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I am a pretty good money saver. Sure, I occasionally blow a lot of it *cough* Ibiza *cough* But, I just carry on saving afterwards. Every week doesn't have to be perfect, every month doesn't even have to be perfect but in the grand scheme of things I always trend in the right direction. This is the complete opposite of how I used to view my fitness regime. Everything had to be perfect. I would feel disheartened if I went "off plan". It was like a light switch, it felt like any deviation from 'on' and I turned it off completely. Fuck it all. It is all ruined. Over time, I realised that the pressure I was putting on myself to be 'on' all the time was making it harder to stick to, not easier. I have had clients apologise to me because they didn't train when they went on holiday for a week. How mad is that? Like they expected me to penalise them for not being perfect 100% of the time. Or people giving themselves a hard time that they don't feel motivated to train at home during this pandemic lockdown. In most aspects of people's lives, they don't anticipate things being perfect all the time but for some reason fitness goals are framed as such. "Oh fuck, I went off plan, FUCK IT ALL" Perfection is an illusion that is often more damaging than it is helpful. You don't have to aim for perfection. The fitness industry often makes it seem like you need extreme behaviours to make any progress at all and that mentality needs to go fuck itself. I would much rather be consistent than aim for perfect and hit it inconsistently. Don't be afraid to cut yourself some slack. . . . #NEAT #weightwatchers #diet #workout #fitness #lchf #fructose #fruit #keto #ketogenic #weightloss #carnivore #protein #lowcarb #lowcarbohydrate #lchf #alternatedayfasting #intermittentfasting #iifym #flexibledieting #myfitnesspal #cleaneating #eatclean #diet #nutrition #caloriedeficit #calorie #calories #caloriecounting #sugar #bodybuilding

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This is the approximate portion and caloric value across a plethora of animal and plant based foods containing 30g of protein. - - Protein consumption has been universally proven across various meta-analysis to be beneficial for several aspects of human health. - - From supporting the essential function of hormones, to building, preserving and repairing muscle tissue (thus benefiting productivity and functionality of exercise), to satiating individuals (thus potentially preventing them from over-eating), to having a higher TEF (thermic effect of feeding) score than any other macronutrient - meaning that one will use more calories metabolising protein than carbs or fat. The final two being particularly relevant to anyone who is trying to support a state of caloric deficit. - - And if one aims to preserve muscle in the event of a fat loss or muscle gain goal, approximate 30g servings of protein per meal have been shown to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis. - - That said, body composition is ultimately defined by total energy, not just protein. Thus, total energy value of food should also be considered when selecting protein (or any food) source. - - Because despite the proven assets that protein offers an individual, it’s consumption remains just one small element in a multitude of dietary variables. - - In having this appreciation, can we determine that though some foods contain protein, their caloric density per protein amount may affect other nutritional aspects such as energy balance. For example, achieving 30g of protein from cashew nuts equates to consumption of 150g and 833 calories. - - Thus, calorie dense protein sources (or those which require excessive portions to achieve meaningful protein consumption) may be better suited to supplement protein consumption via smaller portions. Whereas main protein acquisition may best be comprised of less caloric sources. - - Any portion of any food is allowed. But if protein density is the goal, some foods will serve you better than others. 🔥 - - #protein #highprotein #musclegain #meat #weightloss #paleo #mealprep #mealprepmondays #dinner #proteinfood #losefat #buildmuscle #gains #muscle

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Ok. I can’t actually quantify that statement. It’s an IG post, relax. Hopefully you get the idea. It’s pretty well agreed upon that stress isn’t good. Emotionally, physically...and pretty much ever other “ally”. Excess stress, not good. And sometimes I think we (includes me) all get so balls deep in the industry, we forget that the whole purpose of every physical choice we make: diet, training, etc. is to meet some deeper emotional need. (And if you don’t think that statement is true...exist, and mature for another decade or two, then get back with me). ••• And now, sadly you don’t have to look too hard to find “grown” adults, “professionals” in the industry, reduced to name calling, passive aggressive content, and general negative emotion-spewing... about tools that should not involve emotion... that are should be used to positively impact people’s emotions. Ironic 🤔 ••• Of course, very technical information has a place. There is NEVER anything wrong with a deeper understanding. But complex PhD work aimed at helping people, is pretty useless if you skip the prerequisite elementary work of understanding people, their emotional drivers, empathizing with them, and genuinely giving a shit - actually wanting to help people. ••• Do you genuinely want to help people? Or do you just want to help your own ego? Look “smart”, gain recognition? If you truly think your diet, training, whatever is “the best” (which truly doesn’t exist), will actually help people, here’s the secret: show them. Don’t yell at them or shame them or emotionally assault them. Every human decision (in this case diet/exercise) stems from a desire to gain, or an avoidance of pain. Show people, with yourself and those you’ve helped, how your specific tool can produce results that will help them gain. Or what it can help them avoid. Trust me, if it’s that great, they’ll ask. ••• Until then, can we all maybe stop yelling answers to questions no one asked? Cause I’ll let you in on something: you’re ruining the thing your yelling about. Nobody likes a zealot asshole. Try telling us about it, most importantly about the good it brings people (continued in comments)

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Some Tuesday am ☀️ chatter!

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