weight loss
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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…
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You’ve done it. You have stuck to your nutrition plan all week, and now it’s time to kick back and celebrate. 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 so…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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When I was ten, my mom taught me basic culinary skills. I learned how to whisk eggs, prepare chicken, and even bake things in the oven. Some nights when mom would work late, she would call ahead and ask me to bread the chicken cutlets or put something in the oven. She was a single…