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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By: Chris Gates Welcome back for another installment of the Q&A! This week, we’re diving into three reader questions that I think are really interesting: Should you weigh food cooked or frozen? How can you target different areas of the chest? Can breakfast jump start your metabolism? As always, if you have a question please […]
By: Chris Gates Hi, everybody! Welcome back to another edition of the Q&A series. This week, we’ve got an awesome topic to dive in to: lifting for weight loss. Most weight-loss programs have a fitness element to them, and many fitness programs make claims that they’re the “optimal” way to burn fat and lose weight. […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 28. How To Feel Full While Controlling Calories By: Chris Gates A common struggle when setting up your diet is figuring out how to actually feel full and satisfied when your calories are low. It’s not easy. The foods you love may be processed and calorie dense, so you have to […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 21. Intermittent Fasting Explained Intermittent fasting has become pretty popular when it comes to dieting. Why? It’s pretty simple. Intermittent fasting has proven to be a very effective tool at limiting calories and helping encourage weight loss. In this week’s article, we’re going to define what intermittent fasting is and provide […]
I can confidently say this diet worked. In case you missed any of the background information on the 3-Phase Diet Plan, how it was structured, what my training looked like, and how my nutrition strategy came together, check out the following links: 3-Phase Diet Plan overview 3-Phase Diet Plan fitness routine 3-Phase Diet Plan nutritional […]