How to Tell If You’re Skinny Fat, and How to Beat It

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There is a mountain of information and advice out there for people who feel they are overweight and for people who feel they are underweight. Perhaps you weigh yourself and seem to be at an acceptable weight, but simply aren’t happy with how you look and feel. This may be a sign that you have […]

5 Weight Loss Exercises That Are A Total Waste of Time

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The Truth About Ineffective Weight Loss Exercises Let’s be honest, for many of us, working out is kind of a chore that we can’t wait to get over and done with. We do it because we know it’s good for us and in conjunction with tracking macros, exercise helps move us closer to our larger […]

These Incredible IIFYM Transformations Will Shock You!

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Let’s be real here, losing weight is HARD! Staying motivated can be a real challenge, and if you’re anything like us, there will be times when you just hit a wall and want to throw in the towel. It’s in those moments that it’s most important to remember your goals and stick with it! If […]

How to Plan Your Meals to Fit Your Macros

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Planning your meals can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to manage calories, balance your nutrition, build muscle, or lose fat while hitting specific targets. A macro-based approach gives you more flexibility than a traditional restrictive diet. Instead of labeling foods as good or bad, you manage your protein, carbohydrates, fats, and total calories based […]

The Relationship Between Energy Intake Energy Expenditure and Weight

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The body is an almost perfect machine, capable of incredible feats of endurance and strength, but just like a prestige car, it needs to be properly cared for and looked after. With the hundreds of miracle diets that seem to go on sale every year, it would be reasonable to assume that losing weight or […]

Do I Add Back Calories I Burn During Exercise?

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This is one of those questions we get every day. “Should I add calories that I burn during exercise back to my total”. While I can see why this is tempting, the answer is a firm, absolutely not! Here’s Why: If you used the IIFYM calculator to get your macros, you already counted the calories […]

50 Best Workout Songs For Heavy Lifting and Hitting PR’s

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Let’s cut to the chase. We aren’t about playing the love music from below a lady’s window while wearing a leotard and goofy hat. We’re about lifting heavy stuff and get jacked as hell. That isn’t going to happen while listening to nature noises or Marvin Gaye. Great workouts don’t start with a solid warm up. They […]

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