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Motivational Tips 7 And 8 : Ponder And Reach Out

18/02/19

Continuing our deep dive into the subject of all-important motivation, in this post, we’ll give you two more tips that will help you stay focused and reach your goal. Motivational tip #7: Think about your goal on a daily basis As we had already mentioned in a previous post, physically writing your goal down and […]

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The tracking and logging tools are second to none.

23/08/17

“I am a fitness fanatic and I also need to lose weight. The tracking and logging tools are second to none. Data is added instantly on the fly and I easily can import my Fitbit data into DietSensor so I optimize my complete fitness and nutrition regimen. The fact that this is science based sets it apart. Highly recommend it.” Anonym

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Part 4-How Vegetarians Who Want To Build Muscle Can Reach Their Protein Intake Levels

21/12/18

In our comprehensive series of posts centered around building muscle, we’ve already covered how to calculate your ideal caloric intake, and its optimal breakdown into protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake levels. But what about vegetarians (and their many variations)? Where can they tap into sufficient protein sources? In this article, we’ll take a look at […]

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Part 2-How To Build Muscle By Calculating Daily Protein and Fat Intakes

14/12/18

In the first post in this series, we explain the first step in building muscle, which is calculating your caloric surplus – up and beyond your daily maintenance caloric intake level – that’s necessary for you to gain muscle at the rate that you want. In this article, we take things further, and break down […]

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Banish The Body Shame

10/01/19

Body image is so prevalent in our culture, and by default, so is body shame. Even if you are the type of person that tries to steer clear of body image-related drama, it’s very easy to get caught up in other people’s body image issues. If you’ve ever had a family member tell you about […]

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Should Your Fitness Trainer Give You Diet Advice?

10/01/19

In today’s post, let’s discuss boundaries. Let’s pose the following question: should fitness trainers dole out diet-related advice? Are trainers qualified to do so? Perhaps the best way to answer this question – or at least gain a better perspective to it – is to invert it: Is your dietician qualified to tell you how […]

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Five Tips to Successfully Focus on Both Fitness and Nutrition

19/07/17

Combining good nutrition with fitness is necessary to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can mean maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your risk of a chronic disease, becoming more active, and improving your overall health. Whether you are new to fitness, are a fitness enthusiast, or a committed bodybuilder or elite athlete, having […]

Better sports performance while on keto?

12/12/22

If you’re looking for motivation about the keto diet and sports, keep reading! As your body adapts to ketosis, you’ll be able to burn more stored fat to fuel your workouts. During low intensity endurance exercises, athletes following a keto diet will burn more than twice as much fat as those sticking to a diet […]

How long does it take to burn off YOUR favourite junk food? Instructive infographics

15/12/15

An infographic reveals the amount of exercise required to work off fast food including KFC, McDonald’s and a Pizza Express Margherita pizza – and women have to work out longer than men. Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk This instructive infographics teach us about the amount of exercice required to burn junk food. A good way […]

Part 3-Building Muscle By Calculating Daily Carbohydrates Intake

17/12/18

In our previous posts, we looked at the surprisingly technical process of building muscle by first calculating optimal daily caloric intake levels, and determining the necessary daily amount of protein and fat necessary to reach your target goal. In this article, we’ll tell you how to meet your daily carbohydrate intake level. As a reminder, […]

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Stress and weight gain

21/09/23

The link between stress and weight gain is complex and can vary from person to person based on several individual factors. However, there are several mechanisms through which stress can contribute to weight gain: Emotional eating: Many people turn to food to cope with stress, which can lead to overconsumption of calories. Sugary, fatty, and […]

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