Building muscle is a long-term commitment that requires more than just lifting weights and eating extra calories. It takes a structured approach, consistent habits, and a willingness to stay the course even when progress feels slow. If I were aiming to maximize muscle gain while staying natural, here is exactly how I would approach it. […]
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Mar
Mar
Food noise has become a hot topic in recent discussions about weight management and dieting. I covered this in my podcast, but I wanted to provide a summary here to help clarify what it is and how it can be managed. Understanding Food Noise: What It Is and How to Manage It What Is Food […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most common rules of thumb in the weight loss industry is that people should try to get ~10,000 steps per day. In fact, many commercial fitness trackers and step counters set 10,000 steps a day as the default target when you first put them on. But why is this 10,000 number so […]
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Jan
Jan
We’ve pretty much seen it all. Any scenario you can imagine related to diets and weight loss we have encountered. And one of the most frequent errors we see people make (and most common questions we get) is related to people eating back their exercise calories. Now this error is so common because of how […]
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Jan
Jan
What is Lumen? It’s a device you breathe into that tells you whether your body is burning more carbohydrates or fats, and in theory tells you the exact percentage of carbohydrates or fat your body is burning. The concept behind this device is that if you measure what your body is burning you can optimize […]
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Aug
Aug
The advancements of generative AI have provided us with a lot of powerful tools, especially when it comes to making our lives easier. One of the very interesting use cases that has arisen from generative AI tools like ChatGPT is its ability to create a meal plan for people. This article is going to explore […]
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Jul
Jul
In the world of fitness and nutrition, it’s not uncommon to hear the term “macros” being tossed around. But what exactly are macros, and why should you care about counting them? If you’re looking to take control of your diet and make informed choices about your nutrition, understanding macros and learning how to count them […]
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Jul
Jul
“How do I lose body fat?” This is hands down the most common question we hear from our clients and our entire audience. In most cases this question comes from a place of wanting to look better and feel better. Most people want to have more energy, live longer, and frankly… look better and improve […]
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Feb
Feb
Heart disease is a complex disease that can be caused by many different factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. While genetics and environment may not be in our immediate control, lifestyle definitely is. Diet is one of the most effective lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your risk of heart disease. While you […]
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Feb
Feb
For many people, gaining muscle can seem like a mystery. Have you spent years in the gym toiling away, only to make basically no notable progress? Well, you are not alone. There are countless people who spend a lot of hours in the gym trying to gain muscle but can never crack the code. Today […]