Man do I love me some fried chicken. I had some at a restaurant a couple of weeks ago and that got me thinking how could I still have this delicious meal but with slight better macros. And BAM that is how this recipe was born. The thighs were perfectly cooked with a good crunch and juiciness to them. This recipes is the closest I have found to traditional fried chicken. If you don’t have Read more…
Just in time for Thanksgiving, this is a vegan spin on a classic side dish. While I am not vegan this side dish take out most of the processed ingredients and replaces them with healthier alternatives. The best part is that it tastes just as good as the original. I highly suggest adding this dish to your Thanksgiving meal. INGREDIENTS FOR THE ONION TOPPING 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black Read more…
Being Italian, I love everything Italian including meatballs. Though they are incredibly delicious they don’t have the best macronutritent profile. This recipe however lowers the carbohydrates and fat without losing much or any of the flavor of traditional meatballs. I know you are skeptical because I was too. I honestly did not think this would turnout too well but I was completely wrong. These turkey meatballs have great flavor and the ricotta adds a different dimension Read more…
The Simple Fat Loss Plan Ever feel overwhelmed by the complexity of options there are when it comes to fat loss plans? Whether it’s crossfit, keto, vegan, IIFYM, or p90x many of these can make you feel overwhelmed. Many fat loss plans make you change a whole lifestyle overnight. When I wanted to lose fat I looked for the simplest fat loss plan there was, but I couldn’t find one. Most people in the fitness industry Read more…
Chinese food takeout is one of my favorite things to eat. Sadly though I tend to eat way too much and it pushing up my calorie. Every once and awhile this is fine but I crave it pretty often so I needed to come up with something. I have tried other recipes for General Tso’s chicken but they did not live up to the hype. This one however is both delicious and nutritious. This is Read more…
5 Ways to Sleep Better: Sleep Your Way to Better Results The red headed stepchild of the weight loss industry is sleep. Many will talk about the nutrition and workouts but very few will acknowledge sleep as a factor affecting your weight loss. So how do you sleep better? You probably try your best to get as much sleep as possible but will probably say that you wish you got more of it. However there Read more…
Best Strategy for Weight Loss: The Hierarchy of Weight Loss There are tons of strategies for weight loss available today but what is actually the best strategy for weight loss? I went looking for the best strategy for weight loss a few years ago and it was mind numbing. There are countless of strategies for weight loss out there but so many were confusing or not feasible for the long term. These strategies overloaded me Read more…
Lessons Learned From My Favorite Superheroes and How They Relate to Fitness If you don’t know already I am a total nerd when it comes to superheroes. I have loved them since I was a young kid. They were total badasses and I wanted nothing more than to turn into a mutant, get hit with some gamma rays, or take some superserum. Sadly none of those things have happened to me (yet!!) but all of Read more…
Deadlifting For Beginners: From Noob to Hulk Deadlifting for beginners can be very difficult. It is a very complex exercise that without proper form can lead to injury. If you are a beginner and want to learn how to do a deadlift properly than this article is for you. Deadlifts are going to work the entirety of your body. They challenge your grip strength and core stability while working on glute, hamstring, lower back strength. Read more…
How To Count Macros For Beginners When it comes to nutrition and your fitness goals the two most important things you need to know is how many calories are you eating everyday and what are your macronutrients for the day. Without this information, especially at the beginning of your journey, it can be hard to tell what is and isn’t working. Counting your calories and macronutrients will give you the best bang for your buck Read more…