Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis weight loss program- the first 10 days
Actually it has been a little longer than 10 days because we went on a four day road trip and it kind of set my exercise routine a little back. And then I had minor surgery which interrupted it even more. Too much actually and has put me out of exercise for 1-2 weeks at least and I’m dying as I was doing so well and loving the program.
The Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis weight loss program
The program is measured in 10 day cycles which is why I’m focusing on that time frame. After 10 days is when you measure yourself and switch exercise routines.
I love having the target of the 10 days as it makes me super keen to finish one cycle in order to move onto the next. You have to workout for six days straight and then have a day of rest. Co-inciding with this cycle is a 7 day eating routine. So the two different targets are making it easy to get through what is otherwise a difficult program to master.
To be able to feel and see the transformation in just 10 days is just phenomenal. I’ve lost kilos, my body feels firm and light and for the first time in months the sluggishness that dominates my life has gone. I am still getting the same amount of sleep (not much) and I’m tired, but I’m not sluggishly tired and so have so much more energy racing around my body.
Dancing around
The first couple of days were tough and I did not think I would make it. I wanted to quit and I couldn’t see my getting through the exercise routine completely and feel good about it. By day 7 I was bouncing around loving it and almost completed every single set easily. I did not look at the clock to see when the torture was over and instead of dragging out the pain it finished quite quickly.
A vast difference to day 1 when halfway through the routine I ran into the toilet and threw up my power juice of beetroot, apple and kale. I’ve never thrown up before while exercising. I’ve never drank that sort of a power juice before either. It was hideous, but by day 7 I was used to it and could drink it without wanting to barf.
Before starting the program I knew that I desperately need a cleanse and a lifestyle change. My body cried out for it. And then like magic one day the infomercial popped up on the TV in the middle of me watching Ellen, and Ellen disappeared. No kidding. I can’t explain what happened.
And I bought the program. I think I vomited on the first day and felt so horrible for the remainder of the day because my body decided since I listened and committed it would kick into full scale cleanse mode on the first day and get it over and one with.
The Dynamic Eating Plan
The diet is tough. I quite enjoy the recipes, apart from the gazpacho, which after day 2 was just a little too much. But by day 7 I was kind of over the repetitiveness of the meals and was looking forward to week 2 switch up with a few more wholesome choices like eggs for breakfast and tofu and avocado with tomato and cucumber for dinner. It burst with freshness and flavour in my mouth. I felt full after it but not heavy.
What is so great with the food is that with every mouthful you feel your body absorb the nutrients immediately and you zing. It doesn’t even feel like it makes its way to your stomach. I had a “normal” meal on Day 4 of a falafel, as a result of being on a road trip and not having my supplies. It sat in my stomach for 8 hours after; I felt disgusting and could not eat another thing.
I am understating the impact of food choices on my body. Breads and dairy so far have been shown the back door and will not be invited back.
The results
Tracy promises that your body will change shape like it never has before. I was highly sceptica,l but so far am amazed by the results. For the first time in my life I can see a glimpse of a sick pack, my love handles are disappearing and my jeans have lost the tightness around my butt and thighs. I’ve always been someone who has exercised and nothing has ever had such a dramatic effect over months and years as what this has over a week.
I’m loving it. I still have a long way to go. The program goes for 90 days. I don’t want to get complacent and stop just because I have almost reached my target. I want to maintain this healthy way of eating and exercising because I feel so great. I’m so looking forward to see where this goes and to keep trying the yummy foods.
I think this program is amazing for losing weight and feeling good but you have to really stick to her diet and exercise regime and it is pretty hard core. But trust me as someone who has made the first 10 days and survived, it is worth it. I just hope I can maintain the eating routine until I can exercise again and not slide backward too much.
Here are the measurement results:
Bust: +1cm
Arm: – 1cm
Waist: – 1cm
Hips: -2.5cm
Thigh: -2.5cm
Weight: -2kgs
I’m happy with the hips and thigh results as it’s really where I need to lose it. I think I could definitely do better. I’m really going to work on kicking that coffee habit, which I have been doing well with, and sticking to the diet. I really have to for the next couple of weeks now exercise is out.
Disclaimer: I am no way affiliated with the Tracy Anderson method. I paid for the program and am talking about it because I love it and am so excited by the results. I hate that I even have to write this disclaimer but this is the way of the world.
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Comments
Cristina
2.5 cm? that is such an awesome result. Well done! I need to do something like this. I went bikini shopping the other day and I could not look in the mirror. Ugh!!
Thanks Caz!
Caz Makepeace
I know it’s so great. I’ve never had results before like that especially on my thighs!! I’m hoping that by bikini season this year I am not scared of the mirror. Now that will have me celebrating because I don’t think that has ever happened in my lifetime!
Mums the word
I am really interested in this.. Like up I I feel super sggish and just not happy with my body at the moment… I think I might look into it, is the diet plan really off the wall?? The juice sends kinda gross…
Caz Makepeace
IT is kinda gross. This week I have switched the apple for pineapple and it tastes a lot better. I am quite used to it now. It does give you a good burst of energy. The diet plan is actually much better than it sounds. Once I make the food and then eat it I actually really like some of the dishes and definitely enjoy how it makes me feel. I think that is the key.
I haven’t been completely strict with it, just because my life is so mobile that it makes it a little difficult and part of our travel blog is sometimes trying different food. But what I’ve noticed because of the diet that my choices of food outside the diet plan is so much better. I feel my body just wanting to eat salads and healthy options rather than fried food and junk. And it has almost kicked away my coffee habit. I am drinking loads of green tea though to help- which is allowed and is good for you anyway.
Tat
I don’t think I’ve ever tried gazpacho before. I don’t think I even know what it is, I’m curious now… Before I head off to google, congratulations on the great result and keep going!
Caz Makepeace
Thanks Tat. Gazpacho is pretty gross. I’m not one for cold soups
Bubbs
Fab results, Caz, but as I said elsewhere you look great already! Hope you’re fully recovered now. Are you doing hip or glute?
Caz Makepeace
I’m doing hip. Not fully recovered yet. Could be a few weeks unfortunately. I keep thinking about starting that work out from scratch and feeling so unfit again. Urgh! Hate going backwards
Cristina
well, I got so inspired that I bought the Metamorphosis dvd’s. I should receive them by the end of the week!
How is the eating plan? too hard?
Caz Makepeace
Awesome!! The diet is hard. I’m finding this week especially so as the dishes arent that great and I’m a little miserable so want to just eat crap. But it really has helped me to make better choices though. I would say try the diet, at least for the first two weeks and any dishes you dont like I would just cut them and subsitute with one of the ones you do and just don’t be too fanatical about it, especially if it will cause you stress. The main things I’m taking from it is cutting out wheat, sugar and dairy. Ha Ha doesn’t leave you with many other choices does it? Try the chocolate pudding though and it will open your eyes up to the idea of healthy desserts
Nanci
Curious to know how the Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis is going over a month later for you. I am on day 2 and so wanted to see how you were doing a month later. I am normally all in for about 2 weeks with stuff then give in so I just wanted someone else’s experience several weeks later on the program.
Caz Makepeace
Hi Nanci
I have just started it again. I had to stop for five weeks because I had an operation and couldn’t exercise. I’m not really doing the diet as I found that quite difficult, but doing it for the first two weeks really helped change my eating habits, so I feel confident to not follow the diet and still get results. I have also reached my target weight so I am just maintaining and toning now. I think once you start seeing the results and feeling great you will be keen to stick with it. I usually fade after a couple of weeks too but I really love how I feel and look after this so it feels easy to me to stick with it.
dawn
i just start the diet and exercise 2 days now i can barely walk… ouch… I’m 43 and am a year and half recovering from breast cancer and am trying to get back into exercising . I’m really out of shape…. i am 25 lbs over weight. I’m looking forward to losing weight…. and shaping up.
Caz Makepeace
I know that feeling. It is a tough work out, but if you stick with it, it really works and you’ll hit your goals plus feel fantastic
Lola
Hi! I just started the exercise, just finished day two! Am I the only one that is completely lost with the moves? I feel so uncoordinated! To a point where i just start free styling. I can’t seem to keep with her dance moves…any suggestions?
Caz Makepeace
Totally understand this Lola!! I’m still completely lost with it. It does get a little easier but I figure I’ll never be co-ordinated or fast enough so I kind of just freestyle it as well. I think as long as you are moving it is okay.
jodi
this diet works i did it for 3 weeks and my body changed so much, but at a great cost, i didn’t enjoy anything, i couldnt go out with my famly and enjoy a meal. i was tortured all day, the works out were hard but i loved the way i felt afterwards, i lost 14 pounds and 3 weeks, but i was depressed bc of the extreme lifestyle change……i’m sticking with the work outs but i’m doing ww and i know the results will take longer but i’m happier
Caz Makepeace
I’m so glad the diet worked for you Jodi, I agree it does. I also agree it is bloody hard work!! I think you really have to find your happy medium with it.
I don’t believe any diet or work out program is good for us if it brings a large amount of stress or unhappiness. A little bit has to be expected and worked through as change will always bring a little.
IT’s great that you found out what worked for you and could adapt your lifestyle to it. I am the same. The diet was too full on for me, and I just don’t have the time to work out for an hour every day.
But the program sure helped me lose weight initially and to change a lot of lifestyle habits. I’ve kept the weight off and lost more which is great. I now do the workout about once a week, but I do different workouts throughout the week as well. I like to mix my exercise regimes up. I get totally bored doing the same thing over and over again.
I too am happier with how it is working for me
Andrea
Good for you!
I am on day 2 and I find that if you plug your nose and drink the drink then have a glass of water right beside you drink that. Once you let go of your nose youll only taste the drink for a second.
Im having a hard time keeping up with her cardio moves but I just put on some Lady GAGA and jump around non stop. Im highly confident this will work and Im so glad to have read your article.
Now I KNOW I picked the right person to help me out !
Keep it up!
Caz Makepeace
Thank you Andrea! I hope you keep it up as well. It’s a challenging program but definitely brings real results!
Lauren
Hey!
I’ve recently just discovered Tracy Anderson, Im looking into
Buying the DVDs, but I was just wondering do you have to be
Some what skinny before u start trying to get definition and
Abs, I’m 22 5’4 and 180 pounds so I have about 50 pounds I
Want to lose, do I have to lose my weight first to be able to see results?
Or do you think this will help me achieve my goal with losing
So much Weight. I’m just wondering because a friend of mine
Told me I had to lose weight first and then tone, because if I just
Start doing abs and toning my body on top of my belly ill just
Get bigger, so I’m just kinda confused I guess.
Thanks for listening 🙂
Caz Makepeace
Hi Lauren,
I’m no expert to really give advice with this but I am pretty sure it would be best to lose the weight first. As the definition comes from muscle tone, you’ll have to lose the weight before the muscle tone can be seen. I hope you enjoy the series, it is worth it.
Karen
I just received Tracy Anderson’s program and getting ready to start. I bought all the food necessary for week one, but I feel like an idiot because I have know idea how to prepare the beets?? I have a juicer, so the kale is no problem(wash & chop one bunch) handful of spinach I can handle, but handful of beets?? I bought beets from the grocery store- they are gigantic(long stems with two very large beets at the end). Do I use the leaf or do I cook and use the beet?? I never ate a beet before and have no idea how to prepare. This is for the power juice. This is very frustrating being stuck on the first recipe!! I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Karen
Mimi
I just started my diet/exercise plan with Tracy, fingers crosses that I’ll stick to it. To be honest dance cardio is pretty tough for someone like me with no coordination haha Keep up the good work and good luck!
mini
I Started the abcentric,i like the mat work ,cardio -betterthan boring running and walking ,I jump and add few my own steps.It is fun.I am skinny with big belly(out of 3kids ).105 lbs,5 feet.I look horrible.I want to increase muscles and also take the belly and back arm fat.Is it good to do body pump for muscles and tracy ab work ?.I dont want to look skinny.Let me see in month ,how i loose inches,not the lbs.