I’ve been getting several messages from readers lately that have my Spidey senses tingling. Here are a few examples: “I’ve been training 3 times a week for 16 weeks. It’s going well and I see changes, but I’m not sure if my progress is good enough or what I’m missing.” “I’m afraid my goals aren’t …
Weight loss and reducing calories tend to steal the limelight when it comes to information on how to best fuel your body for athletic success. However, not every athlete wants to lose weight. Many athletes want to gain weight in the form of lean muscle tissue to improve body composition and power. Eating for gain …
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For many, weight gain can happen oh-so gradually. An extra two pounds over the course of a year can (and often does) go completely unnoticed. Over time, however, those pounds add up, and after ten years you suddenly realize that you have more than twenty pounds to lose. Ironically, many successful dieters will tell you …
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The dollar is not what it used to be, especially in the supermarket. We are seeing a significant increase in numbers global food prices in recent years. There was one in 2023 A 6.9% increase in food expenditures in US householdscompared to a 12.7% increase in spending in 2022. But just because prices are high …
If you take GLP-1, you’re probably familiar with two big changes: you feel full more quickly, and digestion can slow down. (1This can make a typical breakfast difficult to finish, or tempting to skip altogether. The trade-off? Missing breakfast could mean you’re missing out on protein, fluids and important micronutrients that support energy and help …
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You’re standing in the aisle of the dairy, with five minutes to do your shopping and a cart already full: granola for your child, spinach for tonight, coffee you forgot last time. The yogurt cupboard buzzes like a server room: normal, Greek, skyr; vanilla, honey, “Icelandic style”, egg white numbers screaming from every lid. You …
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After a year of testing, tasting and perfecting the most magical flavor we could dream of…it’s FINALLY HERE! Let me introduce myself Peppermint Hot Chocolate Protein, a cozy, creamy, perfect peppermint blend that captures everything you love about the holidays in one delicious sip. Born from my love for everything that is cozy, nostalgic and …
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“Whether it is your goal to fall off, build strength, perform at your peak or improve your overall healthkeeping one accurate food diary what you eat and drink is important. It provides valuable insight into your dietary habits, so you can see trends and make adjustments if necessary. Sometimes people put off tracking their food …
With a community of more than 280 million users, MyFitnessPal aims to help users live healthier, happier lives. Whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, get healthy, or simply fine-tune your eating habits, MyFitnessPal provides the tools, support, and motivation you need to succeed. A key to successful tracking on MyFitnessPal is consistency. There …
Thanksgiving is a great time to connect with family and friends,enjoy your favorite recipesAndstart new traditions. If you’ve been working hard to get in shape this year, the holiday weekend offers a great opportunity to do that, tooshare your active lifestyle with your loved ones. But it’s hard to break the desire to graze or …
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