wobbly bits.

The choice is yours and only you can make a difference so start now. Today!

See you on the beach!

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

P.S - My good friend Craig Ballantyne has one of the best online fatloss programs around (I don't say that lightly) and has helped THOUSANDS of men and women get into great shape REALLY fast.

Go check out his side, if for nothing more than to download his amazing 'Dark Side Of Cardio' report on wis Turbulence Training site(it's free!).

I think you'll like it!

YOU'VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT

2008-04-03T20:58:00.001+01:00

Can I buy you a round trip ticket to Thailand, pay for your room
in a luxury hotel for 2 whole weeks and give you a 100% effective
blueprint for getting into the best shape of your life?

That's what I'm going to do for one of my Look Great Naked
Challenge participants when they sign up for the next challenge
before midnight tomorrow (friday 4th April).

==>http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Since I first announced the Look Great Naked Challenge just
over a week ago announcing that I'd be footing the bill for a
luxury 2 week vacation to Thailand for the most improved
challenger, my inbox has been full of emails from people asking
"Is this for real?" and "What do I have to do to get onboard?"

To the first, the answer is YES!

It IS for real.

The person who makes the greatest impact upon their body
shape and size during the 90 day program will win the trip of
a lifetime as a reward for all their efforts.

==>http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

And, of course, I'll be making it really easy to get great results
by sending you daily emails, workout videos, audio downloads,
printable worksheets as well as nutritional and motivational
messages to keep you on track.

And remember, the training commitment is less than
30 minutes a day, all done from within your own home with little
or no equipment, yet the results you'll get will be out of all
proportion to the time you'll have to spend working on them.

Like Ann Komzolik:

"...in seven weeks I've lost 19 lbs and have dropped two
dress sizes - my waist is now 17cms smaller - I've never
felt so fit and toned - I'm the weight now that I was
when I was 18 "

Or Jill Coulson:

"....I've lost a total of 17.5 lbs and 7" from my waist..."

...and you could get this kind of result too... if you step up to
the challenge!

But look, your chance to enter the challenge and win the
competition ends tomorrow at midnight so you really need
to enter today. If you don't enter you simply can't win right?

==>http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Dax Moy

Look the next 90 days of your life are going
to pass anyway, right?

They can pass with you taking action toward getting into the
best shape of your life and standing the chance to win a
trip of a lifetime or they can pass in the same way that you
passed the first 90 days of 2008.

I know which I'd choose! : )

==>http://www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

Leading UK Personal Trainer Raises Bar On Fitness Industry With World's First 'Achieve Your Fat Loss Goals Or We Pay You' Promise

2008-04-02T22:09:00.002+01:00

One of my 'little projects'... no one's taken me up on it yet! : )

Fitness industry challenged to provide 'real results' as leading UK fitness expert offers world's first guaranteed results or receive double money back refund.

London, UK (PRWEB) January 26, 2008 -- Leading UK Fitness Expert, Dax Moy, today issued a challenge to gym chains and health clubs to provide 'real results' to their customers and clients or offer a full refund on memberships for those who fail to see a measurable return on the time, money and effort invested in memberships and fees.

In a dramatic break from fitness industry norms where money from memberships and personal training fees is routinely kept regardless of results attained, Moy has taken the bold step of announcing the world's first no-result, no-pay club model where members join in the certainty that results are never more than a maximum of 21 days away.

In fact, Moy has taken the concept a step further by adding greater incentive to both members and staff at his UK facilities by offering to pay all new members a penalty-fee if an appreciable fat loss goal is not reached by the 21 day deadline.

A full refund of double their fees if they're not a minimum of one clothing size smaller.

Moy, a regular guest expert on UK television and magazines said "With global obesity on the rise it's the job of every member of the health and fitness community to do all we can create effective strategies to help those who are seeking to lose weight, burn fat and look after their general health.

Simply setting up a gym with a bunch of shiny new gizmo's and gadgets and taking money from those who live and work nearby is not enough to make a difference. We've enough evidence of that. Right now there are more gyms, healthclubs and personal trainers on the planet than at any other time in history and yet obesity continues to rise in spite of this."

He continued "If the fitness industry truly wants to make a difference to those who really need help then it needs to start selling results, not just memberships. A guarantee is just the thing to inspire confidence in all those who believe that they're beyond help and will show the public at large that the industry cares as much about them as it does the revenues it creates."

Moy, whose studios in Central London and Hertfordshire service all manner of clientele from pop stars to polar explorers, actors to athletes, soldiers and stay-at-home-mum's as well as those with medical conditions and disabilities is currently the highest paid personal trainer in the UK and attributes much of his success to his results-only approach.

"We often hear that people don't have enough money to become healthy but that's simply not true in most cases. People have money but they're afraid of spending it on their health and fitness because they're unsure of what their money will get them.

If the big players in the health and fitness industry were to offer a no-risk way of looking after their health gyms would be full all day long everyday and with the people who need it most, not just those who want to stare at their biceps for a couple of hours a week."

Asked if he believed anyone would take him up on the challenge, Moy said "I doubt it. 'Big Fitness' has got a pretty easy ride of it at the moment, making most of its money from those who don't even attend. This challenge would require them to actually provide a service to their customers rather than just a facility and I don't think most of them are ready for that."

With the fitness set to become the next trillion dollar industry, it will be interesting to see how it rises to Moy's challenge in the days ahead.

Dax Moy
www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

She Lost 19lbs and Nearly 7 inches from her waist in just 7 weeks!

2008-03-28T21:34:00.005Z

We're exactly 1 week out from the start of the Look Great Naked Challenge and I'm getting tons of emails asking me what kind of results people can expect from their time on the program.

Obviously, I could answer with my personal trainer head on but most people would think I was just exaggerating, so instead I thought I'd let you hear from one of my current challenge participants.

Read the email I received from Ann today after completing just 7
weeks of the Look Great Naked Challenge (she's got another 5 weeks
to go).

This is complete, unedited and 100% written by Ann.....

"Since hitting 40 I've been really active - running regularly - and even doing a marathon when I was 44 - this meant that I could eat
what I liked and kept my weight down. Having a really sweet tooth,
every time I had a coffee (about 8 cups a day), I also had biscuits
or chocolate to go with them!

It has only been over the last 18 months that my weight has started
to creep on - no matter how much exercise I did I could no longer
control my weight. Any attempts to try and lose weight lasted two
or three days before I would reward myself for doing an extra long
run or whatever.

I decided I needed to really look at my eating habits - I knew that
committing to exercise wouldn't be a problem - I also knew
committing to a healthy eating plan would be the hard bit for me.
This programme appealed to me because it didn't pull any punches -
you know it's going to be tough - it isn't like other diets where
you are allowed a piece or chocolate, the odd glass or wine as a
treat if you've been good - it's about having to mentally get
yourself in the right space to be able to accept the challenge and
be determined to go for it. The first week is tough but after you
see the results it becomes a lot easier. The big plus is that I'm
never hungry - I seem to be eating more than ever before!

When I started the programme I was 147 lbs after seven weeks I've
lost 19 lbs and have dropped two dress sizes - my waist is now
17cms smaller - I've never felt so fit and toned - I'm the weight
now that I was when I was 18 and have only got a few more pounds to
lose to reach my goal.

I would recommend this programme to anyone who wants to see results fast - having a clear structure of what to do and when really
helps.

Best wishes"

Ann Komzolik

Not bad huh?

I mean, 17cm is 6.7 inches and she's only just over half way
through the program.

There's a lot more to results come in the next few weeks and she's bound to drop another clothing size (maybe more) in that time.

It's like I've said all along.

This program truly is the real deal.

It gets results fast.

And I'm about to prove it all over again with the next Look Great Naked Challenge that's starting on friday 4th April.

That's next friday!

From that point, every day for 90 days my challenge participants will be guided, supported and have their butts kicked if necessary : ) toward the results
they've been promising themselves for ages.

And, of course, every person who joins the program is automatically in with a chance to win a luxury holiday to Thailand if they turn out to be the most improved person by day 90.

In fact, if you're reading this and you're interested in joining the challenge yourself, you're just 1 step away from the results that Ann and many others
have experienced.

Taking that step is simple.

Go to www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com and sign up for the challenge. It's only £1 a day and is your surest bet for walking
onto the beach looking and feeling great this summer.

And it'll be a lot of fun too!

You know you want this... right? : )

www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com

See you there!

Dax Moy

P.S - You can read more about how I'm running the challenge over at
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/faq.htm

Look Great Naked Challenge Starting April 4th

2008-03-27T10:47:00.003Z

Just a quick update about the Look Great NakedChallenge that's starting next Friday

I'm receiving a stack of emails at the moment from people who're really inquisitive about the challenge, the format the support, the cost and, well, every conceivable question you could ask about the program : )

Now, obviously, it's important that these questions are answered,but I'm going to ask you be patient with me a I walk you through a program overview over the next few days rather than bombard you with a stack of material all at once.

Sound fair enough to you?

Good!

Now, to the first most popular question I'm getting asked at the moment:

What's the format of the challenge?

Well, it's a pretty simple format actually. I designed it that way so that it would be easy to follow. After all, if it were complicated you'd soon get confused, disheartened and fall off the wagon wouldn't you?

So, it's simple.

Basically, it works this way:

Every single day for 90 days you'll receive an email from me telling what's required of you for that day in terms of diet and exercise and the lifestyle changes you'll need to make in order to get the results you're hoping for.

In that email will be links to exercise videos that I've created specially for this program and detailing all of the finer points of the exercises I'm asking you to perform.

In addition to the follow-along videos, you'll receive printable documents detailing those exact same workouts but in written and pictorial form so that you can learn and use the routines more effectively.

In addition, I'll be sending you dietary advice (initially based onthe Elimination diet though later including several plateau-bustingtechniques that I use to help my 1:1 clients get results faster),nutritional 'tweaks' and motivational strategies to keep you focused and clear about what you're doing and why.

I'll also be sending you audio downloads to help you with otherlifestyle factors such as recovery, sleep and stress so that you'llbe able to get the most from your training and nutrition.

As you can see, you'll effectively be receiving personal training across the 90 days as I share with you the exact same principles and wokouts that I use with my very own clients but you'll have the benefit of being able to do them from your home anywhere in the world and at any time of day.

Best of all world's huh? : )

Stay tuned for tomorrow's message when I'll explain a little more about the actual workouts.

I think you'll be VERY surprised at what I've got in store for you: )

Speak soon!
Dax

P.S - Can't you just picture yourself lying there soaking up that wonderful Thai sunshine already?

I can! :)

www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/thailand.htm

Countdown to The Look Great Naked Challenge

2008-03-25T23:38:00.001Z

Yes, it's true!

The next Look Great Naked Challenge is only days away and yet again those who enter stand a chance of winning a luxury holiday to beautiful Thailand, 'the land of smiles'.

At just £1 a day for a fully inclusive exercise, nutrition and motivational program that's delivered daily to your inbox with video's, audios and printable worksheet, this program really is like having your very own personal trainer, yet at a mere fraction of the cost.

Go check out www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/thailand.htm and see for yourself what makes the program so special.

But hurry, the clock's ticking : )

Dax Moy
www.lookgreatnakedchallenge.com/thailand.htm

How To Lose Tons Of Fat While Watching The TV

2008-03-19T10:53:00.004Z

Hi There!

I've had nearly 500 new people join the elimination diet newsletter this week, taking my total readership to well over 24,000 people, indicating that not only is the diet itself growing in popularity but that people are (finally) starting to come out of their winter mode and starting to think about getting into shape for spring and summer.

About time too!

But whilst it's great that so many of you are looking to take action at the moment, I also wanted to remind you that getting great results is not just about diet.

Sure, that's an important part and certainly this diet is extremely effective at getting great results but, as you know, there's far more to dramatically changing your body in a short period of time.

For a start there's the dreaded E-word.

Exercise!

It's an important part of the equation and, whilst I'd love to tell you otherwise, you simply cannot get the results you're looking for without including a little of it every day.

It doesn't have to be a lot, it doesn't have to take all the time in the world, it just requires that you do it consistently and with the right intensity to get results.

And you don't need a lot of equipment, you don't need to join a gym and you don't even need to hire an expensive trainer like me.

You just have to get off your butt and do something.

That's how simple it is!

In fact, you don't even need to leave your living room or miss a single minute of TV.

Try this workout.

I call it the get your lazy butt off the couch workout : )

1. Pick 3 or 4 exercises, say, a pushup, a squat, and abdominal curl and a lunge (though it could be any others too)

2. Every time an advertisement comes on TV, get off of your couch, do 10 of each and then sit back down.

Workout over!

Don't tell me you can't do that?!

Think about it, an advertisement comes on every 15-20 mins (well, here in the UK anyway) so you'll have done 30-40 reps over the course of an hour.

That's probably a lot more than many of my readers are doing at the moment, doesn't cost a penny and takes no time out of your day whatsoever. I mean heck, you can even still watch your favorite TV show.

If you're a little fitter and you're worried that this won't provide enough of a challenge then try this instead:

1. Pick the same 3-4 exercises.

2. Whenever an advertisement comes on, get your butt off the couch, perform 10 of one, move to the next and the next, and the next and continue the cicuit until the adverts are finished (on average 3 mins).

I guaranteed you that you'll get an amazing workout if you do this just once. Do it throughout the evening and you'll be stunned at how much work you've done.

So, there you go, the ultimate lazy person's guide to working out.

Now what's your excuse? : )

To your Success!

Dax

P.S - Nearly 200 people have joined the elimination diet challenge at www.eliminationdiet.ning.com are you? It's FREE!
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Free Exercise Videos For You

I've pre-empted your excuse "I don't know how to do those exercises!" by having my team create a bunch of instructional videos for you : )

Learn To Pushup Correctly

Learn To Squat Correctly HERE

Learn To Do An Abdominal Curl HERE

Learn To Do A Lunge HERE

We'll be adding new exercises every week from now on so all you have to do is follow along and you're sure to be in great shape in no time!

And don't forget to write in to tell me how you're getting on. You could even video yourself doing the program and upload it to youtube yourself : )

Dax

www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

Got Your Elimination Diet Cookbook Yet?

2008-03-19T10:50:00.001Z

I've had quite a few emails about the cookbook telling me how much simpler it's been having recipes to choose from rather than coming up with food ideas of your own.

I agree.

In fact, I'm now kicking myself for not creating this 3 years ago!

Remember though, you don't HAVE to have the cookbook. There are literally thousands of food choices that are compatible with the diet but if you want a little help to keep boredom at bay, you'll certainly find it a great resource.

There are currently over 115 recipes in e-book format and another 10 being added each and every month for a year so there'll be 240 or so by the time I'm done and each of these updates will be sent to your inbox free every month.

So if you want to grab a copy then pop on over to http://www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/eliminationcookbook.asp and grab it now so that you can make the most out of the diet in the weeks ahead.

Dax

www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk

10 Simple Truths About Looking And Feeling Great

2008-03-16T22:57:00.005Z

During my career I have helped literally thousands of people to lose weight and keep it off. Often, against all the odds and in spite of politically correct nutritional dictates that would counter my recommendations, my clients have successfully reached their weight goals and lost bodyfat by following some simple yet powerful principles.

Foremost among these has been this one indisputable fact; We are all biochemically different beings, therefore there is no ONE dietary style that will work for everyone.

Therefore EVERY food that we eat will create a different reaction in EVERY one of us. For some people fruit lifts them up and makes them feel great, for others they feel dull and sluggish. Some are allergic to nuts whilst others aren’t.

No one food, no one diet can possibly meet the needs of all of us. In fact, it’s ridiculous to try!

Therefore, this article does not attempt to tell you what you should eat. Instead we’ll be focusing on 10 simple rules that apply across the board to all of us and, when followed, will virtually guarantee your success whether you are on a high protein, low fat or detox diet.

Without further ado;

Dax’s Rule Number 1:

If you own it, you’ll eat it.

Forget about putting all of the ‘bad’ food in the house out of sight; get it out of mind too by binning the lot! I know this may seem a little extreme but the truth is that anything that you have in your fridge or food cupboard WILL eventually find its way into your mouth.

If it’s tinned, processed, has ‘e’ numbers or unpronounceable words on it, it goes into the bin. Full stop, no ifs or buts!

Any and all processed foods fit this category. The simple rule is that anything that will last for more than 4 days without going bad should be avoided as ‘non-foods’ that will harm your health.

Dax’s Rule Number 2:

If it has wheat or gluten in it then it doesn’t go into you.

The plain and simple fact is that most of us have a hard time digesting wheat and gluten. The knock-on effect of this poor digestion is that we often inhibit the uptake of other important nutrients thus leaving us poorly nourished and often allergic or intolerant too.

The difficult thing about ridding wheat and gluten from your diet is that it is used in everything from bread, pasta, biscuits, cakes, breakfast cereals, sauces, the list goes on… Just make sure that you read the labels on the foods you are buying.

Dax’s Rule Number 3:

At least one third of your food should be uncooked.

Many, in fact nearly all, of the vital micronutrients found in our foods are destroyed by excessive exposure to heat during our cooking processes. This renders these foods calorie dense yet nutrient deficient which can lead to food cravings, eating binges and excessive weight gain along with numerous conditions associated with malnutrition.

Ensure that fresh, raw fruit and vegetables form a large part of your diet. This can be made easier by juicing.

Dax’s Rule Number 4:

Eat More Vegetables.

Unlike many fruits that are known to cause allergic responses or contribute to weight gain through their insulin-provoking effects, virtually ALL vegetables are good for you. (If you know that you are allergic to a certain vegetable OR that excessive intestinal gas is created by ingestion then obviously avoid them!)

Vegetables contain phytochemicals, which are powerful natural agents that promote health. They will also help to alkalinize your system, as most of us are far too acidic. Most people benefit more from increased vegetables than from extra vitamins. You will normally need a large amount of vegetables to optimize your body's pH acid/alkaline balance.

The recommendation is that you should try to consume 1lb of vegetables for every 50lbs of body weight. This will probably sound excessive in comparison to your current eating habits, but give it a try, you can always tailor it up or down!

Ideally raw, juiced or lightly steamed is best.

Dax’s Rule Number 5:

Limit or Stop ALL Sugar Intake

Gram per gram, sugar is probably one of the most dangerous substances on earth. Seriously! Sugar has been linked directly to many forms of cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, eczema, immune system suppression, alcoholism, premature ageing, multiple sclerosis, obesity, osteoporosis, parkinsons disease…the list goes on!

Sugar in all of its forms creates havoc with your sensitivity to insulin and has a knock on effect throughout the entire endocrine (hormonal) system.

Avoid all White sugar, brown sugar, dextrose, maltose, fructose, glucose or in fact ANY ingredients that end in ‘ose’. They are all sugar.

You will also need to be careful with high glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates like:

White Rice
Pasta
Potatoes
Flour Products
Corn
Oats

Which are quickly converted into sugar in your body. Instead, opt for fibrous, starchy vegetables as your primary carbohydrate sources.
Note: If you DO consume high GI foodstuffs, ensure that you ALWAYS keep the portion sizes small and that they are ALWAYS accompanied by fat and protein. This will reduce the insulin provoking effects.

Dax’s Rule Number 6:

Consume only Organic and Free-range produce and meat products

From seed to storage our fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides more than 10 times rendering them highly toxic anti-nutrients that have been identified as PROVEN carcinogenic agents of the highest order.

Think about it; insects are the hardiest species on the planet, capable of withstanding extremes of environment, toxicity and bacteria yet our chemicals are still strong enough to kill them off. Those chemicals are within our foods and eventually within us. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the threat that this represents to us, the very END of the food chain.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS all non-organic agricultural produce, opting instead for organic and bio-dynamic food sources. These foods not only lack the toxic chemicals, they are also far higher in nutrients and taste fantastic too!

Similarly, avoid all non-organic meat, dairy and egg products as these foodstuffs are loaded with hormones and pro-hormones that effect the way our own bodies produce hormones. This results in endocrine imbalances, adrenal fatigue and myriad medical problems including MS, Parkinsons disease, ME, Diabetes and Cancer to name a few.

Eat only from free-range, organic and bio-dynamic meat and dairy which yield a far better nutrient profile yet minimise the hormonal imbalances caused by their non-organic counterparts.

Often, people complain about the prohibitive cost of eating organic and free-range produce. They’re right, it IS a more expensive way of eating… at first!

Yet, after just a short time of eating the nutrient-dense foodstuffs from the organic and free-range group, you’ll find that your food cravings reduce as your body starts to receive what it needs.

In fact, in just a short time, eating organic proves to be no more expensive than non-organic… you eat LESS food because it’s better quality!

And besides…

Even if it is a bit more expensive to eat organic, at least you won’t be consuming all of those chemicals that are PROVEN to make you ill!

Dax’s Rule Number 7:

Eat again no sooner than two hours and no longer than four hours

This is CRITICAL in supplying a steady flow of nutrients to your body in order maintain the balance of your internal environment. Eating regularly reduces the glucose and insulin fluctuations that lead to overeating and eventual fat gain. In addition, a steady supply of the right nutrients for your unique biochemistry will ensure that you not only maintain optimal weight but also optimal wellness and health too.

Dax’s Rule Number 8:

Drink plenty of clean, filtered water

With over 80% of the human body being made of water, it should come as no surprise to find that we need to maintain a good level of hydration in order to maintain optimal health.

Yet, if you closely examine the fluid intake of most individuals, you’ll find that most of us go through life severely dehydrated. We’ll drink tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol, but rarely will we take on clean, purified water!

The trouble is, all of these other drinks do not help with the hydration process. In fact, they serve as diuretics, causes us to process our precious internal water supplies even further.

When we become even 2-3% dehydrated we can suffer decreased health and performance. Stay dehydrated for long periods of time and you invite all types of medical problems including:

- Low back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Ulcers
- Chronic fatigue
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Obesity

And other conditions too numerous to mention.

The key to staying healthy, fit and well is to ensure that adequate water enters our bodies on a regular basis. A good guide for how much you should drink is 1 litre for every 50lbs of bodyweight, so if you weigh 140lbs we’re talking 3litres. If you’re in hot climates or exercise a lot you’ll need to drink more.

It’s not just about quantity though. Another thing to take into account is the quality of the water you drink. Due to high levels of chemical pollutants within our water supply, you should ALWAYS filter your water prior to drinking it. A simple Brita type of filter does the job quite well, though if you want to go a step further you can filter straight off the tap.

If you’re drinking water on the go the try to buy your water in glass bottles. There is increasing evidence that plastic bottles begin to ‘leak’ their chemicals into their water after a while, especially if it’s been exposed to heat.

Dax’s Rule Number 9: Avoid or minimise alcohol

There’s no getting away from it alcohol is a toxin! Sure, it may provide a short-term lift or a high that we grow accustomed to but nevertheless, it damages your health just the same.

As a powerful sugar, alcohol encourages rapid fat gain through excessive insulin reactions as well as more directly as an appetite stimulant.

Why else do you think we’re offered our drinks when we first enter a restaurant? Because by the time we come to order we’ll be starving and order more!

If you must drink, do so occasionally, with moderation and NEVER on an empty stomach. ALWAYS consume fats and protein with alcohol and minimise carbohydrates.

Dax’s Rule Number 10: Get out and about!

We all know that we need to get off of our fat in order to get our fat off but how many of us realise that it’s VITAL to get ourselves outdoors too?

Even if we’re eating healthily, drinking fresh water and being active by regularly exercising at the gym we still need sunlight in order to stay healthy.

In fact, lack of full spectrum light had been implicated as a major contributing factor in many chronic problems such as:

- Chronic fatigue
- Depression
- Tooth decay
- Hair loss
- Stroke
- Alcoholism

As the major provider of vitamin D, natural light is Essential to many of our biochemical reactions. Without it, many of those reactions will simply not take place, or else their effects will be greatly reduced.

The answer?

Get outdoors at least 30-40 minutes a day. Take your lunch outside, read a book or go for a walk, just get out!

So there you have it. 10 simple steps that you can take today to make your diet more effective and your life more healthy.

Now, I’m not saying they’re all easy. As creatures of habit, it’ll take many of you every last ounce of discipline to establish these new rules into your life, but make no mistake, when you do you’ll be astounded at the results!

Dax

P.S - You can download my free elimination diet at www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/elimination.asp and join my elimination diet community at http://www.eliminationdiet.ning.com/ if you want a little helping hand getting into shape.

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