How have you been? How was your Thanksgiving?

It’s Jonathan Register (your fitness Coach). I can’t believe Thanksgiving has already come and gone.

Where has the time gone?

Quite honestly…

When it comes to my fitness journey things have not been good (just want to be 100% transparent with you).

Over the past 60 days A LOT has gone on in my personal life, and I’ve found myself letting a dangerous, dangerous mindset creep in a take hold.

This mindset has led to…

– Me skipping my workouts

– Me wayyyyyyyyy overeating.

– Me eating junk that I usually wouldn’t eat.

The result?

My confidence has dropped.

I feel bloated all the time.

My energy has dropped.

And I’m losing muscle definition AND it looks like I’m starting to add fat around my belly (just based on what I see in the mirror, I haven’t taken my measurements lately so I don’t know for sure).

Here’s the dangerous mindset that’s crept in…

“Screw it. I’m busy. A lot is going on in my life. It’s the holiday’s. I’ll get back on the wagon next week, or in January. Or here soon…”

Guess what has happened?

I still haven’t gotten back on the “wagon” yet.

And deep down I know, if I don’t do something now…if I don’t get myself back into my normal, healthy habits….we all know where that’s going to lead.

SOOOOO….

For me personally it’s starts now.

I’m re-committing myself to my health and fitness. And I’m going to DO something about it now.

I encourage you to do the same if you’ve fallen off the wagon.

Decide.

Decide right now.

Right this second…you’re going to stop saying “screw it…” and instead say…

“it’s time to start now.”

We are all creating out future NOW.

So start NOW.

Anyways…

Just wanted to be 100% real with you, and hopefully by sharing this, it helps you in some way.

Lastly…

– I deleted my old Facebook profile, and created a brand new Facebook profile (for various reasons that aren’t important) here. So feel free to add me as a friend if you’d like.

– I’m thinking about putting together a group to give support, help, and accountability so that we hit our fitness and health goals as we go into the New Year…

If that’s something you’d be interested in, reply with a YES so I can gauge the interest level.

Have an AMAZING day.

I believe in you.

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Then you’re going to LOVE THIS VIDEO.

Check it out below now (it’s a quickie):

Pretty awesome huh?

Like I said in the video to get hooked up with a short, but SUPER EFFECTIVE workout, click here and join us during our upcoming webclass.

Because I’ll go more in depth on short workouts that work…as well as other very effective things you can do to torch away the fat (that take minutes or can be done instantly).

You’re going to love it so get yourself registered now so you don’t miss out.

Have an AMAZING day.

I believe in you!

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I shared with you this new blog post recently…

Inside I revealed for the first time my own personal challenge.

And that’s to get a full time six pack.

A full time six pack is simply this.

When you’re standing there (WITHOUT FLEXING)…

BOOM.

Washboard abs.

You can SEE your abs.

So you don’t have to flex to see your abs (when you have to flex, that’s a part time six pack, which is cool too)

And yes…

I did coin these phrases:

Full time six pack – When a person has a visible six pack without flexing.
Part time six pack – When a person only has a visible six pack when they flex

So why should you care about how I’m doing this?

Because maybe you don’t want to get a six pack (or could care less about getting six pack abs).

But maybe you have some excess fat you’d like to lose?

If so…

The process of getting rid of excess fat, and getting a full time six pack are pretty much the same.

Here’s what I’m doing…

1) Strict tracking.

I know I know. Not sexy.

But it’s the most sure fire way to drop a ton of fat.

It’s hard to improve what you don’t track.

So I’ll be tracking my daily calorie intake and macros and eating in a way to promote fat loss (while maintaining muscle).

These days…

Tracking is super easy to do with technology (takes seconds).

2). Intermittent fasting.

I have no idea if this or help or not (here’s what intermittent fasting is and you can read about my intermittent fasting experiment).

But so far into my intermittent fasting experiment I’m starting to become a believer.

Why?

– Because it’s been wayyyyyyy easier to eat less calories (I’m actually having a HARD time eating enough calories each day).

– Because I can see how it gives your body a chance to burn fat when you’re in the “fasting” window.

But time will tell if this works or not.

3) Daily Shakeology.

I’ve used Shakeology almost daily for 6 years anyways…

But it’s been proven to be one of the easiest, simplest tools in my arsenal to get the nutrition my body needs, and to help promote fat loss.

I spend all of 5 minutes a day to make it and BOOM…

I’m taking in nutrients that are proven to promote fat loss while increasing my overall health, energy, curb cravings, etc.

4) Daily workouts.

Like usual, I’m working out for 6 days a week.

Unfortunately…

Based on where I’m at in the program I’m doing, it’s not really suited for burning fat while building up my core strength.

YES, I can burn fat with it, but where I’m at in the schedule isn’t meant to promote fat loss.

So I may take a break from that program and do a program better suited for fat loss/ab strength.

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Boom.

That’s what I’m doing.

And my deadline to get a full time six pack is by December 31st (which I think is a very, very, very realistic goal…except it is the holiday season which will test me).

Have questions? Feedback? Comments?

Then let me know in the comments box below!

I hope this helps you!

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“Breakfast is the most IMPORTANT meal of the day!”

If you want to burn fat…

“You must eat 6 small meals a day.”

For the past 7 days now I’ve been breaking those two cardinal rules for weight loss, and just being “healthy.”

I’ve been conducting an experiment with something called Intermittent Fasting (you can read about it here).

But in a nutshell I’ve ONLY been eating from 12pm to 8pm daily.

That’s it.

That means no breakfast.

And I haven’t been eating 6 small meals a day (I typically don’t do that anyways).

So how do I feel?

What are my results so far?

How do I feel after 7 days of intermittent fasting?

Surprisingly…

I feel awesome. :-)

The first day was the hardest since my body was having to re-adjust to this new eating pattern…

But after that…

– I don’t feel hungry in the mornings when I’d normally eat breakfast (I do though start getting hungry as it approaches 12pm, but that’s exactly how I felt back when I was eating first thing in the morning).

– I don’t feel tired in the mornings.

– I feel like I have MORE energy (no way to measure this objectively, but I feel good in the mornings).

– I have MORE TIME in the mornings to do stuff which is awesome (I have an extra 45 minutes in the mornings which is huge).

In a nutshell…

This has been wayyyyyyyyyy easier to do then I thought.

So the next question is…

Will intermittent fasting help me to burn fat?

At this point I have no idea.

BUT…I will know the answer to that in the next few weeks…

So STAY TUNED!

I believe in you.

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But first…

Are you having trouble sticking with your goals?

If so, this is for you.

One of the top, easiest, simplest method to stick with your goals…

Is to just PUBLICLY announce and tell people your goal.

So this is as simple as…

– Leaving a comment and sharing it with our community
– Posting it on Facebook (if you want to)
– Telling your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend/bestie
– Sharing it with anyone who will listen

The idea is this.

The more people you share it with…It makes it wayyyyyyyyyy more likely you’ll follow through and make it happen.

WHY?

Because it’s simple human nature.

We don’t like to like stupid in front of other people.

And if you tell someone you’re going to hit X goal by X time and you don’t, or don’t do anything at all to work towards the goal…

You’re gonna look kinda silly.

It ain’t going to feel good when people ask you how’s it goin…

When you’re not doing ANYTHING to hit your goal.

So it’s simple.

Pick on fitness or nutrition goal you’d like to accomplish. Figure out a realistic date you can hit that goal by…

Then tell the world.

So what the heck does “Operation: Get full time six pack” have to do with any of this?

I wanted to practice what I preach.

The best mentors and leaders are one’s who lead by example.

So…

My goal is to get a “full time” six pack by December 31st (which is very very realistic…I think I can do it sooner, but right now I’m working to get my macros dialed in).

A “full time” six pack means this.

It’s where you have a six pack to the point that you don’t have to flex to see it (right now I have to flex). You just stand there (no flexing), and BOOM…

Washboard abs.

:-) Yes it’s superficial, but it’s what I want.

And you should do the same.

What do you want?

Then…

GO AFTER IT.

MAKE IT HAPPEN.

SCREW THE HATERS.

And share your goal with the world.

Need help making your goals happen?

Have no idea where to start?

Then check this out.

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1. I like easy & quick (no complicated or time consuming recipes, eating plans, etc).
2. I like to focus on things I can stick with indefinitely (no gimmicks, or weird fad diets allowed)
3. Must fit in with real life (I don’t want to feel restricted, or look like a weirdo in public)
4. Must be healthy & safe (harming my short term or long term health in an effort to speed things up defeats the whole purpose of trying to be healthy).

“Intermittent fasting” seems to fit all four rules.

Intermittent fasting is something I first heard about last year, but something I quickly dismissed as just another weird fad thing that all the cool kids were doing.

But then fast forward to literally just yesterday and I’m doing some research for some new training I’m working on putting together. And I stumble upon “intermittent fasting” again but this time I decide to find out what it’s all about (with an open mind).

And this time…

I’m very, very intrigued, so much so…

That I’ve decided to be a human guinea pig and find out for myself if this intermittent fasting thing actually works and helps to burn away fat.

Before I get into that first, what is intermittent fasting?

What Is Intermittent Fasting?

My initial reaction to intermittent fasting (IF) is that people are starving themselves for days and days in an effort to burn fat. And starving yourself is stupid, not enjoyable, and not something that can be done long term.

Yes, most people use IF as a way to burn fat.

And yes, as the name implies, IF does involve fasting. But not in “starve yourself for days and days” kinda way. And from my research, it’s something you can stick with indefinitely (even if you’re just trying to maintain your weight, or even bulk up and add muscle).

Here’s how it works.

Basically, there’s multiple ways people intermittent fast, but one of the most common approaches is the 16:8 approach. This is where you fast for 16 hours, then eat during an 8 hour window. You then just do this daily or as needed to help burn fat.

During your fasting time you obviously don’t eat food, and you just drink water, and tea as you want it (plain green tea, or black tea with no sugar or extra stuff added).

During your 8 hour “eating window” you can simply eat how you’d normally eat. You eat when you’re hungry and ideally during that time you just stick with whatever calories/macros you need to to hit your current goals.

On top of that, you don’t have to eat 6 small meals throughout your eating window or anything like that. You can eat two really big meals if you want. Or you can spread it out. It doesn’t matter, but the ole’ 6 small meals a day rule is out the window and not required.

So following the 16:8 approach, your eating window could be from say 12pm to 8pm (you can shift your eating window to whenever you want; but I expect it’d definitely be easier to pick an 8 hour window and stick with it). Then obviously after 8pm or before 12pm you’re not eating. The benefit to doing it this way is that you’re sleeping for 6-8 hours of your fasting time which does count toward your fasting time.

Ok, so that’s the rundown of IF, now the obvious question is WHY do this?

What are the benefits to this?

What Are The Claimed Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting?

Burning away fat without “dieting.” This is obviously the biggest benefit. Without dieting and without making any other changes, IF can help you to burn away excess fat without losing muscle (assuming you’re getting enough protein during your eating window). I’ll explain how IF works in a moment.

It’s easy. There’s isn’t anything complicated about IF (especially with the 16:8 approach). You eat during your 8 hour window, then you don’t eat during your 16 hour fasting window. Easy peezy.

Requires less time and might save you money. With IF you’re actually getting more time. Because now there’s one less meal that you have to worry about. For me, I spend about 30 minutes to make and eat my breakfast. That’s 30 minutes that I’ll now have to spend with family, to work, or to do other stuff.

Might help prevent cancer. I’m definitely skeptical about this benefit, but IF advocates claim that it may be able to help prevent cancer (or at least lower your risk for cancer). This is one study they reference as proof.

I’m very skeptical of this cancer claim, but if intermittent fasting does in fact lower my risk for cancer…even just a tiny amount…that’s a win. If not, no big deal.

Might help you live longer. Again, I’m very skeptical of this benefit as well, but IF advocates also claim that it may help you live longer. Here’s two studies they reference to backup this claim: Study 1. Study 2.

Whether this claim is true or not, I just see it as icing on the cake if it is in fact true.

So how the heck does intermittent fasting help burn away fat?

How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

Instead of me trying to explain how intermittent fasting can help us to burn fat, here’s a great summary from James Clear:

To understand how intermittent fasting leads to fat loss we first need to understand the difference between the fed state and the fasted state.

Your body is in the fed state when it is digesting and absorbing food. Typically, the fed state starts when you begin eating and lasts for three to five hours as your body digests and absorbs the food you just ate. When you are in the fed state, it’s very hard for your body to burn fat because your insulin levels are high.

After that timespan, your body goes into what is known as the post–absorptive state, which is just a fancy way of saying that your body isn’t processing a meal. The post–absorptive state lasts until 8 to 12 hours after your last meal, which is when you enter the fasted state. It is much easier for you body to burn fat in the fasted state because your insulin levels are low.

When you’re in the fasted state your body can burn fat that has been inaccessible during the fed state.

Because we don’t enter the fasted state until 12 hours after our last meal, it’s rare that our bodies are in this fat burning state. This is one of the reasons why many people who start intermittent fasting will lose fat without changing what they eat, how much they eat, or how often they exercise. Fasting puts your body in a fat burning state that you rarely make it to during a normal eating schedule.

What Are The Downsides (The Hard Part) To Intermittent Fasting?

The big overall downside is just making the changes to only eat during an 8 hour window. But that’s also the good news, because all you have to change is your eating pattern.

If you decide to have your eating window be from 12pm to 8pm, then this means:

• No breakfast (but you can still eat breakfast food at noon if you’d like).
• You’ll likely feel hungry during your fasting time when you first start IF (because you’re body is used to your old eating pattern…but your body will adjust)
• If you like to party a lot late into the night, or eat dinner really late, then this would obviously be a change for you.

For me personally, no breakfast is a HUGE change.

Because I’ve eaten breakfast almost everyday of my life (for the most part). PLUS, it goes against everything we’ve been told as far as “breakfast being the most important meal of the day” and so forth.

But it’s all good. I’ll just eat my breakfast at noon! :-)

My Personal 21 Day Intermittent Fasting Experiment

Here’s how this is going to go down.

For the next 21 days I’m going to test out intermittent fasting for myself to see if it actually does help me to burn away fat.

Also, I want to see if this is something I can stick with long term, or if it’s something I can use as a tool when needed to just lean up, and get rid of any excess fat.

So…

My eating window will be from 12pm to 8pm daily.

And TODAY, August 31st 2016 is my official first day. I stopped eating last night at 8pm, and this morning I’ve had nothing to eat besides water and 2 cups of green tea.

And yes, my stomach is growling right now :-) .

I’m not feeling extremely hungry, but just hungry. I can tell my body wants food. I’m obviously feeling that way though because my body is used to my old eating pattern, and it’s just going to take some time to adjust.

My starting body fat is: 11%

I also took all of my other body measurements (weight, waist size, chest size, etc) last night, and I took some pics so I can accurately track my progress and whether intermittent fasting works or not.

My eating pattern will pretty much stay the same as it is now. Right now I’m eating roughly 25% carbs, 40% fat, and 40% protein to help promote fat loss while maintaining my muscle. I usually eat three big meals a day with two small snacks, but during this experiment I’ll likely just eat two big meals, with maybe one snack if I feel hungry.

I’ll also of course just do my workouts like normal.

So that’s my intermittent fasting experiment.

Is this a waste time? Will this work?

I have no idea.

But we’ll find out so stay tuned!

Let me know if you have questions!

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This morning I’ve been working on a new version of this webclass.

And I was thinking about all the benefits and perks that we get from working out, and just living a fitness driven lifestyle.

One of the perks that literally brought me tears was this…

I was thinking about our son Noah. And how it feels like he was born just yesterday:

And with a blink of a eye, he’s already 2 years old:

Noah is on the right. :-)

I know one day…

There’s going to be a day where Noah doesn’t have a lot of time to spend with his Daddy. Because he’s going to grow up, move out, and he’s going to have his own life, and probably his own family.

That made me just think about how precious time is.

It is so freakin’ precious.

And one of the top benefits that we get from working out, and living a fitness driven lifestyle is…

the energy.

The energy to play with our kids.

The energy to be the Dad’s and Mom’s that our kids deserve.

The energy to be 100% present so we don’t miss out on those precious, priceless moments.

So I was thinking…

How?

How do you put a price on that?

I don’t think you can.

Just some thoughts…

Have an amazing day.

I believe in you.

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I’m being very very sarcastic here.

The other day I was just doing some research on all the different diets out there and I stumbled upon something called “The Cotton Ball Diet.”

Here’s how it works…

You take a cotton ball, you soak it in fruit juice, and then you eat the cotton ball.

You eat up to 5 cotton balls in a sitting, and that’s all you eat (for all your meals).

Supposedly, the cotton balls expand in your stomach, which gives you the feeling of being full so you’re not hungry for anything else.

How freakin’ DUMB is that???

That can KILL YOU. Because the cotton balls can cause a blockage in your small intestines, which could kill you.

Crazy, crazy stuff.

Even crazier, real people are actually doing this so called “diet.”

Anyways…

We know, that diets like that are just plain dumb.

It kind of defeats the whole purpose when your diet could kill you right?

But when it comes down to it…

Diets don’t work.

I don’t know a single person who’s been on a diet that has stuck with it indefinitely.

So what does work?

Learning how to eat the right way.

Then slowly incorporating changes into how you eat (it’s not an overnight process, because we’re talking about changing habits that you’ve likely had for years).

So a way to “fast track” the changes is to leverage as many SAFE nutrition shortcuts as possible.

NOT dumb shortcuts like the “Cotton Ball Diet.”

I’m talking about shortcuts that can help us live longer, increase our health, AND help us burn away fat faster, in a safe, healthy manner.

Best nutrition shortcut I’ve found? Is this.

Anyways, hope you found this post entertaining, and helpful! :-)

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I’m a nerd when it comes to tech stuff. I don’t think I’m an extreme nerd, but a nerd nonetheless.

So I’m excited to share with you my review of the Fitbit Blaze.

My wife has had this basic Fitbit for years (the Fitbit Flex):

This Is The Fitbit Flex (not the Fitbit Blaze)

And she’s loved it and it’s definitely helped her to exercise more. But with the release of the new and improved Fitbit’s since she originally got the Flex, she’s been itching to upgrade.

So finally…on June 25th we both bought the Fitbit Blaze –

Fitbit Blaze

And what I’ll do in this post is share with you some basic info on the Fitbit Blaze, and I’ll share with you my Fitbit Blaze review of what I like, and don’t like about it after using it for 2 weeks now.

If you’re a tech nerd like me…this post is definitely for you. :-)

Here’s a quick rundown of the Fitbit Blaze

The Fitbit Blaze is a fitness watch that’s designed to track your steps, your heart rate, your sleep, your workouts, and more.

It even has some built in workouts, and if you’re a runner you can use the connected GPS* so you can map your routes and see stats about your run.

*Connected GPS: I originally thought this meant it had GPS built in, but you have to have your phone nearby because it uses your phone’s GPS through bluetooth. That’s not as cool, but I’ve heard if the GPS was built directly into it, it would drain the battery super fast (which would obviously not be good). And even the Apple watch (which is way more expensive) also requires your phone to use the GPS.

Here’s what I don’t like about the Fitbit Blaze

It’s not waterproof. It would be awesome if it was waterproof so I didn’t have to worry about taking it off while at the pool, showering etc. Not being waterproof is definitely not a deal breaker but it would be a nice feature.

I wish it gave me more data on my sleep. I know sleep is so important to our overall health. Our sleep can help us to burn more fat (when we’re getting quality sleep), and it’s vital for recovery and growth from our workouts.

So it’d be awesome if I could see when and how long I’m in the REM sleep stage during the night (that’s the deep state of sleep where we dream; getting into that state is critical to getting a good night sleep). However, the Fitbit Blaze does give you good basic info on how you’re sleeping, how often you wake up during the night, when you’re restless, etc.

I wish it integrated with chest strap heart rate monitors. The Fitbit Blaze uses an optical sensor that detects your blood flow in your veins to determine your heart rate. Crazy huh? As cool as that is…I’ve heard mixed reviews regarding this technology.

I’ve heard some people say it’s accurate, and others who have had problems with it. I’ve also heard during high intensity workouts it can have trouble keeping up with your heart rate.

During my own workouts there’s definitely been times where my Fitbit Blaze could not determine my heart rate. But after a few minutes or so it always figures it out. At some point I’d like to run a test and see how a chest strap heart rate monitor (which have been proven to still be the most accurate heart rate monitors) compares to the Fitbit Blaze heart rate monitor.

So while the “optical heart rate” technology is still being improved, I wish the Fitbit Blaze could be integrated with a chest strap monitor.

Here’s what I do like about the Fitbit Blaze

I love all the data it gives you. Here’s a couple previews of the main screen inside of the Fitbit App (just click the image to see a full size view):

You can also tap on each item to get more detailed info and also to see charts, and graphs which make it really easy to see what’s happening.

They also have an online portal that you can access from any Internet Browser that gives you even more ways to see the data. All this data is useful because it can help you see areas you’re doing awesome at, as well as areas you could improve on.

I love that it monitors my heart rate 24/7. Even though I’ve heard the optical heart rate technology may not always be accurate while doing high intensity workouts, I’ve read that it’s dead on accurate when just doing other normal day-to-day activities.

I love the simplicity of it. Setting up the Fitbit out of the box was incredibly easy. The app that you download to your phone is also very easy to use. Lastly, the watch itself is very very simple to operate and everything is intuitive.

They also make it simple to learn more about your Fitbit with links to tutorials that show up when using the app.

I love that you only have to charge it every 5 days or so. It seems like everything needs to be charged these days and it’s always annoying when something dies when you need it. So I love that the Fitbit Blaze has a longer battery life when compared to other fitness trackers, and smart watches. The more expensive Apple watch for example, has to be charged every day.

On the otherhand, per Fitbit’s documentation, they say that the Blaze only needs to be charged roughly every 5 days (depending on how much you use it). I’ve found that to be true.

SO…

I could go on and on regarding what I like about the Fitbit Blaze. I think it’s awesome and I’m really glad my wife and I got one.

Now…

Should you get a Fitbit Blaze?

That’s something you’ll have to decide for yourself, but I really like the Fitbit Blaze and I’m definitely going to continue using it.

Like anything there’s pros and cons to the Fitbit Blaze. But overall I think the pros outweigh the cons, and if you want access to helpful data that can aid you on your fitness journey (estimated data on how you’re sleeping, calories you’re burning, steps you’re taking, your heart rate, etc.) then I say go for it.

Is it a required fitness tool? Absolutely not. But it is a cool fitness tech toy to have. :-)

Lastly, in case you’re wondering, I bought mine through Amazon here because it was the best price, and there didn’t seem to be any added perks to go direct through Fitbit.

Hope this helps you and you enjoyed this Fitbit Blaze review!

If you have questions, or comments, let me know below!

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OR…

They can help you to burn more fat, and build more muscle. They can help fill you up, and satisfy your cravings so you’re not binging on sweets or filling up on junk.

With summer fast approaching (June 20th), I figured it’d be a great time to share with you some of my all time favorite snacks that I like to have in between meals.

So without further ado, here they are (in no particular order)…

#1 – Turkey Jerky

I love me some Turkey Jerky. I’d say my favorite is Trader Joe’s Natural Turkey Jerky. It’s slightly sweet, it’s loaded with flavor, and it isn’t dry like most jerky (it has this moist texture that’s ohhh so good). It’s also loaded with protein so it will help you to build muscle.

The only downside is they do add sugar to it (5 grams per serving).  So if you’re like me and you can easily eat a whole bag in one sitting, just portion out 1 serving, then immediately lock the remaining jerky away so you don’t go back for more.

I don’t eat this jerky often (it’s a bit pricey and because of the sugar), but it’s still awesome  and wayyyyyyyy better for you then other snack food options.

#2 – Apple

Ohhh the humble apple. So simple, yet so delicious. If you don’t know my story, I used to never, ever, ever eat fruits and veggies (I avoided all healthy food like the plague).

But now…

I freakin’ love fruit. It’s nature’s candy.

Apples are so amazingly good for you (there’s a reason there’s the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away). They are loaded with fiber (which will fill you up), and of course loaded with vitamins. Plus they have natural sugar that will give you steady energy versus a massive spike and then you just want to lay your head down and sleep.

At the same time, they taste sooooo good.

My favorite apple is the Fuji apple. It’s crisp, and sweet (I can’t stand mushy apples). And that’s one of the awesome thing about apples…

There’s so many types of apples, that no matter what you like, you’ll be able to find an apple that you like.

My recommendation is to go to a grocery store with a variety of apples. Then buy one apple of every variety they have. Then just taste a new one each day.

I can pretty much guarantee you will find one that you love.

#3 – Blueberries

I read somewhere that blueberries are the granddaddy of all superfoods. What they meant by that was that blueberries were originally named as one of the first superfoods. And a superfood is simply any food that is nutrient dense and that has lots of health benefits.

Blueberries taste incredible (they have a ton of flavor), they have lots of fiber (will fill you up), low on calories, and of course are super good for you.

Here’s a screenshot from our private challenge group where I shared more info on blueberries:

#4 – Mixed Berry + Protein Smoothie

This is a kick butt snack because you’re not only getting protein (which helps to build muscle, burn fat), while also getting berries which are loaded with antioxidants, nutrients and other good stuff that is said to help reverse aging, and help to prevent diseases (like cancer).

This is typically my afternoon snack. What I’ll do is I’ll take 1 cup of frozen berries, 1 scoop of whey protein, and I’ll put it in my blender cup. I’ll then add water, blend it all together, and BOOM, you now have a super healthy, very filling, but very tasty smoothie.

Here’s the mixed berries we buy (we get it from Sam’s Club):

Just as a warning though…Some companies will add sugar to their berry blends which is the stupidest thing ever. Berries are naturally sweet and taste amazing. So why ruin a good thing by adding sugar? Kind of defeats the whole purpose.

Anyways, just make sure to look on the bag at the ingredients. All you should see listed are different types of berries. If you see sugar, then avoid it and look for another brand.

#5 – Shakeology

Last but least, Shakeology is an amazing snack. It’s loaded with superfoods (yep there’s berries in it along with numerous other super foods), veggies, and other exotic, nutrient dense ingredients that you just can’t get with a normal diet. It’s also loaded with protein (to help build muscle/burn fat), fiber (to fill you up), and lots of other good stuff.

I usually will have Shakeology as my lunch (I use it as a meal replacement), but sometimes I will double up and have it as a snack. I get this natural burst of energy through it, and it fills me up for hours.

My all time favorite flavor is the Chocolate Shakeology. It tastes freakin’ amazing (like dessert…but it’s ohhh so good for you).

Boom.

There you go!

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