At this point you pretty much have every major aspect of your ideal diet plan figured out. You know how many calories to eat a day, how many grams of protein, fat and carbs to eat a day, and you have a good idea of which foods should (and should not) most often provide those nutrients. So, you basically know the full … Read more
A reader recently asked me what changes I made to my diet and workout once I reached my 40s and 50s Considering I’m still in my 30s at the time I’m writing this, that’s a tough question to answer without access to a time machine. But it IS a good question. So, how about I … Read more
A reader recently asked me the following question… “I’m using a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories I need to eat to lose weight. My question is, should I use this same calculator to recalculate my calories whenever my progress stalls? And then use it again when I finish losing weight and want … Read more
People often ask me if eating a certain food, food group, or nutrient will make them fat. Common examples include… Carbs Sugar Fat Fructose Gluten Dairy Alcohol Fruit Red Meat Unhealthy Food/Junk Food/Dirty Food Fast Food Food That Cavemen Didn’t Eat And on and on and on… Really, you can think of any food in existence and … Read more
Have you ever come across an article like this before? One claiming to provide a list of the “10 worst foods” or “20 foods you should never eat” or “50 foods that will make you fat” or “101 foods you must avoid… OR ELSE!!!” I have. Lots of them. And what I’ve noticed about them – … Read more
Do you have any questions about how much protein you need a day to lose weight, build muscle, or maintain muscle while losing fat? Or how many grams of protein you should eat for optimal health and function? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this evidence-based guide, I’m going to cover everything … Read more
Years ago, if you asked me about cheat meals and cheat days, I would have said they were beneficial for helping you stick to your diet and reach whatever goal (typically losing fat) you set out to reach. Back then, I was regularly recommending this “cheating” approach to others, providing guidelines for it in my articles, … Read more
Have you heard that sugar is bad for you? Or maybe that it’s… Evil. Toxic. Addictive. The thing that makes us fat. The true cause of obesity. The underlying reason behind everything that’s wrong in the world. Well, in this article, I’m going to tell you the truth about sugar, how much is “too much,” and help … Read more
What you eat before and after your workout – aka your pre and post workout meals – is a diet topic filled with confusion, arguments, and misinformation. And then there are the questions. Good lord… the questions. Here’s an example of the type of stuff I get asked on a daily basis: What should I eat before my … Read more
If you care at all about weight loss, muscle growth, overall health or anything similar, then you probably know your diet is key. And while there are many factors dictating whether your diet will be successful (both in terms of its effectiveness and your ability to actually sustain it), the two most important factors are … Read more