Should You Use Intermittent Fasting For Fat Loss?
What the hell is this? I asked myself this question as I scrolled through the “25 symptoms of Fuckarounditis”. It was October, 2011, and I was about 4 months into my “no-carb diet”. I adhered religiously to the “insulin hypothesis”, (incorrectly) believing that carbohydrates made you fat. Because blood sugar and Gary Taubes. In the […]
Fitness Traps To Avoid: Stupid Social Norms
The less you care about what others think, the better you will do in fitness. Everyone puts pressure on themselves to improve their fitness levels. When this pressure is combined with outside influences, it can feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle. We have established social norms in America. If people’s habits and behaviors don’t neatly fall […]
Steering Clear Of The “Dieting Haters”
Isn’t it a strange phenomena? I mean, it’s so weird. Talk about wanting to delve deeper into the realms of human psychology to figure this one out. You decide to take the bull by the horns and better your health and well being. And your friends try to derail you. Not outwardly, of course. Nobody […]
10 “Must-Haves” In Your Diet When Cutting
1. Coffee. No brainer. Caffeine is a stimulant and an appetite suppressant. If you’re hungry in the morning, it’s almost a guarantee you won’t be after downing a large Americana from Starbucks. Or is it”venti”? 2. Veggies. Gotta, gotta, gotta. If not for the simple fact that they are filler and will help with […]
What Is Your Ultimate Goal When On Leangains?
Once you lean down, it’s actually not quite so obvious what you want to do. Damn near 100% of the population has the same initial goal: Lose fat. You can mask it however you’d like. “Lean out.” “Lose weight.” “Body recomposition.” “Get healthy.” “Get in shape.” These are all just variations of the exact […]
The Dream Body Equation – Analysis Part 3: Consistency Over Time
This is the third and final installment of a series on how to build Your Dream Body. Not a body you’re “okay” with or “happy” with – but your real life, no-doubt, can’t wait for summer time, Dream Body. Here is Part 1 on how to create a slight caloric deficit, and Part […]
The Dream Body Equation – Analysis Part 2: Heavy Resistance Training
This is Part 2 in a series on “How To Build Your Dream Body”. This post is going to analyze the second variable in the Dream Body Equation: Heavy Resistance Training – more specifically, what to do and what NOT to do. The first part took a close look at what a Slight […]
The Dream Body Equation – Analysis Part 1: Slight Caloric Deficit
After years and years of doing the wrong thing, I feel confident that I’ve “hacked the code” to general health and well being. But it truly did take a really long time. It was frustrating, to say the least. There’s nothing worse than starting a new regimen, getting results, stopping (for whatever reason), and […]
The Most Common Characteristics of Successful Dieters
As time progresses and my clientele is growing, I’m constantly revamping, assessing, and tinkering with various elements of the Anyman Fitness programs. Optimization plays a huge part in nearly everything we do. Whether it’s business, athletics, fitness, or our family life and relationships – if we’re not actively attempting to move forward and improve our […]
A Frustrating, All-Too Common Fitness Nightmare………
This is a cautionary tale. A parable, if you will. All across America, men and women will be vowing, no, promising to finally lose the weight and get in shape. And this very scenario will become a harsh reality. Be prepared. Be informed. DON’T be another failed resolutioner……….. You’re sick of it. Finally done. Tired […]