The importance of maintenance periods

Great post from Coach Steph over at Curls & Whey Training regarding blocks of time at maintenance. This phase is never appreciated for what it really is – the KEY to continued fat-loss progress. ——— I have a short maintenance period coming up and I have been kind of on a roll. It is hard to take.. Read more →


Cauliflower “mashed potatoes”

Ingredients: Medium-sized head of cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 3 roasted garlic cloves (or you can use garlic powder) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped salt and pepper, to taste If you have a fat source in your plan for this meal, you can also add that if.. Read more →


science versus opinion

“Science is full of biases and it and there are limitations to every study so you can’t trust research. Instead, I’ll rely entirely on my fully-unsupported personal opinion. On nevermind…here is a study I cherry-picked to support my opinion. So now I do agree with science provided that it agrees with me.” – Every Nutrition.. Read more →


Behaviors that represent your goals

Is what you’re doing today, getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow? Choose the goals and behaviors that, over time add up and get you there. Small steps in the right direction = change.


Eating after 6 pm

Despite what you may have heard, it is perfectly fine to eat after 6 pm… even carbs. There are no magical insulin fairies that appear after you drift off to slumberland that somehow transfer the food you’ve eaten after some randomly specified time into your fat cells. When it comes to fat loss, the total.. Read more →


a little plus a little plus a little equals a lot

A little plus a little plus a little can equal a lot. Every little bite, lick, or taste (BLT) counts and they can all add up to cut away at the deficit that you’re working so hard to create. Watch the BLTs.