Michelle Newitt

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The Detox Challenge Day 14

01.23.11 Posted in News by michellenewitt

The Results!

Here’s a little reminder of the previous figures…

John’s vital statistics

Blood pressure 115/80
Resting heart rate 90bpm
Height 6 ft
Weight 14st 7 1/4lbs
Body fat 27.4%
Body measurements (in inches)…

Chest 41, bicep L 12.5, bicep R 13, waist 39.5, hips 41.5, thigh L 22, thigh R 22, calf L 15, calf R 15.75

After 14 days detox…

Blood pressure 106/73
Resting heart rate 77bpm
Height 6 ft
Weight 13st 12 1/2lbs
Body fat 26%
Body measurements (in inches)…

Chest 40.5, bicep L 12.5, bicep R 13, waist 36.5, hips 41.5, thigh L 22, thigh R 22, calf L 15, calf R 15.75

Total weight loss: 8 3/4 lbs

Total inch loss: 3.5 inches

Steve’s vital statistics

Blood pressure 136/89
Resting heart rate 86bpm
Height 6 ft
Weight 16st 7 3/4 lbs
Body fat 32.5%
Body measurements (in inches)…

Chest 45.5, bicep L 14.75, bicep R 14.75, waist 40, hips 44, thigh L 23, thigh R 23.75, calf L 17, calf R 17.5

After 14 days detox…

Blood pressure 137/55
Resting heart rate 65bpm
Height 6 ft
Weight 15st 13lbs
Body fat 31.3%%
Body measurements (in inches)…

Chest 43.5, bicep L 13.75, bicep R 14, waist 38.5, hips 42, thigh L 22.75, thigh R 23.75, calf L 16.5, calf R 17

Total weight loss: 8 3/4 lbs

Total inch loss: 8.5 inches

“It’s the last day of the detox and I’m feeling kind of nostalgic. The journey has been a good one but unlike the old me I’m not going to be rushing off to the pub for a heavy drinking session. The results are good, nearly nine pounds lost and the majority of that is from diet rather than exercise. It has given me the incentive now to drive forward and continue down this path and see what further results I can get, although I will certainly be having a celebratory beer on Saturday! So I guess it’s goodbye donuts hello walnuts ” – John

“The final day of the detox and I have mixed emotions. It’s been an amazing journey. I feel such a sense of achievement that it’s hard to explain the feeling in words. I really didn’t think I had the will to see it through. I will list in no chronological order the reasons I feel so good, both physically and psychologically.

I don’t smoke. (I was on 20 a day)
My food knowledge has increased dramatically. The eating part is the easiest bit of the detox. I’ve made permanent positive changes to my diet, almost effortlessly.
I no longer drink beer. Just white wine, vodka and tequila are on the menu. Not saying this is healthy but I know for a fact that it’s only in the past year I’ve drank beer and only in the past year I’ve had a gut. When I drank wine and vodka in moderation, no problem and no weight gain.
I’ve found out who my friends are. Your true friends will rib you, yet stand by and respect you. NOT try to make you eat a burger or blow smoke in your face.
The general sense of well being and lack of anxiety I have felt whilst following the program.

To summarise, I would recommend (and am currently recommending) to everyone I know, if there is one thing you could do to make lasting positive change to your life, detox just once a year. It’s two short weeks out of your life, yet will leave lasting positive change. I cannot thank Michelle enough for her patience, expertise and motivation. She treats you as an individual, not like some trainers I’ve used in the past, where it feels like they are just going through the motions. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

One thing I will say, is that if you embark on a detox, do it with a friend. I’d have struggled and did at times without John’s support and although he won’t admit it, I believe vice versa! I will stay in touch with Michelle for my training sessions and maybe send another picture in six months or so, just to show that that even with my ultra busy lifestyle, the changes are permanent and progressive. Thank you, Michelle” – Steve

Here’s the photos from last night’s killer workout…