The other day, I was at the gym setting up for deadlifts when I noticed a woman in the stretching section doing crunches. At first, I didn’t really pay her any mind. She was doing crunches after all, and although there’s nothing inherently wrong with crunches, there are far better choices – in my opinion […]
Why You Aren’t Losing Body Fat (Part 2)
In last week’s article –which can be read HERE – we discussed fat loss, questioned why it’s such a challenging endeavor for our society, and then came up with 11 potential reasons why you may not be losing body fat. Part one covered reasons 1-6. Today, we’ll finish up with reasons 7-11. 7. Your Goals […]
Why You Aren’t Losing Body Fat (Part 1)
“Losing body fat is simple, but it’s definitely not easy.” This is a quote I heard from nutritional expert Tom Venuto, and the truth behind it cannot be overstated. You see, fat loss really is (relatively) simple. Decrease your food intake, increase your activity level (either through strength training, cardio, or simply moving more in […]
How Much [Junk] Food Can You Eat?
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First off, I want to start by saying that I absolutely hate the term “junk food.” There are whole and minimally processed foods that contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals, and there are highly processed foods that contain very small amounts of vitamins and minerals. That’s it. There aren’t any “bad” foods, and there […]
Tracking Macros/Calories Isn’t for Everyone
Nick Smoot Smootfitness.com Whether or not you should track your food intake is a highly debated topic. Some people allow their body to regulate when and how much they eat, while others think this is an absurd idea that will turn them in to an obese giraffe within a matter of weeks (yes, there […]