Understanding NEAT Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended by everything we do that is not related to basal metabolic rate (the energy required to live), eating (the thermic effect of food), or sports-like exercise. It...
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Metabolic Adaptation Metabolic Adaptation, a complex set of physiologic changes, tends to be the reason most people stall in their weight-loss journey. As a caloric deficit becomes more severe and/or prolonged: Total Daily Energy...
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Discomfort vs Fatigue Even experienced trainees have difficulty distinguishing between muscular discomfort and the feeling of fatiguing your muscles to the point they are truly stimulated. Almost every athlete perceives discomfort as more...
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One of the most difficult aspects of Fitness and Nutrition is building lifestyle habits that are vastly different from your ingrained routines. Consistency and Habits are two fundamental keys to Success in all aspects of life. Without consistency...
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Recipe by Beth Bacon Ingredients for the peanut sauce: ½ c chicken broth 2T peanut butter or 3T PB2 powder ½ T sriracha sauce 1 T soy sauce (Tamari if you’re gluten-free) 1 T honey ½ T fresh ginger, grated 1 clove of garlic, minced ...
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The Vacation Mindset How often do you go on vacation with every intention of being reasonable with your food selections only to find yourself throwing total caution to the wind by the end of your trip, and eating everything in sight? Or maybe...
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Emotional Eating Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Emotional eating is shaped by the environment (not genetics); parents (and I would suggest significant others/peers) are therefore promising intervention/support targets. ...
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