Do you know what “sugar alcohols” are? More and more food manufacturers are using it in their products to “hide” the sugars used in their products.
If you’re trying to lose fat, or just improve your overall health in general, it’s important that you understand that these are and how they may affect your progress.
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Are sugar alcohols making you fat?
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: May 21, 2009 4:37 pm | Permalink | Category: NutritionComments (0) -
Carb cycling for maximum weight loss!
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: May 6, 2009 9:26 am | Permalink | Category: Nutrition, Weight lossReady for a truly awesome fat loss technique?
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Then you’ve got to try “Carbohydrate Cycling” (or “carb cycling”).
There’s no question that a low-carb/high-protein diet plan can be effective. However, for most, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. If you’ve tried them before, you know what I mean: fatigue, crankiness, intense cravings,
etc.
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How much sugar do you consume a day?
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: April 26, 2009 6:35 am | Permalink | Category: NutritionI bet it’s more than you think, and it could be preventing you from achieving the best possible results, quickly.
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There are two main problems with consuming too much sugar: it adds up quickly, and it contains very little nutritional value.
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What do you eat after a workout?
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: April 20, 2009 9:00 pm | Permalink | Category: Exercise, NutritionHow much attention do you give to the meal after your workout?
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I hope a considerable amount, as this meal helps deliver very important nutrients to your muscles, which is absolutely imperative to achieving good results.
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Carb timing – simple, but very important
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: March 31, 2009 12:51 pm | Permalink | Category: NutritionToday I’d like to briefly discuss the type of carbs you should eat at certain times of the day, for maximum weight loss in minimum time.
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Simply put, there are three types of carbs.
- Simple carbs: fruit and dairy
- Starchy carbs: potatoes, brown rice, beans, oatmeal, lentils, yams,
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Protein and carbs together – critical!
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: March 23, 2009 3:47 pm | Permalink | Category: NutritionDo you include a protein source at each and every snack and meal?
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If you do, you’ll maximize the time and energy you’re putting into your exercise routine for the best possible results with the least amount of effort.
Perhaps it’s contrary to what you may have heard, but it is very important to balance meals and [...]

