Category Archive for "Nutrition"

chicken avocado quesadilla

CHICKEN AVOCADO QUESADILLA

Given that the word “quesadilla” comes from the Spanish term for cheese (“queso”) you can’t make the filling without it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn it into a healthy fitness-friendly meal by adding in other ingredients like lean protein,…

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blackened salmon fillets

CAJUN-STYLE BLACKENED SALMON FILLETS

Salmon may already taste great on its own, but if you really want to elevate the flavors even further then give this Cajun-style blend of spices a try. This recipe creates an awesome smoky flavor to really kick things up a…

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BLT steak salad

HEALTHY BLT STEAK SALAD

Chicken breast is great, but no doubt it can get boring after a while. This healthy BLT steak salad is an awesome summer-time option to get some high protein, great-tasting lean red meat into your diet while still keeping the calorie…

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calories to gain muscle

HOW MANY CALORIES TO GAIN MUSCLE PER DAY?

There are many smaller details that go into planning out a complete muscle building diet, but at the very heart of it all is one critical underlying factor: calorie intake. This is the central principle that forms the entire foundation…

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banana bread protein smoothie

HIGH PROTEIN BANANA BREAD “DESSERT SMOOTHIE”

Incorporating smoothies into your muscle building or fat burning diet not only helps to streamline your daily eating plan for improved convenience, but it’s also a great way to satisfy your cravings for something sweet. This “dessert inspired” banana bread…

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vanilla coconut protein bars

TOASTED COCONUT AND VANILLA “NO BAKE” WHEY PROTEIN BARS

Protein bars are a great addition to your muscle building or fat burning diet because they’re a high quality source of nutrition when prepared properly and are easy to take with you on the go. Here’s an awesome “no bake”…

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refeed day

THE “REFEED DAY”: HOW STRATEGIC OVEREATING CAN IMPROVE FAT LOSS

“Create a calorie deficit by consistently burning more energy than you consume” This is the basic, fundamental principle underlying the entire fat burning process, and it’s the ultimate bottom line that your cutting plan must be centered around if you…

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best cutting macros

THE BEST MACROS FOR CUTTING

Without question, the single most important factor at play when it comes to losing body fat consistently is dietary control – managing what you eat, and how much you eat throughout the day. A good combination of weight training and…

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healthy fat loss diet

WHY A “HEALTHY DIET” IS NOT ENOUGH FOR REAL MUSCLE GROWTH & FAT LOSS

I couldn’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve this same basic dialogue with one of my readers… “Sean, I’ve been trying to put on muscle for the last 6 months, and even though I train hard and…

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BULKING & CUTTING DIET ON REST DAYS (LESS CALORIES ON NON WORKOUT DAYS?)

“Should I eat less calories on rest days vs. workout days?” This is a question I receive on a surprisingly frequent basis, and I figured it was time to make a specific post addressing it. The idea of consuming more…

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