With the holidays just around the corner, most fitness enthusiasts are thinking about two things: cheat meals and vacations. After all, what’s the point of being in shape and killing it in the gym all year long if we can’t indulge once in a while, especially for special occasions?
Those who...
Top-performing athletes know that nutrition is king when it comes to gaining an edge over their competitors. You can work out as hard as you want, practice every day, and get 8-9 hours of sleep but if your nutrition is not on point you’ll never carve out your six-pack or increase your stamina...
You’re never going to look the way you want if your diet isn’t in check. That’s just a fact, and the first step to mastering your nutrition is to figure out how many calories to eat. Then, you can start figuring out how much of each macronutrient (protein, carbs, and fats) to consume.
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There are plenty of reasons why your fitness progress has hit the skids. Whether it has to do with poor nutritional choices, an ineffective workout strategy, not enough attention paid to recovery, or just a poor state of mind—your fitness goals can be sabotaged by mistakes you have no idea...
Sara Spencer has always been an athlete, but recently she hasn’t quite felt like one. She was overweight, and was starting to feel it impacting her everyday life and her progress in the gym.
“I knew I need to make a change in my life when I was tired all the time,” the Maine resident tells M&F...
If you want to maximize your potential with nutrition, you need to know a lot more than a few key ratios and when to eat what. Breaking down the science of nutrition is confusing and wisdom about what’s good for you and what’s bad for you is constantly evolving—remember when we were supposed to...
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Feel free to eat all the beef burgers, bison, and bacon that your heart desires, because everything you’ve heard about red meat is totally wrong. At least, that’s the essence of an explosive and controversial new report published by an international...
If you want a veggie that's extremely versatile, look no further than zucchini. Whether eaten raw or cooked, there's so many ways to enjoy it and still get a solid amount of a few vitamins and minerals you need. Zucchini actually falls under the umbrella of summer squash, which are squashes that...
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WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular weight loss methods, and for good reason—it works! Many studies have shown that it has powerful effects for your body and brain, and it may even help you to live longer. Intermittent fasting is...
Even if you only jog the occasional few miles, you've likely heard about marathoners carb-loading the night before a long run or race. But pasta isn't the only food that can help you run well, and it's not just endurance athletes who benefit from proper fueling. What you eat before your run—as...
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The Truth Behind What Intermittent Fasting Does to Your Body
Three experts review claims of longer life, a healthier brain, and a slimmer body.
By Alexandra Pattillo on July 13, 2019
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Several studies show that changing your diet alone has a bigger impact on losing weight than just exercise. But the expense and time it takes to prepare a meal can make it difficult to stick to a plan. As a result, meal-delivery services have become increasingly...
Here's a look at what I eat in a day as a vegan bodybuilder in off season! Also got in a workout and interview with @Amandabucci so be on the lookout for her...