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Gaining – a scary word for most women to hear or even think about, especially…

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One of the biggest struggles for me when I started “Dieting”, I hate that word…

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The human gut, or “The Second Brain” as most are calling it – which makes…

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Human Optimization is a word that’s thrown around a lot today. Some say it’s being…

You scroll through your Instagram and you read a post which says “Could your hormones…

Heading into my first bikini competition I had at least one hundred random questions.  Even…

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Paleo vs. Macros… This debate has and probably will go on for eternity in the nutrition…

So you want to start exercising and eating “clean,” but where do you start? There…

“Cheat Meal”… The two most holy words in the diet vocabulary that every single client…

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As I’m sitting here on this plane to Vegas for my mentor Luka Hocevar’s fit-business…

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  When I reflect back on all that I’ve been through in this lifestyle of…

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Cardio vs. Lifting.  Which is better for fat loss or improved body composition?  As with…

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Access, Association, and Accountability. Within the first line of this article, I’ve given you the…

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Proper, healthy sleep is critical in our body’s ability to recover from the daily challenges…

“Biofeedback…? What exactly is that and why should I care about it?” Biofeedback – a…

For a while you could hear the words “broken metabolism” everywhere in the online space….

This is a VERY common question we get at BBP (what’s the best workout split?),…

Today, you will learn 5 ways you can burn more fat on a daily basis……

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Sleep… None of us “get enough” and we all want “more hours in the day”……

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will…

Are you Selfish? Or Self-Interested…? Have you ever felt selfish for trying to start something…

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Have you ever heard the saying, “what gets measured gets improved?” Progress can be measured…

“Why on earth would I want to completely remove all that stuff, which I enjoy…

Today my goal is simple and hopefully a quick one… That is to break down,…

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ system that digests food from your mouth…

  Today I read a story, the kind of story that makes you stop, shut…

Today I am going to start a battle of food! Hopefully I can answer many…

Quit Chasing The Shiny Red Ball Do you bounce from diet to diet? Or try…

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Pinch me, I think I’m dreaming!! – The first time I read that I can…

The great debate of fitness nutrition has always been Nutrient/Meal Timing. I get so many…

As a reader of my blog, I can assume your goal is to look, perform,…

I think everyone, at least once within his or her training history, has been stuck….

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As many of you probably know, the “Freshman 15” is very real. In fact, the…

Sometimes waiting to reach our goal can feel like an eternity, especially when that goal…

Do you ever read media titles that say things like, “Eat Salmon to burn MORE…

After reading the title your problem wondering, “What in the hell will Boom Boom be…

There is no “Best Exercise”, just like there is no “Best Diet”. That’s just the…

Seems that in today’s society, specifically the dieting world, you need to be in part…

What to eat, how much to eat, timing what you eat, and then actually seeing…

I actually couldn’t believe the result when this study came out… But when I really…

Cortisol… one of the most feared hormones, also one of the most misunderstood. It’s also…

Low Carb Diets… I’m not a fan. Just being honest. Why? Well, let me give…

To Individualize what you do, is not only the most optimal way to see results;…

Getting stuck into a dogmatic approach or claiming a “camp” with your nutrition, is dumb….

Sugar has been scaring us for decades, from the claims of it impacting and being…

Kale, chia seeds, berries… Most of us have heard these and other foods called “Superfoods,”…

What else goes into weight loss besides eating well and exercising? In reality, there are…

Stubborn Body Fat – AKA Our Biggest Enemy. You know… Spare tire, love handles, hips,…

Let’s talk about finishers. First – what exactly IS a finisher? You can’t beat the…

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The truth about calculating calories is frustrating, sadly. But as sad as it may be,…

College is full of beer, parties and cheap microwave dinners and although that may sound…

  I love this saying above, because I’ve often referred to life as a book….

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When counting macros, consistency is the name of the game! I’m sure you’ve heard nutrition…

  In honor of the one of the greatest hip-hop artists to ever touch the…

Low FODMAP Diet? What is that and could it help you get to the bottom…

CrossFit is an incredibly demanding sport and taxing on the body. A combination of pure…

What do you stand for? No really, don’t just read that… Ask yourself and seriously…

Sometimes horrible things, like nightmares, can be a blessing in disguise. I had a nightmare;…

The key to actually seeing success from a nutrition plan or diet protocol, is individualizing…

Full Body vs. Split Training…? Which is better? This question has been answered by 1,000,000…

Anyone who is into bodybuilding, or even just training for specific goals and results, knows…

Yes, that sounds good, I’ll take some nothing too! We’ve all been there, we’ve all…

The last 10lbs… It’s like the final put in a golf game. Precision comes into…

What is Mobility?   If your goal is fat loss, you NEED to incorporate mobility…

Is a carb a carb? Does it matter where we get our macronutrients? Or is…

Swimsuit. Sun Glasses. Print Airline Tickets. Pack Car. As you go through your vacation to-do…

Week 10 is here and for lack of better words… Shit just got real! Actually,…

The second day of the most eye opening week of my life has arrived and…

When we talk about “Easy Wins” and “Healthy Lifestyle”… We need to discuss routines and…

You’ve tried everything in the book, twice, and you still haven’t reached the fitness goal…

Macro’s, Calories, “Clean Eating”, Food Tracking Software, Going Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Paleo… The fitness nutrition…

Reverse Dieting… What a buzz word! Am I right?! But that’s ok, it’s actually something…

I’m a trainer at a gym (the best gym in state… just sayin’), I am…

“Exactly What To Eat For Breakfast To Get A Leaner Body” Follow These Exact Breakfast…

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The New Year is upon us, which means its resolutions time. Many people think it’s…

When fat loss is the goal, cravings can be your worst nightmare… and even when…

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas spirit and cheer is here and along…

“Can’t I just eat ‘intuitively’ and lose weight?” I have been asked this too many…

  This may be the realist shit I’ve ever written for my blog. I know…

It’s tough for us to say, but we will all someday be dead. Finished. Non-existent….

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Sometimes the most important thing in life is to simply just be a good person……

First, let’s define hypertrophy and why you may want to strive for it: hy·per·tro·phy /hīˈpərtrəfē/…

  Losing weight fast is a very popular topic in the fitness and nutrition industry….

The body fat set point… Myth or Truth? Such a great topic, also a really controversial…

Todays post is all about the most important question we need to ask ourselves on…

A “Reverse Diet” is a HOT TOPIC in the nutrition space… and after the article…

Almost 20% of people in Europe and the US work in scheduled shifts (shift work).1…

When I decided to write this article, my first thought was actually just being surprised…

Overcoming resistance is success, period. To achieve a result, we need to overcome resistance. And…

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If you follow my blog pretty consistently, you’ve probably been noticing that I have been…

# 1 – I’m Ready To Get Fit! But Where Do I Start…? Most people…

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The second I finished my “46 Tips to Build More Muscle” blog, I knew I…

A lot of people get confused about or over think their cardio/conditioning. This could be…

 So we talked about sleep and why it directly links to your results in the…

Reverse Dieting… This is a really hot topic right now, but why? What’s the ACTUAL purpose…

90% of people who come to me expect that they’ll need to do a bunch…

Yes, I love weight watchers. And no, this is not a joke. What most people…

Caffeine can help you burn fat… But wait it can mess with your adrenal glands……

Dairy, Dairy, Dairy…. I always hear so damn much talk and questions about it and…

Whenever I get questions about supplements it always makes me laugh because it leads to…

I got some unfortunate news for you today…. Every single diet you’ve ever tried, thought…

Creatine Monohydrate… might just be our favorite supplement.  Why? Well, because we can recommend it…

Rigid Meal Plans… you know, eating 6 meal s a day out of plastic containers…

One of the most underestimated factors in achieving fitness results, which can actually be the…

Dieting down to get stage lean might be one of the most strict diets on…

The majority of the people I work with, including myself, want to lose body fat….

When it comes to creating the lean body we all want, the ultimate goal is…

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly follow through with their workout…

Making enough time for fitness seems to be a pretty common roadblock amongst people. In…

Five weeks of serious CrossFit action coming at us as we’re only a month away…

Week 7 is complete, week 8 is here and my physique show feels like it…

After reading the title I’m sure your all a bit confused, why would you train…

Super-shakes are an awesome addition to almost anyone’s diet and so many people are failing…

Meal timing was a HUGE thing in the fitness, health and nutrition industry for a…

For years you have been calling people who track their macros, record their food, and…

Intermittent Fasting… Talk about a dietary can of worms! Typical bodybuilders and “Meat Heads” hate…

Can you seriously lose 8-10lbs in 6-8 weeks, without destroying your hormones and binging the…