If you’ve been thinking it’s time to lose some weight, get ready for some inspiration.

Warning! These stories may motivate you to kick-start your own fitness journey.

Enjoy some of our favorite V Shred reviews and transformations.

My V Shred review: 460 pounds and out of hope

“My whole life, I struggled with my weight…ever since I can remember…I was someone who was always bigger than others…”

After seeing 460 pounds on the scale, 43 year old Conrad needed a radical change. Something for the sake of his health and his family. But after yo-yo dieting and many failed attempts, Conrard was losing hope.

Then out of nowhere, V Shred popped up on his Facebook feed

“I saw it, and it was a light bulb moment that said, this is it.”

And through the right nutrition, workouts and supplements, Conrad lost over 200 pounds.

But it wasn’t just weight he lost. Conrad reduced his metabolic age by 4 years.

But the real defining moment was having the confidence to reconnect with a lost love.

Conrad’s story shows the power of taking your health into your own hands. In his V Shred review, he urges others not to wait for the perfect time to start.

“If you’re mentally ready to go on a journey and do extraordinary things for yourself and set goals and achieve them, this is it.”

My V Shred review: 460 pounds and out of hope

“Everything is up to you. If you want it hard enough and you work for it, you’re gonna get it.” 

You wouldn’t guess by looking at her now, but 19 years ago, a drunk driver shattered Amy’s body. The damage was so extensive, Amy needed open heart surgery. 

Doctors didn’t think Amy would live, let alone walk again. They also believed that having children wouldn’t be possible for her after the accident.

Fast forward to today and Amy has defied the odds. She’s not only walking again and has since had two children, she’s in the best shape of her life.

In just 90 days, Amy shed 17 pounds along with her physical limitations and failed diet attempts.

But more than physical strength and knowing how to eat, she gained a renewed sense of empowerment. 

Now, she encourages others: “If you want lasting success, you have to do something different.” 

My V Shred review: I’m a mom of 4 and I lost 22 pounds in 90 Days

While some say they don’t have time, Renae was busy losing 22 pounds while being a wife, full-time mom of four and career professional.

But it was V Shred’s unique dieting approach that hooked Renae in.

“I was interested in the fact that I could still eat carbs and do the carb cycling, and that was really an important part to me.”

One of the first things Renae did to set herself up for success didn’t cost a single cent. She looked within to discover her why.

And it was in defining this “why” that helped Renae transform in such a short amount of time. What started as “feeling good in a swimsuit” evolved into wanting to like pictures of herself.

Completing Toned In 90 Days, Renae lost 22 pounds,  She didn’t just lose weight — she gained lean muscle, too.

At 43, she rocked a bikini photoshoot, and the pictures speak volumes. 

Renae feels healthier than ever and can’t imagine returning to her old ways.

What’s her advice?

“V Shred works, but success requires effort. Don’t fear setting big goals, and for women, embrace lifting weights.”

My V Shred review: My self worth went through the roof 

“I did the full jiu-jitsu for like an hour and a half, and I wasn’t out of breath. I barely broke a sweat, and I was ready to go some more.”

Whether you’re always making excuses or you have an aversion to the gym, you can use Eric as your inspiration.  He made the decision to reshape his life, as well as his diet and body.

And aside from the physical changes; Eric could see how this was the start of a healthier, more confident and fulfilling life.

As a single man, Eric enjoyed his newfound female attention.

“It’s nice to get looks from the ladies…The confidence that it gives you is kind of… Non-verbal communication is huge.”

But it wasn’t only his romantic relationships but the bond with his children that strengthened.

“My kids’ relationship towards me, which has always been wonderful.

I’m a loving dad. I care for them. But they’re opening up more to me about their own personal struggles…You can’t put a price on living longer for your kids.”

My V Shred review: I lost 9 Inches in 12 weeks

“When I first started V Shred, it would take me about 14 to 15 minutes to get through a mile, and now it takes me about eight minutes.”

Having battled her weight for years, at her heaviest, Ashley weighed over 400 pounds. 

But these days, age 36, Ashley has abs for the first time in her life.

Once she found V Shred, Ashley lost 21 pounds in 8 weeks (including 6 pounds in her first week) and an amazing 9 inches from around her waist.

But as a military wife with no family nearby, it was the V Shred community that supported Ashley.

“…It’s not the exercise plan or the meal plan or the supplements or any of that stuff, it’s the community. That’s what I was looking for.”

Now she has so much confidence, she’s walking with sass. And even though she’s been with her husband since they were 15… Their relationship has never been better. 

“I’ve been with my husband since I was 15… he’s seen me at my youngest, my fattest… and now he’s gonna see me at my best, and that’s what I’m looking forward to.”

My V Shred review: I’m half the woman I used to be

“I’ve been part of the V Shred Accelerator program. I’ve lost 33.5 pounds. I’ve learned so much about myself…But more importantly I’ve learned how to eat.”

Brittany was often telling herself she “was supposed to be big” and that she had “big bones” but those excuses no longer served her.

And when she dropped these beliefs and tried something new, Brittany lost almost half her body weight.

“My start weight was 185.5 pounds and now I am 146.2 pounds consistently. My original goal weight was 170 pounds because ‘I was supposed to be big’ and ‘I have big bones.’”

In 2019, Brittany was 280 pounds. And though it’s been a long journey what Brittany has lost in weight she’s gained in confidence, joy, energy, and self-love.

“I can look back and love the big version of myself for making this decision, for starting this journey.  And I’m sitting here at the end of it so proud of all I’ve accomplished.”

The last time Brittany lost weight, she got to 185.5lbs doing restrictive diets – and hating food and herself for wanting it. 

V Shred found Brittany during her most challenging binge eating/diet cycle.

4 years later, she’s half the woman she was then.

“If I could go back and, and talk to that girl who was crying at the computer, it would not even be a hesitation. I wouldn’t have even had to explain the logic if she could see where I am now.”

My V Shred review: 72 pounds lighter in 33 weeks

“This is not a fad. It’s real. The only person you can thank is yourself for trying this. You will love it. You will see the results…You will love yourself again, and that is important.”

At 305 pounds, Rich was repulsed by his reflection.

And after trying and failing at various diets, Rich was skeptical about V Shred’s approach. Eating fast food 3-4 times a week, Rich wanted to change but had tried and failed every single time.

But it was something in a V Shred ad that resonated with Rich..

“There was a story. Someone said V Shred was life-changing for them, and I have always loved the saying — when you change the way you see yourself, you change the way you see the world. That is kind of what I got from that interview you had there. So I said, let’s go, let’s try it.”

Rich took the plunge and two rounds of Fat Loss Extreme later, Rich shed 72 pounds and gained a whole new lifestyle.

“When you hate looking at yourself in the mirror, it’s impossible to feel confident in yourself. It sucks. I don’t feel that way anymore. I actually don’t want to put on a shirt when I go anywhere.”

And of course it wasn’t always easy. There were some days the workouts got the best of him both physically and mentally. 

But Rich’s victory isn’t just about weight loss but a newfound happiness. Infact, his influence was so positive that his wife started her journey too.

“My whole life has changed. I’m happy again. I’m smiling again. This is not a fake smile. It’s a real smile, and I’ve got it on all the time.”

Extreme results are featured. Some customers extend their programs to achieve their results. See our Testimonial Support Page for typical results.

Even though these are diverse stories and individuals, there is a theme.

It’s not just about the weight.

These stories are also about reclaiming vitality, confidence, and joy.

They’re about setting big goals and achieving them. And enjoying better relationships plus a huge surge in self-worth. V Shred is not just a fitness program — it’s the start of a better life for those daring to take the leap. Learn more about what people are saying about V Shred here. 

And tune in to the V Shred podcast for weekly content and tips for living a healthier lifestyle.

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V Shred offers a wide range of programs for a total body transformation. Whether you’re male or female, we have something that can help you lose weight, build muscle, and get you in the best shape of your life. Thousands of people have shared their V Shred reviews and transformations to date. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the top V Shred diet programs and how they work: 

Fat Loss Extreme for Women

Fat Loss Extreme gives you a comprehensive weight loss program. This version is specifically for women.

Fat Loss Extreme targets some of the unique challenges that women face on their weight loss journey. Pregnancy. Hormonal imbalances. Menopause. You get a weight loss program that’s designed for your specific needs.

So that the fat loss isn’t just rapid, but it also lasts. You get meal plans and short workout routines that can fit with any schedule. 

Fat Loss Extreme for Men

This one’s for guys that wanna burn fat and get ripped. The problem with most fat loss programs for men, is they also burn pounds of muscle mass. So we have created a unique approach that allows men to burn fat AND keep their muscle stores in the Fat Loss Extreme for men program.

You get a nutrition plan rich in protein, a day by day exercise gameplan, and a nutrient list that helps to keep your body toned. Out of all the V Shred Diet programs, this one is the best option for men looking to get rid of their “Dad Bod.”

Toned in 90 Days for Women

Toned in 90 Days is for those ladies who desire a sexy toned body. The kind they can proudly show off at the beach without having to feel shy about wearing their favorite bikini.

You get a 90 day program that can help take you from flabby to toned. You get a blend of resistance training, light cardio, and a diet that helps you to tone your stomach, legs, and arms. 

Ripped in 90 Days for Men

Ripped in 90 Days is the equivalent of Toned in 90 Days, but for men. This is for guys that want to get JACKED. Guys who want to pump up their biceps, their chest, show off a stomach of wash board abs.

Ripped in 90 Days comes with a HIIT training program, strength training plans, and diet programs all geared towards chiseling your body. 

V Shred Accelerator+ Coaching Program

The V Shred Accelerator Plus program is the ultimate program for men OR women who want all the support and coaching possible. This is like having a Hollywood Elite trainer who crafts all your meal plans, exercise plans, and keeps you in “Movies Star Quality Shape.” 

You literally get a customized training plan, personalized meal choices, and a coach that you work 1 on 1 with. There’s no better coaching program than the V Shred Accelerator+. Of all the V Shred Diet Programs, the Accelerator Plus coaching program offers the most support and transformation. Check out some of the incredible V Shred reviews and transformations from this program here.

Metabolic Assessment Quiz

Finally, there’s one more thing I recommend you try. It’s the V Shred Metabolic Assessment Quiz. 

You simply click the link below, and you take a 30 second quiz. This quiz acts like an “Obesity Screening” that checks your Metabolic Health. You’ll understand what might be blocking your body from burning fat…

And you’ll get tips to help raise your metabolism. The reason I like the Metabolic Assessment Quiz is because it helps ALL of the other programs – or anything you’re doing on your own – become that much more effective. If you’re interested in taking this quiz, I recommend you check it out here.

User Testimonials and Success Stories

We have a library filled with thousands of testimonials and V Shred reviews. You can spend hours browsing through countless success stories, before and afters, so that you feel 100% certain that we’re the right fit for you. 

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“Everything seems impossible till you do it. Nothing seems impossible now.”
Brandon – V Shred Client 

“I tried working out before I found your program. I didn’t really know what I was doing, just throwing weights around. I wasn’t seeing any progress,” remembers Brandon before discovering V Shred. 

Brandon wasn’t exactly sure what he was looking for when he stumbled across V Shred, he just knew he had gained about 80 pounds, was unhealthy, unhappy, and something had to change.

“I was sitting on the couch eating some cheetos or something and flipping through Facebook, and I saw your ad on there, and I clicked on it, watched the videos, and thought I’m gonna do it, this is it,”  he says.

Brandon’s starting point was 210 pounds and close to 28 percent body fat. He says he jiggled when he walked and got too winded to play with his young kids. 

Now? After a grueling 18 months of going back and forth between Ripped In 90 Days and Clean Bulk — Brandon is 151 pounds, 7.8% body fat, and feels the healthiest he has in his entire life!  

“That was the coolest part about the whole thing is watching my body shrink and muscles are starting to develop, and you can see them,” says Brandon

Brandon loved our programs so much he completed Ripped In 90 Days a total of 6 times and Clean Bulk twice. But says the custom diet plan was the real game-changer, especially during his clean bulk phases.  

“It was cool because it was the right kind of food. I am putting on muscle and watching myself get bigger, not fatter.”

Brandon’s results also motivated one of his sons to hit the gym and his wife to jump on board too! 

“She did at home workouts, lost 30 pounds,” he says. 

Brandon says it’s not just the aesthetic changes, inspiring others, or even the health benefits from losing weight — he says his entire life has changed for the better since finding V Shred a year and a half ago. 

“My confidence level has gone up a lot. It’s really reflected in my life. My career has taken off. Bought our first house, got both our kids cars, 3 kids, two are teens.” 

The 43-year old says the biggest advice he has for anyone thinking about purchasing one of our programs and getting started is simple — invest in yourself! 

“I feel like I can do anything. It’s not just the training, and it’s not just the food, it’s the package deal, everything has come into play where Over the past year and a half I’ve seen myself do things I didn’t know I could do!”

To hear more about Brandon’s V Shred journey and learn which supplements were his favorite to use that helped him recover faster from his workouts, amplify his results, and improve his sleep — click the video box at the top of this page! 

We would love to help you take your first step so that you will also have a V Shred testimony to share! You can reach our team by clicking HERE! 

Brandon’s Case Study is the story of Brandon’s  unique experience with V Shred and his weight loss and fitness journey.  His results are uniquely his and this Case Study is a detailed presentation of Brandon’s decision making and use of V Shred products and programs. There is no assurance that your personal experience will be similar to his.

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Changing any habit is hard. But eating habits are especially tough.

But the good news is that many people have been where you are before, and emerged on the other side leaner, healthier, and feeling amazing. Just take a look at some of our V Shred customer transformations for proof!

Here’s how to navigate the initial learning curve of nutrition and start eating better today!

Draw a line around your house.

You can’t keep the world from being full of junk food, but you can choose to not bring it into your house.

Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “If you hang around the barbershop long enough, eventually you’re going to get a haircut.” Well, this applies to cravings, too. If you let your weakness into your home, it’s got a much better chance of finding you.

“But I can just have a little bit…” Or can you? Maybe, but maybe not… yet.

When you’re just starting out, we suggest not buying any high-calorie “trigger” foods, and getting rid of the ones that are in your house. Keep them out until you have some time behind you and are certain you can trust yourself to resist or can enjoy one serving (accounted for if you are tracking macros) and move on. For some people, this could be months down the road. or years.

In the mean time, stock up on veggies to snack on and even some Sculpt Nation Protein. You can shake it up with just water, add some fruit for a delicious smoothie, or create protein-filled treats like protein pancakes!

If you have a sweet tooth, many of our clients say they curb those cravings with our Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies. You can have up to three 20-calorie servings a day, and they taste like candy! Plus, they can help give you quick “pick-me-up energy” and provide digestion and metabolism support.

Drink Up

It’s really common to think you’re hungry, when you’re actually just thirsty or even a little dehydrated.

If you’re feeling desperately hungry, have a glass of water or another no-calorie beverage like some Sculpt Nation BCAAs, wait 20 minutes, and see how you feel.

If you need some other suggestions of beverages you can enjoy while dieting, check out the article What Should I Drink Beside Water?

And if you are wondering if it’s okay to drink things like coffee or alcohol, we’ve got you covered there too! You can read our tips for consuming these beverages and staying on track in the article Can I Drink Alcohol or Coffee?

Do some targeted meal prep

Meal prep is a popular way to try to gain control over nutrition, but not all of us are ready to prep every meal, every day — and that’s just fine!  Especially if you’re just starting out, consider just prepping the meal you struggle with the most.

You can start with breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks — whichever one is your “problem meal” and tends to cause you to over-indulge or end up in the drive-thru. Then, once you feel confident preparing that meal, take that momentum and apply it to another meal.

You might be surprised how big of an effect simply fixing one calorie-bomb per day can have!

If you need some tips on meal prepping, check out the popular meal prep guide Vince Sant posted on our V Shred’s YouTube Channel.

Have A Strong Support System

Getting started can feel infinitely harder if your friends, family, and co-workers aren’t joining you and adopting a healthy lifestyle of their own. Even if you feel like you’re the only one in your circle making positive changes, it’s still important that you vocalize your goals and let them know you would welcome their support.

But it’s equally important to have like-minded people in your circle cheering you on. This is exactly why we created our private Facebook Groups for Men and Women.

It’s free to join, and there are hundreds of thousands of other clients and even our V Shred trainers and nutritionists in these groups that are happy to offer tips that will help you navigate your exercise program and diet and offer the support you need to stay on track!

Still Stuck? We’ve Got Your Back! 

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! You may not be an expert yet, but we have some team members who definitely hare.

The Custom Coaching team at V Shred have created over 1 million personalized meal plans for people from all backgrounds, and can do the same for you. No matter your situation, they’ve seen it before.

Our most dramatic transformations almost always involve custom coaching. So if you’re really confused or ready to make a serious change, you can get your custom diet plan here or learn more by emailing coaching@vshred.com.

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How to prepare protein is a question we hear all the time. In terms of nutrition questions, it’s right up there with “What should  I order when eating at a restaurant” and “Should I have a protein shake post-workout.”

And just like those questions the answer depends on your goals.Here’s how to cook your proteins in a way that will keep you from getting bored and help you reach your goals!

Best Ways To Prepare Meat For Weight Loss

If you’re using one of our programs like Fat Loss Extreme for Men or Women or Move, it’s likely that you’re looking to lose or control your weight. If that’ the case, then battering or deep-frying your meat on a daily basis probably won’t help you much!

When weight-loss is the goal, stick with low-calorie ways of cooking your meat such as:

• Baking
• Grilling
• Boiling
• Pan-frying
• Air frying

All of these methods are great for cooking enough meat for a single meal, or even better, for “meal prepping” multiple meals– which we highly recommend. 

One other thing to watch out for if you are trying to lose weight is cooking oils. They can add a lot of calories from fats, and it doesn’t take very much for them to add up quickly, especially if you are cooking with them for several meals each day.

Now, that doesn’t mean you can’t use them. It just means you should use oils in moderation and, more importantly, track them if you are measuring your food and tracking calories/macros — which you can easily calculate in our V Shred App for IOS or Android.

Here are a few other cooking options besides frying, battering, and smothering with oils.

Cooking Sprays: Most cooking methods mentioned above don’t require additional oil. But if needed and you’re looking for places to cut calories, consider switching to a few spritzes of cooking spray.

Herbs & Spices: These will be your best friend if you want to flavor your meat without any additional calories! Change them around, and you’ll find you can prepare chicken or other meats multiple ways, all without adding any calories.

Rotate A Variety Of Lean Meats: Don’t feel like you need to limit your protein choices to fish and chicken! Lean ground beef, lean ground turkey, lean ground bison, and even pork tenderloin are delicious low-fat protein sources.

They are also  super easy to prep without additional oils. Just toss them in some spices, cook using one of the suggested methods above, and then serve them up alongside some vegetables and a healthy carb — and dinner is done.

If you get bored with meat, you can also use Sculpt Nation PROTEIN to make a delicious smoothie, or even something fun like protein pancakes! 

Best Ways To Cook Meat For Bulking/Weight Gain

If you are in a caloric surplus or looking for ways to add more calories to your meals without feeling overly stuffed (which is a common issue that we talk about in the article Should I Keep Eating if I’m Full?  — cooking oils and higher fat meats are a great way to sneak in calories.

That doesn’t necessarily mean “all butter, all the time,” though! After all, a bulking program like CLEAN BULK should be just that… clean!

And if it’s not clear where that line is, we can help you find it! That’s why we have a team of nutritionists at V Shred who make custom goal-oriented meal plans for people worldwide every day.

You can get your customized meal plan here or email coaching@vshred.com, and we’ll create a plan that you can stick with that includes the best ways to prepare your meals!

If you aren’t already, you should also get active in our Facebook Groups for Men or Women. Thousands of people — even our on-staff trainers and nutrition experts — are there every day offering cooking tips, recipes, and more!

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Let’s get straight to the point. Yes, it’s OK to have a “cheat meal.” However, the term “cheat” is pretty loaded, and sends an unnecessarily strict message about nutrition. For this we prefer to call them “free meals.”

Whatever you call them, for most, an occasional higher-calorie meal where you don’t have to eat your planned meals, or order grilled chicken and steamed veggies off the restaurant menu–  won’t derail your progress.

In fact, research shows an occasional diet break can assist in boosting your metabolism, especially if you are on a low-calorie diet for an extended period.

Free meals can also provide a much-needed mental break. Constantly trying to resist your cravings can be stressful! Allowing yourself to let loose and eat what you want for one meal is often exactly what you need to continue to stay on track!

None of this means you should start planning out your “free” meals on day 1 of a diet, though! There’s a strong argument for waiting a while first.

When And How To Incorporate A Cheat Meal

In our V Shred custom meal plans and fat-loss programs like Move, Fat Loss Extreme For Men and Women, we usually have clients commit to a full month of pretty dialed-in nutrition before they have a refeed, free meal, or cheat.

Here’s why: When you’re just starting out, your body is still primed for fat gain, not fat loss. If you start out by cutting back 1500 calories a day, 6 days a week, but still feast on 5000 calories on the seventh day, it will catch up with you. Sorry, that’s just how calories work.

But after at least a month of eating right and exercising consistently, you’re going to be in a much better place.

• Your blood sugar is more stable.
• Your metabolism is boosted.
• Your body is better equipped to take some extra carbs and calories from a big meal of all those foods you’ve been craving and use them to help you refuel and recover.

You will also be in a better mindset, which is also important when considering free meals. You have to be mentally ready to eat foods that could potentially trigger old eating patterns.

Remember, It’s A Cheat Meal, Not A Cheat Day

Now, to be clear, when you are given the green light to have a free meal, we’re talking about one meal, not an entire day.

One other thing. Don’t confuse a cheat meal with a treat. Say your coworker brings donuts to work, and you have one. Have you “cheated” or broken your diet? Definitely not!

If you’re tracking calories or macros in our V Shred App for IOS or Android, you can just track that donut and fit it into your daily “macro budget.” That’s one of the big advantages of a flexible dieting approach and why we recommend it.

Now, some of our clients complain of a little GI distress when they indulge in a free meal. To help with this, we suggest taking some quality digestive enzymes that can help assist in breaking food down so it can be easily digested.

Still Confused On How You Can “Cheat” And Still Lose Weight? 

If  you’re struggling to make sense of all these words–cheat, treat, refeed, etc.– we get it. You’re not alone. The confusion of “cheat meals” is one of the most discussed topics in our Facebook Group for Men and Women. We suggest jumping into these conversations and asking questions!

That’s also why we have a team of certified personal trainers and nutritionists at V Shred. They build custom diet plans to help make sense of nutrition and speed up our clients’ results every day.

Get your plan here or email coaching@vshred.com, and we can get you the help you need.

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It has happened to everybody: You’re busy, you look at the clock, and you realize you missed a meal, or you’re going to be forced to skip one.

First thing: Don’t stress out or beat yourself up about it. Just like workouts, the most important thing is that you are consistent most of the time with hitting the daily calories or macros you have calculated in the V Shred app for IOS or Android.

A missed workout or meal here and there won’t cancel out the dozens of workouts or meals that went right. Your progress happens in the big picture, not the small one.

How to Make a Meal Replacement

There’s no true replacement for a meal, but you totally missed one, you can always add a bit more to the portions at your next meal or two. If that won’t work, that is where protein shakes come in handy!

It’s always a good idea to keep some Sculpt Nation Protein around so that you can at least meet your protein target. After all, this is the macro that matters most!

Every part of your body uses protein to grow and function, and if you don’t get enough protein, your body can suffer and even start shedding muscle instead of fat!

Whether you are doing our Clean Bulk program to pack on muscle or our fat loss plans like Move and Fat Loss Extreme for Men or Women — hitting your daily protein goals is most important, and a protein shake or two is way better than nothing.

You can just shake up a scoop with water, or if you have a blender on hand, here are a few great recipes that will create a more balanced meal. You can also find lots of easy recipe protein shake recipes within our V Shred app for IOS or Android and our Facebook Group for Men and Women.

Missing meals can also make it challenging to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients your body needs. It might also be a good idea to supplement with our Sculpt Nation GREENS, which have several servings of fruits and vegetables per scoop.

You can drink them alone, but may of our clients love the taste of mixing them with protein.  Give this duo a try the next time you have to miss a meal!

What If Skipping Meals Happening Frequently? 

If you are skipping meals just because you aren’t hungry, check out our article Should I Keep Eating if I’m Full? for helpful suggestions.

But if you are skipping meals for any other reason and find this happening over and over again, maybe your meal plan — or lack thereof — is the problem.

That’s why we have a team of nutritionists at V Shred making custom diet plans that can work around people’s busy schedules.

They do this every day, and no matter your situation, they’ve seen it before. Get your personalized meal plan here or email coaching@vshred.com, and we’ll get you on track.

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There is a good reason nutrition experts tell you to eat somewhere between two and five servings of fruit each day. Fruit is packed with nutrients, fiber, antioxidants — all kinds of good stuff.

Now, eating as much fruit as you want, that’s a different story.

Remember that all foods, even “healthy” ones, have calories. So yes, it is possible to overeat fruit and put yourself in a caloric surplus that could cause weight gain, or get in the way of your weight loss goals.

So how do you know how much is enough?

How To Be Strategic With What Fruits You Choose

First things first: There’s a big difference between raw fruit and all the foods out there that are pretending to be fruit, like dried fruit, fruit yogurt, and fruit juice. Those things are not really fruit.

When we refer to “fruit,” we are talking about fresh produce. Many nutritionists consider certain vegetables like greens or asparagus to be “free foods” that you don’t need to track, but fruit, as healthy as it is, is not calorically free.

So, no matter your daily calorie budget that you have calculated in our V Shred app for IOS or Android— definitely track all fruit!

Next, if you are on a lower-calorie diet, you may want to stick with fruits that are lower in calories per serving. Some examples of low-calorie fruits include

• Berries
• Apples
• Grapefruit
• Kiwi
• Peaches
• Oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus

There isn’t anything wrong with higher-calorie fruits like bananas or pineapple. Pending your individual calorie, carbohydrate, or overall macro allowance, you just might have to enjoy a smaller portion.

There’s More Than One Way to Get Your Fruit

Suppose your calories are pretty low, or you don’t enjoy fruit? In that case, there is an easy and virtually calorie-free way to help make sure you’re getting all the micronutrients you should. One scoop of Sculpt Nation GREENS is jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants from fruits and vegetables. Plus, they taste delicious — the strawberry flavor in particular is a fan fave.

And if you eat fruit in an attempt to curb your sweet tooth, you may also want to give our Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies a try. They seriously taste like candy! Plus, they can help give you quick “pick-me-up energy” and provide digestion and metabolism support.

One more thing worth noting: It’s rarely a good idea to ONLY eat fruit as a meal. Whenever possible, have it as part of a  balanced meals that includes protein. One way you could enjoy both is with a Sculpt Nation Protein smoothie. You can find some of our favorite protein smoothie recipes HERE, and more of them within the V Shred app.

Lots of our clients and nutritionists also post their personal favorite recipes in our private Facebook Group For Men and Women. If you haven’t joined yet, make sure to do that!

Don’t Quite Trust Yourself Around Fruit?

We get it — even something as healthy as fruit can be a “trigger” food for some people. That’s why V Shred has a team of certified nutritionists who make custom diet plans every day built around just the right amounts of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and fats. They can help you make one that respects your cravings and helps you move toward your goals.

Reach out at coaching@vshred.com or click HERE, and we can start making your personalized meal plan today!

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More food = more fuel to crush your workouts. Simple enough, right? So if you carb cycle, it seems logical to match up your nutrition with your most challenging and easiest workouts.

More specifically, here is what most people mean by “matching” carbs: You’d eat more carbs on an intense workout day, like a lower-body workout or a really tough circuit workout. Lower-carb days, you would save for smaller muscle groups like arms, shoulders, abs, lower-intensity cardio, or a rest day.

But is this really something you need to stress out about? Let’s dive in!

Is Matching Carbs To Your Workouts Necessary? 

Training “high” on some days and “low” on others is a classic approach that bodybuilders and athletes have used for decades to help get the most out of their diet and training.

Unfortunately for those of us who aren’t bodybuilders or pro athletes, life doesn’t always allow you to match your workouts to your calendar. Not to mention, what works for people who work out for a living… often doesn’t for the rest of us that are simply trying to get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle!

So let’s say you miss a workout or have a low-carb day that ends up being higher carb. Do you need to rearrange your whole week and start rescheduling workouts or cutting carbs? Definitely not!

Here’s why— Unlike pro bodybuilders, we don’t really have any two-hour leg days at V Shred. Even the workouts in our Clean Bulk program don’t require that kind of commitment. We’re all about finding the minimum effective dose of training and using targeted intensity rather than volume to change your body.

In other words, all of our workouts, like Toned in 90 Days, Ripped In 90 Days, Fat Loss Extreme Male, Fat Loss Extreme Female, and MOVE, aren’t so long and brutal that you need to be “carbed up” to survive them.

If you’re doing carb-cycling correctly — which is a whole other discussion — you should be able to perform any V Shred workout on any day. Eat enough protein, eat enough but not WAY to many calories, and let the carb days fall where they may!

Our approach to nutrition and training is meant to create changes in your body that last. It’s not about looking your best on a single day and then having an “offseason” afterward, as all those bodybuilders do.

Your Body Needs Fuel Every Day

Another reason to not stress out about matching your carbs: Your body is still in recovery mode for days after an intense training session. So those extra carbs from a high day, even if consumed 24-48 hours later, will still be put to good use.

That also makes your overall approach to nutrition more important than what happens on any particular day. No matter the day, just consistently hit the macros you’ve established that are best for your body type and goals in our V Shred App for IOS or Android — that is what is most important!

Now, suppose you consume fewer carbs and feel like you need more fuel to power through your workout. In that case, you can always pound some Sculpt Nation PRE 15-30 minutes before you hit the gym or sip on some BCAAs intra-workout.

Nail the Fundamentals of Your Nutrition

If you are still worried if you are doing it right for your goals, that’s where our V Shred coaches and trainers can help you find an approach that works for you— which may or may not be carb cycling. We create customized meal plans and workouts every day for people of all types, living every kind of lifestyle.

Interested? Get your plan from our V Shred Custom Coaching team or email coaching@vshred.com to learn more.

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