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 […]
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Breakfast is the meal most people get wrong. Either it’s skipped, or it’s a quick fix that leaves you hungry by 10am and reaching for whatever’s nearest. A breakfast that actually fits your macros, has enough protein to keep you full, and tastes good enough to look forward to is the goal. The 25 recipes […]
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Apr
Apr
When it comes to getting ahead, you know that your performance at work is critical to the success of your company. To perform at your best, you need to be able to focus and concentrate on the task at hand. One way to improve your focus and performance is through healthy eating. In this blog […]
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Apr
Apr
The dessert problem with most diets isn’t the dessert itself – it’s the calorie cost relative to the satisfaction. A 600-calorie slice of regular cake spends most of a daily allowance on something that’s gone in 5 minutes. The recipes below sit in a more useful range: most are under 200 calories, several are under […]