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 […]
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 […]
By: Chris Gates In the quest to lose weight, you’ve probably asked yourself the following question: does lifting weights burn more fat than cardio? What form of exercise is going to maximize your fat loss progress? Is doing cardio going to be optimal for burning fat? Or will lifting weights be the key to you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]