Do you know what a complex carbohydrate is? I would argue that most people don’t, as there are a lot of misconceptions about what makes a complex carb. The term is thrown around a lot, and is used to mean “slow digesting,” or in some really incorrect cases, “healthy.” One of my favorites is when…
Welcome to Part 2 of my series on the principles behind Flexible Dieting, also known as IIFYM, or “If it fits your Macros.” What is a Calorie? In the simplest terms possible, it’s a unit of energy that your body utilizes. If you want a more technical response: “The amount of heat required to raise…
I’m going to write a series of posts talking about “Flexible Dieting;” a.k.a. “IIFYM.” IIFYM stands for “If it fits your macros,” which is the idea that you can eat whatever you want to achieve changes in body composition, as long as it all fits into your Calorie and macronutrient ranges for the day. I…
There is so much misinformation on the Internet, and it is truly the reason why everyone over complicates everything related to health, nutrition, and exercise. It’s not isolated to just that, though. I would venture to say that 80% of the info-graphics on varying topics don’t cite sources, and are usually wildly inaccurate. I digress.…
I was recently reading the comment section of an article, when I came across a particular gem that just. . . It actually gave me a headache. I won’t attribute this to the author, nor will I link the article, but I wanted to take a moment to dissect this comment (The rant about the…
I usually tell people that “I’ve been there.” My body type is “Endomorph,” which means losing fat is not easy and my body resists as much as possible. I was once a total gym newbie. I sought quick fixes to try and cut down and “tone.” I still tell people that “I’ve been there.” For…
I’ve seen a lot of misconceptions around organic foods thrown around, and I figured it would be a great idea to clear up a few of these ideas. First, let’s start by saying that I am all for organic food, and I’m all for “conventional food;” Whatever fits into your lifestyle, your budget, your goals,…
“Hey, Gabriel. . . Can you help me get in shape? I want to tone up for summer; I don’t want to count calories though.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that, or some variation of it. Everyone wants to get the “beach body,” or “tighten up,” but no one wants to…
I don’t spend a lot of time on Pinterest, but I know Alissa does, and we often have a big laugh when she’s on the health and / or fitness boards. The amount of misinformation that gets disseminated there is astounding. It would take me a few years to refute all of the incorrect “pins,”…