Category Archives: Diet

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 1

This is part one of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol. If you follow the protocol exactly as outlined, you can expect to lose 2-3% of of your current bodyweight in 14 days. We are going to be doing some methods you may be familiar with, some not. JustContinue reading “14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 1″

What to eat after a workout (pic)

Getting the right nutrition after training can shorten recovery time and help to build lean muscle. But the right combo of macronutrients is essential. A 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein has been shown in research to be highly effective (study linked below). (The old “myth” was to avoid fat post-workout, as it slowed nutrientContinue reading “What to eat after a workout (pic)”

your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan

Well – the Holidays are officially HERE. Your top priorities likely are – and SHOULD be – things like family, friends, giving thanks, giving back, spreading joy and good cheer … … but let’s not totally forget about your health. Because – and I say this from personal experience! – it’s SO easy to letContinue reading “your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan”

FVT Top Diet Mistake #2 – Cutting Calories the WRONG Way (and how to do it right)

My short pro football career – “cup of coffee” in the NFL as some might say – ended in 2005. I played offensive line, and had hovered around 300 pounds for years. When I decided to officially “retire” and move on to the next phase of life, I quickly realized that I didn’t need orContinue reading “FVT Top Diet Mistake #2 – Cutting Calories the WRONG Way (and how to do it right)”

FVT Top Diet Mistake #1 – Calculating Your Calorie Needs

In a recent survey, fat loss ranked as one your top fitness goals. And diet ranked as one of your top challenges in being able to reach it. So, over a couple / few articles, I’m going to address a few of the top diet mistakes, that we see people coming to us making overContinue reading “FVT Top Diet Mistake #1 – Calculating Your Calorie Needs”

IF

Happy Monday! How are ya feelin? If it’s one of those days where you feel like you need to get your diet back on track … … and you’ve tried different approaches, but none have them have ever really seemed to work long term … I recommend that you give this a try: FEED THEContinue reading “IF”

PB and Banana Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Have you ever had the “Peanut Butter Moo’d” smoothie at Jamba Juice? It’s SOOOO good!! Tragically, it’s horrible for you 🙂 But not to fear! I have a great alternative. This recipe takes *almost* as good – but has about 700 less calories, has a LOT less sugar, and is probably 1/4 the cost: PBContinue reading “PB and Banana Chocolate Smoothie Recipe”