There's a technique I started using prior to my first body building contest, decades ago, and it was so effective for helping me nail my peak condition on the one day that counted, I've done it ever since, through 28 competitions, and now, to achieve goals for recreational bodybuilding and fitness. I've recommended this simple secret to thousands of clients and readers over the years and now you can use this powerful tool too...
This is the success story of Scott, the man who landed the runner up spot in the 2023 Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle body transformation challenge. In Scott's challenge essay that you can read in this post, he shares a lot of great advice, including the biggest secret that helped him achieve a 17 pound fat loss and burn off a huge amount of belly fat in only 12 weeks.
Michelle's 12 week body transformation is proof that you can reach your fitness goals even when there are obstacles. Michelle was recovering from back surgery, and on top of that she was getting ready to move into a new home. In addition, her 50th was right around the corner and she didn't feel like she had the metabolism she did when she was 30. Nevertheless she entered the Burn The Fat challenge, cutting 16 lbs of fat in 12 weeks and finishing in the top 3. Read on and learn how she did it...
This chicken skillet is prepared a lot like a stir-fry, only it's not Asian - it's a delicious honey mustard with sweet and spicy notes. This dish is simple to make - you can't mess it up even if you change quantities of chicken or veggies, so it's great for a quick meal any night of the week. It's also a great way to batch cook flavorful protein for meal prep, while getting your veggies in too.
Here's a classic way to make chicken breast taste great - balsamic marinade with Italian seasoning. The recipe is simple and the prep and grilling is fast. If you wanted an even simpler and faster shortcut, you could marinate your chicken with balsamic or Italian dressing, but the nice thing about making your own marinades is you control the ingredients and therefore the taste (including salt content) and the macros. Try making this marinade from scratch - you won't regret it
The blueberry bliss protein smoothie made the top 20 member favorite recipes ranking recently. That's surprising, considering all the other flavors we have: chocolate peanut butter, strawberry slush, and many more in the Meal Planning software. But the members voted, and this slipped into the top bunch. Made with frozen fruit, this is great for hot days, and it's great for any day of the year you need more protein (40g). It's also thick and filling and amazingly satisfying for only 274 calories..
Readers who have followed me for any length of time know that I've pledged to never sell supplements or associate in any way with the supplement industry. While there are a number of supplements [...]
A Burn the Fat Blog Archives Classic. Originally published March 15th, 2010. What’s on the menu at fast food restaurants lately? Ironically enough, the answer increasingly is… “health food!” Even more incongruous, many fast [...]
At our members-only community site, Burn the Fat Inner Circle, we have an ongoing (and somewhat satirical) forum discussion going on called, "The complain about the price of food thread.” We started it [...]
How many carbs can you eat per meal without storing it as body fat? This has become a common question, and a part of the reason is due to low carb diets getting so popular. But you don't have to be scared of carbs, you simply need to know how to set them right for your goals and needs. Follow the 5 "carb-setting factors" in this post and you'll know exactly how many carbs to eat per meal without a doubt
