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
Jun
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
May
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 […]
02
May
May
Fueling a run is a big topic that can range from what you eat in general that fuels your body down to what you consume during exercise. For the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on how to fuel for long runs to help you run faster and longer. When I started […]
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Apr
Apr
“Sitting is the new smoking”… at least that has become one of the taglines used in headlines of news articles that discuss the last few decades of research that have highlighted the dangers of sitting and the negative health consequences of spending hours a day on a chair at work. But… is there any truth […]
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Apr
Apr
Dinner is where macro plans tend to slip. After a long day, the path of least resistance leads to takeout or whatever’s quickest in the freezer. A rotation of dinners you can put together in 30 minutes or so, that hit your protein target without much fuss, keeps the plan on track without making evenings […]