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By Matt Weik How many of you tried to diet only to fail? You grocery shopped for what you thought were healthy food items, you stopped eating out, you started exercising, and even checked to make sure the batteries in your scale were working properly. Yet, the numbers on the scale never...

By: Matt Weik When someone mentions that they are trying to lose weight and drop body fat, what do they generally tell you is their strategy? More than likely it’s that they’re watching what they eat and exercising. Both are vital pieces to accomplishing such a task but there are a few things...

By: Matt Weik Have you ever jumped on the scale and the number on the screen just about made your head explode? You look down and wonder how the heck you've gained weight after you've worked so hard all week to burn off stubborn body fat and lose weight. Weight fluctuations are enough to make...

By: Matt Weik Protein powder is one of the most consumed and purchased supplements on the market today. People are buying them as a 2lb tub all the way up to a 10lb bag and everything in between. The question becomes, “What protein powder is actually right for you?” In order to answer that...

By: Matt Weik You’re going to the gym. You’re watching what you eat. You’re totally committed. Yet, you’re not losing weight even when you’re (supposedly) doing all the right things. What gives? The fact is, you’re not alone. Many people in your position are struggling with the same lack...

By: Matt Weik Many people are against following a diet that is high in fat, such as the ketogenic diet. Yet, some research has shown that those who follow a keto diet can see some health and weight loss benefits (drastic weight loss results at that). "Fat is not the enemy in your diet. Fat is...

By: Matt Weik Did you know that just because you decided to start eating healthy doesn’t mean you’ll magically lose weight? It’s somewhat of a hard pill to swallow as you’re making a huge lifestyle change by completely changing your nutrition to help you achieve your weight loss goal, yet for...

Dietary Guidelines and Supplementation By Daniel Rocha The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the foundation of the national nutrition policy for the United States, designed to assist the population make better food choices for their health while reducing disease risk. Published by the U.S...

Fad diets are all the rage right now. But, how do they work? Fad diets in theory can work however there are three main inhibitors: sustainability, genetic predisposition and nutrient deprivation. Fad dieting isn't sustainable because people don't want to eat the same thing every day for weeks on...