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Tag: Nutrition

The Case for Taking a Personalized Approach to Training and Nutrition

December 30, 2019
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| Nutrition, Training

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work. In a lot of cases, it results in a moderate amount of progress that leads to a plateau. What do I mean by “one size fits all?” I’m talking about group classes, generic plans, or trends (such as a diet craze or style of fitness). Please don’t get me […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Coaching, FITNESS, Nutrition, Personalization, Program Design

21-Day Jump Start Program

December 24, 2019
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Hit the button to grab your own copy of the program! If you have any questions before you get started, or as you’re running the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and ask questions. You’ll find my e-mail and website URL at the bottom of each page of the program. Additionally, you […]

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Posted in General Tagged 21 Day Program, BODYBUILDING, Cardio, FITNESS, Nutrition, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning, Strength Training, Weightlifting

3 Easy Steps to Dieting During Football Season

September 9, 2019
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| Nutrition

In my humble but completely correct opinion, the beginning of football season is the absolute best time of the year. Football is starting, for one, and that’s a big reason. With it comes tailgating, road trips, and a ton of fun. The weather is typically beautiful in September and early October as well. And hockey […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Coaching, College Football, Dieting, Dieting Strategy, Football Season, INTERMITTENT FASTING, NFL, Nutrition, Nutrition Tracking, Tailgating

Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine, Training, & Nutrition

June 9, 2019
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| Nutrition, Training

HEADS UP: Before diving into this post, I want to let you know it’s a pretty long read. I’ve broken the article up into four parts: 1. Background Information 2. Caffeine’s Effect on Your Diet3. Caffeine’s Effect on Strength4. Caffeine’s Effect on Endurance5. Application and TakeawaysScroll down to one of those headings to jump to […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Caffeine, Coffee, Diet, Endurance Training, Ergogenic, FITNESS, Nutrition, Preworkout, Strength, Strength Training, Training

Preventing Weight Gain on a Holiday is Simple

May 25, 2019
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Take one simple step to prevent gaining weight over any holiday. Literally, take a step. On to the scale. Weighing ourselves can be a touchy subject. Understandably, there can be hesitation and fear surrounding regular weigh-ins. It’s similar to why people don’t go to the doctor. You feel like something might be wrong, but you […]

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Posted in General Tagged Nutrition, Obesity Society, Scale, Tracking Weight, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Strategy, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

How and Why to Reverse Diet

May 12, 2019
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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. […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Bulking, Cutting, Diet Plan, Dieting, Dieting Strategy, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Online Coach, Reverse Diet, Reverse Dieting

Using Intermittent Fasting for a Better Weekend

May 11, 2019
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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. […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calories, Dieting, INTERMITTENT FASTING, Nutrition, Time Restricted Feeding

My 2019 Cut, The Final Week: Play the Long Game to Achieve Success

April 28, 2019
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| My Training Log
2019 Cut, Before and After

Well, we’re nearing the end of this cut and there’s a lot of things to reflect on. But to start, let’s recap what we’ve accomplished to date… Starting weight: 192.6 pounds Current weight: 175.4 pounds Strength: maintained Fat loss: maximized We’ve ticked off just about every goal that was set at the beginning of this […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, Body Transformation, Cardio, Cutting, Diet Plan, Dieting, Fitness Coaching, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Training

Hack Your Diet

April 28, 2019
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Photo of assorted foods

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Diet Hacks, Diet Plan, Dieting, Dieting Strategy, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching

“This is the perfect program because it holds you accountable”

April 8, 2019
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| Client Testimonials

“If someone is trying at the gym, but doesn’t really know what to do, or can’t seem to be consistent, this is the perfect program for it because it almost holds them accountable since they have a schedule to stick to. There are probably a lot of coaches out there that would throw the template […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Consistency, FITNESS, Nutrition, Online Coaching, Online Fitness Coaching, Structure

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