FVT Rules of Lean Eating

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When it comes to following a diet plan, some people do better following a very specific plan – like the one we posted up a few days ago:

=> “Done-For-You” Rapid Fat Loss Meal Plan (sample day)

On the other hand, some folks do better with guidelines – which they can create their own meals around, etc.

That’s why we give you BOTH options in our Rapid Fat Loss Challenge.

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FVT Rules of Lean Eating

Eat lean protein at every meal

Include a lean protein source at every meal. This could be poultry, fish, egg(s), protein powder, etc.

Eat veggies and/or fruits at every meal

Your primary carbohydrate source should be veggies and/or fruits. Your goal is to include one of these at every meal as well.

Eat a “good” fat at every meal

Finish off each meal with a “dash” of good fat like nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado, etc.

Minimize your starches and processed carbohydrates

Keep your intake of things like bread, pasta, crackers, etc. to a minimum.

REALLY minimize your sugar intake

Rarely, if ever, eat sugar. Period.

Drink about half of your body weight in oz. of water per day

So if you weigh 150 pounds, you should shoot for about 75 oz. of water per day (nine or ten eight ounce glasses).

Follow the “90%” rule

This rule says that you need to be “on” with the seven rules 90% of the time to see progress.

For example, if you eat three times per day, seven days per week … no more than two of your meals can break these rules.

You CAN go off the plan everyone once in a while … it’s just what you do on a regular and consistent basis that will determine your ultimate results.

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Simple, right?

But if you just follow these seven rules 90% of the time, you’re almost guaranteed to get to your ideal weight in a short amount of time.

Train hard, and talk soon –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach

PS – Take it to the next level and sign up for our Rapid Fat Loss Challenge here.

“Done-For-You” Rapid Fat Loss Meal Plan (sample day)

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When it comes to fat loss, you can train as hard as you want … but if your diet isn’t in check, you are going to have a tough time reaching your goals.

We also find that many people have the MOST success when we take out ALL of the guess work, and tell you EXACTLY what to eat for maximum, rapid results.

So I wanted to hook you up with what a sample day of the FVT meal plan looks like – for FREE – so you can see just how easy we make it for you.

Check it out:

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FVT Rapid Fat Loss Meal Plan

*Portions are adjusted for each individual based on weight, body comp, etc

Breakfast (730am)

– egg(s)
– veggies (spinach etc)
– piece(s) of fruit
– 12 oz coffee

Lunch (1130am)

– big salad w LOTS various veggies, chicken breast, olive oil + vinegar dressing
– iced tea

Snack (3pm)

– almonds
– baby carrots
– 16 oz water

Dinner (630pm)

– beef
– pinto beans
– avocado
– sauteed bell peppers and onions
– 5 oz (medium – size glass) red wine

Additional Notes

– Log your food every day using MyFitnessPal so you can track your progress.
– Drink 1/2 your body weight in oz of water per day
– About once per week (three times during the challenge), have a “cheat” day and eat whatever you want (within reason)

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Follow this EASY fat loss meal plan, and you’ll start seeing results, right away.

Thanks!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

FVT 28 Day Summer Shape Up Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Registration is LIVE!

FVT 28 Day Summer Shape Up Rapid Fat Loss Challenge registration is LIVE!

=> FVT 28 Day Summer Shape Up Rapid Fat Loss Challenge

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Our last 28 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge was such a hit, we’ve decided to open another one to help you get ready for the warm weather that’s just around the corner.

This is THE meal plan, workout routine, and accountability program you need to shed that “winter layer”, and feel confident in your summer clothes!

Plus, when you sign up, you’ll be eligible to win up to $300 in cash.

BUT … we only have 30 spots available … and we expect them to fill FAST … so click the link below and get signed up ASAP:

=> FVT 28 Day Summer Shape Up Rapid Fat Loss Challenge

– The FVT Team

PS – We can’t WAIT to have you on board for our upcoming 28 Day Summer Shape Up Rapid Fat Loss Challenge!

3 Simple Nutrition “Change Ups” for Faster Fat Loss

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Summer is almost here. Can you believe it?!? Such an awesome time of year. Can’t wait!

How about you? What do YOU have planned? Spending some time at the beach? Maybe going out on the boat? Time at the pool with the kids?

Guess that leads us to my REAL question for you today … and that is, are you READY for the summer to start? Like, REALLY ready?

In other words, if I invited you to a pool party this weekend, would you feel good about throwing on the swimsuit? Or is a little more of that “winter layer” still hanging around than you would like?

Or even just putting on a pair of shorts and a sleeveless shirt. Do you feel good NOW, or could you stand to lose five or ten or more pounds of fat before summer officially starts?

If this note has got you thinking a bit … if you need some help to lose a few pounds of fat and get where you need to be, QUICK … then you’re going to find the tips in today’s article VERY powerful.

Because the solution to your fat loss problems is more than likely going to come down to getting your diet in check. So I have three simple nutrition “change ups” to share with you today that are going to help you immensely.

Check ’em out –

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3 Simple Nutrition “Change Ups” for Faster Fat Loss

1 – Switch Your Eating Schedule

For example, if you find that you tend to eat too much late at night, try eating more healthy food earlier in the day.

This way, you won’t be as hungry after dinner, and the chances that you’ll binge on unhealthy food will be reduced.

2 – Replace “processed” with “natural”

This is a small change that can make a HUGE difference …

Try to switch out processed foods like crackers, chips, etc … for natural foods like fruits or cut up veggies.

If you really keep track of how easily these processed foods can sneak into our diets, you’ll be SHOCKED … and you’ll also be shocked at what a difference it can make when you switch them out.

3 – Stop eating dessert for breakfast

Bagels, muffins, granola bars – these foods are LOADED with sugar … but they somehow have snuck into many of our regular routines as “breakfast foods” …

Take them out! Instead, have a lean protein (like eggs or cottage cheese), a fruit or veggie, and a small amount of healthy fat (like avocado or a few nuts).

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And there you have three simple nutrition “change ups” for faster fat loss. Try even ONE of these, and I think you’ll be surprised at the overall difference it makes.

If you have questions, comments, etc – let me know!

Train hard, and talk soon –

– Forest Vance
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – Registration for our Spring 28 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge is opening soon … so if you are SERIOUS about getting your diet dialed and being ready to rock that swimsuit with pride this summer, stay tuned!

FVT Kettlebell / Bodyweight Workshop Pics + Last Chance for 72 KB Bootcamp Workouts

Our One Day Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workshop is a wrap!

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Bodyweight training expert Dennis Heenan came in all the way from Minneapolis as my co-host for the event. It was a PACKED 10 hour day … kettlebell basics in the AM, a “add 50 pounds to your deadlift in 30 minutes” session at lunch, and intermediate / advanced bodyweight training in the PM.

A big THANK YOU to all of our attendees, who came from all over Northern California. EVERYONE in attendance hit a personal best of some kind … whether that was pressing the heaviest kettlebell they ever have, deadlifting the most weight of their life, or getting up into their first handstand.

More events like this are in the works for the near future – stay tuned for details 🙂

Now. If you didn’t end up making it out to this event, the NEXT best thing is:

The Kettlebell Boot Camp Workouts Mega Pack

This is a package of my top selling kettlebell programs – and it’s on sale ’till midnight tonight, in honor of last weekend’s workshop.

It includes:

— The 10×10 Kettlebell Solution
— 21 Fat Burning Kettlebell Workouts
— Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts
— Mud Run Domination
— The Football Bootcamp Workout

And more!

Plus, you get footage of a recent kettlebell workshop we did at FVT … so even if you couldn’t make it out to the workshop, it’s the next best thing to being there, because I walk you through how to do all the basic KB moves with perfect form – so that you’ll have 100% confidence in performing them safely and effectively on your own.

Again though, the sale we have on this special package – in honor of last weekend’s workshop event at FVT – is ending at midnight tonight. So if you’d like to grab a copy and you haven’t yet, you can do so at the link below:

=> The Kettlebell Boot Camp Workouts Mega Pack

Okay – off to get back to the day’s workouts. Thanks, and let’s make it a great week –

– Forest Vance
Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor
Master of Science, Human Movement
ForestVance.com

March 2016 Challenge Results

Here is the March 2016 Challenge workout again, in case you missed it:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2016/03/march-2016-challenge-workout.html

And the results!

Women

DP 9

GV 9

DP 8

SF 8

SG 8

PK 8

JJ 8

LC 8

RR 7

AL 7

MR 7

MA 7

MT 7

BC 7

AL 7

SK 7

LK 7

LA 7

SR 6

CS 6

TP 6

JV 6

CP 5

GK 4

Women Modified

AM 7

RR 6

DB 9

 

Men

ZB 9

GH 9

RM 8

JW 8

KP 8

CB 8

DM 8

OR 7

DW 7

DT 7

DV 7

JM 7

MP 7

PK 6

GC 6

KS 6

DM 5

AR 5

Men Modified

BP 8

RA 7

BP 6

 

Great job everyone!

’till next time-

– The FVT Team

March 2016 Challenge Workout

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Check out the March 2016 FVT Challenge Workout:

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— Work off of 30 second time intervals, “beat the clock” – style
— Continue through the workout until no longer possible … the total # of rounds 100% completed is your score
— Regular push ups for men, knee push ups for women
— 24k kettlebell for men, 16k kettlebell for women

First round =

2 swings
2 push ups
1 squat
1 burpee

Second round =

4 swings
4 push ups
2 squats
2 burpees

Continue in this fashion until no longer possible, climbing the ladder … MAX score is:

20 swings
20 push ups
10 squats
10 burpees

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Let us know how you do! …

… results from FVT boot camp sessions will be posted later this week.

Thanks –

The FVT Team

FVT Sprint Workout

Sprinting – provided you have a base level of conditioning, strength and overall fitness – is one of the most effective ways to burn fat.

That’s why we work sprints into the mix frequently in our boot camp workouts at FVT.

Check out this video for a simple – yet effective – sprint workout you can do for fat loss:

Thanks –

– The FVT Team

PS – Have you seen the contest we’re doing where we are giving away a FREE month of unlimited boot camp workouts? Check it out, and enter to win – NO strings attached – at the link below:

=> Enter to win one FREE month of unlimited boot camp @ FVT