I’ve been wanting to write about the keto diet for a really long time. It’s been the diet craze of the last year or so, and everyone seems to be giving it a try. Don’t believe me? Check out the Google trends results on ketogenic diets since 2018. Many of you have suggested it to […]
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 […]
The end is near, progress is back on track, and we’ve entered the “digging phase.” There are exactly 24 days left in this cut as I write this article. As I see the days wind down, it means just one thing to me: it’s time to dig. It’s time to work harder and be more […]
After five straight weeks of dieting and training hard, it’s time to change things up. More specifically, Week 6 will be a de-load week. What’s a de-load week? I’m actually shocked to see I’ve never written an article on this, but it’s essentially a programmed week where you scale back volume and/or intensity in order […]
No matter how structured you make things, chances are your weight loss is going to be unpredictable. You can eat the same foods at the same times every day. You can do the same workouts on each day of every week. You can even do them at the same times. Heck, you can track exactly […]
Week 3 was officially the first true frustration I’ve felt with this entire cut. It started with an injury, which led to a plateau. In the end, I’m still progressing so there’s really no need to worry. The week finished on a positive note with a couple solid training sessions and my weight dropping down […]
Week 1 of dieting is in the books! I’ve already learned a lot about myself and gotten clues as to how this process will evolve. I’m excited for this entire 2019 cut! First off, I’m feeling good. Reducing my food intake and focusing on self control has been a challenge, but it’s one where I’m […]