If your goal is to lose weight and you are working on cycling your carbohydrate intake, here are some great tips to avoid carbs and still satisfy your sweet tooth… 1 – Eat natural peanut butter 2 – Drink diet beverages 3 – Eat 95% dark chocolate 4 – Eat low-carb protein bars 5 – […]
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Although it seems as if the majority of people are trying to lose weight, what about the percentage of the population looking to add some t-shirt-busting size? This may seem easy, but for many people eating what is necessary on a consistent basis can be quite a challenge. Eating 4,000 or 5,000 calories a day […]
1- Cheese – Cheese has gotten a bad rap over the years. Though it is relatively high in calories, it is also high in protein with close to 0 carbs. As part of a low carb fat loss plan this can be a very good food choice. If you are really concerned with the calories […]
The most important and oft-forgot concept of nutrition when it comes to a diet centered on fat loss, is carb cycling. The basics for reducing your simple carbohydrate (any carb that isn’t a fiber) intake in relation to fat loss is this; your body’s preferred source of fuel is carbohydrates. Therefore if you are consistently […]
When most people think of losing weight, they immediately think about reducing their caloric intake. However, when not done right, this can cause issues with your progress. The first thing to think of when wanting to reduce your calories is to make sure you are eating the correct macronutrient breakdown. Macronutrients are proteins, fats, and […]
1. Training Sessions Are Not Intense Enough You have to push yourself in order to get your body to change and adapt. If you have limiting factors it is important to work with a doctor and a trainer to make sure you are still pushing yourself hard enough to be able to get results. 2. […]
No matter what your goals are – weight loss, health, gaining muscles – here are the top 8 foods you should be eating every week to make sure you are maximizing your progress. 1 – Wild-caught deep sea fish like cod and salmon- The benefits of eating fish are widely known, but buying fish that […]
1- Lack of Sleep Solution – Make sure to allot an optimal amount of sleep, which for the typical person is at least 7 hours. If you are consistently not getting enough rest try to schedule periods of rest during the week such as a nap. Proper sleep will allow for optimal body function, and […]
1 No progressions built into training plan Solution – Design a program that includes a plan to set records for yourself such as lifting more weight, doing an exercise in a shorter amount of time, or being able to do an exercise that you have never been able to do before. 2 Not training […]
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