After doing a ton of research, I finally pulled the trigger on the Big Berkey with 4 black elements. When it comes to high-end water filtration systems, this thing is the undisputed heavyweight champ.

One of the cool things about the Big Berkey is the fact that it’s a gravity fed system that doesn’t rely on electricity or batteries. Just pour water into the top of the stainless steel canister, and it will instantly begin the purification process.

The Big Berkey will handle pretty much anything you can throw at it. Whether it’s dirty water from remote lakes, streams and stagnant ponds, or just poor quality tap water — this system will deliver safe, clean, and great tasting water.

The Big Berkey removes some really bad stuff like pathogenic bacteria, pesticides, organic solvents, radon 222, trihalomethanes, herbicides, cysts and parasites, and more. It also reduces unhealthy minerals such as lead and mercury, and reduces both nitrates and nitrites. It even removes food coloring from water with stripping out the beneficial minerals the body needs.

The Big Berkey water filter is just under 20″ tall and is made of high-quality 304 stainless steel. Max capacity is approximately 2.25 gallons of water. Highly recommended if you want to provide your body with the best water possible.

In Level II during the Fat Shredder phase, you are required to consume the following each day:

• 7 servings of protein
• 3 servings of dairy
• 1 serving of fruit
• 4 servings of vegetables
• 1 serving of fat
• 1 serving of carbs
• 3 snacks

Food should be eaten every 2-3 hours and I’m opting for the portion approach, which is great for those who don’t like to cook meals.

I bought a lot of good food at the grocery store, including steaks, tuna, ground turkey, oranges, blueberries, raspberries, skim milk, fat free yogurt, fat free cottage cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, celery, whole wheat bagels, and egg whites.

I’m getting ready to take my pre-P90X measurements and before pictures. I’ll post the photos and stats in a little while…