QUESTION: When is the best time to drink a protein shake? I’ve heard that before and after a workout is the most important, but what about other times like breakfast and before bed? Should I be drinking a shake at those times as well? What do you recommend? ANSWER: Good question, but before I answer…
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Have you ever come across an article like this before? One claiming to provide a list of the “10 worst foods” or “20 foods you should never eat” or “50 foods that will make you fat” or “101 foods you must avoid… OR ELSE!!!” I have. Lots of them. And what I’ve noticed about them…
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Weight loss is hard, confusing, and full of problems. There are many different reasons for this, but today I want to talk about one of the biggest: your metabolism. Or, more specifically, the fact that your metabolism slows down while you lose weight. This fact has lead to many people asking me many questions about…
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Do you want to know what the best weight loss diet plan is? I don’t blame you. After all, if you do the “best” thing, you’ll get the “best” results. And when it comes to a goal like losing weight… everyone wants the best results. So, it makes perfect sense that you’d want to know…
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The holiday season is upon us once again, and that can only mean one thing… Time spent with loved ones. Awesome presents. Weight gain. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, New Year’s Eve/Day, and whatever other holidays you might take part in, this is the time of year when we’re around tons…
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Let’s say your goal is to lose fat, build muscle or something similar. Let’s also say that in order to reach this goal as quickly and effectively as possible, you’ve determined that you need to do both weight lifting and cardio. Cool. Now let’s also say that you’re going to be doing both types of…
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People often ask me if it’s possible to lose weight without doing any form of exercise. The answer is YES. In this article, I’m going to explain why it’s possible, exactly how to make it happen, and why working out is actually a surprisingly shitty way of causing weight loss. Let’s begin with the most…
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Do you have any questions about how much protein you need a day to lose weight, build muscle, or maintain muscle while losing fat? Or how many grams of protein you should eat for optimal health and function? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this evidence-based guide, I’m going to cover everything…
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QUESTION: How many calories are there in a pound of fat? I’ve heard people say that there are 3500 calories in 1lb, but I’ve also heard people say that this old rule is just a weight loss myth. What’s the truth? ANSWER: Good question, and there are two important facts you need to understand in…
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Years ago, if you asked me about cheat meals and cheat days, I would have said they were beneficial for helping you stick to your diet and reach whatever goal (typically losing fat) you set out to reach. Back then, I was regularly recommending this “cheating” approach to others, providing guidelines for it in my…
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