Everyone wants to lose weight. The problem is, you can only lose weight for so long. Once you’ve reached the bottom end of healthy body fat levels, there’s no more tissue to lose before health consequences kick in. Getting down to the low teens of body fat percentage for women, or the low single digits […]
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You are laying on a lounge chair next to the pool with your headphones in listening to your favorite podcast. The ocean waves are rolling in the background, the breeze rolls across your skin. You reach for your poolside drink and snacks. But you stop for a second and you think, “oh shoot, this probably […]
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If we have learned anything about our health over the last several years it is that our immune system is an incredibly important part of keeping us healthy. Not only does it help us fight off infections and diseases, the status of our immune system can also affect how sick we get if we do […]
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Jun
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The dieting industry is always spinning up new ways to lose weight… and sometimes it brings back old ideas and makes them new again. One dieting approach that has come back into vogue is the idea of fasting (aka not eating), but now there is an additional layer to it… fasting for specific times of […]
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Jun
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Are you looking for a fun and effective way to achieve your fitness or body goals while improving your overall health? Look no further than running! Running is a fantastic form of exercise that offers a multitude of benefits for both your body and mind. In this blog, we’ll explore 10 amazing benefits of running […]
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May
May
When it comes to making healthy choices at the grocery store, knowing how to read nutrition labels is an essential skill. Nutrition labels provide important information about the ingredients, serving size, and nutrient content of packaged foods. However, with so much information packed into a small space, it can be overwhelming to know what to […]
Nutrition Advice
What Are The Macros In Chicken? Calories and Macros in Chicken Breast, Thigh, Drumstick, Wings and More
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May
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Chicken is one of the most useful proteins in the kitchen because it adapts to almost any cuisine and almost any cooking method. It’s also nutritionally consistent enough that you can plan macros around it without much guesswork. What does vary is the cut. Breast, thigh, drumstick, and wing each land in different places on […]
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May
May
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has emerged as a powerful option for individuals struggling with severe obesity. This surgical intervention goes beyond conventional weight loss methods, aiming to address not only physical changes but also the hormonal and psychological factors that contribute to obesity. In this article, we will delve into the […]
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May
May
One of the reasons why we love tracking macros is that no food is off-limits, and that includes eating out. That being said, it’s essential to have tools on hand to help you stay on track when dining out. Let’s explore how to track macros while eating out (or ordering in) and help you achieve […]
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May
May
Eating out while tracking macros gets easier the more you do it. The challenge with fast food specifically is that the calorie density runs higher than home cooking, so the margin for error is thinner. But “fits in macros” and “fast food” aren’t mutually exclusive – they just require knowing which menu items work and […]