Protein Latte
Don’t waste your daily calorie intake and your money on a Starbucks coffee, when you can make yourself a delicious, macro-friendly Cafe con Leche at home. The recipe it’s pretty simple and stragforward: INGREDIENTS: Ground coffee...
The Importance of Your Social Network When Losing Weight
Having a reliable and supportive social network during a phase of weight loss can prove to be extremely helpful and beneficial, not only for your results but for your mental well-being. In this case, the definition of a social network can hold several meanings....Macronutrients: Fats
Lipids– lipids are triglycerides, fats and oils, phospholipids, and sterols. Fats contain 9 calories per gram versus 4 calories per gram, as seen with carbs and proteins. This makes fats a very dense form of energy. If your goal is fat loss or overall health, a...
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
The Oh, so fear Carbohydrates. They are sugar, starches, and fiber. They contain 4 calories per gram, the same amount as protein. Carbohydrates are considered the primary energy source for all body functions and muscular exertion. This means our body uses them...
Macronutrients: Proteins
Our bodies use protein to build or repair body tissues like muscle, creating hormones, enzymes, and regulatory peptides. And if we run out of carbohydrates or are low on energy, proteins can be converted to fuel. Proteins contain 4 calories per gram. Proteins are...
Our Bodies Energy Systems
Bioenergetics is a study of how energy is transferred into usable forms in the human body through different chemical reactions. These are the three main sources of energy that our body uses. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide the body with the fuel required for all...
Metabolism: what exactly is it, and how does it affect us?
Metabolism is a process in which nutrients are acquired, transported, used, and then finally disposed of by the body. This means that our bodies need fuel, which comes from the foods that you eat. Do not fight blindly against something, the best you can do is act most...
The 10 Commandments Of Fitness
The mentality of “all or nothing” is the number one mistake I’ve seen many of my clients make when they start in the “fitness world” only to regret it later, which is totally unnecessary if you just listen to your body and open yourself...