Contrary to popular belief, great bodies are built in the kitchen not the gym. Ok, the gym definitely plays a role but to put things in perspective it really is about 70% kitchen and 30% gym. It would be nearly impossible to achieve your dream body without putting the up most importance on nutrition. People … Continue reading Calories
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Motivation
If you're reading this right now then it means that something has motivated you. Motivation can come from a number of places and almost all are good. However if your motives are hate, revenge, or any other external force, then that is a start but not sustainable. So, some dude stole your girl and now … Continue reading Motivation
Women and bodybuilding
Hopefully we haven't already scared our female viewers away with the first post titled bodybuilding. I really would like to elaborate that bodybuilding does not turn you into so monstrous looking human, I promise you that. It often deters women from ever trying out this amazing sport for fear of taking on a "manly" or … Continue reading Women and bodybuilding
Macronutrients
Now that you know the basics, it's time to take a deeper look into what kinds of food you're eating. A bowl of ice cream may contain 400 calories (estimate) but is very different from eating 400 calories of chicken or vegetables. Yes of course, because chicken and vegetables are healthy but Ice cream is … Continue reading Macronutrients
Goals and dreams
Now that you have thought about what motivates you, roll with it! The next step is to set goals and think about dreams. If you don't have a goal then you are walking around blind and are destined to end up somewhere you didn't intend to. "Give me six hours to chop down a tree … Continue reading Goals and dreams
Body weight vs Bodyfat
Now, to expand on the term many people may have heard of but never really understood or applied: body fat. This is the measure of fat mass that makes up our bodies normally given as a percentage. For example: you have a man who looks slightly obese and weights 200 pounds however you have another … Continue reading Body weight vs Bodyfat
What to eat
If you have made it this far then I strongly suggest that you read the previous posts before diving into this one as they are the lead you need to understand why I will suggest eating certain foods. Now, with that out of the way I wish to inform you on some of the best … Continue reading What to eat
Pain and embracing the darkness
So, you set a huge goal and failed. Now what? You people need to realise that the pain you are faced with when u set a huge goal and fail to achieve it is a great thing. Failure can be one of the biggest motives for change and it can fuel years of success. The … Continue reading Pain and embracing the darkness
Weight training
No matter where your starting point is, you have likely either done weight training yourself or seen other people doing it. There are a few different ways to weight train however they all originate from the same thing which is obviously the act of lifting weights. That being said, walking into the gym and randomly … Continue reading Weight training
Nutrient timing
To dive even deeper into the complicated world of nutrition we come across the factor of when to eat, and at which times certain foods will be the most beneficial. Keep in mind, none of this is written in stone and everyone has slightly different needs, schedules and bodies. That out of the way, it … Continue reading Nutrient timing
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