Bodybuilding — the art and science of packing on serious muscle — isn’t simply about heaving heavy things. What you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat (or don’t eat) matters. Thankfully, some simple guidelines can give you a solid foundation for bulking up while feeling as strong as you’re trying to look. Read on for some […]
If you’re on a quest for more muscle mass, you’ve probably heard of bulking. As the name suggests, that’s when you force-feed extra calories, usually over a set period, in a concentrated effort to muscle up. There are two major approaches to bulking up: “clean” and “dirty.” So let’s learn the difference between a dirty […]
There’s an uncomfortable truth about supplementing with protein: It can leave you feeling bloated and gassy — and conspicuous. Protein farts can happen to anyone. Even actor James McAvoy battled the phenomenon while filming scenes with Angelina Jolie on the set of Wanted. It may be as embarrassing to say or Google “protein farts” as it is to […]
Getting enough protein in your diet isn’t always easy. The average person needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, which amounts to around 58 grams per day for a 160-pound person. And if you’re working out regularly and looking to put on muscle mass, you’ll need even more than that — about […]
Between boozy work parties and your favorite aunt’s homemade eggnog, it’s easy to let December fly by in a cloud of alcoholic cheer. Why not consider committing to Dry January? This increasingly popular trend of abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year not only offers an opportunity to walk back some of […]
Not so fun fact: Your metabolism slows down as you age. But at what age does your metabolism slow down? Why does it happen? And what can you do about it? Research suggests that your metabolism stays relatively stable from age 20 until you hit 60, at which point it begins to slow down. But don’t […]
Everybody craves sweets every now and then, but how do you know it’s time to get your sugar habit in check? Is it possible to learn how to stop eating sugar? And — most importantly — do you have to break up with sugar completely and forever? First up, you need to know how to […]
Plant-based, or plant-forward, eating is probably the most inescapable dietary trend. And it’s not necessarily as simple as just forgoing flesh; new factions are forming within the plant-based umbrella seemingly all the time, making for multiple types of vegetarians. “The main categories of plant-based eating that are studied and well-established are: vegan, lacto-ovo vegetarian, and lacto- […]
The potential for rapid weight loss put the keto diet on the map, but many struggle with its restrictive rules. Between the dreaded “keto flu” and the challenge of the high-fat macro requirements, people who start keto may quickly find themselves wondering how to transition off the keto diet. 5 Tips for Transitioning Off Keto […]
There are lots of diets that promise to help you lose weight, feel better, and get healthier. But there are only a few cultures whose diet is believed to extend their longevity — the Blue Zones diet. Based on the eating habits and lifestyles of peoples living in classified “blue zones,” the Blue Zones diet — encompassing […]