What Are The Big Three In Diets
Pete What we call the big three of diets are fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Like many people, we have tried to lower carbs and fats to lower our weight. We have…
Diet and Exercise
It’s About Goals Not Quick Fixes
The last few posts have placed the burden of understanding your calorie needs on you. That can seem daunting. It can also seem restrictive. Mostly it can seem like a…
It’s Best To Iterate Quickly
In a previous post, we talked about how creating new habits takes courage, dedication, and discipline. Waiting to figure out what worked and didn’t was maddening. When we started, we…
Serving Size Is Not The Best Guide
One of the most shocking pieces of meal preparation for us was learning portion sizes. If you are using a calorie budget to adjust your weight, you need to know…
The Surprise Ways Calories Can Hide
Hidden Sources of Calories We are constantly bombarded with pseudo-facts and misinformation. As consumers, we care about product tradeoffs so we can make informed decisions. The domain of food is…
Easily Pair Your Activity To Goals
When you change your activity levels you change the amount of calories your body needs. Based on your goals, you need to adjust your intake accordingly. The goal of this…