Do you even Lift effectively,Bro?

I am no stranger to the gym.  I have been lifting weights since a boy when I first saw my dad in our basement cranking out sets on his bench press with the old school home gym weights that were filled with sand.  I always wanted to be strong and fortunately it came natural to me as it was in my genes.  My older brothers were athletes and I would tag along when they went to the gym and practice.  In high school I had...

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Flexible Eating and Macro Nutrient Based Nutrition

Over the past few months I have been very busy researching and experimenting with the Flexible Eating nutrition philosophy.  Flexible eating or IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is not a brand new concept, it has been around for many years but recently it has gain a lot of traction in the bodybuilding space.  I am always sceptical when it comes to these fad diets and nutrition regimens which promise unrealistic results with unsustainable...

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Step by Step instructions to create a Macro nutrient diet plan for you best body ever

Whoever said that diets don't work lied!  Diets are very effective when the goal is short - mid term. Although long term dietary habits should be the ultimate goal, those of us who seek the challenge of defining our physique within a given time frame should follow a very specific diet plan.  I do believe that the practice of dieting can have a positive effect on long term nutrition behavior, in the sense that you must think...

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Don't lose sight of your Goals in the Summer

Summer time used to mean 3 months of relaxation but over the years I have found that life becomes even more hectic during the summer months for me.  The kids, the camps, vacation, parties, family reunions etc.  But don't let "I'm too busy" keep you from the things which are really important like your commitment to your health.  One way to help stay focused is to write down your fitness goals and put them in a highly...

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Losing weight starts with 3 questions

So you have decided you want to lose weight? You do a quick Google search on weight loss and immediately you are inundated with advertisements for magic supplements, DVD guided workout programs, Trendy diet books, and Celebrity fitness trainers. So where do you start? First take a few seconds to answer these three questions: 1.) Why do you want to lose weight? (** Reason) 2.) How did you become (** Reason)? (**Cause) 3.)...

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