The difference between success and failure isn't whether you get off track, it's whether you get back on track, and most important of all is how quickly you do it. I recently hiked the 2200-mile Appalachian trail (AT) from my home state of New Jersey to the Southern terminus in Georgia.
These delicious and healthy pumpkin spice protein cookies are so low in calories that a reasonable serving size could easily be 3 or even 4 cookies. That would also give you 16.8 to 22.4 grams of high-quality protein!
Fast food chicken nuggets are usually fried, unhealthy calorie bombs. But you can make healthy chicken nuggets at home in your oven that are not only delicious and healthy, but also jam-packed with protein. Be sure to try the nugget dipping sauce too – it might be the best part!
Goal setting strategies have been formally researched by psychologists since at least the 1960’s. More than 1000 studies have confirmed that goal setting is one of the most effective techniques you can use for motivation [...]
It’s frustrating when you can't do a single pull-up or chin-up. But with proper training, anyone can get better at these exercises in a simple and predictable way. It just requires some hard work using the right tools for the job. One of those tools is the Assisted Pull-up using a band
Is bread fattening? Not unless you eat too much of it. Is bread bad for you? Not unless you've got a food intolerance or digestion issue. No reason to hate on bread. The truth [...]
Skip store-bought protein bars full of artificial stuff, forget boring protein balls that are nothing but protein powder and peanut butter, and pass on "energy balls" with weird ingredients, but hardly any protein. This recipe is the perfect mix of protein, PB and natural whole food ingredients – it’s a delicious, portable treat with great macros
Our lemon blueberry protein muffins use no sugar, no butter, and no oil, which is how we keep the calories so low and make it healthier. You also get extra protein (it's whey-fortified for building muscle). Plus you get a big boost of fiber from the coconut flour. Yep, the secret ingredient is coconut flour!
If there is one food, supplement or folk remedy hyped with the longest list of supposed health benefits, including “It burns fat too!” it’s got to be apple cider vinegar. The truth is, apple cider vinegar is not a fat burner. At best, it’s half a salad dressing. Even then, balsamic is better…
Not losing fat? Not gaining muscle? Thinking you need a new diet? Different training plan? Well, hang on. First, how's your sleep? Poor sleep hygiene and sleep deprivation can stop fat loss and muscle growth dead in its tracks. Here is the ultimate checklist of the top 20 tips for better muscle-building, fat-burning sleep, according to science
