Workout: Tabata Wednesday

Tabata Intervals (20 minutes including rest periods)

• 20 sec 1 arm KB Clean & Press**, 10 sec Rest - (repeat for 8 rounds).
• rest - 30 sec
• 20 sec Press-Up, 10s rest - (repeat for 8 rounds)
• rest - 30 sec
• 20 sec Drivers, 10s rest - (repeat for 8 rounds)
• rest - 30 sec
• 20 sec Long Jumps or Vertical Jumps (max effort), 10 sec rest - (repeat for 8 rounds)
• rest - 2m 30 sec

* KB = 16kg Kettlebell - male, 8kg - female
** KB should touch floor in between reps, swap arms as needed.

Finisher:

150 Jump Pull-Ups

Media Feature: Health & Fitness Magazine (Oct 2013)

I have a Paleo Fitness feature in this month's "Health & Fitness" magazine (dated October 2013) - out now! #PaleoFitness

Inspiration: It Makes This All Worthwhile!

A message I received today, far more rewarding than any recognition I received from my previous career...

"Darryl. Just wanted to say what an inspiration you've been in my life. After following you these past few months, reading your book (twice!) and identifying with your journey from a desk-slave to a free-moving man, you have given me the courage to make a dramatic shift in my life and choose health over wealth.

As daunting as it sounds, I have decided to go back to school and learn about nutrition and personal fitness, not only for my own well-being, but so that one day, I can hopefully inspire people in the same way that you have. Thanks for saving my life - seriously!"

Testimonial: Virtual Training (12 Weeks Later)

Testimonial: Virtual Training (12 Weeks Later)

40 years old today! How do I feel?

12 weeks ago I started my conversion to a Paleo lifestyle and undertook Darryl's distance training programme. I had a strong vision in mind - "Fit for 40" was my motto. I wanted to shape up, feel agile and full of vitality. I wanted to be the best Mumma I can be for my kids. Yes, I wanted to lose 30 lbs/14kg (and I have) but I REALLY wanted to be able to do a proper "man" press-up and fit into jeans I bought in New York ten years ago - well before I had my first child, never mind the second. And I can do those things too!

I genuinely haven't felt this vibrant since I was in my 20s. This week my trendy optometrist genuinely thought I was going to be 30 when I was discussing a "big birthday coming up" - and yes, it did make my day! Friends and family are regularly making comments like, "Wow, you look fantastic", "your skin looks amazing, what have you been doing?" and "how do you have so much energy!?". Which just goes to show, losing weight is not the same as gaining health! By week 8, the results were so tangible that my husband, sceptical and resistant, is now 100% on board with the Paleo lifestyle. He doesn't need to lose any weight, but he was inspired by how energised I am!

Waist at belly button:

Start - 98cm

8 weeks - 80cm

12 weeks - 76cm

Total - 22cm/8.7 inches

Love handles:

Start - 101cm

8 weeks - 88cm

12 weeks, 86cm

Total - 15cm/6inches

Hips:

Start - 112cm

8 weeks - 101cm

12 weeks, 97.5cm

Total - 14.5cm/5.7inches

This evening I am going out for dinner and wearing a UK size 8 (US size 4) silk dress. I feel amazing and so proud of what I have achieved in 12 short weeks. This has really transformed my life, and the benefits are tremendous! I can't thank you enough Darryl.

The First 14 Days!

Read about the challenges at Week 4

What was the state of play at Week 6?

My first 8 weeks!