Posts Tagged ‘lose fat’

Intermittent Fasting: A Primer

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Intermittent Fasting Part 1 – A Diet Strategy to Get You Ripped

For many people, losing fat and keeping it off is an impossible task, and they’d sooner reach China by grabbing a shovel and flinging dirt around. The road to leanness is littered with the remnants of horrible-tasting food, dingy Tupperware containers, and the dreams of those who abandoned their quest because of the seemingly insurmountable difficulty.

We’ve all been there at one point or another, but those who’ve managed to travel the wasteland and emerge on the other side victorious have done so by finding a way to stay on the path while others fell to the wayside, rules be damned.

And let’s face it: the fitness industry has managed to create a lot of rules and myths, both intentional and unintentional, to keep people in a constant state of fear and dependence, but the concept of intermittent fasting has come around and anecdotally proved that many of these claims are based off faulty and cherry-picked research, or are just flat out lies. Freeing people from the shackles of dogma and letting them indulge their inner hedonists without an ounce of guilt has helped hundreds if not thousands, achieve the body of their dreams.

Finally! A Powerful Diet That Anyone Can Follow

Forget about Atkins, low-fat dieting, low-carb dieting, the South Beach Diet, or any of those other fad diets. Here is a nutrition strategy you can use year in and year out to maintain ideal body composition, to get shredded for a show, or to lean out for summer.

Without further adieu, I’d like to introduce you to the new sheriff in town and how he can help you get to where you want to be as fast and painlessly as possible.

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Where to Source Verified Suppliers of BPC-157 and Semaglutide Peptide

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
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Semaglutide and BPC-157 are peptides that promote weight loss and wound healing. Semaglutide Peptide and BPC-157 have physiological advantages that may be useful in any attempt to lose weight, including lowering appetite, extending feelings of satiety, and lessening the pleasure associated with food. But it is difficult to know where to buy BPC-157 and Semaglutide Peptide from online stores.

So, in this article let’s learn about and find the best place to buy BPC-157.

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10 Tips to Manage Cravings with Healthy Foods

Friday, December 9th, 2022
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You are a hardworking person who gets up early, works a full day, exercises, and takes care of the kids at night. Life sure is easy, right? Riiiight… Something is already telling me you could use some tips to manage cravings during your weakest hours.

OK, maybe your story is a little different, but most likely you are living a busy life, full of stress, anxiety, and deadlines. While you sit at your desk or drive your car, your daydreams shift to thoughts of salty chips or a smooth, sweet chocolate bar. You most likely are not thinking about healthy foods.

Don’t fret, it’s perfectly normal to have food cravings. When you constantly give in to your cravings and overindulge, is when you pay the price. Go ahead and accept your cravings as part of life, but also be aware that you can take action to prevent going overboard.

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What is Fructose – Can it Make or Break Your Dream Body?

Thursday, September 29th, 2022
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There’s lots of sugar out there. Some are just plain unhealthy to consume, others, like fructose, should have a place in your diet, even if sparingly. So what is fructose?

Fructose is one of the three foundation sugars that are found in our foods. Fructose combines with glucose and galactose to form the sugars that we see on the ingredient lists. When fructose is combined with glucose you get traditional sugar which means that sugar is 50% fructose.

Fructose, aka fruit sugar, is what makes fruit taste sweet and helps to intensify the flavor of the fruit. However, the fructose in fruit varies depending on the fruit. The fruit with the most fructose is the common apple, though some people mistakening believe it to be the banana.

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A Protein Powder That Tastes Great Mixed with Water

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Official Update for 2022

This original post was all about the Shakeology product. Let it be known I no longer use Shakeology and instead, I use Muscle Milk, which is a far better and less expensive product that also tastes better. Muscle Milk is a protein powder that tastes great mixed with water.

If you are looking for a pure protein powder, check out Muscle Milk. Muscle Milk protein powder comes in about 20 different flavors, and is available in 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, and 10 lb containers. Learn more about Muscle Milk. Finally, a protein powder that tastes great mixed with water!

Maybe you prefer all-natural whole-food protein bars. Visit RX Bars for awesome tasting bars. My favorite is Maple Sea Salt.

“Like eating 3 egg whites, 2 dates, and 6 almonds. With no B.S.”

This guy is hungry for a protein powder that tastes great mixed with water

The Healthiest Meal of the Day

Please note: you’re about to read my original story from 2011.

So I was hungry the other day at work and didn’t have many meal choices. The cafeteria was closed, I didn’t have any money for the vending machine, no protein bars, and only a couple of packets of Sweet & Spicy Tuna in my desk drawer. I’d already eaten tuna earlier that day, so I wasn’t in the mood for more.

What to do? What to do?

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How Much Exercise is Needed for Weight Loss?

Monday, January 24th, 2022
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For the new year, many people have started a fitness program in a gym or committed themselves to an exercise plan only to back out after a few weeks. Usually this happens because they don’t know how much exercise they need to lose weight. At times, the number of workouts seem endless, it can sometimes seem like too many to count. Before long, you feel it’s time to rest. Furthermore, knowing how many days to work out can be confusing, especially if the amount of time you are training doesn’t align with your lifestyle – work, family, hobbies, etc…

Whether your goal is to exercise until you lose a few pounds, get stronger, gain muscle, or any other fitness goal, worry not. Here are some training tips you can use to determine how often you should exercise.

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The Carb to Protein Ratio Diet

Friday, December 31st, 2021
Dr. John Berardi

Since the late 1990’s Dr. John Berardi has published 8 scientific abstracts; 15 scientific papers and textbook chapters; presented at nearly 50 scientific, exercise, and nutrition-related conferences; and published countless articles online.

Berardi’s articles at Testosterone Magazine so many years ago provided me with the foundation of my fitness and nutrition knowledge today. If you want to know more about the Carb to Protein Ratio Diet, this is the man to ask.

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The 12-3-30 Workout: Everything You Need To Know

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
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Seemingly every month a new workout routine seems to go viral across social media. Recently, the spotlight has been on the 12-3-30 workout. Originally created by Lauren Giraldo, a YouTuber who was dissatisfied with the traditional workout routines commonly found online, this routine aims to be simple, straightforward, and easy to follow. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to decide for yourself if this workout is worth it. 

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How Does High-Intensity Interval Training Work?

Thursday, November 4th, 2021
High-Intensity Interval Training athletes

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that has become very popular in recent years. It involves short, intense workouts with long recovery periods. This enables you to increase your workout intensity while decreasing the amount of time it takes to get results. During a HIIT workout, you push yourself hard for a short period of time, and then rest while recovering. This is typically a 1:1 or a 2:1 work-to-rest ratio.

Let’s learn a bit more about what HIIT is and how to integrate it into your training.

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5 Strategies For Successful Weight Loss

Friday, September 24th, 2021
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Hundreds of weight loss programs will promise quick results, but the truth remains, there is no shortcut to long-term weight loss results. The foundation of losing weight remains a healthy lifestyle which includes a calorie-controlled diet with more physical activity. If you want long-term successful weight loss results, you need to make several permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.

As much as they say it will be easy, the fact remains you will have to get uncomfortable and put in the effort required to get results. How fast it works depends on a number of things but primarily the amount of effort you are putting in. So stick around to learn several strategies that will help you shed some weight.

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IV Therapy for Weight Loss – Does it Work?

Thursday, September 16th, 2021
IV weight loss therapy

With the rising cases of obesity, many people now seek ways to shed those excess pounds. Sadly, there’s no magic bullet in matters of weight loss. To shed excess weight, you must follow a regular exercise regime and watch your diet. Also, other things can aid you to achieve your goals, and IV therapy is worth mentioning. This can be administered as a metabolism drip and is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to lose weight.

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7 Exercise Tips to Make Weight Loss Easier

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
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Summary

  • Losing and maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge for many individuals, especially if they’re used to bad eating habits and a poor diet.
  • Busy everyday lives, stress, and problems at home can all prevent us from doing sports and looking after ourselves.
  • However, with enough motivation and the proper mindset at hand, anyone can achieve their goals by putting in the necessary effort.
  • Apart from adhering to a healthy and nutritious diet, a balanced exercise routine is the next crucial aspect of weight loss that you would want to implement into your life.
  • Daily exercise and maintaining a healthy weight have numerous benefits to our overall wellbeing, so taking up sports could well be the best decision you’ll ever make.
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6 Tips To Promote Weight Loss

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
Lean man and woman

Starting a new diet can be intimidating. Whether you are doing it to fit into that beautiful dress for your wedding, look great on the beach during vacation or just get a better handle on your health, dieting is going to take work; changing your eating habits does not happen overnight. If you plan on kicking-off a new diet soon, keep the 6 areas below in mind to help you stay focused and meet your weight loss goals.

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7 Tips to Lose Fat and Look Great

Monday, February 22nd, 2021
Ripped Abs Chick

Despite being stuck at home in 2020 and 2021 with, presumably, plenty more free time than usual, most of us are still struggling to lose or keep off those dreaded Pandemic 15. While it will take some time to put these tips into effect if you’ve fallen off the horse, getting started today is the best way to try to create new habits.

Lose fat, and look and feel better with these great tips.

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5 Myths About Metabolism and Weight Loss

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
Myths About Metabolism

Most of us believe that weight loss has something to do with a fast metabolism. So we fill ourselves up with caffeine and what-not to speed up our metabolism. The truth is that it only speeds it up momentarily, and it does not lead to weight loss, at least not the way we think it does. There are so many myths about metabolism that we really need to dig into them and learn the truths.

First, we need to understand what metabolism is.

What is Metabolism?

The term metabolism refers to the chemical reactions in the cells of our body, which convert food into energy. There are two types of metabolic reactions: catabolism and anabolism. Both of these processes are important for the functioning of our bodies, and both need to be understood to differentiate fact from myth.

Here are five myths about metabolism.

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High-Intensity Training Tips For Women

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
High-Intensity Training Tips For Women

High-intensity interval training, also called HIIT is a method of working out that focuses on shorter intervals but exercises that are more intense. It is the perfect exercise strategy for women that are looking to focus on things like cardio, core strength, and weight loss as it helps maintain muscle while prioritizing a pace that will get your heart rate up. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before getting into the gym. 

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How to Effectively Burn Fat While You Workout

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
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Some of us are trying to improve our body composition – whether losing fat or building muscle. Others are trying to improve performance. There are a few whose goal is to improve flexibility or mobility. In nearly all of these cases, results are enhanced as we are able to more effectively burn fat.

More often that not it is hard to obtain desired results from simply “working out”. This frustration begins a downward spiral of accepting being overweight, unhealthy or enduring unnecessary pain. However, if you need direction on how to effectively burn fat, then read these tips to start shedding pounds today.

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The Truth About What It Takes to Get Lean

Monday, May 6th, 2019
dumbell fitness

Whether you are ready to ramp up your fitness routine, lose weight or want to work on muscle definition, defining your goals and integrating the right method to achieve them is crucial to a positive outcome. While there is any number of fad diets on the market, the truth is that it takes more than that to get lean.

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Does Yoga Actually Help You Lose Weight?

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
SUP Yoga

There is a huge debate going on at the moment about whether or not yoga is effective for those looking to lose weight. In fact, this topic has been debated for years now. We see many that say it is impossible for yoga to burn as many calories as needed because it is slow-paced. However, others guarantee that yoga is the most effective way to exercise when you want to lose weight. What is the truth?

No matter what people say, the truth is that yoga is extremely effective when you want to lose weight. This is due to the fact that it helps with three really important aspects of weight loss, as presented below.

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5 Weight Loss Fads That Have Proven Effective

Monday, March 25th, 2019

Over the past decades, we have seen so many weight loss fads that it will practically be impossible to enumerate them all. Four critical components of these fads are that:

  1. They are usually not based on any real facts.
  2. The promise of instant results with little effort is usually a major selling point.
  3. They quickly become widely accepted and the “thing” of the moment.
  4. Their popularity is usually short lived.
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