When I was playing football, and we were in training camp, I would literally eat as much as I possibly could.

(that’s me, second in from the right)

In fact, my calorie target was about 7,500 calories per day.

I’d have a huge serving of oatmeal, bacon, 6 eggs, milk, and orange juice for breakfast … two 1,000 calorie + “weight gain” shakes per day with milk, ice cream, canola oil, protein powder, bananas, chocolate sauce, and a bunch of other stuff … two giant sandwiches, and lots of chips and fruit for lunch … and a huge dinner, typically meat, pasta, bread, and salad …

And the crazy thing was, and I STILL couldn’t help but LOSE weight!

We were training SO hard – a good 5-6 hours per DAY – and burning SO many calories, that this was the reality of the situation.

The problem was, when I went from that kind of activity and training schedule, to MUCH less once I “retired” and got back into the “real world” … while still keeping somewhat similar eating habits … I quickly got fat!

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And I realized one day – after seeing a picture of myself, and being completely discussted – that I needed to do something.

I did NOT need to be 300+ pounds anymore.

I was able to actually lose 60+ pounds in a 7 month period, and I have kept the weight off to this day.

Of course I worked out consistently, but the other HUGE part of the weight loss was COMPLETELY changing my diet. I took an approach like we use for our 14 Day Jump Start program (details and how to apply HERE) – following a specific plan, logging my food, and staying CONSISTENT above all else.

Having an exact meal plan to follow, for me, has always been a key to success. Here is a sample meal plan, from the 18 that we give you with our 14 Day Jump Start!

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FVT 14 Day Jump Start program – sample diet day

Breakfast

Mushrooms, no salt, boiled 2 Cup(s)
Pork and Beef Sausage, cooked 2 oz
Coconut Vegetable Oil 1/3 Tbsp
Cantaloupe Melon 1 1/2 cup, cubes
Omega 3 eggs 1 egg

Snack

Pine Nuts 1/2 oz
Blueberries 1 1/2 Cup(s)
Coconut water 1 Cup(s)
Apples 1 large

Lunch

Ground Turkey, cooked 4 oz
Avocados 1/3 avocado
Balsamic Vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp
Summer Squash, no salt, boiled 1 cup, sliced

Snack

Mixed Vegetables, frozen no salt, boiled 1 1/2 Cup(s)
Egg Whites, cooked 4 large

Dinner

Yams, no salt, boiled or baked 1 1/2 Cup(s)
Kale 2 cups
Chicken Breast 6 oz

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Nothing crazy, nothing fancy … includes a balanced mix of all foods … but overall healthy, correct portions, and the RIGHT amount of calories, and the RIGHT macronutrient breakdown, for ME, and what I was trying to accomplish.

I still follow a similar approach to this day. And I recommend that if you are trying to lose fat, you do the same.

Because training consistently is a huge factor when it comes to reaching your goals, but just as important is your diet!

Make TODAY the start to reaching your ultimate fitness goals.

– Forest Vance
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com