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Stay away from Processed foods.
Overweight adults were randomly assigned to eat ultra-processed or unprocessed meals (defined according to the so-called NOVA classification) for two weeks. Meals had the same calories, macros, sugar, salt, and fiber and energy density, but everyone was allowed to eat as much as they wanted. The best... -
Cardio for Fat Loss
Why is it that cardio is always the hot topic of fitness discussion and seems to be the fix all solution to burning fat?As we have all learned and I have written about in the past that cardio is not the fix all solution when it comes to body compositional changes anymore. New times have ...
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Keys to successful weight loss.
Here are the determining factors when trying to look fabulous:1. Calories in vs. calories out: 40% 2. Macronutrient breakdown a.k.a. how many grams of protein, carbs, and fat do I need : 40% 3. Nutrient timing or when do I eat what?: 10% 4. Food quality which would be organic vs. conventionally grow... -
Why you may not be losing weight.
"There ARE situations where people eat 1200 calories without losing weight, but this is almost never in overweight individuals. Usually, normal-to-underweight people looking to lose those last percent of body-fat can reach this state, common among female athletes who have chronically dieted... -
Ways to get that protein in.
We have all used protein powder – right? And more than likely, it’s been in the form of a protein shake. Unfortunately, protein shakes can be extremely boring if used all the time. Sure, you could purchase a new brand or a different flavor, but sometimes we are just in the mood to actually chew... -
Fat loss - Keep it Simple.
Going extra hard in the gym and just eating "whatever" isn't really a great idea if you want to make tangible progress in improving body composition. 😬
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While exercise is an important part of the energy balance equation, remember that it’s only a tool. Although it may add several hundred... -
What about those Carbs?
🔹In our entire body we have only have about 2,000 calories worth of carbs stored. About 400 calories or 100 grams of that is in our liver as glycogen. The other 1600 are spread across all the muscles in our body (400 grams).
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⬇️It’s important to know that only the muscles... -
Understanding your Triggers.
Over time, we learn to tie rewards to certain “triggers”, i.e. things in our environment which create an itch in our brain for a certain behavior.
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A classic example of a trigger is when you walk past a burger joint, smell the fresh sensation of burgers and fries, and end up feeling the... -
Refined Sugar - Listen to the Science
The reason why we present the evidence for the safety of aspartame as an artificial sweetener is because the alternative usually is to consume foods/drinks sweetened with refined sugars. Sugar sweetened beverage is hands down the worst grocery in terms of avoiding weight gain.
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Pro Source Supplements - Are Protein Bars Good For You -
Are Protein Bars Good For You?
Bodybuilding & Sports Nutrition Supplements Store – Prosource It wasn’t all that long ago when the question featured above would have seemed comical on its surface. Protein bars occupied the lowest rung on the sports nutrition ladder. They were amalgamations of ... -
You have to put in the work.
One of the most underused muscle-building habits is keeping track of progress. If you want to build the most muscle in the shortest amount of time possible, you need to measure your success. In the kitchen this means, yes, tracking your calories. I understand that it's inexact, a pain in the butt, and... -
Sensible Eating is the way to Go!
by Christian Duque
America is facing a major battle, a war actually. Heart disease is always a crucial concern, the onset of adult diabetes is on the rise, and many have been left scratching their heads, looking aimlessly for what’s causing all the healthcare woes. The cold... -
How Many Calories in a Pound?
Weight*management always comes down to how many calories you eat versus how many you burn. Fad diets all promise removing every carbohydrate you avoid and replacing it with a grapefruit means you just torch fat away. It's simply not right. For a long time, we assumed 3... -
How we burn calories.
There are many ways that we burn calories, but lifting alone doesn’t burn very many. And cardio is something our body gets better and better at quickly and we end up burning fewer calories at the same length of time/intensity as our cardiovascular fitness improves. For this reason, adding more cardio... -
Why you cut might not be working.
It’s common for people to “bulk” in an effort to add some quality lean muscle mass to their frame. What generally tends to happen due to a surplus in calories to allow for muscle growth, a little body fat tends to be added as well. When it’s time to start your cut, many fail...