Picture two people going on a diet. One of them is eating a variety of foods (including the occasional treat) while the other one’s eating strictly diet foods. Assuming they’re taking in the same amount of calories and eating equal amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrates, who’s going to get better results? Correct answer: The […]
The 2 Pillars of Diet Success
Most people cringe at the thought of going on a diet. To them, losing weight is a torturous process involving ridiculously low-calorie intakes, the elimination of entire food groups and further unsustainable practices. If that’s your idea of losing weight, yeah, it’s going to suck. And yeah, you’re not going to last. But what if […]
Alcohol and Fat Loss: How To Drink On a Diet
I said it before and I’ll say it again. If you’re giving up social events and gatherings in an effort to get that ripped beach body, you’re doing it wrong. Fitness should enrich your life, not take away from it. If you don’t find pleasure in your daily routine, you will throw in the towel […]
Effects of Eating One Meal a Day
I was 24 years old. At that point in my life, I spent the majority of my time training or thinking about training. My days revolved around Muay Thai training, strength and conditioning work, watching Two and a Half Men and trying to eat a healthful diet (although, back then I had no idea what that actually […]
Is a Calorie a Calorie?
I’m frequently blown away by the misguided advice handed out by institutions, experts and well-meaning consumers. The glycemic index of food is a prime example. Introduced by Dr. David Jenkins (back in 1981), the glycemic index is a tool to help individuals make better food choices. A valuable concept in and of itself, it has […]
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