10 Great Ways to NOT Lose Fat

1. Not eating enough protein.

One very common problem I face is that very few people consume enough protein for their needs when it comes to weight loss. An average person requires up to 0.82g per pound bodyweight of protein per day, and up to 2g/lb for a weight loss when on a low carb diet. It takes energy to digest it in the first place, which makes high protein diet effective at maintaining higher metabolism.

Set Goals That Keep You Excited

Another new year has arrived, people's minds absorbed in their go. The only issue is that most of them won't remember what those resolutions were in about a month. Getting all excited over positive changes in life is good, but it doesn't get too far without a solid action plan. The comfort

Facts You Should Know About Dairy

I'm sure most of the people by now have been exposed to all kinds of "truths" about milk - it's good for you, bad for you, milk heals, milk kills, it's evil, causes birth defects etc.... You see endless commercials aimed to make you buy their dairy products, and you also hear the horror stories from some of the scientists and other

What you need to know on BCAAs

If you read my previous post on protein, you now know that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) are the amino acids with an extra side carbon chain, that
simplifies their conversion into energy during intense exertion. There are 3 BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine and valine. Their major advantage over

Why protein is important?

When I coach my clients on their nutrition, I pay particular attention to the amounts of protein they consume. In fact, adjusting their protein amounts is one of the first changes I make in their diet. Protein (greek proteios - primary) is the foundation of any nutritious meal whether you want to lose fat or gain muscle mass.

10 Reasons Why You Need Fish Oil

Those who train with me know that I'm a big advocate of supplementing polyunsaturated fats, particularly

Omega-3 fats derived from fish oil. Nowadays, especially in cities, everyone is exposed to harmful forms of stress, whether it's mental, chemical or physical. Common forms of inflammatory processes in our bodies are both the contributor and the outcome. Poor nutritional choices do not help either. Here are the 10 reasons fish oils can maximize your training progress and overall well-being:

Eat Guts, Or Why You'd Have No Chance Against Zombies

Leaving a butcher's shop one day with a hefty bag of goodies barely 25 bucks worth, I was thinking of all the perks living in Canada without actually being raised here. Seems like no one here is cooking any organ meats - liver, kidneys, geezers etc. But after a short boost of personal satisfaction, I started