Hunger is normal, especially when you are in a calorie deficit. However, you really shouldn't be hungry all the time. So sit down & gear up for a jam-packed article that will teach you how to feel full while in a calorie deficit. The first section will explain the difference between hunger and craving. The … Continue reading How To Stay Full In A Calorie Deficit
Author: Chris McMahon
Ultimate PUSH-UP Guide: Perfect Your Push-up
99, 100, 101... Oh, I didn't see you there. I was busy finishing my 101st push-up of the day and decided to write this article. I am just kidding; I did 90 push-ups before writing. Okay, enough joking around. I wrote this push-up guide because I saw a 100 push-up-a-day challenge on social media. Many … Continue reading Ultimate PUSH-UP Guide: Perfect Your Push-up
Should You Use Meal Replacement Shakes?
A client asked me the other day if they should use a meal replacement shake. The short answer is yes. The Long answer is I don't think it's the best choice. Yes, there was a whole fancy schmancy systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of meal replacements for weight loss that said MR was … Continue reading Should You Use Meal Replacement Shakes?
8 Effective Ways To Stick To Your Diet While Eating Out
You've done it. You have stuck to your nutrition plan all week, and now it's time to kick back and celebrate. https://media.giphy.com/media/IwAZ6dvvvaTtdI8SD5/giphy.gif It's time to hit up your family's favorite taco spot, which means you will have your usual: A few tacos, a margarita, guac, and chips for the table, and maybe even dessert. It's … Continue reading 8 Effective Ways To Stick To Your Diet While Eating Out
eating at maintenance
Yes, sometimes I will have a client start to eat more calories, and magically, they will begin to lose weight or have an easier time adding muscle. It's like when I told my fat loss client, John, to start eating closer to 2,700 instead of the 1,600 calories he was eating. His exact words were … Continue reading eating at maintenance
The Ultimate Chin-Up Guide
You spend most of your day pushing. Think about it; you lean forward to read this article on your phone while at your desk. You are pushing your arms against a desk to stay upright. When you come home, you grab a cozy spot on the couch and lean on your favorite shoulder. Since you … Continue reading The Ultimate Chin-Up Guide
How Often Should You Eat For Weight loss?
I have been coaching for a decade and am about to answer a hot topic question. "How many meals should I eat while trying to lose weight?" By the end of this article, you will know the answer and be able to plan your meals for the week. Weight Loss and Numbers Calories matter. No … Continue reading How Often Should You Eat For Weight loss?
The Fiber guide: How to get more fiber and 30 high fiber foods to try
Chris, what is the most underrated nutrient? So, glad you asked. I think fiber is the most underrated nutrient; on average, most Americans are horrible at getting enough in their diet. When I talk about fiber, I don't mean the day-old bran muffin you accidentally grabbed at Starbucks. Sorry, that happened to you; blueberry muffins … Continue reading The Fiber guide: How to get more fiber and 30 high fiber foods to try
fitness Lessons From My Father
When I was a little kid, my dad would toss me onto his shoulders, and we would adventure to the park near our home. I can remember sitting on top of his shoulders and feeling as if I could see the entire world. He is over six feet tall, and I still remember thinking, "wow, … Continue reading fitness Lessons From My Father
Are you in starvation mode?
I want to share with you a story about a client named Jason. Jason started coaching with me because he wanted to lose weight to be able to go on more hikes with his kids, and his doctor warned him that he was in danger of developing diabetes. During our first meeting, he told me … Continue reading Are you in starvation mode?