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"Back to Basics: For the Newbies!"

Clovis, In A Nutshell:

• You send me info (age, height, weight, activity level, health goals)
• I create a Custom Nutrition Plan based on your unique needs
• No two Nutrition Plans are the same. Ever.
• You get Custom Macros (Fat, Protein, Net Carbs)

• Video Lesson: What the Heck are Macros?!

• You hit those Custom Macros using only foods from the Clovis Approved Foods List
• You track everything with the Carb Manager App
• It's really that simple!

Why Clovis Works:

• Video Lesson: Fat Loss 101

• Clovis allows you to finally access stored body fat for fuel!

Perfect Paleo Powder:

• PPP Explainer Video

• AMA #27 - What Makes Clovis Different?

Hitting Your Macros:

• Just hit your macros each day don't worry about each meal.

Why No Fitness?:

• This is only true for overweight and obese clients
• If this is you, fitness will work against your fat loss goals!

• AMA #11 - Fitness for Fat Loss... Or Not

• AMA #35 - Why I Hate the Fitness Industry

Why No Grains?:

• All grains are simply "non-human foods!" Period.
• We did not evolve to eat grains and the wreak havoc on our immune systems!
• Plants have defense mechanisms called "Lectins" that destroy our gut health!

• AMA #24 - Lectins and Leaky Gut

Why No Cheat Days?:

• Most of you come to me very, very, sick.
• Your gut needs to heal itself!
• Adding a weekly cheat meal is like reopening a partially healed wound over and over. It's insane!

• AMA #5 - Cheat Days and Energy Drinks

The "Salt Shots":

• Salt is an essential mineral. Without it... you die.
• There is zero evidence that salt causes chronic high blood pressure!

• AMA # 4 - Sodium Is Good For You

• AMA #42 - Blood Pressure, Salt, and Sex?!

• 3-6 grams of sodium per day for health!

Ordering At Restaurants:

• This makes me laugh because it's so simple...
• Just order Approved Foods!
• The restaurant works for you, not the other way around!
• Don't be afraid to modify the menu!
• Order and approved meat and some steamed veggies! All done.
• Pretend to be celiac if you want to! It's fun.

• AMA #3 - Ordering at Restaurants Clip

Eating Healthy is "Too Expensive":

• This is a full-blown myth and it drives me nuts!
• Let me explain...

• Video Lesson: Reallocate Your Grocery Budget!

Do I have to try Fasting?:

• Absolutely not!
• Fasting is not a required part of the Clovis protocol.
• It is completely optional.
• Don't make things harder for yourself!
• In the beginning, just hit your macros!

• AMA #25 - Fasting Facts

How to Handle "The Haters":

• My most famous quote of all time...
• "Stop shitting in the punch bowl, you dick!"
• Don't make your family feel weird... a simple "no, thank you." is all you'll ever need!

• AMA #12 - What's Holding You Back

Alcohol:

• Alcohol doesn't make you fat!
• All the other ingredients you mix with alcohol makes you fat!
• I would rather you drink alcohol every day than fruit juice, soda, diet soda, energy drinks, or your favorite sugar-filled Starbucks drink!

• AMA #2 - Alcohol Doesn't Make You Fat

• Get some Dry Farm Wines!