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Hi there Damien,
I am doing well on the 21 day programme and have lost 2kg already. I’m struggling with low blood pressure (mine is very low naturally!) Yesterday at a Dr’s appointment it was 80/40. I have been light-headed most of today. When I eat it comes right for an hour and then it drops again. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy
Hey Andy! Great stuff! Well done! it may be wise to ensure you are eating enough salt and drinking enough water- if you are doing these things, may i suggest that you look at taking some magnesium powder to assist with salt regulation. regards Damian
Hi,
Where do I find the recipies? e.g. poached fish
I have just signed up
Cheers
Hi there Shannon – the recipes will be coming into your inbox in the next day or so.
Hi Damian,
I have completed the 21 day challenge, very successfully in the past 3 months and I am now pregnant. Is it safe/ok to continue with the programme?
Thanks Leanne
Well Done Leanne,
during pregnancy it is important to maintain healthy calorie intake and eat healthy food. You can certainly continue with the food you are eating on this programme long term if you wish. Its safe food. Just make sure you are eating enough – at least 1400cals per day.
Hi
Can u eat fish from a box, and if you are in a hurry and want something quick to eat, could u have a protein bar, and if so, which one do u recommend.
Thanks dee weyers
Hey Dee,
I don’t recommend protein bars… they aren’t a good source of health… they are just a protein bar. in terms of fish in a box… can you elaborate? are you talking about Sardines?
Damian
Hi there,
I’ve received some great recipes via email and I want to try them to get out of my meat + salad rut!
However, some of them contain ingredients that aren’t on the shopping list/menu such as cream (frittata recipe) and coconut cream (soup recipe).
Is it OK to have these (in the quantities stated in the recipes)?
Hi there Alex,
Yes absolutely – these are fine
Damian
Question about vegetarian protein. Can I use tofu or tempeh occassionally and other legumes (not just lentils with quinoa and brown rice – but black beans, black eye peas, red kidney beans etc)?
Hi there Gendi – yeah you can for sure
Hi Damian,
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Eating veges for brekky is not something we are coping with – can we do as an omelette and spray pan with olive oil?
I need measurements to visualise what I need – ‘a few nuts and seeds’ is how much please exactly? 1/2 a cup, a handful? And how much feta can we use each meal where noted? Also reduced fat feta or normal?
Are feijoas ok to eat?
Poached Pear with blueberries and cinnamon stick is yummy! Esp if done night before as the flavours really soak in – is it ok to so this?
Can we supplement the lamb for small steak fillet and grill on foreman grill? Can we used canned tomatoes in their own juice and fresh tomatoes?
Thanks
N
Hi there Nicole
i love your omelette idea – go for it – but use coconut oil or macadamia oil not olive oil spray.
Nuts and seeds – about 1/2 a cup sounds good.
Feta is about 2 fingers worth… your index finger and your expressive/middle finger together will demonstrate your unique portion.
yes to Feijoas
great for the poached pear
yes to the steak and the tomatoes
go for it!!
Hi there,
So glad I found this site! On day 1 today and really excited about the program
Two questions:
1. How strict is the “1 handful” of vege/fruit per meal?
I know this is a intensive program, but usually you get free reign on negative calorie veges?
We love eating big salads. Any way we can bump it up, or are those portions critical to the diet’s effectiveness?
2. We are having friends over for dinner on Wednesday.
I usually go all out for my guests but this time, I will have to get creative so that my fiance and I can stick to the diet.
I was thinking of maybe doing a green salad, grilled lamb/chicken and a vegetarian lasagne/vege bake as a side and the finace and I would just avoid the lasagne altogether?
So we would just have the meat a salad, as usual.
Any other ideas?
HI there Alice,
Sorry for the delay.
Please stick strictly to the plan for just the 21 days. Its pretty important that you do this for the plan to work most effectively. regarding the dinner tonight. i presume you went well. the best approach would be to make a salad with some protein… you could make a lasagne but don’t use pasta sheets use kumara or eggplant instead…
Damian
Hi, I am on day 12 of the blitz programme. the firt week I felt wonderfull and lost 3.1kg. But for thwe last three days I have had cravings for the food I used to eat and felt extremely tired and unmotivated. Today there was a morning tea shout and i gave in, although after a piece of cake and sausage roll I felt much better, my fuzzy head dissapeared and I did not seem so tired. I came to the conclusion that I was not eating enough. So I fell off the wagon, but am back on again eating a bit more than I was and hopefully start to have more energy than previously
Well done Jane!
being a robot and 100% strict is a tough thing to do. if you do fall off the wagon, that is fine, just dust yourself off and get back up again 
Hi day 18 wahoo have lost 4kg, pre 21 challegne i have had a Gluten and Lactose intolerance for 6years.By detoxing would i have made my intestine more sensitive? i had a small cut of pork and 1/2 a roast potato cooked in the roast fat and for 2 days have had a leaky gut? i’m also menopasal and have noticed the hot flushes have decreased alot. keen to look at 112 day challegne. have been recieving e mails each day but no recipes, any ideas?
Hi there,
I downloaded the Body Blitz Challenge and meal planners online, however I was under the impression something was going to arrive in the mail. Nothing has so assume not?
Also it wasn’t until reading the forums that I saw I’m supposed to be getting emails with recipes etc? I have not received any emails at all.
Finally, do you take the colozone/magnesium oxide powder in the first 4 days of the programme or is this in preparation for starting? Do youy take the lemon juice in water and uroplex throughout the program, or again just in preparation for starting?
Many thanks
Hello Rachael, take the Mg Oxide for the first 4 days and then again on days that your bowels don’t move. you would have been receiving emails by now i suspect with recipes too. please let me know if this is not the case. Nothing will arrive in the mail as this is an online program and is fully downloadable
thank you.
Damian
Hi, I am about to start the 21 day blitz tomorrow, exciting. Just have a couple of questions, can you add seasoning to the chicken when cooking this, i.e., chicken flavouring or garlic salt or anyting like that. I do have himalyan rock salt. Also can you eat sugar free chewing gum, just wondering as I use this to curb sugar cravings sometimes. Cheers.
i there Pam, you like your flavours!
try to do it with natural flavours like Himalayan rock slat if you need. or use herbs like rosemary, thyme and basil… 
its best to avoid ALL artificial sugars/sweeteners.
Hi Damian
I have just finished the 21 days and lost a total of 2.4 kg – I lost 1.7 kg in the first week, 1.1 kg in the second, but then gained 0.4 kg in the last – I did nothing different (except I made a couple of the recipes from this website, but my portion sizes for those were correct), and have been exercising almost every day (pretty much 6 days out of every seven).
I *did* lose 4 cm from my waist (all within the first 2 weeks, too), though.
Any idea why I gained in the final week? And any advice on how to reintroduce carbs and keep losing weight (perhaps not necessarily as fast) until I reach my target (another 2.7 kg)?
hi there KGJ,
well done on your weight loss! it sounds like it was easy to start and then it plateaued a bit. you should have received emails almost every day with more recipes. i am not sure why this didn’t happen, did you check your spam? with regards to plateauing, it may be due to other foods you are used to eating or perhaps how mcu fat you still have to get off. do you have much more to get off?
Hi,
I purchased the body blitz program on the 18th of January and am still waiting for the recipe emails to come through. After looking through all the questions and comments, it seems I should start receiving them after 10 days of purchasing the program.
Could you please let me know a specific date when I should expect to see these emails.
Kind regards
Violet.
Violet, its unusual that you haven’t received emails at day 10… did you click on the activation email?
Hi Damian
I am about to start the 21 day Challenge and have spent the last two weeks getting rid of all the processed foods I have in the pantry and cupboards…. I like to think I am a good cook, but didn’t realise how lazy I had become… anyway I have several questions.
1. My husband is supporting me in this challenge by doing it with me and he is worried that the Magnesium Oxide will give him the ‘runs’ when he’s at work. He has bloating and wind and goes a lot anyway so is it safe for him to use?
2. In the Menu planner I am wondering where fruit comes into the equation apart from two breakfasts? Can we have a cup of fruit for a snack in the afternoon for instance? We like melons and blueberries etc and would be nice to have some fruit. Just not sure if we have the three meals and add the fruit in we will achieve all we need to.
3. Can I make my own type of salad with the vegies on this list or should I follow this planned menu exactly. For instance we like chicken salad and add basil and coriander and mint for a change. Can I use any fresh herbs, chilli, ginger etc to marinate chicken in or does it have to be plain?
4. Can I use the oil component of this plan to make a dressing with balsamic vinegar or herbs and lemon juice? And can I use the oil to say roast some pumpkin to put in a beetroot and pumpkin salad.
5. I love eggs and have poached eggs for breakfast a lot. They do seem to make me have ‘mushy’ stools though. Is this normal…. I usually have them with toast?
6. Can I use some of the recipes in the downsize me recipe book if they fit the food list?
I am sorry to ask so many questions, it’s just I am 128kg and this is my last resort to health as I am struggling so much so I really want to give it my best shot.
Wish me luck and please could you reply as soon as possible.
Cheers Pam
Hi there Pam, great questions!
the colon clear is safe for even children to use. provided they have a fully intact bowel. (i.e. no surgery on the bowel) your husband – should be all good with it.
you could have fruit if you like, but it is best to stick to the planner
you can make your own meals you don’t have to stick to our plan at all – but yes please stick to the food lists
i love the sound of your dressing – please do it!
poached eggs and mushy stools… have more salad with the meal.. does that make a difference?
i hope you are going well!
OK, I’ve been on the Body Blitz programme for 18 days and I feel great. I’ve lost 4 kgs (probably could have lost more if I had avoided the red wine!). I’m 35, pretty fit but weigh 70kgs (I would blame post-baby fat but he’s 5 years old now!), I want to get down to 60kgs at least. I’m scared of finishing this programme and slipping back. I’m interested in doing the 112 day challenge but really want to know how much it will be roughly. Also, how often can I do the 21 day challenge – could I extend it?
So many questions!!
Thanks
Vicky
HI there Victoria – i have asked Haylee to contact you. Well Done on your awesome results!
Hi, I am up to day 13 of the 21 day program and havent received any emails at all since I purchased the program. Could you please look into it for me. Thanks
thanks desireeha – did you ope the confirmation email that you received?
Hi Damian,
I’m on day 5 of the challenge and am due to play three games of indoor Netball next Saturday afternoon. I’m concerned I won’t have sufficient energy with just a half a handful of nuts (as I could be running for two hours!). I have noticed that exercise seems harder since I’ve been on the challenge. Is this common and what do you recommend regarding food for next Saturday afternoon please?
Many thanks : )
how are you feeling now Tania?
Hi there,
I see comments about recipes being emailed to people – I have just started the 21 day challenge and there are not many recipes on this website – am I looking in the right place?
Cheers,
Eileen
hi there Eileen – you should have heaps now… do you?
I hope this is the correct place to post questions.
1. What is Crunchy bean combo/mung bean sprouts? Is it just bean sprouts and mung beans?
2.I can’t find boccini cheese balls in the deli or supermarket. What are they and can I buy or make them? What size is each ball?
3. What is Persian feta? I haven’t found any in the deli supermarket. Is normal cows feta ok?
2.What kind of nuts are best? Please define a few.
4. On the menu planner – dinner on the first night it mentions tomato, boccincini, cheese and 3 eggs. are you referring to boccinicini cheese or boccinicini AND another kind of cheese. Also how much of each please?
5. Where do the three different fruits on the shopping list come in? I can’t find them on the meal planner.
Thanks for all the info. I am starting tomorrow and am very very excited and determined to do very well. Then on to the 112 day challenge.
crunchy bean combo in the sprouts section
its the safest way to go.
Bocincini balls in the deli/cheese area – they are in brine
any feta is fine
uses the nuts from your food list
follow the palm method with your meal planning
you can add the fruits to your salads or have them in the morning with yoghurt and LSA if you like
Hi there, Im only on day 2 of the blitz but im struggling with tiredness. my work is quite physical and im struggling to keep up.
Any tips to curb the tiredness?
am i allowed coffee?
also, can i eat fruit when i like? as fruit seems to help me get through the morning.
HI there Nessa, I reckon by now you will be through the fatigue. But if by chance you are still feeling the fatigue, which is certainly possible, add a bit of fruit and nuts to your diet between your meals. Perhaps 1/2 an apple or some slices of cantaloupe or watermelon with a small handful of nuts.
you could have a coffee if you like… it may be ok for you, but its best to try to get through fatigue without the drug hit
Hi Damian,
Ive finished the 21 days, and wondering how long i should leave it before i start it again…???
i lost a good 6kgs, but have started eating some bad foods this week along with various occasions attended/coming up, and its set me back a bit so i would like to start it again.
HI there Nessa… you could start it immediately if you wanted. 21 days is a great kick off, and it is fine to eat this way. its better to use a longer term approach though like the 112 Day Challenge. Damian
Hi Damian.
I just watched the DVD The Palm Method which I purchased. It answered a lot of questions I have had (about the water question I submitted earlier) and also about the food pyramid. I have been trying weight watchers for years and always struggled with why the weight never really came off easily and permanently. yes I know a lot of it is unhealthy eating, but the grain thing and complex carbohydrates really gave me ‘food for thought’ and makes so much sense. I have found swimming to be a lot more gentle on my ankle so I hope that’s okay to the alternative of walking until my ankle recovers properly. Thanks Pam
Dear Pam – thats terrific. well done. I am very pleased for you
how are you going?
Hi There
I am just starting the 21day challenge and i have a couple of questions.
Can i have other fruit & vegies like bananas, plums, apricots, kiwifruits, beans, mushrooms & corn?
The yogurt…is Fresh n Fruity ones okay?
Is hummus okay?
I also already have bowel biotics & Fish Oil (mercury tested) capsules. Will this be okay to use instead of what you have stated?
Thanks
Dear Evette, its best to eat only the foods listed – this is what i have found over the years to really help people out with fat loss fast.
Bananas – NO
Plum – OK
Apricots – OK
Kiwifruit – OK
Beans – green ones YES
Mushrooms – YES
Corn – NO
Fresh and fruity – NO – this needs to be a good quality yoghurt like Cyclops in NZ
Hommus with Carrot stick or Celery sticks – OK… it may slow you from your fat loss. but adding it to your meal – would be ok.
looks like you take great supplements
the ones i have suggested work really well 
Hi there
Day 1 for me !!!!!!! Nervous but excited !!!!!!!! Just checking to see if I can still have a cup of tea (Lady Grey) in the morning? I only have a splash of milk and no sugar in an extra large cup.
Thanx Lisa
Yeah go for it Lisa
sorry for the delay in responding.
Hi there,
I can’t seem to download the MP3s – a blank page opens with nothing on it. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Jodine
HI there Jodine… thats strange. perhaps right click on the link and then click on “save linked file as” or it will say something like that and then save it to your computer.
I’m (sadly) Lactose intolerant, so dairy products aren’t an option for me in the meal plans. What alternatives should I use for yoghurt etc.?
Hi there Louise. Perhaps if you can’t have Yoghurt – use other meals from the planner. so for example instead of fruit and yoghurt – do the eggs. in place of cheese – add extra protein.
Also, if I roast or cook with oil, does this count as the oil I need to eat with each meal or should I add fresh oil once it is cooked?
HI there Melissa – add more oil
FRESH not cooked is best.
Hi Damian
I am about to start the 21 day challenge. I have two questions:
Firstly I am 128kg and am recovering from a broken ankle. I am unable to walk very far at the moment (about 5 minutes is my limit at the moment as I am limping badly and my ankle gets very sore). Can you recommend another exercise for me please?
Also I worked out that I need 4.5 litres of water a day. I drink a heap of water (about 3 litres a day anyway, but am not sure I can manage to drink that amount. I think I will be on the loo all day. Any comments?
Looking forward to finding the real me again.
Cheers Pam
Hi there Pam – Swimming and cycling would be great for you i suspect. aim for 3.5litres and see how you go
add some himalayan rock salt to your meals if you need to drink that much water.
hi damien,
i have just purchased the body blitz and am excited too start and scared at the same time, ah im obese but i just gave birth 4months ago i am weighing at 183, im currently breastfeeding…do i need to modify the system im following due to breastfeeding?? please either give me a solution or alternatives i can follow??
i will be starting tomorrow
hi there Manu – nah just go for it – it will be awesome for you! perhaps consider the 112 Day Challenge when you are done with your first 21 days.
Hi,
I’m allergic to raw nuts, particularly cashews and walnuts. Can u suggest anything else for snacks?
HI there Sharon – how about carrot sticks or celery sticks? fruit?
Thanks Damian,
They’re working a treat. Day 12 – 3.8kg loss. I was quite fatigued last week but am picking up again – feeling great! Question: I’m doing some tri’s in the next couple of months. Can I introduce carbs to a couple of meals ie. night before, and morning?
BTW, I am so enjoying this way of eating. I am doing the winter menu this week, will go back to summer next week – bit of a change up.
cheers
Sharon
hi there Sharon – you can eat this way all the time if you like. heaps of people do and feel great doing it. if you are doing sprint tri’s you won’t need to add carbs… only olympic and iron man will you need to do that.
Hi there,
I am about to start the 21 day but I see in the daily meals a lot of fish and I am highly alergic to all fish and sea food, what can I swap fish for?
Hi there debbie – you can swap it for any meat or protein that you would prefer.
Hi, have just started (day 2)! can I have fruit for a snack, eg apple at morning tea,a/noon tea etc? Also, hubby not keen on the salad, if I make a broccoli and carrot coleslaw, what dressing could I put on it? I think he is missing his tomato sauce on everything LOL!
ta
Karin
just finished week 1 and 3kg gone yah!! so i guess fruit for a snack works.
AWESOME! well Done Karin
healthy food always works.
Hi, I am just about to start the 21 day program and I am trying to work out meals. Can you only have the vege’s and meat on the lists as I notice people talking about Kumera and Peanut butter, aspargus etc plus the receipes have things not on the lists such as coconut milk in a curry and these are not on the lists. Also what would you suggest for breakfast as I do not eat eggs? How do you sign up for the emails as I would like more receipes. Thanks Karen
Hi, I still have not had a answer to my questions and I’m now on day four. Also can you have fruit as snacks if hungry? How do you make Frittata receipe as in summer menu? Can you eat corn? Thanks
HI there Karen – Please accept my apologies for the delay – its been way too long. I am sorry. You can have some fruit for snacks. this can be very effective. however, it may slow your fat loss. The Fritata recipe is easy to cook up. i like to cook up the veggies first and then put them in a dish, beat the eggs and pour them over the top and then bake it for 45 mins. Its awesome with a great salad.
Avoid corn if you can.
Hi Damian,
I’m not a coffee drinker but have 2-4 cups of green tea per day. Is this ok on the Blitz? I know herbal teas are ok, but green tea has caffeine which seems to be a no-no on the blitz.
Plus, I know you say no alcohol in the first week, (and preferably for the whole 21 days), but after the first week, how much red wine could be safely consumed without affecting the results? I would like to lose 3-5kg’s in total.
Thanks for your help!
Kirstin
HI there Kirstin – 2-4 green teas is the same as 2-4 coffee’s in terms of adrenal stimulation. be a bit careful. i’d suggest no alcohol for the whole 21 days. all alcohol will affect the results –
Hi can you tell me whether one could occasionally (as in 1 feed per day which is the evening feed) breastfeed while carrying out the 21 day challenge as my son is on Formula however from time to time I breastfeed in the evenings for a few minutes.
Thanks
Yeah no problems Hylton
thats fine!
Hi, I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the program. On the shopping list eggs are listed. I don’t eat eggs unless I don’t know they are in my food. Do you have something I can substitute eggs with?
Thanks
Sue
HI there Sue, there is nothing to substitute the eggs with – but ALL of the meals in the planner are interchangeable for breakfast lunch and dinner
Hi
just getting myself organised to start the 21 days!! Couple of questions, I’m not a yoghurt fan but have made my own in the past (easiyo) can I still do this? and, can I have the tinned chop chop chicken?
thanks heaps
Karin
Hi there Karin – please don’t eat Tinned chicken… you can definitely you can have the natural easy yo yoghurt.
Just wondering if the colozone which the program recommends to take is the same as the colon clear product you sell on the products page?? As finding it really hard to find colozone in any health food stores!
Thanks
HI there Carmel – yeah it is similar – both are made from 100% Magnesium Oxide. thank you for the question.
Hi, I have ordered the colon clear and the uroplex for my flatmate that is supporting me by doing the 21 day challenge with me; and I was just wondering how long the shipping will take. I ordered it yesterday (19th) and live in NZ. Thanks for having an excellent program, it’s working really well.
Hi there Naomi, have you received the products yet? I know there were delays because of the earthquakes, we are based in Christchurch.
Damian
Not yet, but I guess if I give it a couple of days for the bulk of the Christmas rush to get sorted. Will tell you when they turn up. Thanks heaps.
have they turned up now?
Hi
I have just joined the program but I do not want to start until the 1st January. Im not sure if thats ok or will it expire?
That is totally fine Sarah. Damian
Hi Damian,
I’ve just bought your 21day diet and am starting it tomorrow. Is there anything else protein-wise I can have with the eggs in the morning? As I tend to get a bit of a closed throat if I eeg more than 1 egg in a sitting.
Sarah
Hi there Sarah, sorry for the delay. You could try any of the meals for your protein serve in the morning. Fish, steak or chicken… If you need to you could have berries and yoghurt with LSA for breaky, this is a great healthy start to the day.
Damian
Hi Damian,
Am I allowed milk? I don’t drink coffee or tea so just want to know if it’s ok to drink a glass of milk once a day?
The other thing is, are there any good recipes that I could access?
Thankx Sarah
HI there Sarah, there is no need to drink a glass of milk if you are trying to get well and healthy. please if you can stick to water or some lemon or lime squeezed into your water for flavour. There are a HEAP of recipes coming in the coming days for you. Have you been sticking to the meal planner?
HI Damian,
Im so excited about doing the 21days program…will be starting asap!
Just wondering if its ok to drink carbonated water – (soda water) as part of the water quantity for each day? Thanks!
yeah no problems Glenda
Hi I am currently breastfeeding are there any alterations I need to make to the plan?
Hi there Lena – because this programme results in such rapid weight loss we ask that you eat a bit more (about 10-20% more) to slow the weight loss down when you are breast feeding. We don’t generally recommend that you do this program when breast feeding though.
Hi Damian
That’s cool I thought that would be the case. I will start the program once I finished breast feeding it will be a good kick start.
Thanks,
Lena
No problems Lena, let me know if you need a hand.
Damian
Hi there
I have just purchased the 21 day challenge, and am trying to organise things prior to starting. I am vegetarian and would like to know what other protein options I have to choose from other than cheese, dairy and eggs. I wasn’t sure if I should increase the amount of eggs, given there are a few consumed over the course of the summer meal planner. Also, is tofu allowed, or is this considered too processed?
Thanks
HI there Leanne – tofu is a good source of vegetarian protein – albeit it is very processed. i’d much prefer bean and quinoa or lentils and brown rice as your ideal combo.
Hi Damian,
Are there any other protein options for vegetarians (such as tofu)? Or do you have any good recipe suggestions for vegetarians other than omlette/fritatta/salad?
Thanks, Dee.
Hi there Dee, beans and quinoa with nuts stirred through as a stir fry is awesome or lentils and brown rice as a dahl or curry is beautiful. Salads with baked veggies and boccincini cheese or crumbled feta is a great meal.
Hi
I am on Day 7 of 21 day Blitz and so far have released 2kg. My bowel seem very loose and going up to 6 times a day.This is an issue if I am not close to Loo. Do you think this is from too much fibre?or just detox? Also I wake in night with cramp in my legs, I am taking 2 Mag Complex 500g from Marshalls Health in CHCH.
Thanks Lesley
hi there Lesley – your bowels are an issue – this is the reason probably that you are getting cramps… you may be losing too many electrolytes. Please hold back on the lactose (cheese) or onion/garlic or both until your bowels settle. i would recommend keeping on your magnesium supplement – it will help you.
Hi Damien, I have just received your diet but I am allergic to eggs. What could I eat instead. I would love to get started on it. Thanks
Hi there Mary – leave the egg meals out – that would be the best thing to do.
Help – I am in my 1st week of the 21 day challenge and I am struggling as I am getting really tired at about 3- 4pm every day whilst at work to the point I just about fall asleep at my desk. I have done the weekend and did not feel the tiredness but did change the times I ate- I made it later – and I cheated by eating a bread roll one day – some chips and crackers and a bit of pasta on the second so I really strayed but found I didnt seem tired – can you help me to get through the 2nd week and cope with the tiredness?
Hi there leilanib – i suggest you start again and stay the course – don’t deviate. only eat the food on the list and don’t give in to foods that were your crutch in the past.
Hi Damien and Phyllis,
Have just signed up and very excited to get a kick start to health. Not sure where to locate the Mike Catton download on the website. Must be blind?
Hi there Suzzane – the Mike Catton Call had to be taken down as Mike made mention of things in the call that were not in line with what we have promoted or spoken about in this program. it caught us unaware too. sorry for the confusion.
Hi there, I have just bought the 21 day programme this evening and am reading up on everything. Just wondering if I can boost the morning and afternoon snacks at all? I can’t see me lasting too long on a few nuts sorry, especially to start off with!!! Also, once I’ve tried a few different meal options out, is it okay to stick to a few favourites? Cheers.
Hi there Tracey – give it a go – thousand of others have done this before you and have done amazing things. try it and see what happens. its probably habit for you to eat between meals – not need.
What can I subsitute the fish and salmon for?
Also if I can’t get boccini what other cheese could I use?
You should be able to get boccincini balls from any new world in NZ
you can use any other protein that you like to replace the fish and salmon.
Hello
Today i am starting 21 day chanllenge which i am looking forward to. I have a couple of questions. Should i just follow the Summer meal planner and rotate every 7 days? Or after the 7 days start creativing my own mix of protien, veges & fats?
Over the 21 days do I introduce potatoes or rice at any time?
Thanks
Sally
Hi there Sally
you are spot on – rotate your meals around and work out what you like. Rice and Potato’s aren’t included in the next 21 days 
Hi Damian
I am about to commence the 21 day challenge. I am intolerant to dairy food and would prefer to not eat cheese. Can I leave this out? Also, I don’t eat avocado and prefer to leave this out. Will this be ok?
Thanks.
Hi there Kate – you can absolutely leave out the dairy. you should try to love avocado – it is your friend! you can leave it out and use other oils and fruits for sure.
I have just lownloaded the 21 day blitz which I am looking forward to getting stuck into. I have slightly increased cholestral level and am just checking that the amount of eggs (16 in total if you count a portion of frittata) per week are going to be ok? i am fully aware that the have great sustaining power but it seems like a lot?
Would appreciate your advice
Cheers
HI there Ange – totally fine! you should get your cholesterol checked after the 21 days
Hi Damian and Phyllis
I am finely going to get started on the 21 day challenge.
As i don’t eat capsicum what can I substitute them for and I am also not that fond of celery, can I use asparagus.
One more thing what are bocini cheese balls
Thanks for getting back to me
Regards
HI there Karen, sorry for the delay – Boccincini balls are a type of cheese
they are YUM. you can definitely substitute those veggies 
Hi there,
I have ordered online the WBC breakfast.
What do I eat this with?
Is yoghurt and fruit ok?
Or should I try the Rice milk?
And if so what portion. I have the palm method down pat but with cereal and milk Im a little lost.
HI there Dori,
Unless WBC has changed its formula since i no longer own it or control its manufacture, you should choose about 40gms with 2 dessertspoons of yoghurt and some berries and about 100ml of rice milk. however. Its not on the 21 days to change body blitz program.
Hi Damian
Your programme that you have designed is great- i feel better, don’t feel bloated. I am on day 8 at the moment and have followed the programme 99% of the time in the last week, however I have only lost 1kg. I am using a womens multivitamin and am using Blackmores Omega 3 and NFS Magnesium Ultra. I’m hoping to lose about 8kg all up. Is there anything else I should/ shouldn’t be doing? Another thing is I am mostly vegetarian but have been eating the chicken and fish, would that make a difference? Thanks and keep up all your good work.
HI there Colleen, 1 kg in 8 days is OK, you may be better to eat less chicken and more fish if you can. Eggs are great. trhis could help. you nutrition sounds ok. the colon clear could help you by moving more from your bowels.
Hi
I have just purchased the 21 day Body Blitz, i am 126 kgs and need a kick start. I’m wondering if I can change few meats and veges around in Meal Planner,
I hate Celery, Feta, and Balsamic vinegar. And what are Boccioni cheese balls? i also don’t eat fish or Lamb i love chicken and Steak.
I just want to organize my food planner so i have no excuses.
I know if u enjoy your meals its not a diet, just a healty eating programme.
thanks
newbe Jthomson
HI there JT,
you can play with the meal plan as much as you like. it is best to try to keep it as un changed as possible, however i agree – you should always eat what you like. Boccincini balls are buffalo cheese – you will find them in the deli at the supermarket. Try some new foods on for size you could be pleasantly surprised.
Damian
awersome cant wait to start
thanks
Jo
Greetings Damian
Two questions: Is Mg Lax ok to use instead of Colon Clear as it contains Magnesium oxide – 400mg per capsule? And the boccini – what could I use instead of that as I can’t find it in the local supermarkets?
Thanks
Flo
HI there Flo,
The Mg Lax could be ok. as i am not familiar with the product i can’t really comment on the effectiveness of it. You can get Colon Clear online from our store in Christchurch – we can deliver next day for you. Damian
Hi
I am on day 4 of the program and did the colon cleanse for the first time last night. This morning i have developed a rash over my face on the cheeks and chin. Is this a symptom of detoxing the body? It is quite itchy and very blotchy.
thanks
Linda
HI there Linda – that is strange! have you still got it? Are you eating anything that you wouldn’t normally eat?
I am in day 4 of the body blitz and have already dropped 1.5kgs. I haven’t hit the target zone on the ketostix yet, should I be concerned?
Hi there Leanne123 – you don’t need to worry about ketosis
the program isn’t designed to take you into ketosis. The stix are there as a safety guide to ensure that you stay well and you aren’t burning fat too fast. Damian
Hi,
I have just received your 21day plan. My question is. I do not eat fish of any type, is there a different meat i can have.
Hi there rd-jd – you don’t have to have fish – you could substitute it for another protein source if you like.
Hi there. I’m not sure where to ask this question. I’ve done the 21 days and now have received the palm method DVD. Avocados are everywhere at the moment and I love them. I saw in the 21 days programme that where you included them it was a 1/4 at a time. You have them listed as a vegetable but I’m worried to eat more than 1/4 at once in case they are also a fat. So they go off before I manage to finish one.
Nah
they are GREAT for you Diana – have a 1/4 with each meal if you like 
Is it ok to do the programme while breastfeeding? Are herbal teas allowed too?
Hi there Skinime – We generally don’t recommend breastfeeding mums don’t do the program as when you lose fat as fast as what you can on this program quite a lot of detoxification can take place and this may be released through breast milk. All herbal teas are allowed
Hi. I did leave a question a couple of days ago but can’t see the reply so I’m hoping this one is answered.
Firstly, I asked via Haylee where to get Crunchy Bean Combo & Avocado & Macadamia Oil. I live in the UK, not Australia. Any ideas? If not, how do I make it? Also, until starting the diet I had a bowel movement everyday (have done since I received treatment for digestive system, didn’t before this). Now I feel I’m back to where I was before the treatment as I haven’t had a movement in two days. Not keen on taking Colon Cleaners as I’ve taken loads over the years and would like to get off things like this. Also, not sure if connected to the diet but my face, neck and arms keep going red, like when you’re embarrassed but don’t feel I am. Lastly, I noticed on the net that you did a seminar on aspartame. I was drinking a lot of diet lemonade, for years, is there anything I can do to get it out of my system?
I’ve watched Downsize Me for years, you’re both fantastic.
Thanks
HI there Catherine.
Crunchy bean combo is found in your grocery store or supermarket where you might find other sprouts. Macadamia oil is definitely found in the UK as we have others using it. Fine food grocers may have it. I will find out for you. Alternatively you could use coconut oil for cooking and olive oil on your salads. The Colon Clear is a great safe supplement – you can pick up some magnesium oxide powder from your health food store and use this every other day. The aspartame is a chemical that will be removed out of your system over time. Healthy diet, fish oil and regular bowel movements are essential to aid this process.
The red neck and face issue may be detoxification? it may be hormonal flushing? It may be worth having your health practitioner look at this.