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Tag: Weight Loss

Ben: Why Coaching Was the Missing Piece to Finally Making Progress

July 29, 2025
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| Client Testimonials
Ben Joos Podcast Interview

In this episode of my podcast, I’m joined by my client Ben, who recently wrapped up one-on-one coaching and saw the most consistent, successful progress of his fitness journey so far.

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

How to Lose the Last Few Pounds Around Your Waistline

July 22, 2025
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How to lose the last few pounds around your waist

Why is it so hard to lose the last 5 pounds — especially around your waistline? In this article, I break down one of the most common frustrations in fat loss: getting leaner, only to hit a wall right before the finish line.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Diet Fatigue, Fat Loss, Lose Weight, Step Count, Strength Training, Weight Loss

Is Fasting Worth it For Fat Loss?

July 15, 2025
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Is Fasting Worth it For Fat Loss?

Fasting is one of the most common topics that comes up in my conversations with clients and followers — especially parents who are trying to lose weight and get healthier. So let’s talk about it: Is fasting actually worth it for fat loss?

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Deficit, Fasting, Fat Loss, INTERMITTENT FASTING, Weight Loss

How to Stop Late-Night Cravings Before They Derail Your Progress

June 24, 2025
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Chris Gates Fitness · 152. How to Stop Late-Night Cravings Before They Derail Your Progress By: Chris Gates We’ve all been there… It’s 9:30 p.m. The kids are finally in bed. You’re on the couch for the first time all day, and all of a sudden—boom—the urge to snack hits hard. Chips. Ice cream. Whatever’s […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Cravings, Diet, Fat Loss, Snacking, Snacks, 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

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