calories

by Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D.N. We talk about calories a lot. So much so that new food labels will highlight calories in a big, bold font. But as much as we obsess over them, calories don’t always tell the full story of a food. Beyond calories, we need a variety of nutrients to keep our bodies and...

by Isadora Baum Cauliflower, like other cruciferous veggies, is good for your ticker, brain, and bowels (not so sexy, but definitely important), thanks to its high fiber, folate, and antioxidant content. And at less than 60 calories per cup, it’s low-calorie way to fill up. As chock-full of...

by Micaela Young, M.S., C.P.T. Let’s face it: Eating healthy all the time can be tough. Nearly half of Americans fall short on the daily recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains put forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. On top of that, many of us regularly chow down...

by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. If you truly want to win big in the fat-loss game, you’ve got to boost your metabolism. Burn more calories each and every day—whether you’re crushing it in the gym or chilling on your tush—and fat loss is pretty much guaranteed. But how does your diet tie in? We...

by Isadora Baum With keto ‘before-and-after’ photos and success stories flooding social media, the temptation to hop on the high-fat bandwagon—and reap the benefits—has never been more real. Equally real, though, is the frustration of going keto and not seeing those highly-sought-after results...

by Perri O. Blumberg The fall of carbs and rise of keto throughout the past few years has seemingly everyone opting for cauliflower pizza crust and swapping their usual Chipotle burrito for the new Keto Bowl. However, today’s popular low-carb and keto diet trends have many a health-conscious...

by Jenn Sinrich You probably know that whole foods (like fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and whole grains) are great for your health, while fried and processed foods don’t usually offer much nutritional value. But while focusing on wholesome foods is a crucial step in establishing healthier...

by Jacob Green, M.S., R.D., C.I.S.S.N. The fitness world might have you believe that lifting weights is all it takes to build muscle. And make no mistake, you will put on some muscle with a regular lifting routine. However, your gains might not nearly be what you expected. When the number on the...

Four of the best supplements for fat loss and lean muscle growth If we had the choice, 9 out of 10 of us would have a much bigger and more muscular body, with much smaller body fat percentages. Many of us would ideally like to be at around 10% or less body fat, with large amounts of lean...

I read all the time here at musclemecca about mass. No matter what else you do you also have to eat to gain muscle mass! Eating to Gain Mass By Anthony Ellis This is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs. Food. The truth is, no one will gain muscle without food. It seems so...

As a bodybuilder you must know about bulking. It is a key aspect of being a good bodybuilder. What Is Bulking? Steps, Diet, and More Bulking is a term commonly thrown around by bodybuilders. It generally refers to a progressive increase in the number of calories consumed beyond your body’s...

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...

Here are 5 reasons why you are not growing muscle! You talk the talk, and you try to walk the walk. You follow a disciplined diet plan, scarfing down piles of chicken, rice, pasta, eggs, and mile each day. You hit the gym religiously and you train longer and harder than most people around...

It’s almost Christmas, which means you’re most likely trying to keep your healthy habits in check and hopefully reach your goal of keep it a fit holiday season. After all, you’ve worked hard in the gym (and probably harder in the kitchen) all year long and want nothing to do with totally falling...

Nutrition and Supplementation The importance of food and a solid eating plan or approach can’t be understated. Hard training much be backed by quality nutrition and proper intake. Without the proper nutrients or calories, you will limit your body’s ability to repair and strength muscle and...

15 Reasons Why You’re Not Building Muscle: 1. You’re not getting enough calories Calorie consumption is the solution to about 90% of the complaints lifters have about not being about to get bigger and/or stronger. Your body requires a certain number of calories to maintain your current weight...

Evan Centopani Getting started in any endeavor is often the hardest part. This certainly holds true for new bodybuilders taking their first stab at meal planning. When you first begin training, it becomes apparent almost immediately that you'll need to eat well to sustain your energy and reach...

We all have our reasons on why we want to lose that extra fat we are carrying around. It could be for a special event or vacation, that dream summer body you’ve always wanted, or just feel better about your own body. Here are some steps on how to reach that goal and how FlexPro Meals can help...

Have you been making progress with losing weight, and then all of a sudden, your body slammed on the brakes? You’re not alone, and it can be frustrating enough to pull your hair out. You’ve tried everything to get your body to drop stubborn body fat, but no matter what you try, the number on the...

Eating out is something many enjoy as it takes you away from the kitchen and into a different environment – and after all, everything tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself. The downside is that the reason it tastes so good isn’t always because you didn’t slave over it. The cause...