By: Chris Gates One of the most crucial aspects of any successful weight loss journey is your meal plan. So let’s talk about how to meal plan to lose weight! In almost every facet of life, your ability to plan for the days and weeks ahead will determine your level of success. Losing weight is […]
By: Chris Gates One of the biggest challenges to losing weight is learning how to track calories at restaurants. Honestly, this is an aspect of dieting that can really derail your progress. I go over this topic all the time with new clients, because virtually everyone experiences the same struggle. You probably have, too. You’ve […]
By: Chris Gates People are always trying to find the best combination of training and nutrition for weight loss. And you’re probably no different. You want results, right? Finding the most optimal approach is going to be ideal. So let’s talk about fasted cardio. The claims with fasted cardio center around doing cardio first thing […]
By: Chris Gates There’s long been a theory that high-intensity interval training (HIIT cardio) is the best type of cardio for weight loss. HIIT became popular in the 2010’s and billed as optimal for weight loss. The claims were that it would put you in a fat burning zone and unlock weight loss potential you […]
In episode No. 51 of the podcast, I sit down with Jordan Syatt to talk about life, parenting, fitness, nutrition and so much more! This episode is available to watch on YouTube, or you can stream it anywhere you listen to podcasts. Jordan’s been instrumental in helping me develop as a coach, and I’m thrilled […]
By: Chris Gates To successfully lose weight, you need to find foods that fill you up and keep you satisfied for a long period of time. So, let me tell you the good news about protein… You probably know at least a little bit about protein, right? It helps you build muscle. It’s marketed all […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 66. How Many Meals Should You Eat A Day To Lose Weight? By: Chris Gates There are lots of theories about meal frequency and weight loss. You’ve probably heard some of these before… “You need to eat 5 small meals a day to lose weight.” “Skipping breakfast is the most effective […]
By: Chris Gates Everything you put in your body will impact your weight loss goals. Food, drinks, supplements, or any tiny licks, bites, or tastes you have throughout the day. It all counts. And one of the biggest culprits that can derail your progress is not accounting for alcohol. I’ve received this question a lot […]
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 · 45. Do You Have to Work Out Every Day to Lose Weight? Setting up the right workout schedule can be difficult, because there are so many factors at play. As an online personal trainer, one of the most common pieces of feedback I get is how helpful it is for my […]