Should I focus on losing fat or building muscle? In fitness-speak “bulking” is the process which someone goes through to gain muscle. It means you are eating a caloric surplus while lifting weights allowing your body to use the excess calories to build muscle. “Cutting” is the process of trying to lose fat. It means […]
Archives for May 2018
5 Rookie Mistakes Beginning Macro-Trackers Make
If you are new to the macro-counting scene here’s 5 common mistakes I don’t want you to make. 1. Overshooting calorie goals to hit macro goals What happens when you go over your carb goal? Or you overshoot your protein macros? Should you still aim to hit your other macros as well? The answer is no. […]
How To Avoid Weight Gain Over Thanksgiving
The holidays should be about family and celebration, not stress. But if you are trying to lose or even maintain your weight it can seem like an impossible feat with all the food that surrounds holiday celebrations. Maybe you have already thought about Thanksgiving and you already have your own ideas of how you’ll handle […]
My Favorite Self-Help Books
Hey friends! I’m a big reader and love to curl up in bed at night with a good book. I keep two running lists on my phone: a list of books I want to read, and a list of books I have read, loved, and recommend to people who ask. If you have similar lists […]