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Tag: Protein

How Big Should My Calorie Surplus Be to Build Muscle?

November 10, 2021
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By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Muscle Building Diet, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Protein, Sleep Quality, Strength Training, Training Volume

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

How to Feel Full While Controlling Calories

October 25, 2020
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The Best Reverse Diet Plan

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Deficit, Calories, Dieting Tips, Feeling Full, Fullness, Protein, Satiety, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

What to Eat After a Workout to Build Muscle

June 14, 2020
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How to Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Chris Gates Fitness · 23. What To Eat After A Workout To Build Muscle We know a few things about building muscle: You need to train hard You need to eat protein You need to consume more calories than you burn (in most cases) Seems simple, right? But so much nuance goes into getting these […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged BODYBUILDING DIET, Build Muscle, Building Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, MACROS, Post-Workout Nutrition, Protein, Protein Shake, Supplementation

Why You SHOULD Eat Breakfast Every Day

August 11, 2019
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One of my most popular articles is on the topic of how skipping breakfast can be beneficial. Largely, the concept in that article is that skipping breakfast helps create a calorie deficit on a daily basis, and in turn helps people lose weight. In this article, we’re going to take a different approach. Instead of […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged BODYBUILDING, Breakfast, Building Muscle, Calories, Fasting, Gaining Strength, Hypertrophy, Powerlifting, Protein, Strength Training

Slow and Steady Wins the Race, My Diet Plan

February 4, 2019
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Meat on the Grill

So the time has come to drop some weight, and I gotta tell you I couldn’t be more ready or excited! It’s been a long 18 months of bulking and my body and my mind are ready for a new challenge. The bulk was a success, as I slowly added muscle, weight, and strength. My […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, Body Transformation, Carbohydrate, CUT DIET, CUTTING DIET, Fat, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Macronutrients, MACROS, MEAL PLAN, Protein

A Simple Strategy For Weight Loss

January 29, 2019
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Stretching pants from waistline

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, […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calories, Diet, Diet Plan, Dieting Strategy, Protein, Weight Loss Diet, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

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