By David Zinczenko
“It’s not working. I just can’t lose weight.”
My friend Tammy was trying to stick to the age-old adage: eat breakfast every morning and you’ll melt fat. Problem was, Tammy hates breakfast. She’s just not hungry in the morning, and she’s too busy to boot. She’ll have a bite of bacon and eggs, or a bowl of cereal—and then hit the road.
“Then comes 10 a.m. I just can’t say no to a jelly donut,” she says. “Or three. I’m a mess; I have no discipline.”
Discipline wasn’t Tammy’s problem. Tammy just needed to think outside the cereal box.
“Have you tried a protein shake in the morning?” I asked her. “Sometimes it’s easier to drink your breakfast.” I texted her a smoothie recipe using Zero Belly Protein Powder—one that actually tastes like a raspberry donut, chocolate glazed.
The next morning, she texted me back. “Yum”—followed by 10 heart emoticons. And then: “Got any more?”
And yes, I do. That smoothie wasn’t just delicious—it worked. Tammy started replacing her sugary breakfasts and skipped snacks with smoothies made using Zero Belly Protein Powder, a clean, plant-based formula designed to burn fat, reduce bloat, and flatten your belly. Within 14 days, Tammy lost 16 pounds—without starving herself or giving up foods she loved.
Below are 8 simple Zero Belly strategies to lose weight before noon, built around the power of smoothies made with Zero Belly Protein Powder.
ZERO BELLY RULE #1
Press a Button
If Tammy’s too busy for breakfast, she’s certainly too busy to exercise. But she can still lose weight—with Zero Belly Protein Powder smoothies.
In one clinical trial, researchers put a group of obese adults on a regimen where they replaced breakfast and dinner with a high-protein smoothie. No intense exercise. No restrictive dieting. Just a simple shake swap. After 12 weeks, the subjects lost up to 18.5 pounds and reported improvements in energy, mood, and overall health.
Zero Belly users report the same thing. Bob McMicken, 51, lost 24 pounds and 6 inches off his waist in just six weeks. “The plan was simple, the smoothies were tasty,” he told me, “and I didn’t even need to participate in exercise!”
ZERO BELLY RULE #2
Unleash Plant Power Proteins
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about “plant power”—and for good reason. Studies show that plant-based protein powders are a low-sugar, high-fiber alternative to popular dairy-based supplements.
I guzzled whey shakes for years, and I was astonished by how much lighter, leaner, and less bloated I felt after switching to a plant-based formula. That’s why Zero Belly Protein Powder is built on high-quality, vegan protein blends.
Research from the University of Tampa found that plant protein is just as effective as whey for boosting metabolism, building lean muscle, and improving body composition—but without the gut-disrupting side effects that often come with dairy-based powders.
ZERO BELLY RULE #3
Muscle Up Your First Meal
The protein in Zero Belly Protein Powder is the key ingredient to a leaner, flatter belly. A study in The FASEB Journal showed that starting your day with a high-protein breakfast stabilizes blood sugar and insulin levels far better than a low-protein or no-protein meal.
Big spikes and dips in blood sugar push your body from fat-burning mode into fat-storing mode. By blending one Zero Belly Protein Powder smoothie first thing in the morning, you flood your body with clean, plant-powered protein that keeps hunger away and metabolism steady.
Zero Belly test panelist Jenni Joshi lost 11 pounds in four weeks doing exactly this.
ZERO BELLY RULE #4
Experiment With Flavors
Once Tammy started making smoothies with Zero Belly Protein Powder, she began experimenting with endless flavors. Almond milk for creaminess. Bananas and berries for natural sweetness. Walnuts for healthy fats.
The result? Her cravings disappeared, her blood sugar stabilized, and in less than a week she lost 7 pounds.
Fred Sparks, a 39-year-old emergency-response adviser from Katy, Texas, had the same success. “I noticed results in the first week,” he says. After six weeks, Fred dropped 21 pounds and 5 inches from his waist—just by adding smoothies made with Zero Belly Protein Powder into his mornings.
ZERO BELLY RULE #5
Swap Coffee for Tea
Your coffee machine may be your morning ritual, but matcha green tea could be your new weight-loss ally. Matcha contains 137 times more EGCG—a natural compound proven to boost fat-burning—than standard green tea.
That’s why we created a Zero Belly Protein Powder smoothie recipe that pairs matcha with creamy avocado, fresh mint, and vanilla. It delivers a delicious energy boost while accelerating belly-fat loss.
ZERO BELLY RULE #6
Drink at Brunch
Intermittent fasting doesn’t have to mean skipping meals. It can be as simple as starting your day later and enjoying your first Zero Belly smoothie around 10 a.m.
Studies in Cell Metabolism show that eating within an 8-hour “feeding window” can improve fat metabolism—even when calorie counts stay the same. By pushing your smoothie to mid-morning, you can take advantage of these metabolic benefits while still getting clean, powerful nutrition from Zero Belly Protein Powder.
ZERO BELLY RULE #7
Set Your Alarm Clock Earlier
People who wake up earlier tend to weigh less, eat healthier, and snack less throughout the day. A Northwestern study found that late risers consumed 248 more calories per day and ate twice as much fast food as early risers.
If you’re looking to make mornings count, start them with a Zero Belly Protein Powder smoothie and set the tone for a fat-burning day.
ZERO BELLY RULE #8
86 Elevenses
One of the biggest benefits of Zero Belly Protein Powder smoothies is how long they keep you full. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that mid-morning snackers tend to eat significantly more calories throughout the day than those who skip the snack entirely.
By replacing your breakfast or late-morning indulgence with a smoothie made from Zero Belly Protein Powder, you stay full longer, avoid blood sugar crashes, and put yourself in fat-burning mode.
BONUS! ZERO BELLY SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Raspberry Walnut Cake Smoothie
This is the smoothie Tammy loved so much:
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 scoops Zero Belly Protein Powder
- Water to blend (optional but recommended)
- Topping: 1 piece dark chocolate, grated
285 calories • 7 g fat • 26 g carbs • 7 g fiber • 12 g sugar • 30 g protein
Make Zero Belly Protein Powder Your Morning Habit
If you want to lose weight, flatten your belly, and boost your energy before noon, start your day with Zero Belly Protein Powder. One simple scoop blended into a creamy, delicious smoothie can transform your mornings and help you see results fast.