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How to Eat High Protein on a Budget: 13 Options

April 25, 2022
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How to eat high protein on a budget

Chris Gates Fitness · 140. How to Eat High Protein on a Budget (13 Options) By: Chris Gates Regardless of your fitness goal, eating high protein is critical. If you want to build muscle, or lose weight, or get stronger, or simply just improve your overall health, protein plays a massive role. But it also […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Budget, Canned Meat, Eggs, Ground Beef, High Protein, High Protein Diet, Low Cost, Oats, Save Money

The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

March 28, 2022
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The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

By: Chris Gates If you’re interested in leaning out, building some muscle, and getting your body ready for a summer of fun at the beach and pool, then you’ve come to the right place! The ultimate get fit for summer workout plan is here to help. In this article, I’m going to outline six specific […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Fit For Summer, Meal Prep, Strength Training, Summer Workout Plan, Tracking Calories, Workout Schedule

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit?

March 21, 2022
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit?

By: Chris Gates In this article, I’m going to help you figure out why you’re not losing weight in a calorie deficit. This is a super common problem people run into, so you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you feel like you’re doing everything right, but you’re not seeing the progress you want. Because being […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Gaining Weight, Losing Weight, Progress Photos, Retain Water, Tracking Calories, Waist Measurements, Weight Loss Plateau

How Not to Be Hungry All The Time When Dieting

March 14, 2022
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How Not to Be Hungry All The Time When Dieting

By: Chris Gates Struggling with being hungry all the time when dieting is one of the biggest challenges that can derail progress. Eventually, you just get sick of dieting, and being in a calorie deficit, and restricting yourself of all the foods you enjoy. Trust me. I know that pain. It’s not fun. But what […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Deficit, Dieting, Dieting Advice, High Protein Diet, High Volume Foods, Hunger, Hungry, MEAL TIMING, Weight Loss Plan, Weight Loss Workout

Jordan Syatt Podcast on Staying Fit As a Parent, Cardio for Heart Health, and Achieving Sustainable Progress

February 6, 2022
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In episode No. 51 of the podcast, I sit down with Jordan Syatt to talk about life, parenting, fitness, nutrition and so much more! This episode is available to watch on YouTube, or you can stream it anywhere you listen to podcasts. Jordan’s been instrumental in helping me develop as a coach, and I’m thrilled […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Cardio, Fat Loss, Heart Health, Jordan Syatt, Parenting, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, Sustainable Weight Loss, Weight Loss

How to Make a Calorie Deficit Easier

January 21, 2022
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Chris Gates Fitness · 64. How to Make A Calorie Deficit Easier By: Chris Gates If you can get yourself in a calorie deficit consistently, you’ll lose body fat. It’s as simple as that. But that’s not to say being in a calorie deficit consistently is “easy.” In fact, it’s not. It’s a challenge. And […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Deficit Diet, Cardio, Daily Calorie Deficit, High Volume Foods, Hydration, Strength Training, Tracking Calories, Water

What Are the Best High Protein Foods to Lose Weight?

January 17, 2022
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By: Chris Gates To successfully lose weight, you need to find foods that fill you up and keep you satisfied for a long period of time. So, let me tell you the good news about protein… You probably know at least a little bit about protein, right? It helps you build muscle. It’s marketed all […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Black Beans, Calorie Deficit, Chicken Breast, Cod, Fullness, High Protein, High-Protein Diet, Lose Body Fat, Lose Weight, Shrimp, Weight Loss

How Many Times Should I Eat A Day if I Want to Lose Weight?

December 19, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 66. How Many Meals Should You Eat A Day To Lose Weight? By: Chris Gates There are lots of theories about meal frequency and weight loss. You’ve probably heard some of these before… “You need to eat 5 small meals a day to lose weight.” “Skipping breakfast is the most effective […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Boost Metabolism, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Deficit Diet, Fasting, Fat Loss, High Volume Foods, Lose Weight, Meal Frequency, MEAL TIMING, Weight Loss

What Kind of Alcohol is Best for Weight Loss?

December 12, 2021
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By: Chris Gates Everything you put in your body will impact your weight loss goals. Food, drinks, supplements, or any tiny licks, bites, or tastes you have throughout the day. It all counts. And one of the biggest culprits that can derail your progress is not accounting for alcohol. I’ve received this question a lot […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Alcohol, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Liquid Calories, Sustainable Weight Loss, Water Weight, Weight Loss

How Big Should My Calorie Surplus Be to Build Muscle?

November 10, 2021
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By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Muscle Building Diet, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Protein, Sleep Quality, Strength Training, Training Volume

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