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Category: Nutrition

How to Know If I’m in a Calorie Deficit

October 17, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 49. How to Know if You're in a Calorie Deficit By: Chris Gates The calorie deficit is both the most impactful and most mysterious thing in the entire fitness and nutrition world. I’m kind of kidding, but also I’m not. So many people want to be in a calorie deficit. I’m […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Energy Balance, Energy Deficit, Fat Loss, Progress Pictures, Strength Training, Track Nutrition, Waistline Measurements

Is Diet or Exercise More Important to Lose Belly Fat?

October 10, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 48. Is Diet or Exercise More Important to Lose Belly Fat? By: Chris Gates What should you focus on to lose belly fat: diet or exercise? It’s a super popular question, and one that you’ve probably wondered about more than once. The two biggest pieces to any fat loss program tend […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Belly Fat, Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Diet, Energy Balance, Exercise, Strength Training, Sustainable Weight Loss, Weight Loss

The Truth About Whether Sugar is Healthy or Unhealthy

September 19, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 52. The Truth About Whether Sugar is Healthy or Unhealthy By: Chris Gates In this article, I’m going to break down exactly whether or not sugar is healthy or unhealthy for you, but first I want to explain what inspired me to write this article. The answer is twofold. The first […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Dopamine, Glucose, Healthy Food, Nutrition, Nutritious Food, Processed Sugar, Sugar, Unhealthy Food, Weight Gain

How to Know You’re in a Calorie Deficit Without Counting Calories

July 26, 2021
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The Best Reverse Diet Plan

Chris Gates Fitness · 47. How To Know You’re In A Calorie Deficit Without Counting Calories By: Chris Gates Not everyone is interested in counting calories. I get that. It’s an extra piece to the puzzle that, for whatever reason, right now you might not be ready for. And that’s OK, because you can still […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Body Composition, Calorie Deficit, Counting Calories, Energy Expenditure, High-Protein Diet, High-Volume Food, Progress Photos, Protein, Track Nutrition, Tracking Calories 2 Comments

How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat

July 11, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 46. How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat By: Chris Gates Build muscle, burn fat, and look great. It’s what everybody wants, right? Well I’ve got good news for you: you’ve come to the right place. In this article I’m going to outline exactly how to increase muscle mass while […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Increase Muscle Mass, Lose Fat, Protein, Strength Training, Training Volume

How to Lose Belly Fat in Your 30’s

May 11, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 44. 10 Tips to Burn Belly Fat By: Chris Gates Nobody wants to put on excess belly fat. That’s a fact. But as most people venture their way into their 30’s, gaining weight in or around the midsection is pretty common. And the reason it happens probably isn’t what you think. […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Alcohol, Belly Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cortisol, Fat Loss, Fiber, Protein, Strength Training, Sugar, Weight Loss

The Best Vegan Foods For Muscle Gain

April 25, 2021
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Chris Gates posing with an assortment of plant-based foods

By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle on a vegan diet, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to break down my top foods that will help you maximize your results in the gym. New research is confirming that a vegan diet is a viable dietary choice for building […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Beans, Build Muscle, Chickpeas, Hypertrophy, Lentils, Muscle Growth, Oats, Plant-Based Diet, Protein, Vegan Diet

Can You Build Muscle With A Vegan Diet?

April 25, 2021
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Chris Gates eating a large bit of salad

Chris Gates Fitness · 43. Can You Build Muscle With A Vegan Diet? By: Chris Gates There has long been a claim that if you want to build muscle, eating meat is going to benefit you much more than eating plants. But is that claim actually true? What does the research say? Is protein from […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged BODYBUILDING, Build Muscle, Hypertrophy, Muscle Growth, Muscle Hypertrophy, Plant-Based Diet, Vegan Diet

6 Tips to Get Fit For Summer

April 5, 2021
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The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

Chris Gates Fitness · 41. 6 Tips To Get Fit For Summer! By: Chris Gates When spring rolls around, it’s natural to start thinking about how you’re going to look and feel on vacation, at the beach, at the pool, at the lake, or anywhere else where you might shed clothing for some summertime fun. […]

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Discipline, Motivation & Mindset In Fitness With Harris Benjamin

February 28, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 38. Discipline, Motivation & Mindset In Fitness With Harris Benjamin Harris Benjamin joins me on this episode of the podcast, and we dive into the discipline, motivation, and mindset needed to excel with your fitness goals (hint: it’s not what you think). In this episode, we dive into the following topics… […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Building Confidence, Discipline, Find Your Why, Fitness Podcast, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition Podcast

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