Alright guys, the time has come to discuss the most overused and misunderstood term in fitness and nutrition world; The Calorie Deficit. Being a personal trainer and now certified nutritionist gives me so much perspective on the struggle that most people run into when it comes to this term. Calorie deficit is something that tends to get twisted and molded into whatever the internet fad for creators, trainers and athletes a like want to make it into to sell a program to make money or grab the attention of the audience. Let's focus on what a calorie deficit really is and how this can help, hurt or hamper your progress based on your goal. If you haven't checked out my post on energy balance, please click the link and read that article first: https://trainwithduane.blogspot.com/2024/03/energy-balancewhat-is-that-and-why-is.html The energy balance article plainly explains why the human body needs calories (macro & micro-nutrients to allow for the body to maximize metabolic proc...
NEWSFLASH: There is no true way for our bodies to "tone" but we can build or lose muscle, and add or lose fat. When I talk to potential clients, or first time trainees and they make statements such as: "I want to lose weight but gain muscle." or "I want my body to be more defined!!!" and last but not least "I don't wanna get all buff, I seem to put on a lot of size when I workout!!!" If you have said or believe any of these statements, PLEASE continue to read the following info, it could literally be the difference between you reaching your goals, or you continuing to struggle on this journey!!! My family history is littered with heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol etc. I am not a person who naturally stays very lean because I come from BIG people!!! When I say big, my father is the youngest of 6 boys and also the runt although he is 6 feet tall. My mother's side is from the south, and while culinary culture is concerned with am...
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