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Can I have a social Life in a fat loss phase?

Maintaining a social life while in a deficit — even a short-term one — can feel challenging. This phase of your journey doesn’t have to mean isolation or skipping every single event with family and friends just to stay on track with your progress. The key is to control what you can, make strategic choices, and reframe how you approach social occasions. Here are four proven tricks to make it work.

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Strength Training & Your Brain

Strength training is a powerful tool for improving brain health. From enhancing memory to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, resistance training can make a significant difference in cognitive function for people of all ages. Here are 4 ways strength training supports your brain & 4 tips to get started today.

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How to Hit Protein on Roadtrips

Keeping up your protein intake plays a major role in how your body functions, keeps you on track with your goals, makes it more likely you’ll hit your other macros, and sets you up for success in other parts of your day. Here are 5 practical tips to help you prioritize protein while traveling for work or play. Hitting protein while traveling can seem impossible, but a few small tweaks and a bit of extra planning can help you establish a system that works for life.

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Macro Tracking Can Improve Your Relationship With Food

Macro tracking isn’t about restriction or judgment; it’s about showing up for yourself and learning what your specific body needs. It’s not about eating less but about fueling your body in a way that supports strength, consistency and trust. Here’s 4 ways macro tracking can improve your relationship with your body.

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4 Tips for Your First Week Tracking Macros

Tracking macros isn’t about being perfect or cutting things out. It’s about learning what’s in your food and how protein, fats, and carbs fuel your body. Here’s 5 tips to get you started during your first week tracking macros.

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How To Make Body Measurements Suck Less

First things first: you are under no obligation to measure your body. If it doesn’t feel right, skip it. I don’t measure mine. If you decide that body measurements are one of your preferred tracking tools, here are a 7 tips from real clients I’ve worked with and coaches I trust on how to make the process as painless as possible.

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5 Reasons to Stop Counting Exercise Calories.

The idea that calories need to be “earned” is both psychologically damaging and standing in the way of your physique goals.

Here’s 5 reasons to break up with tracking workout calories in MyFitnessPal, stat, either by changing your settings or disconnecting your activity tracker entirely.

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