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. [...]

Ready for a truly awesome fat loss technique? 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. That’s no way [...]

I bet it’s more than you think, and it could be preventing you from achieving the best possible  results, quickly. There are two main problems with consuming too much sugar: it adds up quickly, and it contains very little nutritional value. People who replace nutritionally-rich carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, natural starchy carbs, etc.) with refined sugar [...]

How much attention do you give to the meal after your workout? I hope a considerable amount, as this meal helps deliver very important nutrients to your muscles, which is absolutely imperative to achieving good results. I just analyzed two new members’ diet plans this morning and they were both way off the mark with [...]

Today 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. Simply put, there are three types of carbs. – Simple carbs: fruit and dairy – Starchy carbs: potatoes, brown rice, beans, oatmeal, lentils, yams, sweet potatoes, etc. – Fibrous [...]

Do you include a protein source at each and every snack and meal? 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 [...]