My diet ended over a week ago, but you might be surprised to learn that I’m barely eating more calories now than I was at the end of my diet. That’s because i’m on “the diet after the diet” … I’m reverse dieting. There’s a common and disturbing trend that occurs after people lose weight. […]
Weekends are often where our lifestyle spins out of control. Dining out at restaurants, drinks with friends, and more can take our daily calories from manageable to through the roof. Consider using intermittent fasting to control calories and keep your diet in check so that you can both enjoy yourself and stick to your goals. […]
There’s only one true diet hack, and I’m about to share it with you. One word explains it all: CONSISTENCY. Pictured above is what the overwhelming majority of my diet looks like on a weekly basis, regardless of my goal. I credit that as one of the major reasons why setting and achieving new goals […]
I’m not going to break down any science for you in this article. Nope. This one is about straight up eating healthy and saving money. Living a healthy lifestyle can certainly come at a cost. The eating healthy part, specifically, can run up quite a tab. I’m here to break down for you how I […]
Dietary displacement is like procrastination. “Ehhh I’ll get to that later.” (*Then never does*) “I know I should go to the gym, but I’m tired. I’ll do that tomorrow.” (*Then never does*) According to Precision Nutrition, dietary displacement is “when someone skips out on healthy eats and displaces them with non-nutritious foods.” Essentially, it’s choosing […]
Eating clean, whole foods are the best nutritional approach to overall health. That’s a pretty obvious statement, I know. But for whatever reason, our society consumes the opposite on a far too regular basis, in my opinion. Now, I know I don’t need to school you guys on why processed foods are bad. At this […]
Week 1 of dieting is in the books! I’ve already learned a lot about myself and gotten clues as to how this process will evolve. I’m excited for this entire 2019 cut! First off, I’m feeling good. Reducing my food intake and focusing on self control has been a challenge, but it’s one where I’m […]
We’ve been told for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eat your Wheaties so you’ll be energized and ready to take on the day! While I acknowledge there are tons of benefits to eating breakfast in the morning (I almost always do), there can also be a lot of positives […]
Trying to lose weight can be difficult. Let’s face it. There are enough fad diets and new, trendy information to make anyone’s head spin. Figuring out what’s best and most effective for you can take months, which I’m guessing is longer than you’d like it to take to simply get on the right plan. So, […]
I’ve written about protein a ton already. Don’t worry, I’m not going to regurgitate the same information over and over again. In fact, I’d encourage you to check out a couple previous articles I’ve written on the topic to get up to speed: How Much Protein Should You Consume a Day? Dispelling a Myth About […]