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Tag: Weight Loss

Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

November 12, 2024
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Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

In this article, I’ll break down the the pros and cons of both cardio and lifting weights so that you can put together a weight loss plan that works! Along the way, we’ll cover the crucial role of a calorie deficit, dispel common misconceptions about weight loss, and MUCH more.

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Posted in Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Fat Loss, Lifting Weights, Lose Weight, Losing Weight, Spot-Reducing Fat, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Workout Schedule

How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

September 17, 2024
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How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You'll Actually Achieve

So you want to improve your health and fitness, but you don’t know where to start. Let’s break down how to set realistic fitness goals you’ll actually achieve.

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Posted in General Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Fat Loss, Fitness Advice, Long-Term Goals, Short-Term Goals, SMART Goals, Weight Loss

What is the Most Effective Diet for Weight Loss? Flexibility is Key

August 26, 2024
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What is the Most Effective Diet for Weight Loss?

Chris Gates Fitness · 137. What is the Most Effective Diet for Weight Loss? By: Chris Gates When it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of diets claiming to offer the “best” results. From keto to intermittent fasting, the options are endless and often conflicting. However, the most effective diet for weight loss isn’t […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Deficit, Fat Loss, Fiber, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Healthy Food, Protein, Weight Loss

How to Not Gain Weight on a Holiday | 4 Simple Strategies

November 9, 2023
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How to Not Gain Weight on a Holiday

The holiday season is one of the most fun times of year. But at the same time, it’s incredibly challenging from a health and fitness perspective.

Let’s talk about how to not gain weight on a holiday.

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Posted in General Tagged Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Christmas, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Gain Weight, Healthy Lifestyle, Holiday Diet, New Years, Thanksgiving, Weight Loss 2 Comments

How Yvonne Found A New Love With Strength Training & Transformed Her Body & Health

July 25, 2023
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This is Yvonne, and I’m pumped to tell you her story! All told, Yvonne lost more than 15 pounds and dropped a full 4.5 inches off her waistline while we worked together. She got strong as hell, too! Yvonne added weight and reps to just about every single exercise in her program.

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Client Transformation, Fat Loss, Strength Training, Weight Loss

Why is Protein So Important? Weight Loss, Muscle Growth, and More

June 26, 2023
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Why Is Protein So Important?

Why is protein so important? You’re in luck, because this article is the comprehensive list of everything you need to know about protein.

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Anabolic Window, Build Muscle, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Protein, Protein Sources, PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, Protein Timing, SUPPLEMENTS, Weight Loss

How to Calculate Your Calories and Macros

June 5, 2023
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How to Calculate Your Calories and Macros

Whatever your health and fitness goal is, learning how to calculate your calories and macros is an unbelievably valuable skill. In this article, I’ll teach you everything you need to know!

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Counting, Calories, Carbohydrates, Fat, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Macronutrients, MACROS, Protein, Weight Loss

How to Estimate Your Maintenance Calories

February 20, 2023
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How to Estimate Your Maintenance Calories

Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or just generally improve your health, learning how to estimate your maintenance calories is really important.

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Basal Metabolic Rate, BMR, Building Muscle, Calorie Burn, Maintenance Calories, Metabolic Testing, TDEE, Total Daily Energy Expenditure, Weight Gain, Weight Loss

How to Avoid Weight Gain Over Thanksgiving

November 14, 2022
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A group of people eating Thanksgiving dinner, How to Avoid Weight Gain Over Thanksgiving

You’re probably wondering how to avoid weight gain over Thanksgiving. That’s exactly what I’m going to break down for you in this article!

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Cycling, Diet Plan, Gain Weight, Healthy Habits, Mindless Snacking, Portion Control, Thanksgiving, Weight Fluctuation, Weight Loss

How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Workout?

November 7, 2022
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How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Workout?

If you’ve ever wondered about how many calories do you burn in a workout, I’ll teach you everything you need to know in this article!

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Surplus, Calories Burned, Cardio, Fitness Trackers, Lifting Weights, Weight Gain, Weight Loss

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