Why Are Carbs A Focal Point While Flexible Dieting?

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Losing Weight and Looking Great Makes Sense Losing weight is by far something of a focal point for people that want to stay healthy and fit. They want to look and feel great so that they can live a long and happy life. Since they are always looking for great ways to get into shape, […]

Keto Diet for Weight Loss and The Macro Calculator

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This diet isn’t simply another type of low-carb diet. There are some people who claim it is basically just another repackaging of older weight loss diets. However, that is not actually true. The Atkins diet limits fat, restrict carbs and focuses on consuming lots of protein. The Paleo diet isn’t actually a real low-carb diet […]

Why Meal Timing DOES MATTER (Sort of)!!!

Healthy meal timing infographic showing breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner times along with meal suggestions.

1. Meal Frequency: Why it DOES Matter “Forget about meal frequency man, it doesn’t matter.” What a turn around we’ve had in the fitness and nutrition industry in the last few years. I remember 6 years ago, when I was starting out in personal training, the advice I (and 99% of my fellow fit pros) […]

Build Muscle and Lose Fat Workout: Why You’re Spinning Your Wheels

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“I want to build muscle and lose fat at the same time.” This is a phrase that is all too common in the fitness industry. If you ask most people what their goals are when they start training, this is usually the first phrase that comes up. It’s one of the most common concepts our IIFYM […]

Menstruation and Dieting- Mastering Your Cycle

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Menstruation… Hormones are running wild and it may start to feel as though nothing you do is helping alleviate the symptoms. Cramps set in, fatigue rages on, and the only action you want to take is staying curled up in your bed. When it comes to nutrition and workout programming, men and women are generally […]

Rmr Vs Bmr and Calculating Your Macros Effectively

RMR vs BMR comparison chart for calculating macros and calorie requirements

What Is Resting Metabolic Rate? What is Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)? The resting metabolic rate is the energy your body needs to perform certain basic functions like circulation, and breathing. The rate at which you body burns energy while at a complete rest is part of your body’s total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), which calculates […]

Highly Palatable Food & Weight Management Issues

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Our society has become pretty comfortable blaming just about anything for their weight management issues. Gluten, dairy, eating too little, even blood types have been suspects over the years. Although a relatively simple concept, admittedly there are a lot of nuances that go into a really successful dieting effort. Tracking and adjusting your total calorie […]

Breastfeeding Nutrition – IIFYM Mommies & Fat Loss Macros

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You just brought a new baby girl or boy into the world and couldn’t be happier. At this stage, you’re probably making the decision (or made it long before you gave birth)  whether to start breastfeeding or not. Breastfeeding, if you are able to, is usually always a wise decision as there are a number […]

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