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A refeed day is another enjoyable way to get a psychological break from your diet and boost your leptin levels. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW On “refeed day” you intentionally consume more calories than you consume after a period of being in a caloric deficit – whether resulting from eating fewer calories or increasing physical activity, …
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Cheat meals or cheat days refer to set periods where you can indulge in the foods you’ve been craving throughout the week while you’re dieting. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW There are many smart ways to cheat. How to “Cheat” Without Ruining Your Diet? Cheat days and meals can be a successful tool for curbing the …
Macronutrients—carb, fat and protein—are essential nutrients that supply energy and are required by the body in relatively large amounts. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Aside from the water content, most of the things you consume are made up of macronutrients: substances that humans need in relatively large amounts for energy. I’m tempted to say that macronutrients …
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Meal planning is the process of organizing and preparing meals and snacks in advance, usually for a week or a set period of time. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW The goal of meal planning is to have a clear plan for what to eat and to have the necessary ingredients on hand to prepare the meals. …
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Flexible dieting (also known as IIFYM ‘if it fits your macros’) is a way to live a balanced lifestyle, while still building and maintaining the physique of your dreams. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Continue reading, you are going to love the article for this part of the flexible dieting. This is where I tell you …
Maintenance refers to how much energy you burn on a daily or weekly basis, to eat more or less, and to maintain a certain level of body fat while still being able to achieve slow gains at the gym. If so, it is recommended. 1 2 ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW In general, people switch to …
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Muscle Gains or Bulking improves your workout, eating, and physique. The key to bulking is eating a calorie surplus. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW If you’re in the 10-12% body fat range (calculate here body fat percentage) and want to put on muscle as quickly as possible, you want to bulk up. Yes, you’ll gain some …
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Cutting or fat loss requires a bit more dietary precision and adherence than bulking and maintenance because if you overeat a bit on a bulking or maintenance diet, you still gain muscle and weight. 1 2 ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Eating too much on one cut, though, and you can quickly get stuck in a …
A post-workout meal is essential to replenish those lost stores, making the recovery process easier. What you eat after a workout is just as important as what you eat before your training session. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Eating recovery foods with the right nutrients immediately after exercise can help your body do this faster, encouraging …
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That said, there are two meals that matter: the Pre-workout and Post-workout meals. It doesn’t matter, as long as you hit your daily numbers, you can easily lose fat and build muscle. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Benefits of pre-workout meal A well-timed and balanced pre-workout meal can provide a number of benefits for the body, …
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