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Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism with Intermittent Fasting? Not So Fast

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If you’ve been even remotely involved in the nutrition or fitness community over the past few years, you at least know the term intermittent fasting (IF). Enthusiasts praise its pattern of orchestrated eating and abstaining for everything from improved immunity to mental clarity and, of course, fast fat loss. IF involves periods of alternately eating and fasting. Beyond that, definitions widely vary. Some people do IF for hours each day, … [Read more...]

Endurance Athletes on The Virgin Diet

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I often hear from folks who do distance running, are training for a marathon, or otherwise participate in endurance training. They want to know about carb loading and how they can modify The Virgin Diet to fit their needs. Here's the deal. I am not a fan of endurance training because studies show it can make you age faster, increase stress hormones, and break down muscle. I recently wrote this article about endurance training on Livestrong … [Read more...]

7 Strategies for Steady, Sustained Energy

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If you’re like me, you have less time to juggle more tasks these days. Those overwhelming responsibilities and demands can drain every ounce of energy before lunchtime. I see so many people reach for a quick pick-me-up to keep them going all afternoon and complete their ever-growing to-do list. More than just energy drinks, 5-Hour Energy, Red Bull, and super-caffeinated coffee reveal an energy-deprived society searching for a quick fix. I … [Read more...]

Water: It’s That Important. Here’s Why

Listen, I know water is not the most exciting topic, but for fat loss and lots more, no other substance proves more important. I get a lot of questions on social media about water, so I want to address these here. Whereas your body should be about 70% water, dehydration can drop that number to 40 – 50%. As a result, your metabolism comes to a grinding halt and you increase your body’s inflammation levels, frequently resulting in weight … [Read more...]

Help! I Can’t Lose Weight FAQ

Help! I can’t lose weight.   My area of specialty is weight loss resistance. I stumbled upon this phenomenon early in my career when I discovered that frequently my clients weren’t losing weight by eating a “healthy” low calorie diet and exercising more.  I knew they weren’t cheating. In fact, these clients were usually more dedicated and disciplined than the rest, so I set out to uncover what could be causing this. Over the years … [Read more...]

Water FAQ

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You say to drink half your body weight in water ounces. However, I weigh almost 400 pounds. Does that mean I should drink 200 ounces of water? Seems like a lot! I advise people to limit fluid consumption with meals to 8 ounces to avoid diluting your stomach acid and impacting protein digestion. Ideally start the day with 8-16 ounces of water, drink 8 ounces 30-60 minutes before a meal to help reduce appetite, drink 16 ounces or more in-between … [Read more...]

Nutritional Yeast FAQ

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I’ve read both good and bad things about nutritional yeast. How does it fit into The Virgin Diet? Some people really like to sprinkle nutritional yeast on vegetables or whatever food for added flavor. For others, nutritional yeast can be a gastrointestinal (GI) nightmare. Below I’ve weighed in about the pros and cons of nutritional yeast for you to decide whether it can work for you. If nutritional yeast doesn’t trigger GI … [Read more...]

7 More Culprits that Stall Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism

Last week I showed you 7 commonly overlooked culprits that frequently trigger weight loss resistance. I received some wonderful emails saying, “Hey, that’s me!” Knowing what's holding you back, after all, is the first step to improving it and overcoming weight loss resistance. A few people, however, asked for more. They’re doing everything correctly, including eliminating food intolerances, burst training, and getting 7 – 9 hours … [Read more...]

7 Overlooked Problems That Sabotage Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism

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Every week I hear from readers who, despite doing everything correctly, aren’t consistently losing fat. They’ve adamantly pulled the 7 highly reactive foods that trigger intolerances, they’re using my free 4 x 4 Burst Training Workout 3 times a week, and they’re following The Virgin Diet rules to the letter. I understand your frustration, and it doesn’t help to say that most people doing The Virgin Diet get spectacular fast fat loss … [Read more...]

Could These 5 Habits Be Stalling Your Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism on The Virgin Diet?

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You’ve diligently followed The Virgin Diet Plate with lean protein, leafy green veggies, high-fiber starches, and good fats. You pulled the 7 highly reactive foods in The Virgin Diet that trigger food intolerances. You even hired a Virgin Diet Coach to hold you accountable for everything you’re writing in your food journal. Yet for the past week you’ve cursed the scales because you’ve hit a seemingly insurmountable plateau even … [Read more...]

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