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by Kelsey Cannon, C.S.C.S. In the world of weight management, metabolism—the process of turning food into fuel—sometimes seems like a secret code that needs to be cracked. But just how complicated is it? Truth be told, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. We rounded up five of the biggest...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT For plenty of people, calories are king. We watch, count, and talk about calories an awful lot—but is there a difference between a PopTart calorie and a broccoli calorie? And do we really need to whip out our calculators every time we sit down for a meal? First things...

This is a great article on how calories work in regards to bodybuilding. This stuff is vital! What You Need To Know About Calories and Bodybuilding It would seem that calories have been all the rage in recent years and in many dieting programs. It is hard to enter the supermarket and find a...

Today I am posting an article for you bodybuilders here on calorie shifting theory. It really isn't that complicated and it could be something you are doing already in your bodybuilding plan. Calorie Shifting Theory By Philipp S Kostin This diet has become so popular and it has taken many...

Bodybuilding is a complex and ever-evolving practice that requires dedication, patience, and discipline. One of the most important components of bodybuilding is understanding how to build muscle on a calorie deficit. To build muscle, you need to consume more calories than your body needs to...

The way many people do it, calorie counting can sometimes be laborious and discouraging. But note that I said "sometimes," not "always." Controlling calories doesn't have to be difficult, and it is perhaps the most powerful tool we have for troubleshooting nutrition. Remember, each of the...

Looking for low-calorie foods that are up to the challenge of fueling you through your workouts without weighing you down? Look no further! This comprehensive list of the top 40 low-calorie foods will keep you on track to shred. Consider this your meal-prep toolbox! These low-calorie foods...

Although steady state cardio can be great for your overall health, it probably isn't the most effective way to lose weight. Here are four reasons why you should start your weight loss journey through diet and lifting weights instead of slaving away on a treadmill. Reason #1: Doing Cardio...

Using Carb Cycling to Lose Weight and Cut Fat Fast Make no mistake that calorie control is the main determining factor when you need to lose weight, or more specifically for losing fat, but macronutrient manipulation (e.g. carb cycling) is the next step for accelerating that process. It’s...

Simple Guide to Setting up a Lean Bulk Plan What is lean bulking? Lean bulking is quite simply a cerebral approach to building muscle tissue while keeping body-fat levels in check and limiting fat gain as much as possible. Make no mistake, lean bulking is a slow process and requires...

Are you in the predicament of not knowing how to diet and implement cardio based on your somatotype (e.g. ectomorph, endomorph, etc.)? This comprehensive guide will describe actionable tips for maximizing your muscle building and fat burning potential, regardless your natural genetic tendencies...

For years the bodybuilding community has backed the notion that losing more than 1.5 to 2 pounds of fat per week will result in muscle loss. Find out if this is true. Why do you always hear that 2 pounds per week is the maximum amount of fat you should safely lose? If you train really hard while...

It's time to simplify your diet. This article contains 3 tips that can help you reduce the amount of calories you are eating, and make it easier to maintain weight or lose fat. Sometimes we make life far more difficult than it needs to be. This is especially true with nutrition and fat loss. We...

Burnt out on calorie counting? If you're ready to cut bodyfat, check out this simple guide to intuitive eating - no food scale necessary! Summer is quickly approaching and maybe you’re still riding the gains train but the vast majority of people are looking to shed some body fat and show off all...

It's one of the most popular questions; How do I incorporate cheat meals into my diet without blowing my progress? Learn exactly how with this article. The idea of a “Cheat Meal” is so ubiquitous that it belongs on the highest shelf of wherever the plaques for Hall of Fame of Fitness Ideas are...

by Matt Weik You may have heard of weight loss diets that only allow you to eat a certain number of calories per day. They might say you can only eat 1,200 calories per day or only eat [fill in the blank with a number here] calories per day. These diets are popular because they deliver results...

Calorie Shifting Theory By Philipp S Kostin This diet has become so popular and it has taken many peoples interest and attention. This theory has nothing new at all, athletes and body builders have been using it for years and the term they use is "zigzag diet" or "calorie cycling"...

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of your daily calorie burn doesn’t come from puddles of sweat after a tough workout. Calorie burn is driven by your metabolism. Metabolism is the entire process of converting calories into energy to power your bodily processes. It isn’t just about...

Are you afraid of fat? Don’t be. In addition to making food taste good, fat plays an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. Here we cover the basics about fat and how it affects health goals. FAT BASICS At 9 calories per gram, fat is the most calorie-dense of the macronutrients (carbs and...

Many people have a hard time wrapping their heads around ketogenic diets or simply known as keto diets. We get it, it seems contradictory on the surface … I can eat all the fatty foods I want — even bacon — and drop tons of body fat? That makes no sense! Yet for many people, “going keto” has...