Protein powder isn’t just for bodybuilders. These days, you can buy protein powders all over the Internet and in nearly every nutrition store. If you’re just beginning to exercise, you might ask yourself whether protein powder is healthy, which type is best, and how protein shakes may help you lose weight. Or, you may be …
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We live in a weight-centric society where the norm is to praise thinness and weight loss. We are constantly bombarded by messages telling us we’re eating too much, while diet culture makes us feel like eating less will equate to a happier life. It’s an eternal question, “How much should I eat to lose weight?”. …
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“Can I target fat loss to specific areas of my body?” “What can I do to just trim my waist?” “Can you help me lose thigh fat?” As a personal trainer, these are some of the questions I get asked over and over again. The underlying theory behind spot reduction is that doing specific exercises …
Building muscle requires more than just exercising regularly and lifting weights. Sure, working out is extremely important when it comes to losing fat and building lean muscle, but that’s not the whole story; diet plays an important role as well. Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “Abs are made in the kitchen”. The underlying theory is …
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Do you think that terms like “fat-free”, “made with whole grains”, “natural”, or “organic” slapped on a food item are telling you anything about the health or safety of the products? If you are typically picking one grocery item over another because of the claims on the front packaging, you may have been duped. However, …
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