*Photo Credit: Arnold, muscleandfitness.com* I know, I know – this goes against everything you’ve ever been told about dieting. But, trust me…eating your largest meal at night will make dieting easier. Here’s why: 1. It Gives You Something to Look Forward To What sounds more appealing? Having a small breakfast and lunch – […]
5 Fat Loss Mistakes That Most People Miss
(Photo Credit: muscleandstrength.com) There are a lot of ways to screw up a fat loss plan. You already know most of them… Trying to lose body fat before it’s something you actually value Not building a foundation of healthy habits Not exercising Not staying consistent Snacking too much Not eating enough protein […]
Holiday Weight Gain – Why One (or Five) Meals WON’T Hurt You
The holidays are here! Mid to late November (or mid to late September for all of you holiday lovers like me) marks the start of amazing time spent with family and friends, great tunes, tons of eggnog and pecan pie, and – if you’re a college student named Nick Smoot – a month and a […]
What Dragon Ball Z Taught Me About Strength Training
If your childhood was anything like mine, it was filled with epic pizza parties, video games, chasing women (that’s right, little Smoot was a playa …not really), and spending every Friday night in front of a TV screen watching Dragon Ball Z. I LOVE Dragon Ball Z (DBZ). I’ve seen all of the episodes, all […]
Find Your Motivation
I stepped on the scale the other morning and can’t say I was happy with what I saw. The scale read 195 lbs., and although I carry my fat fairly well – and look somewhat like a strength coach – the fact that I didn’t make any progress in fat loss from week to week was […]