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Muscle Vs. Fat: What You Need To Know When It Comes To Weight Loss

Muscle Vs. Fat: What You Need To Know When It Comes To Weight Loss
Many people are still going strong on their New Year’s Resolution for better health. Congratulations for sticking with it! I know there are a number of my clients currently taking part in our Nutrishop 6-Week Transformation Challenge, and I hope to share some good stories from that in the near future.

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Why Can't I Lose Weight?

Why Can't I Lose Weight?

If you’re doing everything right, but the scale won’t budge, here are a few thoughts to get the numbers moving. Are you a cardio queen or king? If you are jamming away at the cardio 1-2 hours/day and your weight is consistent or increasing, change it up. Chronic cardio can decrease muscle. Muscle burns calories for hours after your workout. Try trading out 50% of your cardio time with weightlifting to boost your metabolism. A pound of muscle may weigh the same as a pound of fat, but muscle is much leaner and compact than fat. So, you may drop...

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The Skinny On Fasted Cardio

The Skinny On Fasted Cardio

How many times have you heard your favorite fitness idols referencing fasted cardio? The benefits of fasted cardio have been debated amongst many coaches, athletes, and trainers. These debates are all compelling, which leaves the general population in a state of confusion. So, does fasted cardio trump cardio in a fed state? First, let’s dive into a little physiology. Fat loss occurs through three processes: Mobilization: Removing fatty acids from a fat cell. Transport: Moving fatty acids via the bloodstream and finally Oxidation: Where the fatty acids are burned within smooth and skeletal muscles. The facts on fasted cardio are...

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30 Days To a Slimmer You

30 Days To a Slimmer You

Tired of your pants fitting too uncomfortably snug, but don't know what to do about it? Not quite ready for swimsuit season? We've got you covered. Here are some great nutrition and training tips to help you shape up and shed at least two inches off that midsection in 30 days.

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