Dr. Ian’s Super Shred Diet is a great way to kick-start a new lifestyle journey. Four weeks of a manageable plan that will help give you the tools that you need and help you create new habits. Now, let’s Shred into Summer!
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Shred into Summer
Can you believe summer is here? It has felt like summer since the beginning of spring! It has been hotter than the Caroliner Reaper here in the South and doesn’t even add humidity into the mix. I wonder if I’m going to take back saying I would rather train for a marathon in the spring/summer over winter? Craziness! The good thing is, heat training is great for runners as they prepare for fall races. But remember…hydrate, Hydrate, HYDRATE!
You probably know by now that I just finished Dr. Ian Smith’s SUPER SHRED Diet
What is SHRED: The Revolutionary Diet?
SHRED combines a low GI diet, meal spacing, and meal replacements. Those who follow SHRED will constantly be eating, 4 meals or meal replacements (soups, smoothies, shakes) and 3 snacks a day, over a six-week program. Read more.
Again…I don’t look at Shred as a “diet”, but as a different way of looking at food and a way you can incorporate the plan into your lifestyle. I started last week and I love the plan and how it keeps me on track with meal spacing, healthier options, and making sure I EAT! Like…who needs a reminder to eat!? Clearly, me. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do believe in allowances and occasional indulgences…just not extended stay vacays off of a daily “plan”. Plan means, knowing what you are going to eat and sticking to it, writing it in your food journal, or even plugging your food into your app.
The 80/20 Rule
If you’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule then you know I’m all for it! POPSUGAR shares, “When you practice 80/20, you have the space to go out socially and enjoy a meal (or a cocktail!) with friends, but most importantly, it makes the whole clean-living thing feel doable for the long run.” I’m a realist when it comes to eating. That rule is necessary to keep you from crashing and going by Krispy Kreme when the hot sign is on and stuffing your face with a half dozen doughnuts. This really happened (No judgment, please)!
I will check back towards the end to share all about it. Now that I have the scale moving in the right direction, I must keep going. I’m also excited because one of my sweet friends, blessed me with the SHRED DIET Cookbook! I’m very thankful for people like her in my life—those who see the best in you, your potential, celebrate your successes, and encourage you when you need it the most! Sooo…thank you, Temeka! I appreciate you. Love you mucho! Yes, I’m having a sappy moment! You can find her over at Simply Temeka!
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I’m so excited for all of the people that I have met during my Super Shred journey and all of those who have joined the Shred journey with me! I can’t wait to share some new recipes with you all from my cookbook! SHREDDER NATION STAND UP!
What goals do you have for summer?
Want to know more about how I got out of my plateau? Check out my 4-week journey on Super Shred? Posts Below!
The Super Shred Journey Begins (Part 1)
Super Shred Week 1 Mid-week Update (Part 2)
Super Shred Week 1 Review (Part 3)
Super Shred Week 2 Review (Part 4)
Super Shred Week 3 Review (Part 5)
Super Shred Week 4 Review | The Homestretch (Part 6)
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Way to go!
Congrats on the super shred success! I think the shred is a good next step for sure!
80/20= happy and healthy for sure! We have to live and love life-right!?
No judgment at all!! When the light is on-all bets are off!!
Continued success and thanks for sharing your journey!!
You are more then welcome! You have inspired me to start super shred and you’ve been such an inspiration to me in so many ways. I’ve always said you need to be a chef LOL! So whip up those recepies and share them with us. Because of you I’m revamping, reshaping and reblogging (if that is even a word)
Good luck on your shred summer! We can totally have a few treats and still get shredded this summer, let’s do this!!!
Yes, you are right!!! Our treats our VERY necessary! Thank you, Nadine!
Amazing work, Artney! Have you seen the impact of the weight loss on your runs?
WTG Artney! You must be feeling even more amazing. Do you think this will make long term changes for you sustainable?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sounds like a plan that is really working for you! Awesome! Good luck with your summer plan.
Good luck with reaching your goals! Smart to keep a few treats in the mix too.
Great!! I hadn’t heard of this. Sounds cool. I also love the 80/20 rule.
Good luck onto shredding into the summer, seems like a great program for you! I will def have to check it out.
Great work so far! That cookbook sounds great!
Best of luck to you! My summer goals are to run using heart rate trianing and to focus on nutrition… AND to add strength training (mainly focusing on strength)
I really want to get this book and try it! Do you think it will work for someone who is trying to eat gluten free/dairy free?
Absolutely, Patty! I would just make substitution where you need them. He encourages dairy-free products anyway. I’m actually switching a few things to dairy free. Let me know if you decide to get it!