Renae – V Shred Member

Renae is a wife and full-time mom of four with a very demanding career. She could have easily used “busy” as an excuse to keep scrolling when she saw a V Shred advertisement pop up on her social media, but something about our unique approach to “dieting” caught her eye.

“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,” remembers Renae. 

After reading, Renae says she felt encouraged that there might actually be a program out there that she could stick to! So she instantly purchased the V Shred exercise and diet program that our fitness quiz said was best for her goals and body type.

Then she did something VITAL to her overall success in the program. It’s one of our biggest fit tips and something most people skip and later regret not doing!

Nope, she didn’t rush to buy supplements or feel pressured to join a fancy gym. Our programs don’t require either of those things!

The first thing Renae did to set herself up for success didn’t cost a single penny!! 

She set out to discover her unique why.

“When I started the program, I was kinda like, what am I really working towards. A couple weeks in, I decided I want to feel good wearing a bathing suit,” says Renae.

We teach our clients how to “find your why” because it’s vital to successfully reach your short and long-term health and fitness goals. 

Renae was off to a good start with discovering hers but needed to dig a little bit deeper than wanting to confidently wear a swimsuit. 

“I was in a size 8 or 10, and they were tight on me.  I didn’t feel good about them. I’d look down and see rolls of whatever and was like, I don’t like the way I look. I just wanted to feel like I looked good again.”

That still wasn’t specific enough. Renae knew there was more, and after further soul searching — it finally clicked!

Renae realized it had been a long time since she saw a picture of herself and had something positive to say! Right then and there, she knew her why and the goal she needed to set to keep herself motivated. 

“I booked a vacation, and I called the resort ahead of time and I booked a professional photographer to take pictures while I was there.”

She also kept her bikini on display as a constant visual reminder of her why and the time-stamped goal only a few months away! 

“I hung my bathing suit on the mirror, and every morning I’d get up and do my workouts,” says Renae. 

Renee established her clear why, set a big goal, and visualized her goal self early in the program. Important psychological steps that helped Renae lose 22 pounds after just one round of Toned In 90 Days!

That is an impressive amount of weight to lose in only 3 months, but seeing a lower number on the scale isn’t what wowed Renae the most. What she really noticed was the calorie-burning lean muscle she gained!

“I think that was the big difference for me. By putting on that muscle, all the fat just started melting off,” says Renae. 

Lean muscle changed the shape of her body so much that there were times Renae says she didn’t even recognize herself! 

“There was a time in the gym I was walking by a mirror and looked over, and I thought, oh who is that and I went oh my goodness that’s me. When you start to make a lot of changes, your mind doesn’t quite catch up sometimes to how fast your body changes on this program.”

Renae went on her goal vacation and, at 43 years young, confidently rocked that bikini photoshoot. 

The pictures speak for themselves…. Renae looks INCREDIBLE!!

But what does Renae think? Was she able to reach her ultimate goal of looking at pictures of herself and liking what she sees?

“When I got these pictures back, I was floored that I liked pictures of me, and I was floored about the way I knew I felt inside when I was doing those,” smiles Renae.

Renae even printed her favorite photos and put them on display! So now, instead of a bikini hanging on her mirror, she has pictures of herself wearing it that serve as motivation moving forward.

“I never want to go back to how I felt before V Shred. I want to feel like this as far forward as I can feel this way,” says Renae. 

Aside from changing the shape of her body and reaching her confidence goals, Renae says something else really cool happened while doing Toned In 90 Days. 

Despite the addition of daily exercise, meal prep, and everything else that comes with living a healthy lifestyle —  her busy days ended up feeling much less demanding!! 

“I felt good and wasn’t tired. I just feel healthier now. It’s just a complete difference from what I felt before. I was in a better mood and I even felt like I had more time because I was getting things done faster.”

Like all of our clients that have success with our programs, Renae says now that she knows what it feels like to be healthy, happy, and confident — she will never go back to her old ways! 

“I never want to go back to how I felt before V Shred. I want to feel like this as far forward as I can feel this way.”

Thank you, Renae, for trusting us to help you reach 

such a big goal and for sharing your story!

You are such an inspiration!!

If you are reading right now and are … 

• Uncertain if you have the time to get started?! 
• Not sure if you are capable of seeing results like Renae achieved?! 
• Don’t know how to discover your why?!
• Are scared to set big goals out of fear of failure?! 

Renae has two main pieces of advice for you! 

First, she wants people to know that V shred is not too good to be true or like many quick fix programs out there. She says she is proof that our programs work as long as YOU do! 

“I hope other people can see that it works and have the courage to do it because it’s life-changing. They just need to take the first step, and as soon as they see results, they are never gonna want to quit.” 

Her second piece of advice is probably geared a little more toward the ladies, and that is — don’t be intimidated or hesitant to pick up the weights!!!

“As a woman, ya know, I think a lot of girls shy away from it but don’t be afraid to get in there and really lift some weight.” 

And if you want to get started on YOUR journey to being our next V Shred testimony, it’s best to get started where all of our most successful clients do — by taking our BODY TYPE QUIZ! 

It’s free for everyone (even if you aren’t a V Shred member) ..  only 6 questions .. tells you your body type in seconds  … and then gives you the best ways you should exercise and eat based on your genetics!

We can’t wait to help you step into your own unique greatness through living a healthy and fit lifestyle! 

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

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The most-watched videos on our YouTube channel are hands down our thousands of FREE AB WORKOUTS!!! 

Not all that surprising. After all, whether you are genetically gifted, have a six-pack but struggle to keep it, or have never had visible abs a day in your life, it seems everyone wants to know the best way to get rid of stubborn belly fat!

Today we are giving you something a little bit different than the typical ab workout you will find on the web or even here on our blog and YouTube channel. 

That’s because this is not a guided workout with set in stone exercises, an exact number of reps, sets, rounds, etc. 

Don’t worry! You won’t be doing it all on your own! 

We are giving you a list of twelve popular no-equipment ab exercises to choose from. But instead of giving you a step-by-step ab workout to follow…..

You get the freedom to pick and choose what ab exercises you want to do!

Once you pick your favorites from the list below, or better yet, the ones you know will challenge you the most — you will put together an ab workout that best suits your individual fitness needs! 

 If you aren’t sure how to create a custom ab workout —  it’s really easy! 

• Pick a minimum of 4-5 ab exercises from the list below.
  
• Make sure you select an exercise variety that targets all areas of your stomach (upper, lower, obliques, etc.) so you get a complete ab workout!
• Write out your workout using whatever training structure that matches your fitness level and workout needs!

Here are some ideas … 

• Go for AMRAP (as many reps and rounds as possible.)
• Pick a set number of reps and rounds.
• Use a timer and go for time instead of a number of reps. 
• Do each exercise individually for all sets before moving on to the next.
• Go down the list you create in order from exercise-to-exercise (“round” style.) 
• Rest between each exercise or only rest between rounds.

If you need some additional guidance, try watching some ab videos on our YouTube channel for some inspiration! 

There is no right or wrong way to structure your workout as long as it’s challenging, hits all areas of your midsection, and above all else — you use proper form!!

You can make sure you are doing each move correctly by watching this video tutorial we filmed demonstrating how to do each exercise below!

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Planks …  you are either on board (no pun intended) and do them frequently or avoid them at all costs! 

Love them or hate them, most people do them from time to time, the question we hope to answer today is ….

Are basic plank holds effective at sculpting your mid-section?! 

A while back, we filmed a youtube video where we mentioned that planking is a pretty bad ab exercise. 

We think that was a little confusing for some people and would like to clarify what we meant.

Basic plank holds CAN be a great exercise. When done correctly, a plank activates way more muscles than a standard crunch.

But whether or not doing them is beneficial at improving YOUR core depends on a few key factors:

• If you are planking correctly. 
• What style of plank you are doing. 
• Your fitness level (how long can you hold without breaking form.)

If you plank with bad form, it will do NOTHING. No matter your fitness level or the plank variation — you are wasting your time and could actually hurt your back. 

Even if your form is perfect, there are still some cases where plank holds may not be a great ab exercise. 

One of those being —  if you can easily hold a plank for more than 1-minute.

If you can do that, you probably need to consider doing a different ab workout or perform advanced plank variations that are more challenging.

To help you out, we have a 5 Minute Plank Ab Workout for you to try! You will still perform a basic plank hold in this workout, but it will be for your rest periods!

If you can hold a plank for 60-seconds, then you have advanced to the point that a basic plank now becomes your “active” rest! 

These movements are advanced but still don’t require any equipment. You only need a small space on the floor and a timer. 

You don’t even need a timer if you choose to follow along with us!  Just find a small space on the floor and hit play on the video below! 

NOTE: If you are new to working out or have a weak core, this workout isn’t for you. We have plenty of beginner ab workouts on our YouTube channel that you should attempt and perfect before you try this one. But if you can hold a plank for one minute … swap out your basic planks for this workout instead! 

5 MINUTE ADVANCED PLANK AB WORKOUT
(No Equipment Needed)

WORKOUT DESCRIPTION

This workout is challenging! After all, it is 5 minutes of planking without any rest!

But it’s not as bad as it sounds because you will be changing plank variations every 30 seconds .. which keeps things moving! 

Start a timer for 5 minutes (or just follow along with us HERE.) ⬇️

You will hold each plank exercise listed below for 30 seconds, immediately followed by a basic plank for 30 seconds.

Technically you will NOT be resting. Your “rest” is a basic plank performed between each advanced plank. 

This means you will be planking a total of 5 minutes, with no rest. So if at any time you need to take a breather, go ahead! Just try to minimize it to a few seconds! 

STRUCTURE
30 seconds of the advanced plank listed below.
30 seconds of a basic plank hold ( “active rest”) between each advanced plank.
Perform one round with no rest – and you are done!
Set a timer and do it alone or follow along with us HERE!

EXERCISES
Plank Variation 1: Spiderman Planks
Active Rest – Basic Plank Hold

Plank Variation 2: Pike Raise Planks
Active Rest – Basic Plank Hold

Plank Variation 3: Plank Hip Dips
Active Rest – Basic Plank Hold

Plank Variation 4: Plank Jacks
Active Rest – Basic Plank Hold

Plank Variation 5: Plank Shoulder Taps
Active Rest – Basic Plank Hold

Give this a go in place of basic planking!

JUST DON’T FORGET….
If you want to SEE your abs, doing ab workouts like this is only part of what you need to do. 

Ab training is important for building core stability and strength, but if you want your abs to actually show —  you have to get rid of any excess fat covering them!

You can only do that by lowering your overall body fat!  Yes, overall, because you cannot spot reduce belly fat!!

If you want help getting rid of that layer of fat, you should check out our FREE BODY TYPE QUIZ. 

Anyone can take it, and it’s only 6 short questions! You will instantly be told your body type (based on your answers) — and be given some tips on the best way to eat and exercise so you can get rid of body fat faster and easier!

CLICK HERE to take it! Again, it’s totally FREE, and your results are INSTANT! 

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When exercise becomes a convenient habit, transformations become possible. In August 2019, Deborah, 40, of Inez, TX came back to work after a week off due to nerve damage in her back. The other waitresses in the restaurant where she worked had started a small weight loss challenge. The winner amongst them would get the prize pool from each person’s $5 buy in plus a gift card for matching that total. It wasn’t much, but Deborah figured what the heck…and now her V Shred transformation is inspiring others!

“I put money in and signed up, but I was convinced I wouldn’t lose weight so I just kept doing what I normally did.” she explained.

After a couple weeks, as some of the other waitresses started to lose a few initial pounds Deborah saw a photo of herself and did not like what was looking back at her.

“Man was it an eye opener.”

The very next day she signed up for a gym membership with a friend. As they both consistently went to the gym after dropping the kids off at school at eating healthier, she started to notice results.

“Within a month I lost 9 pounds! With the busy schedules of kids and work I didn’t want to be stressed about work outs and food.”

Finding Fat Loss Extreme for Women – Starting A V Shred Transformation

It was a good start, but as a busy working mother of 3, Deborah knew she needed something more straightforward and structured.

“I needed someone to tell me what workouts to do on what days, how many reps, when to rest, and FOR SURE what to eat. Counting macros was not in the cards for me and didn’t have to be. With V Shred its all done for me and works. I love all of it!!” she described, looking back on her V Shred transformation.

Deborah first got started with the Fat Loss Extreme for Her program. Once she completed the initial 90 days she switched to the Ripped In 90 Days program, and now does a regular combination of the two.

“I was never involved in working out or eating healthy ever.” Deborah explained. “After starting V Shred my body was constantly changing for the better and I now see muscles I didn’t know I had! I keep going then pushing harder.”

Throughout 2020 Deborah was able to continue her exercises at the gym, despite COVID closures in other parts of Texas. Her success inspired her to close in a patio at home, and like many, create her own home gym.

“It has everything I need except a stair stepper and a couple of leg machines.”

“With the home gym and all of V Shred’s programs, I have plenty to do. I also purchased V Shred’s MOVE Program during quarantine! As far as nutrition, I kept making my meal plans [with my V Shred Trainer] and sticking with the diet. We have a garden to grow our own vegetables, have 10 chickens for fresh eggs, and a pond stocked with catfish and perch which are just now getting big enough to eat.”

Once her weight loss results were noticeable from diet and exercise alone Deborah started implementing SculptNation supplements to gain that extra edge on her already active day to day life.

“When Sculpt Nation has their 40% off sales I stock up 3-6 months in advance… My closet is kind of like a supplement store.” Deborah mused.

A True V Shred Transformation – From Tired & Injured to Proud & Self-Sufficient

From the support Deborah received from family and friends, she also had a bit of a wakeup call. Well past the initial challenge with coworkers, others were noticing her body composition change, her improved attitude, and her enthusiasm for helping others. As people started asking her questions, she knew helping others transform into happy and proud versions of themselves (like she had) was something she wanted to do.

“My mom saw my weight loss and started training with me. She got down 30 pounds in 3 months! My 4 year old wants to eat what I eat so he can have muscles. My 13 year old loves going to the gym with me. My husband constantly tells me how proud of me he is. They’ve all supported me 100%!”

Now Deborah is returning the favor!

“Now that I have been on this journey I know that I absolutely want to help people to hit their personal goals and feel happy and proud of themselves inside and out.”

Deborah has enrolled in the ACE personal training certification program. At age 40 with new goals and dreams she’s working to become certified as a trainer, nutritionist, and youth fitness coach to help kids get on the right track early, as she now has been able to help her family do.

This fall Deborah competed in an online competition to be featured on Ms Health And Fitness and finished in the top 10!

Giving Back Fitness Motivation

When Deborah was asked about how community plays a part in a fitness journey and her personal V Shred transformation she mentioned her success was all about the support she received. Motivating loved ones, professional guidance, and a community of like minded individuals help make personal transformations possible.

“My experience with Vshred has been life changing. When it comes to my fitness journey I am proud that I stuck to it even when I didn’t want to. The Vshred for women Facebook page is amazing, all the support and transformation are awesome!”

“I never even thought of going to the gym and eating healthy, but now want to help others do it. If V Shred wouldn’t have been such an amazing program I probably would have stopped a long time ago!”

The V Shred Team is so proud of Deborah’s journey and cannot wait to see her help others build active and healthy lifestyles. Her’s is a unique, and lifelong journey. Shred on!

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Summa .. summa .. summa time .. is HERE!
Well .. unofficially.

The sun is out and it’s beginning to feel like bbq and swimsuit season.

The season of LESS clothing is here and the body part most people want to have shredded for swimsuit season is .. abs!

Today we are giving you a 5 Exercise Home Ab Workout to help flatten your stomach!

In honor of swimsuit season, we want to help you achieve your summer body FAST. That’s why we are offering a special discount code for our blog readers!

Get 20% off on all Sculpt Nation supplements when you use coupon code:  SUMMER20  at checkout. Click here to shop!

This code works for any Sculpt Nation product, but since summer is upon us, make sure you check out our FAT LOSS SUPPLEMENT STACK. V Shred members are raving about how incredible this fat melting supplement stack is.

It consists of 3 powerful supplements that can help you get your body in a state so that it has the ability to support burning more fat – faster! In fact, we guarantee it or your money back!

If you have a lot of weight to lose, or if you are just trying to lose that last layer of fat covering your mid-section, THIS FAT LOSS STACK could help!

Now, of course, you can’t just take some supplements and do this short ab workout we are about to show you, and expect to be shredded.

You have to exercise and follow a nutrition plan that is best for your body type. If you aren’t sure what yours is .. check out this FREE QUIZ! It will tell you what your body type is and give you 3 most important things you need to do to get in shape based on the way YOU are built!

If you have put off getting in shape for summer, you may be tempted to set unrealistic goals or turn to some silly quick-fix detox diet… don’t do that!

First of all, there is no such thing. Second, no matter what your short-term goals are, your focus should always be on long-term success.

Training and eating for your body type will always be the best way to achieve that!

Now that we’ve covered the most important bases to help you reveal that summer six-pack… let’s get to BUILDING your abs … with this killer core workout!

Since the sun is finally shining brighter and temperatures are rising a bit, we want to encourage you to take some of your workouts OUTDOORS!

Lack of motivation is one of the biggest reasons people skip training. There’s nothing quite like surrounding yourself with nature and breathing in some fresh air. It is the perfect motivator to get you moving!

Being outdoors helps lower stress, clears your mind, improves happiness, and according to some studies, can even up your calorie burn a little bit!

Put on some SPF, pound some pre-workout to help you push through,
head outside to a nice even spot in the grass, and follow along for this
5 Exercise Ab Workout .. that will leave your core on fire!

5 Tummy Toning Exercises:

1) Triple Leg Hops
2) Crunch Claps
3) Cross-Legged Leg Lifts
4) Mountain Climbers
5) Advanced Planks

You can do these ab movements for REPS or TIME .. it’s up to you!
I suggest doing at least 3 rounds!

I hope you enjoyed this workout!
We have hundreds of home training options that you can take outdoors this spring/summer! Check them out on our YouTube channel and make sure and leave a comment on any of the videos if there is something you want to see more of!

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