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Cheat Day Strategies For A Hedonist

Cheat Day Strategies For A Hedonist

November 25, 2010 · Posted in Nutrition

Can you avoid fat gain during cheat days and holiday feasts like Thanksgiving and Christmas? Sure, you can. But if you’re a big eater that loves food, like me, it’s more a question of minimizing fat storage than attempting to avoid it. And trust me, there’s a few nifty strategies that can be used for […]

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The truth about alcohol, fat loss and muscle growth

The truth about alcohol, fat loss and muscle growth

July 17, 2010 · Posted in Nutrition, Training

I’ve been getting tons of questions relating to alcohol and fat loss lately. Happens every time summer rolls around. Outdoor parties, clubbing, vacations and the whole shebang. Alcohol is a key ingredient. What people want to know is basically how fattening alcohol is, how it affects protein synthesis, how to make it work with their […]

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Maintaining Low Body Fat

Maintaining Low Body Fat

March 1, 2010 · Posted in Results

February was a busy month and I didn’t get around to posting much. Since things have cooled down a bit and I need to get back into the habit of writing, I’m gonna kick off this month with an article that touches on a few factors that I believe are important for anyone wanting to […]

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How to Deal With Water Retention: Part Two

How to Deal With Water Retention: Part Two

January 28, 2010 · Posted in Nutrition, Training

In part one of this article series I covered the basics of water retention. This time I’ll list a few effective tricks that will help you deal with it when and if it occurs. Don’t worry, you won’t be sweating it out in a sauna and sucking on ice cubes. I’ll offer simple and non-intimidating […]

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Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

July 28, 2009 · Posted in Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Training

I haven’t updated in a while, so here’s another Q&A to let you know I’m still alive and kicking. This is compiled from recent e-mails and forum posts. Click here to see all Q&A’s. Salt This client brought up the topic of salt and water retention – Q: “..I’m guessing salt at this point isn’t […]

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