97 thoughts on “Testimonials”

1. Terase Standish May 5, 2011 at 11:25 pm

   I have just signed up for the 21 day challenge. I am one of those people who start a weight loss programme and then for some unexplicable reason give up when I start loosing weight.

   This programme interested me because of the downloads that might help keep me motivated. For me it is a mind thing. I can do it I just have to work out the mental problems that keep sabotaging my weight loss.

   I am slightly worried about the meals. I am a fussy eater, i don’t realy like fish or eggs but I love vege’s. So I am going to try and work out my own meals with the portion thing ( palm of my hand and all that).

   I am a bit gutted about the no alcohol. I am not a big drinker but I recdently found a sweet wine that I have really been enjoying. I shouldn’t be too distressed though as that wine has in no doubt contributed to me needing to do this challenge ha ha.
   1. damian May 5, 2011 at 11:46 pm

      Hi there Terase 🙂 its only 21 days – go as hard as you can! Focus on what you can do and have – not what you can’t.
2. Cara-Lee Hetet May 8, 2011 at 11:22 pm

   Hi Damian and Phyllis,
   I have just signed up to the 21 day challenge and am looking forward to better health!

   I am 30 this year and have been struggling with my weight for a long time (although i never knew it until now)! I have looked at several programmes and have found the 21 day challenge best suits me for rapid weight loss. I will then be interested in joining the 112 day challenge and would love to get more information regaurding this.

   I work 8-4 Mon to Fri and have a gorgeous 23 week old son in which whom i devote alot of my time to when not working. Being busy i have found i dont take the time to sit and have a meal, and when i do it is not always the healthiest choice.

   Therefore i have made it my challenge to eat to live, not live to eat!!
3. Lisa Henderson July 25, 2011 at 3:31 pm

   Hi there

   I’m confused. I wonder how I am supposed to be able to exercise without any complex carbohydrates? I have talked to a trainer at my gym and she told me to be careful and to watch myself.

   Can you please advise?
   Thanks!
   1. damian July 25, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      don’t be confused – it works… you don’t need complex carbs to exercise.
4. Charlotte Milne July 25, 2011 at 9:22 pm

   Hi Damian,

   I’m a student and can’t afford to spend lots at the supermarket so I was wondering if the menu planner you have provided could be used in a slightly different way? I think for me it would be more reasonable if breakfasts, lunches and snacks remained relatively the same every day of the week and if 3-4 of the dinners (as I cook alone and have leftovers) were used over the week. Is this going to have the same effect as having every meal different i.e. will I still be getting all the nutrients I need?

   Thanks,

   Charlotte.
   1. damian July 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Hi there Charlotte – that is absolutely fine! 🙂 you can move all the meals around, choose the ones you like and be selective if you need. The guide is a guide – it offers you great suggestions and ideas 🙂
5. Angela Halliday July 26, 2011 at 8:03 am

   Hi, I’m not much of a cook, so how do poach the apple & frozen blue berries from the winter menu? And also the Frittata – how do you cook this? Thanks Angela
   1. damian July 26, 2011 at 9:30 am

      hi there Angela – poached fruit – peel the fruit and simmer in water for 30-40 mins – this is best prepared the night before – i like to simmer mine with berries and a cinnamon stick/quill so that i make a compote of berries at the same time. its beautiful.

      There is a frittata recipe on the members download pages 🙂 its easy as.

      cheers

      Damian
      1. Bronny July 29, 2011 at 8:16 am

         I can vouch for the fritata recipe. its the easiest and nicest one I have ever made. I love the feta in it.
      2. Juanita Mclellan July 30, 2011 at 9:06 am

         Hi Damian

         How do you use the compote of berries? Do you just serve it with yoghurt?

         Cheers
         1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:47 pm

            Dear Juanita,

            You pour it over your poached pears or on your fresh fruit 🙂 and serve with yoghurt and nuts/seeds.

            Damian
      3. tbhana August 1, 2011 at 4:30 pm

         Sorry real dumb question, but how much water would you use to poach the pear/apple if you were adding berries at the same time?
         1. damian August 1, 2011 at 7:08 pm

            about 1-1.5 cups would be fine i reckon 🙂
      4. bernie August 2, 2011 at 11:45 am

         Where do you find the cinannon stick/quill?
         1. phyllis August 2, 2011 at 11:48 am

            from the supermarket in the herb section 🙂
6. Sharmaine Naidoo July 26, 2011 at 2:15 pm

   Hi
   Have just signed up.
   Have 2 questions?
   Are diet sodas allowed?
   can you use a sugar substitue like Splenda?
   1. damian July 26, 2011 at 11:32 pm

      You can use pure via – it comes from Stevia – this is fine – not splenda or nutrasweet.

      Definitely DONT have diet drinks – they are worse for you than sugar flavoured drinks
7. Sharmaine Naidoo July 26, 2011 at 2:23 pm

   Hi
   Just been reviewing the programme overview and notice that potato or kumara not on the vege list but is part of your winter meal planner.

   Is the protein/vege list all you are allowed or suggested items?

   Can you therefore choose any protein/vegetable/fruit – providing it is fresh?

   thanks
   Sharmaine
   1. damian July 26, 2011 at 11:30 pm

      HI there Sharmaine,

      potato isn’t on the list or the menu – ‘sweet potato’ is this is kumara – you can have kumara in the meal plans

      you may eat outside of the suggested list however it is my experience that you won’t get the desired results in the 21 days.

      Fresh is certainly best and the listed foods are considered ideal.

      cheers

      Damian
      1. Charlie Kenworth July 27, 2011 at 2:24 pm

         I noticed that too. On day 4 of the summer meal planner it does say “jacket potato and the foods lists definately do not include potato or kumara. Only carbs there are fruit and pumpkin. So either the list needs to be updated or the meal plans do?
         1. damian July 27, 2011 at 4:42 pm

            Hey Charlie and any one else who reads this. You are correct about the potato – this is an error – it should be a sweet potato in its jacket. however if you want a little potato/spud that is fine. this program the way it is has helped people consistently lose between 3 and 7 kilos over the past 3 years. its all good to follow the plan or work from the food list.
8. caroline sigley July 26, 2011 at 2:48 pm

   what is the crunchy bean combo which is on the meal planner (and how do you make it)?
   1. damian July 26, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Hey Caroline,

      the crunchy bean combo is like sprouts – you will find them in the sprout section of the super market 🙂

      kindest regards

      Damian
9. Jessica McKenzie July 26, 2011 at 4:23 pm

   Hi there

   I have a question regarding acceptable breakfasts. I’m not going to have time to poach eggs every morning, is there an acceptable cereal or is porridge ok for our cold NZ mornings?

   Thanks
   1. damian July 26, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Hey Jess,

      There is a cereal that you can use – it won’t work as well on this program but it can be used. it is called WBC – in NZ it is available only through Chiropractors. I would prefer that you make 10mins in the morning to make your breaky… doesn’t take that long.

      cheers

      Damian
      1. Charlie Kenworth July 27, 2011 at 2:22 pm

         I just boil a bunch of eggs and have them in the fridge. Then it take no time to mix up some vegies and 2 eggs. yum!
         1. damian July 27, 2011 at 4:43 pm

            excellent! thats the way 🙂
         2. Jessica McKenzie July 28, 2011 at 12:56 pm

            Awesome! Love boiled eggs, thanks 🙂
10. Sally Andrew July 27, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Hi

    Looking forward to starting the 21 day challenge, just a small concern, Is this diet ok to do while still breast feeding?
    1. damian July 27, 2011 at 4:47 pm

       Hey there Sally – this program stimulates RAPID fat loss and this is not ideal for babies breast feeding. it can be done – just eat a little bit more food about 20% more. alternatively – if you have a bit of weight to lose – our 112 day challenge is the best one to do as i will tailor your program to meet you individual requirements.

       damian
       1. Sally Andrew July 27, 2011 at 6:46 pm

          Thanks Damian,
          Started today, and will continue on with the challenge and add an extra 20%. I’m in the mind set to lose weight and get healthy so there is no turning back now.

          thanks
          Sal
          1. damian July 28, 2011 at 10:26 am

             excellent!
11. Sandra Hurst July 27, 2011 at 11:01 am

    Hey

    I’ve just signed up and waiting on the magnesium oxide and uroplex before I start.
    I work shift work which includes night shift 6-9 times a month. I would normally eat breakfast about 5am so when I get home at 7.30 I can sleep for 4-7 hours depending on whether I can sleep or not that day then eat lunch which is normally 2pm and dinner about 9pm, would that still work with this program or what would you suggest? Do I eat the snacks in the night?

    Thanks
    1. damian July 27, 2011 at 4:45 pm

       HI the Sandra 🙂 yeah that will work. just eat the same amount of meals as you would for being awake normal hours. 3 meals or 6 small meals per day. if you need to snack that is fine – but if you are burning fat you shouldn’t be hungry at all.
12. Charlie Kenworth July 27, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Damian, I am one of those poor sods who gets a headache if I don’t have carbs. I am totally willing to try your plan for 21 days but I do wonder what your stance is on low GI carbs. I am fond of kidney beans and hummus and am curious what you think of these foods. I thought them to be healthy, nutritious carbs.
    1. damian July 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm

       Hey Charlie,

       love beans and kidney beans etc – they are great. you can include them in the program – but you may not get the same sort of results that you might expect. they are certainly healthy and nutritious and they have carb and protein in them.

       Damian
13. Pauline Newport-Cromarty July 27, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Hi
    I have just signed up for the 21 day challenge, excited to see how I go. I have everything ready and tonight I am going out with 2 girl friends for my final wine before I start tomorrow morning. Just wondering with the menu plan which I am basically going to follow exactly, can I swap day ones lunch for day twos or does that throw things out any in way?
    I think I will find it easier if I just follow what you have written up, apart from maybe changing one meal on one day for anothers. Thanks Pauline
    ps wish me luck…..
    1. damian July 28, 2011 at 10:33 am

       HI there Pauline,

       Thank you! 🙂 have a great time! please let us know how you go 🙂

       Damian
       1. Pauline Newport-Cromarty July 30, 2011 at 3:56 pm

          Hi I am onto Day 3 and doing well. Although its the weekend and I normally have some wine, so its hard but good for me I know. Just a question, is it ok to have Coke Zero. I don’t normally have that, but thought it would at least make me feel like I am having something nice for Saturday evening seen as I am not going to have any wine.
          Thanks Pauline
          1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:49 pm

             Hi there Pauline – i wouldn’t touch fizzy drinks with artificial sweetener in them they will affect your health and weight loss significantly. but why don’t you try soda water with fresh lime?

             Damian
14. Katherine July 27, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Hi there,
    I went to Health 2000 today in search for the magnesium oxide powder (which they didn’t have) and instead gave me Mg lax.

    It has 400mg of magnesium oxide per capsule and they say take 4 capsules 3x daily for 3 days.

    Will this work the same as magnesium oxide? I.e. should i take a couple before bed as you suggest with the magnesium oxide powder or should i follow the instructions the Mg lax gives?
    Or is it useless altogether?

    Sorry for all the questions.
    Thanks, Katherine
    1. damian July 28, 2011 at 10:25 am

       Hi there Katherine,

       its hard to say about tablets – because you don’t know what the tableting agents do to hydration or if they affect absorption. The powder is a 5gm dose – the tablets are a 400mg dose – this is some 12 times less potent. You can buy the colon clear from the website.

       Thanks

       Damian
15. Juanita Mclellan July 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Hi Guys

    I have downloaded the info and watched through some of the videos but I just had a few questions before I start (which I plan to do on august 1st).

    Firstly kumera and pumpkin (butternut) are not included in the list of foods to eat but yet they are included in the eating plan (can’t recall if its winter or summer but kumera is on there somewhere) and the frittata recipe has butternut in it, so am I too assume that even though those two items are not on the list that they are fine to eat?

    Secondly, can you offer any other recipes or suggestions for breakfast? I usually just eat weetbix with fruit for breakkie because it fills me up and I’m time poor in the morning so some other options/suggestions would be helpful.

    Third thing, I know you say fresh but just wondering if dried fruit would be ok as well? The main thing I’m thinking is dried strawberries (but I may eat some other dried fruit along the way) as you have said its best to have a couple of strawberries and yoghurt before exercising in the morning but strawberries are so expensive at the moment and this only affects me one day a week (the rest of the week I go to the gym after dropping the kids at school).

    My mum and I have decided to start the 21 days together and support each other along the way. I’m really looking forward to giving this a go.

    Thank you in advance
    Juanita
    1. damian July 28, 2011 at 10:21 am

       HI there Juanita,

       thanks for the question.

       You can eat according to the meal planner as it works – but i suggest that people use it as a guide not as their bible. in saying that though, many people do just use the planner. in terms of the food list – these are the foods that work the best in helping you lose weight.

       Weetbix won’t cut it – the idea is to have protein, fat and carbohydrates with each of your meals. create 7-10 more mires in your morning to be able to eat a proper breakfast and you will have hours extra in your day.

       dried fruit is a no no, its like lollies or candy. it needs to be fresh.

       thanks

       Damian
16. Tracey Grant July 30, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Hi Damien

    My husband and I have just signed up to do the 21 day challenge. I have 8 kgs to loose but my hubby has about 35kgs. I must say when I first saw the menu plan I was a little ‘put off’ because it wasn’t food I am used to and thought it would be yuck – I was TOTALLY wrong. Thanks so much for opening our eyes to wonderful new foods and flavours, I felt like I was eating pudding for breakfast this morning!!! As his hours are all over the place and he is away from home a bit this week, we have prepared extra of the poached apple and blueberries and frozen them in large muffin tins, so all he needs to do is take out a lump, heat, add the nuts and yoghurt. I know freezing isn’t probably the best, but otherwise it’s easy to find excuses while he is away and busy. Anyway, thanks for the great start, my husband is determined to loose the weight this time, and your programme of great food is such a wonderful start.
    1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:47 pm

       Thank you so much Tracey! we’d love to know how you two finish up!

       Damian
17. Rachel McBeth July 31, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Hi Damien,
    Just a couple of questions. The detox (four days of colon clear) is this to be done before starting the 21day eating plan, or are they done at the same time? Also, how do downloads 2-5 fit into the plan? will they be sent to me when I need to listen, or do I download and listen all at once, or over a period of time?
    Thanks for your time,
    Rachel
    1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:50 pm

       HI there Rachel,

       You will be emailed to download them for sure, but you could download them all at once and play them at your leisure 🙂

       Damian
18. Janine July 31, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Hi there, I am starting 1 August too and am just prepping day 1’s food!

    I have a question though…I plan to follow the winter meal plan (adjusting as needed) but noticed there is only fruit every other day when the apple and blueberry breakfast.

    I cant remember if I read that there should be fruit every day so just wondering what you recommend there.

    Thanks
    1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:56 pm

       HI there Janine,

       you don’t need to have fruit everyday, although if you intend to exercise when you wake up – i recommend ‘BREAK FAST’ – this can be done with a strawberry and a dessert spoon of yoghurt before you head out.

       Damian
       1. Shelley Baird August 1, 2011 at 4:11 pm

          Hi Damian

          I have started the 21 day challenge today but have a couple of quick questions after scrolling through most of the questions on the website. Is a kiwifruit with dessertspoon yoghurt OK before exercise in the mornings if you can’t get your hands on strawberries as strawberries are not in season at the mo.

          Also, I had black coffee this morning for breakfast but usually drink tea. Is black tea OK, instead?

          One more question…the frittata recipe includes cream, although cream isn’t listed in the foods allowed. Is this OK in the 21 day challenge.

          Thanks so much.
          1. damian August 1, 2011 at 7:10 pm

             Hi there Shelley – no problems.

             You could use 1/2 a kiwi fruit to break fast first thing in the morning. this would be great. Berries are preferable – but i understand they can be tough to get access too.

             I would NEVER have coffee or tea for breakfast – FOOD first and then coffee or tea minimum 90mins later if you need it. 🙂

             All the recipes on the site can be used with this program – even if there are foods that would appear not to be on the list 🙂

             Damian
             1. Shelley Baird August 9, 2011 at 1:32 pm

                Hi Damian
                Well it’s day 9 of the plan and am following it down to a T! Even managed it through the weekend without a wine so most impressed with that! Lost 3kg after the 1st week and can definitely feel it. This plan is definitely working so thank you! 🙂 My goal is to lose another 3kg if possible. My query is that I have been fairly low in energy…when I go for a run I have to walk on and off after about 20 mins. Normally I can push my way through a run, even if I do feel a little tired but I don’t seem to be unable to at the mo. Do you think I am doing something wrong as most others seem to have boundless amounts of energy? I am wondering whether I am not eating enough veges/fruit as I am only eating about a (fairly level) handful. Should I increase the quantity a bit?
                Look forward to your reply.
             2. damian August 10, 2011 at 2:21 pm

                Hi there Shelley,

                please make sure you are eating enough fruit and veggies – these are SO important! you should have a lot of energy by now. try eating more veggies 🙂
19. Elisabeth Owens July 31, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Hi all 🙂

    OK, I start the 21 day body blitz tomorrow (August 1st) and I’m excited! I’m the same as Terase, when I start to lose weight I tend to give up. Rather puzzling really. Maybe I am really just trying to prove to myself I’m capable of losing if I want to? Anyway, I only want to lose 5-8kgs, so this might be the kick in the bum I need! Lately I have been listening more to my body how I’m feeling after eating certain foods and I’m thinking I may have some sort of gluten intolerance, so these 3 weeks may be very insightful.

    Anyway, I also have just a couple of questions 🙂 The booklet says 35mls of water per kg of body weight, however both the meal plans only say 25mls. Might be a small thing in the grand scheme of things, but it amounts to another 800mls for me, so if I can spend less time in the loo that’d be great! lol.

    Also, not sure about the salmon. Does this mean fresh salmon from the fish counter only, or is that fresh stuff in the packets ok? And how much is a fillet? Or is any type ok, like shaved salmon, but it just needs to be a certain weight? Haha, I never buy salmon as I can find it makes me quite refluxy, so have no idea about any of this stuff.

    Thanks! 🙂
    1. damian July 31, 2011 at 9:59 pm

       🙂 hey Elisabeth,

       have a great time – get your weight off and you will feel incredible at the same time 🙂

       drink 25mls per KG on the days you don’t exercise – on the days that you do drink 35mls/KG.

       chose the freshest salmon you can get thats the best thing to do and UNDER cook it – this will help you avoid the reflux 🙂 and add lemon juice to the meal… this is a big help too.
       1. Elisabeth Owens August 1, 2011 at 3:45 pm

          Thanks Damian! I just have another couple of questions.

          1. When it says in the booklet you can ‘snack on your choice of nuts through the day’ does this just mean at one of the 2 allocated snack times, or anytime?

          2. I don’t drink coffee, but do enjoy green tea with nothing added. Is this ok and are there any other hot drinks I can have?

          3. I see that sugarfree gum is ok. Is this any type, or only specific ones?

          4. At lunch today on day 1 I weighed 150gms of chicken and it was quite a bit bigger than my palm. Is it always best to use the lesser of the two?

          Thanks 🙂
          1. damian August 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm

             YOu can snack through the day Elisabeth… but it is preferable to stick primarily to 3 meals per day instead of grazing.

             green tea is great – any herbal tea is fine 🙂 hot water is nice with a slice of lemon in it.

             The gum is OK… its not ideal… but OK. i don’t recommend any brand because they all use NUTRASWEET and I am not a fan of that stuff.

             I am happy for people to over eat protein if you are to over eat anything – so if you like you could have the 150gm of chicken… but if you want better results it may pay to stick to your palm measure. 🙂

             Damian
             1. Elisabeth Owens August 1, 2011 at 8:45 pm

                Great, thanks Damian! I must admit I have been peckish since about 7:30pm tonight, but I think that is because I normally would be eating in the evening after dinner. So what did I do instead? Drank a load of water and painted my nails to take my mind off it, lol. Roll on day 2!
             2. Elisabeth Owens August 5, 2011 at 4:49 pm

                Kia ora Damian 🙂

                I am nearing the end of day 5 and am definitely feeling better for not eating the bread, cereals etc that I used to. I’m not craving sugar really, and actually not carbs either now I think about it! Does that mean I’ve started to burn my fat reserves now? Haven’t weighed yet, am hanging out to on Monday morning. But first I have to get through a family mid-winter dinner, complete with turkey and all the trimmings! Argh!
             3. damian August 5, 2011 at 4:54 pm

                HI there Elisabeth! thats is fantastic!!! it sounds like you are on the weigh down! let us know how you go after the weekend!
             4. Elisabeth Owens August 9, 2011 at 12:29 pm

                Hi Damian!

                Well I weighed yesterday morning (day 8) and I’d lost 2.6kgs! Yay! Although I’m not sure how much of that is to do with my period, but I’ve also lost 2% body fat, so there must be something working right! So silly me, I have another sneaky weigh-in today (day 9) and I’ve gone up 300gms from yesterday! Weird. And I’m sticking to the plan, haven’t eaten anything else. So, I’m hoping it is one of those weird fluctuations and it’ll all be good at my next official weigh-in 🙂
             5. damian August 10, 2011 at 2:12 pm

                Elisabeth! that is so awesome! well done. don’t look at the scales too often! they lie! 🙂
20. Bronny August 3, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    hi guys, I am on day 3 and am really struggling. I’m feeling yuck and craving sweet treats particularly after dinner when I normally would have a bikkie and a cup of tea. I’m feeling hungary so must be doing something wrong.The colon clense doesnt seem to be doing much either… HELP!
    1. damian August 3, 2011 at 10:50 pm

       HI there Bronny – are you eating enough food? can you please email your food diary to Phyllis and I at info@slimyou.com

       thanks

       Damian
       1. Bronny August 6, 2011 at 10:26 pm

          will do. Thanks 🙂
21. Elisabeth Owens August 11, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Hi Damian, me again 🙂

    Day 11 and I’m going well, but I have a question. My bowel movements have slowed down to every 2 or 3 days, and I don’t have the colon clear. Is there anything else I could use to move things along? I had thought about prunes or kiwi crush, but I know they would be full of sugar. I’m making sure I’m drinking enough water. Is there anything else I could try?

    Thanks! 🙂
    1. damian August 12, 2011 at 3:07 pm

       you could try prunes – but the Colon Clear is suggested for a reason 🙂
       1. Elisabeth Owens August 15, 2011 at 8:44 am

          Week 2 weigh in – Loss so far 4.2kg and 2.5% body fat 🙂 I did fall of the wagon on the weekend so I’m back on it again, and ready to go hard out for the last 7 days 🙂
          1. damian August 15, 2011 at 10:56 pm

             AWESOME! Elisabeth!
22. Wendy-Lee Batters August 20, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    Hi,

    I am just about at the end of my three weeks and have lost 6kg. It has been great, when I first looked at the plan I thought I would really struggle, but it has been easy and I have had lots of energy. How do you save the downloadable talks I can’t seem to save them. Also do you have a sweet recipe, I have a sweet tooth and it would be nice to have something sweet thats healthy. Loved the vegetable frittata. Thanks 🙂 for helping me off to a great start, I still have a bit to go but it has given me a great start
    1. damian August 21, 2011 at 1:17 am

       Well Done Wendy!!!! thats a great result! if you right click on the link and ‘save the linked file’, or if on a Mac, command click the link and ‘save the linked file as’, you will be able to download the calls.

       I love fruit, yoghurt and LSA as a sweet treat – its beautiful! and very good for you. Use seasonal fruits – this is the best way to go.

       Have you looked at the 112 Day Challenge yet?
23. stepharcher August 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Hi Damian are we allowed to have fresh juices, like vege and fruit juices made in a juicer, no added sugars?
    1. damian September 4, 2011 at 9:24 pm

       HI there Steph,

       yes you can – but you may find that it may slow down your weight loss… but it is a very long term sustainably healthy thing to do.
24. Keri-lee Burrow September 10, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Hi i have just joined up have a silly question can you do winter and summer menu over ther 21 days or do you have to stick to one. Also it says a stick of cucumber how much is that. And last i dont eat celery can i use something else.
    thanks
    1. damian September 10, 2011 at 12:10 pm

       Hey Keri-Lee – WELCOME! you can follow the summer or the winter plan – and if you like you can mix it up, change protein types, mix the veggies around, have a dinner for lunch and lunch for breaky. you could also just use 2 or 3 of the dinners and have them every day if you like or one of the breakies and have that every day. a stick of celery or cucumber or carrot would be say a 6cm long slice of it cut into strips that you would find at a party… i am not sure how best to describe it click here for a picture
25. Kirby Kirby September 10, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Hi there I started the plan this morning…. having been made redundant last night ( it wasn’t planned lol). I need something positive to focus on but $$$ are tight and it seems the only place ti get the magnesium oxide is online? Is it going to be a wasteof time without it? Can I use it later in the 21 days if I get hold of some? Gone without my latte, bread and wine today and ran/ walked for over an hour over Te Mata peak so really need this to work at this stressful time and give me that positive kick!
    Thanks for the inspiration so far 🙂
    1. damian September 10, 2011 at 11:38 pm

       Hey Kirby,

       Sorry to hear about your redundancy! thats not awesome! the colon clear can be taken at any stage – it often feels great to be clean and fresh at the start, but it is a great way to finish too.

       Sounds like you are off to a great start!! great stuff 🙂

       Damian
       1. Kirby Kirby September 15, 2011 at 4:24 am

          Hi Damien
          Thanks for the welcome 🙂 I ordered the magnesium from your website so will start that as soon as it arrives. I have completed Day 5 but have regressed the last 2 evenings with 2 glasses of red wine on Tuesday ( with half a tube of Pringles) then last night white wine and toast!!!
          I have list 3 kg so far, exercise is going well despite lack of sleep through incessant coughing and a chest infection but my weak point is evenings. The water, soda water and green tea is fine during the day and I know it’s purely psychological at night time but would welcome any suggestions. It’s an extremely stressful time dealing with the unexpected redundancy and the ugly betrayal , job hunting and keeping positive for my 4 yr old but that’s no excuse.!
          Any tips/ advice appreciated as I am determined to make a positive out of this situation!!
          Thanks again
          Kirby
          1. damian September 15, 2011 at 4:48 pm

             C’mon KIRBY!!! 🙂 you can do it… its just 21 days without grog… you can do that.!
             1. Kirby Kirby September 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm

                Thanks but that wasn’t massively helpful….I think your e mails are perhaps automatic too as I still haven’t received the colon clear but keep getting e mails about how good it must feel…its great you are trying to add the personal touch but its not working for me sorry.
                I am losing weight, 3.5 kg on Day 6….
             2. damian September 16, 2011 at 2:11 pm

                Hello Kirby, no need to apologise – some things work for some people and other things don’t. what we are trying to do is help you. often the number one reason people struggle is because they get in the way of themselves. the emails are intended to help you get out of the way. you may choose to read the content to help you or hinder you. our intention is to help you.

                If you didn’t choose the colon clear – that is fine. it is used to help you.

                Right now by expecting someone to get you out of your head space and lift you up, you are in your own way. There is great stuff in this program, there are great changes to be made to your life, your health will certainly improve if you eat this way. you are in charge of this… not any one else.

                You have lost a lot of weight that is awesome. please don’t use your current circumstance to sabotage your success. i am sure, like many others, you have done this before.

                Damian
26. Alli October 1, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Hi Damian and Phyllis
    I am on day 10 and so far I have lost 3.9kg. Although it is a challenge, I am amazed at how easy the programme is to stick to. I had no idea I love feta cheese, and that I can live without bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. I still crave sweet things, even though I am not hungry, and struggle daily without my favourite Milo. I don’t drink tea or coffee so Milo was it! I am really changing the way I think about our family meals and we have saved at least the cost of the body blitz in groceries this week just by not buying processed foods. Who said it was more expensive to eat healthy? Thanks for the downloads and emails, they are really helpful.
    1. damian October 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm

       Thank you Alli! Great work!
       1. Alli October 2, 2011 at 10:40 am

          Hi Damian
          Can you put LSA into baking, I have been sneaking it on my childrens cereal, but would like to hide it in school lunchbox baking.
          Thanks
          1. damian October 4, 2011 at 7:27 pm

             Hi there Alli, don’t use LSA in your baking 🙂 Linseeds can’t handle the heat.
27. Tracey Yung November 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Hi guys, I am on day 8 of the challenge. And this morning weighed in at 2.6kgs less than on day 1 exactly a week ago. I had headaches, grogginess and nausea on day 3 for the entire day. I felt rotten but woke up the next morning feeling fine. Obviously I went through detox.
    Loved the colon clear and my husband says my skin is looking great – I accredit it to the omega 3 oil.
    A question – can I have something other than nuts as my snacks?
    Oh and another question.. I am struggling with the summer breakfast combo. Avo and bean sprouts with my spinach and eggs is hard for me to stomach… But I have been doing it anyway. Are you allowed the fruit (in my case blueberries) and yogurt each morning or will I be missing some key components if I did that each day?
    Thanks,
    Tracey
    1. damian December 1, 2011 at 11:54 pm

       congratulations Tracey!

       you could do blueberries and yoghurt and LSA if you like – your results may alter – but you may feel better doing that as your breaky 🙂

       congratulations again!
28. NaomiLasenby December 12, 2011 at 11:08 am

    Ever since I left home I just packed on the weight, now at 26 yrs old Im seriously overweight and needing to do something about it. The past few years Ive worked to change it, training for duathlons and fun-runs but once the events were over, it all went back on. The problem wasnt the exercise, it was the food.

    Oh for the love of bread!

    Finally fed up with my situation, I found this challenge and I told myself I have to do this. So I did.

    Truth be told, it was more than a little daunting. The day before I started, I was reading through all the information and realised I was scared. Of what? Trying it, and most of all, scared of succeeding. However illogical, that was the truth. I was fed up with my life, yet scared of it changing – even when I told myself its not like it was going to get worse. But I guess it goes to show how powerful the fear of change can be.

    My flatmate/best friend decided to join me by doing the challenge too, which makes the process easier, although it hasn’t all been easy.

    Half of week 1 was plauged by nausea, headaches, cravings, and generally feeling terrible as our bodies got rid of whatever toxins they had been dealing with – we never knew that detoxing off bread would be so hard! By day 6 it had mostly cleared as we stuck with the programme.

    Yesterday (day 8) we measured ourselves again (not having scales at home) and result!
    I have lost 6cm from my waist and 5 from my hips. And thats only in 8 days! I was so stunned I could cry. I cant wait to see how the rest of the challenge goes.

    My flatmate however, didnt have the result she was hoping for, all her measurements went up a couple of cms. Shes been feeling really bloated, and struggles drinking enough water.
    Can you suggest anything that could help her?
    1. damian December 13, 2011 at 11:28 pm

       Thats AWESOME Naomi 🙂 – i reckon your flatty should use the colon clear!

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