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Why Exercising More and Eating Less Doesn’t Help You Lose Weight

Have you ever tried to lose weight by working out more and eating less? I’ve been there.And it works… but only for a little while. Over the years, I’ve done some crazy workout and diet programs: Most of these approaches were coupled with some type of diet restriction too. Some worked better than others for…

Fat Burning Meal Plan: What Should I Actually Eat? (Sample Meal Plans Included)

What should you actually be eating if your goal is to burn fat and build muscle? Today I’ll give you two sample days of eating that can improve your body composition. While workouts are a big driver of building muscle, today we’re focusing on the #1 variable for burning fat. Fat burning starts with the…

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The 80/20 Rule for Fitness: Do Less, Get More

Ever feel like there’s just too much noise in the fitness world? One person says intermittent fasting is the key.Another says you need six meals a day.Someone else says burpees are essential—and then there’s the liver king guy… It’s overwhelming. And it leads to the same outcome every time: Paralysis by analysis. But what if…

The Truth About Calorie Tracking (And Why Most Diets Still Fail)

Is calorie tracking overrated? I’m sure you know a friend (or at the very least, a social media ‘influencer’) who’s lost weight without counting calories. He’s probably the same friend that, every time you talk to him, tries to sell you on that same ‘diet’ (and probably the same friend who does CrossFit) ‘Bro, you’ve got…

Why Willpower Won’t Work — How to Build Good Habits (and Remove Bad Ones)

Why Willpower Fails Have you ever relied on willpower to accomplish a goal? How long did it last? When I rely on willpower, I’m good for maybe a week or two.A month tops. If you’re anything like me, you’ve learned this lesson the hard way:Willpower alone doesn’t work. You’ve played that game.You’ve had some short-term…

4 Weight Loss Mistakes You Don’t Even Know You’re Making

Frustrated With the Scale Not Moving When It Comes To Losing Weight? If the number on the scale isn’t budging—or worse, going up—you’re not alone. And if you’ve been caught in the cycle of yo-yo dieting for weeks, months, or even years… it’s time for a gut check. These are the top four mistakes I…

The Myth of Balance: Why Playing It Safe Keeps You Stuck

I Don’t Like the Word “Balance” It’s one of the most overused and misunderstood words in modern self-help and fitness advice. “I don’t want to be too extreme… I just want to be balanced.” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. Men use it when talking about work-life balance.They use it in health and fitness.But…