Author: Chris Young
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What Is The Difference Between ‘Body Recomposition’ And A Calorie Deficit?
If you are trying to lose weight, chances are during your research you will come across the terms ‘body recomposition’ and ‘calorie deficit.’ While both of them are common weight loss strategies, there are some differences between the two. When I first started my modern fitness journey, what I was ultimately doing was a body…
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Eating Plants Is Key To Gut Health
Gut health is important for many reasons. Poor gut health can lead to stomach pain and discomfort, increased inflammation throughout a person’s body, and in extreme cases it can contribute to people developing various diseases, including cancer. A recent study was conducted by researchers affiliated with various institutions in Italy and the United Kingdom that…
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Does Exercise Improve A Person’s Mental Health?
I have previously shared on this website that I have had struggles with my mental health in recent years. After the passing of my stepdad in late 2021, I fell into a deep depression. Eventually I went to mental health therapy in 2023 and was diagnosed with major depression. In 2023, I was also diagnosed…
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5 Etiquette Rules To Follow To Be Respectful At The Gym
As I have written about on this website previously, I am an avid gym-goer. I stick to a hybrid approach of exercising both in my home gym and at a ‘regular’ gym. Both of them have their benefits. I encourage people who are considering one or the other to check out previous articles on this…
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How Many Calories Do You Burn When Playing Basketball?
One of my favorite things to do, going all the way back to grade school, is to play basketball. I was never the best basketball player at any level that I ever played at, and at most levels, I probably wasn’t even in the top half of basketball players in my area. However, I love…
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Raskol Dump Cover 2.0 Half Split Pink Tiger Limited Edition Unpackaging And Review
Weeks ago I walked into the gym and saw a guy wearing what I would describe as 1980s style weightlifting pants. They were pink and black tiger striped on one side and black on the other side. It was a combination of Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart coloring with MC Hammer styling. A total throwback look.…
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What Is The Jay Cutler Nutrition ‘Fit At 50 Stack’?
I recently ordered a ‘Fit at 50 Stack’ from Jay Cutler Nutrition. Jay Cutler Nutrition is the official supplement company of 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, famous for, among other things, the ‘quad stomp.’ The ‘Fit at 50 Stack’ contains an amino acid mix (powder), a natural testosterone booster (tablets), and a metabolism booster (tablets).…
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How Many Cups And Calories Is 4 Ounces Of 93% Lean Ground Beef?
One thing that I make for dinner for my family once a week is burritos. It is fairly easy to make, it is pretty affordable, and always a fan favorite. As I have written about before on this website, burritos are one of my favorite foods, and I have figured out a way to make…
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What Happened To My Body After A 5 Week Calorie Deficit Diet
On Sunday I completed five straight weeks of adhering to a calorie deficit diet. For folks who are unaware of what that involves, a calorie deficit involves eating fewer calories than it takes to maintain a person’s current weight. Over time, a consistent calorie deficit will result in your body using up its stored fat…
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How To Make Low Calorie Pizza At Home
Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and chances are if you are reading this article, the same is true for you as well. Unfortunately, pizza usually contains a lot of calories and/or is low in lean protein. I have figured out how to have my pizza and eat it too by making it at…