Are You Making These Deadly Fat Loss Nutrition Mistakes?

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Had a great Nutrition Coaching session this morning at the FVT Studio. We did an exercise where we broke down some sample food logs as a group (actual logs that FVT clients had turned in to us; and YES we blacked out personal info and got permission to share them of course first) figured out what could be improved, and came up with some specific strategies to do so.

Such awesome ideas and feedback as a group … there is incredible power in getting together with like-minded people working towards a common goal.

Wanted to share the three meal planning “mistakes” that kept coming up during our session with YOU, so that you can improve your diet too and finally reach your ultimate fitness goals.

**Don’t forget – we have a live, in-person Nutrition Workshop at the studio coming up next Saturday the 27th – details and grab your spot for just 10 bucks here:

=> FVT Nutrition Workshop 9.27.14

 

Three BIG Fat Loss Nutrition Mistakes … and How to Fix Them!

 

1 – Not eating enough early in the day

A VERY common trend we saw in the sample food logs we reviewed was folks not eating enough early in the day.

I know you could very well argue here, saying that recent research shows you don’t need to eat breakfast, etc …

BUT … the problem is … if you eat a very small breakfast, you end up getting HUNGRY later in the day … and often eat stuff outside of your healthy eating plan.

For example, if you have a problem with late night snacking, eating a little bigger breakfast / lunch might help fill you up and make it so you’re not so hungry after dinner and grazing on all the snack foods in your cupboard while you watch TV.

This method has worked for HUNDREDS of FVT Clients over the years … so we’re sticking with what we know! Eat more early in the day to curb your cravings at night and stay on point with your fat loss nutrition plan.

 

2 – Eating too LITTLE

In an effort to eat healthy and cut calories, often folks eat to LITTLE.

This might be hard to believe – as you’ve been conditioned to eat less to lose weight.

BUT … we also need our plan to be SUSTAINABLE. If you drop to say 1000 calories below your maintenance level … and you’re STARVING from the minute you get up in the morning … that’s not going to last. Will power will only take you so far. You’ll end up quitting and going back to your old ways.

A better strategy is to eat high quality foods in good amounts … you’ll stay within your calories you need for the day AND feel full all the time. What could be better than that?

 

3- Not planning ahead

We get a lot of very busy folks that train with us – with crazy family and professional lives. Meal prep often falls low on the priority list.

As a result, you end up NOT planning ahead … and as a result, having sticking with a nutrition plan and losing body fat.

Map out your days and weeks in advance as far as what you’re going to eat – it’s a key to your success!

 

So, there you have three BIG time fat loss nutrition mistakes … and some strategies on how to fix them. Hope these help you reach your fat loss goals, and hope you see you at our upcoming Nutrition Workshop at FVT.

Have a great weekend, and talk soon –

– Forest Vance, Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach

FVT Nutrition Workshop 9.27.14

We officially started the FVT Back to School 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge yesterday. Exciting times, and lots of fun at the kick-off boot camp.

30 days from now, we’ll be dozens, likely hundreds of pounds lighter as a group – and that much closer to our ultimate fitness goals!

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As a:

— Added FREE bonus for folks who are participating in the challenge
— Added FREE bonus for folks who are involved in our Nutrition Coaching program
— Learning event for ANYONE who wants to learn more about nutrition

We’ve decided to hold a Nutrition Workshop at the FVT Studio on the 27th of Sept at 11am.

Our topic for the day will be on the Top 10 Diet – Busting Mistakes:

1 – Too many processed carbs
2 – Too much alcohol
3 – Too many sweets
4 ­ – Not drinking enough water
5 ­ – Not enough protein
6 ­ – Not enough fruits and/or veggies
7 ­ – Giving in to cravings
8 ­ – Skipping meals
9 ­ – Relying on processed foods
10 ­ – Too much sugar

And specific strategies to help you FIX them … so you can FINALLY lose fat, gain lean muscle and get the body you’ve always wanted!

Again, this special one hour workshop is free for folks who are currently taking our 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge, as well as for our FVT Nutrition Coaching members.

(If that’s you, shoot me a message as soon as you can to let me know if you’d like to attend, and I’ll save you a spot.)

For everyone else – current / inactive FVT clients, readers of our newsletter, blog, or Facebook Fan page, YOUR friends, family, and/or co – workers, it’s 10 bucks.

=> To reserve your spot at the September 27th FVT Nutrition Workshop @ 11am, click here

We are making this SUPER affordable because, well, we know nutrition is SUCH an important part of the fitness equation, and we want to help as many people as we possibly can in the Sacramento area lose fat, build muscle, and live the BEST version of themselves!

=> To reserve your spot at the September 27th FVT Nutrition Workshop @ 11am, click HERE

Thanks –

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

PS – Questions about the Nutrition Workshop? Shoot me a message and I’ll do my best to answer them!

PPS – Current FVT clients – we kicked off the NEW 7am Tues / Thurs boot camp today! Schedule is up and available for the next two weeks, hop on and sign up now.

30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge FAQ

The countdown has begun! Just over 48 hours left to reserve your spot in the FVT 30 Day Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge. Do so now by clicking the link below:

=> FVT 30 Day Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge, so I thought I’d do a little “frequently asked questions” article to help you figure out if it’s right for you.

Kellie M lost almost 15 pounds and won $300 in our last 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge!!

 

30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge FAQ

Q – What IS the 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge?

A – The 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge is all about losing as much fat as humanly possible in 30 days. We’ll take your weight, body fat, and circumference measurements before and after the challenge, and provide you with a complete meal planning and workout blueprint – as well as the needed support and encouragement – to make sure your fat loss challenge experience is a success.

=> Sign up for the FVT 30 Day Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge here

Q – What all do I get when I sign up?

A – Lots of stuff!! 😉

1 – Admission to the 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Kick-Off Boot Camp next Monday the 15th at 7pm

2 – The FVT 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Meal Plan and Workout Guide

3 – Admission to a special “half time” boot camp workout on Saturday, September 27th at 10am

4 – Access to a special private Facebook group where we can support and encourage and help each other reach our goals

5 – A final boot camp workout at our 4 year anniversary party where we’ll announce the winners

6 – Eligibility for CASH prizes – First, second, and third prize individual winners will get $300, $200, and $100 respectively

ALL this for just 39 bux if you’re an existing active client.

If you’re a NEW client – or you’ve been out of the game for at least 6 months – you get four MORE boot camps at our regularly scheduled times (we now have 19 going per week) in addition to everything listed above, for just 99 bux.

An incredible deal you’d be crazy to pass up!! 😉

=> Just over 48 hours left to sign up for the FVT 30 Day Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge – do so now by clicking here

Q – WHO is the Challenge for?

A – The 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge is PERFECT for you if:

– You are ready to get a rapid start to your new fat loss program
– You are stuck at a weight loss plateau and need a short burst of motivation to snap you out of it
– You are just looking to lose a lot of body fat in a short period of time
If you are considering signing up and have any questions I haven’t covered in this article, please do NOT hesitate to shoot me an email and let me know.

Can’t wait to help you reach your rapid fat loss goals!

Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

PS – Sign up for the FVT 30 Day Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge by clicking here now

Meet Sabrina!

Sabrina came to FVT looking to get back into shape and on a consistent workout routine. Specifically, she wanted to lose about 15 lbs of body fat and add a little lean muscle.

Sabrina exceeded her goal, losing 18 pounds within the first three months … and even more impressive, has KEPT the weight off for the last three years since she very first started training at the FVT studio.

She’s also continued to get stronger, leaner, and in better shape every single month. For example, she recently worked up to doing her first pull up, she earned the coveted FVT Black Band, and has placed first in several of our monthly Challenge Workouts.

Way to go Sabrina, you rock!!

Just a few words from Sabrina:

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“I have found that going to boot camp with Forest twice a week is my self-care. When I miss a class, I am upset!

It is addicting … in a good way. I always leave feeling better about myself after working so hard in class.

Forest makes class fun with:

1 – Fun music

2 – Different routines and circuit training every class so it does not get boring

3 – He’s funny

4 – It is allowed in class to make loud “in pain” noises and no one laughs at you

I have also found that I can run longer without it hurting after doing Forest’s class for a few months. My friend touched my arm recently and said, “wow! you’re ripped!” (not in a masculine way).

He sends emails out all the time to give health and fitness reminders, sends us articles, Facebook quotes to keep us motivated, and is always focused and ready to help us reach our fitness goals in class. I am so glad I joined Forest Vance Training!”

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Again, BIG shout out to Sabrina – you are awesome and we appreciate you.

That’s it for now. Train hard, have an AWSOME workout today, and talk soon –

– Forest Vance, Owner, Head Trainer, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Lose Weight and Reduce Belly Fat FAST (full meal plan + workout)

The lazy days of summer are behind us, and we’re back into the swing of things.

With the all the fun also came a little less consistency with your workouts, and a little more drinking and eating than usual, too.

Now you’re carrying around a few extra pounds in the midsection you’re wanting to drop ASAP.

I got three resources for you to check out, to help you lose weight and drop belly fat fast.

First is a fat loss meal plan. It’s actually a sample of MY daily diet that I wrote up a couple of years back … VERY do-able, and followed consistently (adjusted for your weight / fitness goals / etc), it WORKS!

Check it out here:

=> MY Daily Diet

 

Next is a simple 15 minute follow-along body weight workout. My wife Gina and I shot this simple – but EFFECTIVE – follow-along video late in 2013, and it’s been one of our most popular workouts to date. Start with this routine every other day (it’s body weight only and ZERO equipment required, so you can do it literally anywhere), and you’ll be SHOCKED at how fast you body starts to change:

 

FVT 15 Minute Follow-Along Body Weight ONLY Workout

 

The third and final resource for you is our upcoming 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge. With the challenge, you get not only meal plans like the one in this article, and workouts to do at home like the video above, but ALSO:

— Boot camp workouts IN PERSON at the FVT Studio – so we can coach and motivate and inspire you to get results faster than you ever thought possible
— Membership in a private Facebook group where the power of the Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Community will give you the support you need to reach your goals
— Eligibility to win up to $300 in CASH just for losing massive amounts of fat in 30 days

And much more!

Check out the details and reserve your spot before all the spots are filled here:

=> FVT 2014 Back to School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge

 

Now you have three killer resources to help you lose weight and drop belly fat FAST. NO excuses – get to work!

Train hard, and talk soon –

Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

September 2014 Challenge Workout Results

The September 2014 Challenge Workout again, in case you missed it:

=> September 2014 Challenge Workout

And the results:

Men:
B.R. 20:09
J.M. 20:27
M.H. 20:53
J.J. 21:47
R.B. 21:49
D.M. 21:54
B.P. 22:00
R.A. 22:20
M.P. 22:20
B.K. 23:45
M.V. 24:00
P.K. 24:59

Men Modified:
A.O. 19:33

Women:
J.M. 18:39
L.B. 19:14
C.L. 19:32
P.K. 19:56
S.G. 20:11
J.M. 21:14
M.C. 21:29
S.P. 21:34
K.M. 21:45
S.K. 21:55
V.C. 22:00
M.A. 22:13
B.S. 22:40
M.T. 22:58
S.P. 22:59
D.T. 23:25
A.L. 23:34

Women Modified:
R.B. 21:49

 

Awesome work everyone! Train hard and ’til next time-

-The FVT Team

FVT Back-to-School 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Registration Now Open

If you are:

— Ready to get a rapid start to your new fat loss program

— Stuck at a weight loss plateau and need a short burst of super focus to snap you out of it

— Just looking to lose a lot of body fat in a short period of time

I’m about to make you an offer you can’t refuse 🙂

= > Click here to get more info and sign up for the FVT 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge now

 

Now introducing …

The FVT Back-to-School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge

— The challenge officially begins Monday, September 15th, 2014.

— Registration for the challenge runs from Thursday, September 4th thru Friday, September 12th (hurry! No late entries will be accepted)

— The 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge is all about losing as much fat as humanly possible in 30 days. We’ll take your weight, body fat, and circumference measurements before and after the challenge. And we’ll provide you with a complete meal planning and workout blueprint, as well as the needed support and encouragement, to make sure you’re a success!

— You have a chance to win over $600 in cash prizes … as well as getting an incredible amount of ‘stuff’ when you sign up ($206 worth, to be exact) – including a special rapid fat loss meal plan and workout, special boot camp workouts, and much, much more …

=> Click here to sign up for the challenge now

 

Thanks!

– Forest Vance

Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

September 2014 Challenge Workout

Labor Day Boot Camp Workout

Time for another FVT Challenge Workout!

We do these during the first week of EVERY month at the studio, and they’re hard to beat for shocking the body and building mental toughness.

Give the workout below a go (make sure to read the overview first), and get ready to kick your results into overdrive:

September 2014 FVT Challenge Workout

– 100 kettlebell swings (16k for women, 24k for men)
– 50 burpees (touch body to the floor on each rep)
– 100 push ups (knees for women, toes for men)
– 50 inverted rows (body should be parallel to the floor; body touches bar/etc. at top of each rep)
– 100 walking lunges (tap knee to the floor at the bottom of each rep; ea step counts as one)

– Weights listed are “prescribed” and what you want to eventually work up to using … BUT use good judgement and safety when selecting a weight for YOUR own fitness and ability level
– Exercises can be done in ANY order you want (do NOT have to do reps consecutively)
– 25 min time limit
– Under 23 mins is awesome
– Under 20 mins is the “gold” standard

Stay tuned for results – we’ll be posting ’em up at the end of the week!

– The FVT Team

 

PS – If you can’t make it in to the FVT studio, no worries – you can do these challenge workouts on your own and post your results to the comments section here on the blog!

But also remember – these challenges are NOT a full workout routine in themselves. They are intended as occasional tests of physical fitness and mental toughness.

IF you’re training on your own but aren’t sure where to start, check out the “Baby Sale” we got going today – you’ll get 60% off ALL my best-selling programs – possibly the best time EVER to pick ’em up and get started with your home-based workouts:

=> FVT Baby Sale (save 60% ’till midnight tonight!)