Diet
Maximize Metabolism: Get Better Results with This 7-Day Carb Cycling Diet
Eating healthy and working out go hand in hand, or they should! What you eat can have a direct impact on your training results. A poor…
Nutrition Tips
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Anabolic Hormones
The Anabolic Window Revisited: I Ate 3 Hours Post-Workout for a Month – Did I Lose Muscle?
Most people start panicking as soon as they finish their workouts because they believe they only have 30 minutes to feed their muscles, or their entire…
Nutrition
I Replaced My Evening Snack with This Specific Herbal Tea for 14 Nights – The Sleep & Recovery Boost Was Real
The fitness community is heading toward over-optimization. Fitness influencers will tell you what and how much to eat at any point throughout the day. However, this…
Nutrition
Zinc Deficiency & Low Testosterone: Why This Overlooked Mineral is Crucial for Men’s Fitness Goals
Whatever you are training for, reaching your goals will require effort, dedication, and determination. You’ll need to hit the gym like it’s your job, eat right,…
Nutrition
“Healthy Fats” Aren’t Always Healthy: 3 Popular Choices That Can Stall Your Progress
As soon as you start your fitness journey, people will start telling you to add avocados to your salads, snack on nuts, and use olive oil…
Nutrition
3 Things You Need to Stop Doing If You Feel Bloated After Every Protein Shake
Most athletes reach out for their trusty protein shake after a killer workout to maximize recovery and gains. Just when they begin to feel good about…
Nutrition
9 Post-Workout Window Mistakes Beyond Just Protein Shakes (And How To Optimize It)
Nothing is more satisfying than a post-workout muscle burn. However, this is where the real dilemma starts. What should you consume to maximize muscle repair, growth,…
Nutrition
Ditch the Carbs: Low-Carb Swaps for Bread, Potatoes, Rice, and Pasta
I’ve been helping people lose weight and keep it off for over three decades. In fact, my very first personal training client came to me because…
Muscle-Building
I Ate Protein in Every Single Meal for 21 Days — Here’s What Happened
Good nutrition and consistent exercise are two sides of the same coin. While paying attention to either of these things is beneficial, doing both can have…
Nutrition
I Added 20 Grams of Fiber to My Daily Diet for a Month — Here’s What Happened
Most of us have experienced a mid-afternoon slump, the bloated feeling after a heavy meal, or the general sense of sluggishness. Contrary to what the social…
Diet
I Tried the Paleo Diet for 21 Days — Here’s What Happened
Diets come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on science and are balanced, sustainable, and healthy. Others are nothing more than fads that involve…
Nutrition
Creatine and Acne: Are You Making This Common Mistake?
Supplements can be a great way to ensure you get the nutrients your body needs, especially if your diet lacks certain foods. Creatine is one supplement…
Nutrition
I Replaced Dinner with a Meal Replacement Shake for 2 Weeks — Here’s What Happened
Most of us have very busy schedules and are usually drained by the end of the day, leaving us with no energy to cook healthy meals.…
Nutrition
I Followed a No-Refined-Carbs Dinner Rule for 3 Weeks — Here’s What Happened
As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I often find myself answering questions about food and diets, and it’s clear that a lot of people are…
Diet
Eat More, Weigh Less: 20 Filling Foods That Help You Lose Weight
Have you ever thought about what makes dieting so challenging that most people give up before achieving their fitness objective? It’s the growling stomach. A calorie…
Nutrition
I Swapped My Breakfast with a Protein Smoothie for 14 Days — Here’s What Happened to My Body
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yet only a few people give it the respect it deserves. A busy schedule and an…
Nutrition
Ancient Foods for Modern Gains: How I Revolutionized My Recovery with Post-Workout Nutrition
I’ll be honest: For years, I’ve been pounding protein shakes after every workout to kickstart recovery and build bigger and stronger muscles. Research has backed the…
Nutrition
I Quit Sugar for 10 Days and My Body Did Something Unexpected
The love affair with sugar is woven into the fabric of our society. From childhood rewards to comforting snacks, sugar occupies a prominent place in our…
Diet
I Followed Intermittent Fasting for 30 Days — Here’s What Happened
Intermittent fasting is arguably the fastest-growing fitness trend of all time. It is echoing through gyms and online forums, and you’ve probably seen celebrities and athletes…