dieting

How do we get rid of stubborn fat ? ⁣ Well.. you already know the answer. Stubborn fat, just like any other fat, is lost by creating a caloric deficit through a mixture of dieting and exercising. ⁣ ⁣ First of all we need to get lean enough to tackle those areas (at least ~12% for men and ~22%...

Metabolic Damage ? More like Metabolic Adaptation.⭕️ A lot of people believe that the metabolism can get "damaged" by following large deficit diets or by dieting for a long time, yet, while larger deficits are certainly more difficult (and not recommended) to stick to (long term), they don't...

Screwed up your diet ? Here's a mental hack to get back on track quickly!⭕️⁣ ⁣ It has happened to the best of us the first times we dieted, and it happens very frequently to beginners but also "advanced" dieters!⁣ ⁣ When it comes to losing fat, we know that creating a calorie deficit of around...

Well.. you already know the answer. Stubborn fat, just like any other fat, is lost by creating a caloric deficit through a mixture of dieting and exercising. ⁣ ⁣ First of all we need to get lean enough to tackle those areas (which tend to leave last!) but once we're there, they'll go just as...

WHAT MAKES MUSCLE, KEEPS MUSCLE – From a specificity standpoint, if the goal is fat loss the general consensus is to train a metric ton and make yourself hate life and exercise till you can't feel the left side of your face. It's a faulty approach with regards to fat loss. Fat loss plans should...

Go Heavy, Retain Muscle – You've been training hard while trying to gain as much muscle as possible. Now that you're on a diet you must give your body a reason to hold on to this new muscle. High-intensity strength exercises (70-100% range) are better than low-intensity exercises (40-70% range)...

How to Burn Stubborn Body Fat Here's what you need to know... Targeting stubborn body fat and "spot reduction" are two different things. It's possible to get rid of stubborn body fat through diet, exercise, and supplementation. Subcutaneous fat is more stubborn than visceral fat and...

As the title says "When you hit a wall what do you do? stagnate gains, can't, can't sleep or just lost your motivation... What do YOU do to keep pressing forward during your most testing times? Post your thoughts here... Let's hear some feedback from our members in which they could share for...

Lee Priest video on low carb dieting Fads. Lee Priest tells it like it like it is – that’s why people love to hear what he has to say. Whatever is popular or controversial in fitness and bodybuilding – Lee Priest will say his honest thoughts on it. This is sadly something we don’t get enough of...

themusclephd ��"The biggest Loser" is a famous show in which individuals with excess body fat go on a extreme diet to lose as much weight as possible over 30 weeks. This study showed that this type of crash dieting can leave our metabolisms slow for years to come! Tomorrow’s...

If It Fits Your Macros, or IIFYM, has been a hot topic over the last several years in the bodybuilding industry. For those of you who are not familiar with this diet, here is a simple explanation. IIFYM is a diet strategy in which the dieter sets certain macro-nutrient goals for him or herself...

Fat Loss Diet for Cutting We all know that dieting can be a very arduous process and restricting your caloric intake can be quite difficult at first. As a trainer, I get asked many questions, but none more than “How do I get a six pack”? or “How do I get rid of this fat on my stomach and...

I have been working to get all of these loaded on MC. It has taken a while..... I hope everyone enjoys!!

As some know I use to bodybuild but have had a few year layoff with health issues. So its been 4 weeks since Ive started back training, dieting (0-100 grams of carbs), cardio, and test/IGF and my weight was 215lbs and now I'm 221lbs. I weigh myself first thing in the morning naked and after I...

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is known for its recovery benefits. What does the research say about glutamine? Current research suggests that glutamine may be beneficial for decreasing delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle damage. This is especially clear in highly...

by Matt Weik The industry today is definitely not lacking hardworking women. In fact, today there are more female competitors than ever before in the fitness industry. Their hard work and dedication to their craft is showcased on stages across the globe. That being said, many people believe the...

I’m dieting for my first contest and it’s eight weeks away. I’m six feet tall and 225 pounds and based on how much fat I’m carrying, I should come in around 210 or so. It’s a natural show, so I’m not worried about being too skinny. A few people tell me I’m eating too many carbs. On training...

Dieting May Be Causing Your Weight Gain by Matt Weik Using the honor system, how many of you would admit to trying just about every diet out there in order to lose weight and burn fat? Did you buy into the hype and psych yourself up thinking this is...

“Stubborn fat” is really a misnomer. It’s also a self-limiting belief that turns into self-fulfilling prophecy. The truth is, each person inherits a unique pattern of fat storage. When you lose fat, you lose it all over your body and the first place you’re genetically prone to deposit it will be...

by Geoff Roberts If It Fits Your Macros, or IIFYM, has been a hot topic over the last several years in the bodybuilding industry. For those of you who are not familiar with this diet, here is a simple explanation. IIFYM is a diet strategy in which the dieter sets certain macro-nutrient goals...