Category Archive for "Nutrition"
THE BIG PROBLEM WITH “CHEAT DAYS” (DO THIS INSTEAD)
So, you’ve been training hard in the gym and have stuck with your fat loss diet closely throughout the week… And now it’s time to enjoy a “cheat day” where you’ll reward yourself by simply enjoying whatever foods you’d like in…
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT INTERMITTENT FASTING
No other fat loss dieting method has gained quite as much traction in recent years as intermittent fasting. The “IF Diet” is widely promoted by a variety of different fitness bloggers and YouTubers, many of whom portray it as being a…
MY FAVORITE WHEY PROTEIN SHAKE RECIPE
There are a million and one different whey protein shake recipes out there to choose from, but today I wanted to share with you what has always been my #1 “go to” combination over the years. It’s nothing fancy, but I always…
BODYBUILDING & WATER INTAKE: HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED PER DAY?
Proper water intake. It may not be the most exciting subject in the world, but it’s a habit that will pay dividends both for your fitness program and your overall health in general. If you really want to build muscle,…
BODYBUILDING AND SODIUM INTAKE: HOW MUCH SALT IS OKAY?
Bodybuilding and sodium intake have a complicated relationship. Take the advice of most run-of-the-mill “fitness gurus,” and you’ll likely come away believing that sodium is the root of all evil and that you should take every step possible to minimize…
DOES SOY PROTEIN LOWER TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN MEN?
The idea that men should avoid soy protein has been a pretty commonly accepted “fact” in the bodybuilding and fitness community for quite some time. For years it’s been said that soy protein will increase estrogen levels and lower testosterone…
IS A VEGAN BODYBUILDING DIET EFFECTIVE FOR MUSCLE GROWTH?
Although many people would consider the term “vegan bodybuilding” to be somewhat of an oxymoron, the popularity of plant-based diets has been steadily rising within the fitness community over the past few years. Whether it be for reasons of health, animal ethics…
“SHOULD I EAT BACK THE CALORIES BURNED FROM EXERCISE?”
“Should I eat back my exercise calories?” This is a common “beginner question” that I get asked, and it’s actually a bit of a confusing one that ultimately stems from a basic misunderstanding of how the fat burning process works….
“HIGH PROTEIN COFFEE” RECIPE (SIMPLE & TASTY)
Whey protein doesn’t have to be limited to regular cold “protein shakes” only… If you want to try out something new for a pre-workout energy boost (or just at any other time of day when you’re craving it), give this…
THE #1 BEST CUTTING DIET TO LOSE FAT AND GET LEAN
You want to lose fat. You want to get lean. You’ve heard the saying that “abs are made in the kitchen”, but the only problem is, you have no idea where to start. Every fitness expert out there is feeding you (no…
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