The popularity of extreme diets has been on the rise in recent decades, with each new trend pushing the boundaries of restriction further. For example… about 10-15 years ago we had the rise of the Paleo Diet, this eventually lead into ketogenic diets, which lead into the Snake Diet, which lead into the carnivore diet… […]
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By Calvin Huynh – Macros Inc Coach Understanding the Need for Deloading When you first started lifting, getting stronger was easy. You could slap on an extra 5 lbs or pump out more reps each week. Life was good, you were making solid, steady gains. Unfortunately, this pace of progress could not last forever. I […]
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BMR, or basal metabolic rate, refers to the amount of calories your body uses just to stay alive. Essentially, BMR represents the total amount of energy/calories your body would use if you laid completely still in a bed all day and did nothing (sort of like the people in the movie WALL-E). In this article, […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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What Are The Macros In Chicken? Calories and Macros in Chicken Breast, Thigh, Drumstick, Wings and More
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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 […]