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Why you may not be losing weight

Why you may not be losing weight

Energy Expenditure vs Energy intake OR calories in vs calories out Have you tried every fad diet there is? Low carb, low fat, juice ‘cleanse’, intermittent fasting etc? Nothing seems to be working? There is a relatively simple explanation as to why this might be. Ever heard of energy in vs energy out? (in more scientific terms: expenditure vs intake). This is one of the equations to focus on when your goal is to loose weight. Why? Because it helps us to understand how much energy your are burning (expenditure/out) verses how much energy you are putting in (food intake)....

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GLYCOGEN: Why you need to know what it is, what it does, and why it is important!

GLYCOGEN: Why you need to know what it is, what it does, and why it is important!

You probably have some idea of what it is, what it MAY do and why you MAY need it…but if you are someone who loves to train, loves to feel energized and continuously perform in the gym then it is essential for you to understand what Glycogen is, where to get it from and why it is so important in your diet! Did you know that glycogen is our primary fuel source during exercise, and is also used consistently throughout the day as energy? ‘Glycogen’ can also otherwise previously be known as Glucose, which is originally the carbohydrates we consume!!...

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Frozen fruits and vegetables or fresh?

Frozen fruits and vegetables or fresh?

First up, I would like to set a disclaimer that regardless of weather your fruit and veg are frozen or fresh-it is a win that you are incorporating them into your daily intake!    However, if you are aiming for specificity within nutritional value and absorption, there are points that lead us to believe that frozen fruit and veg may be more beneficial…this is based off the process of the fruit and veg from farm to plate. PLUS, did you know that most fruits and vegetables are picked BEFORE they are ripe so that they can ripen during transportation?! This means...

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Easter Recovery

Easter Recovery

SO you just ate ‘too’ much Chocolate hey? Okay…so did most people… NO you don’t need to starve yourself NO you don’t need to do a juice cleanse NO you don’t need to go Keto… Get back on track, from where you left off before the Easter long weekend, and get going. Easter is a time to enjoy, spend with friends and family and relax. I want you to remember that first and foremost. So stop beating yourself up, or starting intermittent fasting or whatever other ‘quick fix’ you’re thinking of starting. What I want you to do is to...

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