Sydney's Fat Loss Specialist

Week 1 of the brand new DPM Project X kicked off this week and it got me thinking about change. And why we do it.

As a side note – if you missed the boat – Project X is the re-incarnation of my successful 4 Week Express Transformation Contest. It has been given a coat of paint, the protocol has been changed and the results are going to be amazing.

If you still want in, I am still accepting late acceptances until this coming Monday, May 27 at 5pm. Go here NOW to sign up and get on the Project X transformation boat.

Anyway, back to change.

I was thinking about change and what makes us change this morning.

It got me thinking that we don’t really appreciate how much we want something until we don’t have it.

I can relate that to my own life. When my Dad died – 8 years ago this coming Monday to be honest – it was the worst day of my life. It gave me a kick up the arse and is the reason why I do what I do now. But that was the first instance that really made me appreciate what I did have with him.

But of course, it took it being taken away for that to happen.

Another incident in my life recently reaffirmed that.

Until something is taken away it makes you realise how much you want it.

Each person can relate to something like that I am sure of.

Maybe it’s your job you didn’t realise how much was actually okay until you left for another one.

Maybe it’s your weight that has gotten out of control of late. You don’t appreciate how great it actually felt to be fit and healthy until you have put on that 5 or 10kg.

It makes you want to get back there again.

It makes you want to have energy like you used to.

It makes you want your partner to look at you like they did when you first met.

It makes going shopping for clothes actually enjoyable instead of dreading walking into a store and having to buy the next size up because the old clothes are too tight.

So how much do you want to change?

Remember how you used to feel and realise that you can get there again. And stay there with a bit of smart eating and training.

If you are ready to show how much you want it I am still accepting participants for Project X. You will start from Week 1 and just finish up a week later.

I’m calling it the ‘late acceptances’ category. The door is closing. Don’t let it slam shut on you.

To be a part of Project X – and prove how much you want that old feeling again – go here NOW. Deadline Monday May 27 @ 5pm.

Last week you would have seen Sabrina’s DPM Transformation Success and today I wanted to share with you the actual winner from the first 4 Week Express Transformation Contest – Dominique.

Dominique was another one of the clients who trained online, and not in person, and her story is a very powerful one.

Not only did she overcome a number of things – including a busy work schedule (that involves a lot of client lunches – i.e. eating out at places not of her choosing!) but also a story of overcoming injury to make things happen.

Her story is after her amazing transformation which was only 9 weeks in the making!

Now let’s get some inside mail to find out how accomplished what she did:

DPM: What was the biggest thing holding you back from transforming your body?

DV: I have a very busy and very social job which results in little free time and a lot of unhealthy eating and drinking. I was kidding myself for a long time thinking I was taking the healthy meal options simply by not having the burger and chips, and never managed to take exercise seriously for more than 2 weeks because I have a bad back injury.

DPM: What was the easiest thing to change?

DV: The diet was by far the easiest thing to change, being given a shopping list and a plan of what to eat for the first 3 detox days really helped to kick start things. I was never hungry and was able to cook one meal for both myself and my husband but simply add some carbs to his plate when I wasn’t having any.

For business lunches I learnt to look at the menu of the restaurant before we would arrive and pre-select what I wanted to avoid getting food envy or ordering the less healthy option ‘under pressure’.

DPM: What was the hardest thing to change?

DV: My mind-set. I have wanted to lose weight for years but have never put it at the top of my priority list. I recently lost a close family member and it helped me to realise it was time to put my health first, however I had no faith in my ability to stick to a program.

I thought it would be short lived like every other time in the past when I found an excuse to stop. The first 2 weeks I was sceptical about my ability to get through it and doubted the results would be significant, and I did slip up over a long weekend when my back played up, but Daniel got me back on track and helped me to modify the exercises to avoid injury.

A week later I started to see the results physically and to believe that I could complete the program and even started to think of ways to incorporate these new behaviours into my on-going daily routine.

DPM: What is the best tip you can give to other DPM’ers who want to do what you’ve achieved so far?

DV: Make a decision every night before you go to bed about what you want to achieve the next day, and what positive impacts it will have on the rest of your life. Put your exercise gear next to the alarm clock, and if you do hit snooze spend that next bit of time thinking about the ‘future you’, the things you will be able to do without the extra weight etc.

When the alarm goes off again you will be so much more motivated to go get stuck into that work out, or even just to tackle your daily tasks!

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Thanks Dominique that is a great little insight into your successes. Those little insights of someone who WAS where you may be now can be the little things that make a BIG difference to helping you get to where you want to be.

It just comes down to planning and thinking about where you want to be – just like Dominique did. You can too!

If you want to get started and become another DPM Online Training Success Story – ie you can’t make my sessions – even if you do live in Sydney – simply contact me on Daniel@dpmperformance.com.au and put ‘ONLINE TRANSFORMATION’ in the subject heading.

Here’s to you being the next DPM Success Story!

I can’t take credit for this work unfortunately as I found it first on Mike O’Donnell’s blog which is worth the read.

But when I read it I knew that is something that i have to share with you.

To read the full article definitely click the link here to go straight to his blog but for the best parts check out the following as it presents an awesome reality burst that is a must read for anyone looking to change their body and more importantly – their life

It’s Your Choice by Mike O’Donnell

It’s a choice to shop for and have good food in the house.

It’s a choice to focus on getting more from less.

It’s a choice to stop judging yourself (and others).

It’s a choice to wake up 10 minutes earlier and make quiet time to plan your day.

It’s a choice to shut off the TV and go to bed on time.

It’s a choice to see the world as your gym.

It’s a choice to do more of what is important and less of what isn’t.

It’s a choice to toss out the scale and not obsess daily over a number.

It’s a choice to control what information you let into your life (and how often).

It’s a choice to become a role model through changing yourself first (DAN: especially if you and your kids might be struggling with weight).

It’s a choice to see cooking home meals as enjoyable.

It’s a choice to stop using the excuse “I’m too busy”.

It’s a choice what foods and drinks go into your mouth.

It’s a choice to get up and walk around every hour or so.

It’s a choice to teach your kids how to cook (not using a microwave).

It’s a choice to prioritize your day rather than just stay busy.

It’s a choice to eat less often but enjoy how you do it more.

It’s a choice to stop worrying about what others may think of you.

It’s a choice to use a jump rope for 5 min a day.

It’s a choice to question everything you hear.

It’s a choice to cook in bulk so meals are quicker to prepare/eat during the week.

It’s a choice to hit the supermarket instead of the drive-thru.

It’s a choice to go out and play with your kids.

It’s a choice to fear/worry less and smile more.

It’s a choice to find and purchase local food.

It’s a choice to see sustainable results in the small daily actions.

It’s a choice to live by your own definition of health and fitness.

It’s a choice to embrace challenge and change.

It’s a choice to go outside for lunch and get some sunshine.

It’s a choice to stop stressing over things you can’t control.

It’s a choice to see health care starts at home (and in the kitchen).

It’s a choice to focus your happiness on appreciating what you already do have.

It’s a choice to let go of people who are more toxic than helpful.

It’s a choice to let go of the past and focus on your next best step.

It’s a choice to observe and change daily habits that are self destructive.

Most importantly, it’s your choice whether you do it today or put it off till tomorrow.

It’s your choice whether you take action right now.

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I love that. I read it a few weeks ago and it was something that I knew I wanted to share with you and I hope that Mike doesn’t mind me doing so.

My suggestion is to go back and pick 3 things to focus on from the post and see how much your life improves over the coming week!
And your body will thank you for it too.