Transformers - part 2

Boxercise Xmas drinks 2011

December 2011 and our Boxercise Christmas drinks in one of my favorite pubs in Kentish Town "The Lion & Unicorn". This is where I spoke to Simon and Talya our next future transformers.

The timing couldn't be more perfect as this was about four months before their big day! Their wedding!

I approached Simon and  asked him if he would like to completely transform his body for the upcoming event? At first he wasn't very convinced, he knew it would be hard work, lots of commitment and dedication but after a few words of encouragement from my side, he was in! So was Talya his fiancee, as this was a great opportunity for both of them to get into the best shape ever for their wedding.

The first two weeks of the challenge started with a detox to eliminate as many toxins as possible and allow the detoxification organs of the body (Digestive system, kidneys, liver, skin, urinary and respiratory) to do their work more efficiently. 

Simon - week 12

Three times a week, weight training with a lot of compound exercises that involved large muscle groups and a very healthy and balanced meal plan that consisted of 40% protein, 40% healthy fat and 20% carbohydrates. Set amount of calories on training and non training day. Five to six meals a day, lots of water and good sleep. The results speak for themselves.

Week	Weight KG	Body fat %
week 1	86.2kg	27.23%
week 2	83.4kg	27.23%
week 3	81.9kg	26.57%
week 4	80.9kg	25.13%
week 5	81kg	25.13%
week 6	79.5kg	23.47%
week 7	79.3kg	23.47%
week 8	77.8kg	23.47%
week 9	76.6kg	21.53%
week 10	75.7kg	21.10%
week 11	74.8kg	20.18%
week 12	71.8kg	18.90%

After the challenge Simon said he hasn't been in such great shape since he was 16!!! 

Week 1                                      week 12                                      photo shoot

Have a look at the video interview with Simon where he shares his thoughts on the 12 weeks challenge.

 

Both Simon and Talya started the challenge as a team. They joined forces and decided to give it their absolute best to achieve the goal of losing weight and getting in the best shape possible for the wedding. They shared the experience together and supported each other on the way.

Before taking up on the 12 weeks transformation challenge Talya had very little gym experience. She was a member of a gym but never really used it apart from an odd treadmill session once in a while. She never tried lifting any weights as she had no idea how to use them plus was always scared of bulking up and getting bigger. 

Her 12 weeks program consisted mainly of weight exercises. We started from scratch; posture correction, static stability, flexibility, movement based training, balance etc.13 weeks later (she was away for one week) and Talya is a confident and regular gym user. 

She lost 10kg, 2 dress sizes (14 down to 10) and 4.5" off her waist.

They both had to buy completely new clothes and get rid of the old ones for good. With new wardrobes came new habits, they both continue the healthy meal plan with only occasional treats. Cooking and preparing food is now an everyday routine and leading a healthy lifestyle is now a pleasure rather than punishment.

Talya's weekly stats:

Week	Weight KG	Body fat %	Waist	Hips	Thighs
week 1	70.5kg	40.91%	88cm	102cm	62cm
week 2	68.7kg	39.70%	87cm	98cm	58.5cm
week 3	68.4kg	38.39%	90cm	98cm	58cm
week 4	67.3kg	38.39%	88cm	97.5cm	58cm
week 5	66.8kg	36.97%	84cm	95cm	57.5cm
week 6	66.4kg	36.97%	85cm	95cm	55cm
week 7	65.7kg	36.20%	80cm	94cm	56cm
week 8	64.4kg	35.40%	80cm	93cm	56cm
week 9	64.3kg	34.55%	77cm	91cm	55.5cm
week 10	64.6kg	33.66%	77cm	91cm	55cm
week 11	64.1kg	33.66%	78cm	91cm	56cm
week 12	63.3kg	32.71%	78cm	92cm	55cm
week 13	60.8kg	32.20%	76cm	89.5cm	55cm

Week 1                                   Week 12                                     Photo shoot

 See what Talya had to say about the 12 week body transformation challenge.

Days after completing the 12 weeks challenge Simon and Talya got happily married. 

They had a week off in Italy and are now back in the gym still training hard and eating healthily. We have since set new goals and new challenges and are now working towards achieving them before their honeymoon in November.

I would like to thank both Simon and Talya for making big changes to their lifestyles and putting a lot of effort and hard work into this challenge. It genuinely was a pleasure to work with them and I hope what they achieved will inspire others to set out new goals and work towards them every day!

New body in old jeans!

Special thanks to my fiancee Anna for all the great after challenge pictures and interviews.
I would also like to thank my very good friend Adam Cox for his advice and expertise.

Till next post!

Martin