It's Day 30 and I'm a little sad. We're finished already? Don't get me wrong - it's been hard work - 3 workouts a day, is pretty intense! Carb cycling and intermittent fasting may not be everyone's idea of fun, but it certainly contributes to fat loss, which after all was my goal!
No, I didn't lose 30lbs in 30 days, but 6lbs and 7.5 inches is not bad at all, as far as I'm concerned. Especially, as I am a notoriously slow (weight) loser.
Given a chance, I would do it all over again - it's been an amazing process and I really appreicate Dax's guidance and support, and the comradery and support of my fellow challengers!
While I am far from reaching my goals, I truly appreciate how Dax Moy has gotten me that much closer. Thanks Dax!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Day 29 - It's Almost Over
I wrote a blog last night, but I must have closed the window by mistake and it disappeared. In the interest of quality sleep, I decided to wait until today to write again.
Yesterday was a good day. It was carb day and I experimented by making some toasted oat with agave nectar syrup cereal. I added a spoonful of sunflower seeds and make a crunchy granola like cereal that tasted great with a little almond milk and some strawberries. Yum!
My lunchtime chicken salad had half a tomato added, but other than that and my yogurt in the afternoon, I did not eat a huge amount of carbs. I would have like some chicken and sweet potato fries in the evening, but I almost forgot we had to start another fast, and I prefer to do that after my afternoon snack, rather than after dinner, so no fries. I will have to make them for breakfast, one of these days.
Well, just one more day and Dax's amazing 30lb in 30 Days challenge is over.
But, for me, the challenge is only just beginning - I have another 25-3olbs to go!
Yesterday was a good day. It was carb day and I experimented by making some toasted oat with agave nectar syrup cereal. I added a spoonful of sunflower seeds and make a crunchy granola like cereal that tasted great with a little almond milk and some strawberries. Yum!
My lunchtime chicken salad had half a tomato added, but other than that and my yogurt in the afternoon, I did not eat a huge amount of carbs. I would have like some chicken and sweet potato fries in the evening, but I almost forgot we had to start another fast, and I prefer to do that after my afternoon snack, rather than after dinner, so no fries. I will have to make them for breakfast, one of these days.
Well, just one more day and Dax's amazing 30lb in 30 Days challenge is over.
But, for me, the challenge is only just beginning - I have another 25-3olbs to go!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Day 28
In the blink of an eye, it's Day 28 and I'm apparently more tired than I thought. It's 10:26pm, and I just woke up from an unsheduled snooze - need sleep - so will blog more tomorrow. Sorry!
Carb day tomorrow! Woohoo!
Goodnight!
Carb day tomorrow! Woohoo!
Goodnight!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Day 27 - Time Flies!
Yesterday's fast, the third one, went okay. I started it earlier in the day than the last two times and that seemed to help. Last time I had to wait until 8pm until I could eat my dinner. This time, I could eat late in the late afternoon; by then I normally feel like I'm starving. If I think about the three fast days we've "endured" this was not the best, but not the worst.
So, today is day 27. Hard to believe there are only three days of Dax's challenge, after today. To be honest, I'm starting to feel like I could use a break. Doing three workouts a day (even if they're short), seven days a week is pretty intensive. Maybe, this is why the program is only 30 days - I'm thinking this kind of intensity is not sustainable for much longer.
Okay, so I'm a little unenthusiastic, and might be more enthusiastic if I had the results I had hoped for. BUT, there are still three days left and I'm not finished yet!
Tomorrow is another (more enthusiastic) day! Until then... goodnight!
So, today is day 27. Hard to believe there are only three days of Dax's challenge, after today. To be honest, I'm starting to feel like I could use a break. Doing three workouts a day (even if they're short), seven days a week is pretty intensive. Maybe, this is why the program is only 30 days - I'm thinking this kind of intensity is not sustainable for much longer.
Okay, so I'm a little unenthusiastic, and might be more enthusiastic if I had the results I had hoped for. BUT, there are still three days left and I'm not finished yet!
Tomorrow is another (more enthusiastic) day! Until then... goodnight!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Day 25 - Only Five Days to Go
Time is flying by - only five days remaining on Dax Moy's 30 in 30 Days. Today was a lovely carb day, again. I happily munched on 7 grain cereal, yogurt, a fig, half an apple and a Larabar in addition to chicken, eggs and veggies. Other than that, I did not go crazy.
We started a new exercise today- tough, but good. I did better than I expected on part of it, which made me happpy.
Happy carb day, again marks the beginning of another fast day. Last time, I started really late in the day; about 8pm after dinner. It was really tough to wait that long into the next day to eat again. Today, my last meal was at 3:30pm, so I am already 6 1/2 hours into my fast. Add 8 hours for sleep, and I won't have to wait too long before I can eat again, tomorrow. Mid-afternoon is the worst time for me during a fast, so I think this will work much better for me.
My results so far are really disappointing. I have actually put on 2.5 pounds in 2 days. I'm convinced this is not a real weight gain, but this puts me at only a 3.5lb weight loss in 24 days; hugely disappointing after all the 3 times a day/7 days a week exercise, strictly clean eating and dedication.
I'm not giving up though. I will keep keeping on until I finally reach my goal. The other alternative is even less attractive!
Well, time for my beauty sleep! Goodnight!
We started a new exercise today- tough, but good. I did better than I expected on part of it, which made me happpy.
Happy carb day, again marks the beginning of another fast day. Last time, I started really late in the day; about 8pm after dinner. It was really tough to wait that long into the next day to eat again. Today, my last meal was at 3:30pm, so I am already 6 1/2 hours into my fast. Add 8 hours for sleep, and I won't have to wait too long before I can eat again, tomorrow. Mid-afternoon is the worst time for me during a fast, so I think this will work much better for me.
My results so far are really disappointing. I have actually put on 2.5 pounds in 2 days. I'm convinced this is not a real weight gain, but this puts me at only a 3.5lb weight loss in 24 days; hugely disappointing after all the 3 times a day/7 days a week exercise, strictly clean eating and dedication.
I'm not giving up though. I will keep keeping on until I finally reach my goal. The other alternative is even less attractive!
Well, time for my beauty sleep! Goodnight!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Day 24 - A Low Energy Day
Day 24 of Dax Moy's 30lbs in 30 Days Challenge. Crazy how time flies; we have less than a week left!
I didn't blog yesterday. I made the choice between posting and getting to bed by 10:30pm and the bed won.
I've had a low energy day. Maybe it's the effect of a fast day followed by two low carb days, but I feel ready to refuel with a carb day tomorrow. Yippee! I did not do a workout this morning - I just didn't get it together in time. For my sins, I had to do all three workouts tonight. I did one when I got home after work. Rested for about 1/2 an hour and then did the second workout. After dinner I did the third workout. By then it was nearly 10pm. Well, that teaches me a lesson - don't leave all workouts until the end of the day.
Unfortunately, after all this exercising, I am not ready for bed yet; and it's already 10:30pm. Oh well, it's not often that I am in bed late.
I'm looking forward to starting a new workout tomorrow morning. We now have a rotating schedule of six different workouts. More than that, I am looking forward to some tasty carbs. A bowl of oatmeal, or some multigrain pancakes for breakfast, I think! Yummy!
Well, until tomorrow! Goodnight!
I didn't blog yesterday. I made the choice between posting and getting to bed by 10:30pm and the bed won.
I've had a low energy day. Maybe it's the effect of a fast day followed by two low carb days, but I feel ready to refuel with a carb day tomorrow. Yippee! I did not do a workout this morning - I just didn't get it together in time. For my sins, I had to do all three workouts tonight. I did one when I got home after work. Rested for about 1/2 an hour and then did the second workout. After dinner I did the third workout. By then it was nearly 10pm. Well, that teaches me a lesson - don't leave all workouts until the end of the day.
Unfortunately, after all this exercising, I am not ready for bed yet; and it's already 10:30pm. Oh well, it's not often that I am in bed late.
I'm looking forward to starting a new workout tomorrow morning. We now have a rotating schedule of six different workouts. More than that, I am looking forward to some tasty carbs. A bowl of oatmeal, or some multigrain pancakes for breakfast, I think! Yummy!
Well, until tomorrow! Goodnight!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Day 22 - A Little Disappointing
It's Day 22 of Dax's challenge. I fasted again, today. I found it a lot easier this time than the first time, four days ago. I drank plenty of water and today, I had herbal tea - something I did not have last time. Having something warm to drink was soothing (and filling somehow) to my stomach. Although the fast was easier, by about 3pm I could have eaten a horse; another 4 hours before I could actually eat anything.
When I got home from work, I did my workout. It went okay, but I definitely felt like I did not have as much energy as usual.
After that, I thoroughly enjoyed my first meal of the day. Some chicken chorizo, ground pork, onions, green pepper and spinach. Very tasty!
I let my food settle and was just about to start my last workout when all of a sudden, I had to hit the bathroom, quickly! Ugh, my stomach feels bad now - I don't know if it was something I ate, or something I didn't eat (seeing as I was fasting most of the day). Either way, that last workout is not getting done tonight. Bummer!
Instead, I will have an early night, let my stomach settle (hopefully) and hit it hard tomorrow.
Here's to a better day tomorrow! Goodnight!
When I got home from work, I did my workout. It went okay, but I definitely felt like I did not have as much energy as usual.
After that, I thoroughly enjoyed my first meal of the day. Some chicken chorizo, ground pork, onions, green pepper and spinach. Very tasty!
I let my food settle and was just about to start my last workout when all of a sudden, I had to hit the bathroom, quickly! Ugh, my stomach feels bad now - I don't know if it was something I ate, or something I didn't eat (seeing as I was fasting most of the day). Either way, that last workout is not getting done tonight. Bummer!
Instead, I will have an early night, let my stomach settle (hopefully) and hit it hard tomorrow.
Here's to a better day tomorrow! Goodnight!
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