Author: johnbarban
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Eating less = Less Enjoyment of Life…really?
I was having a good discussion about calories in vs out the other day and someone made a statement that really struck me. We were discussing the common reaction of shock and disbelief when people realize how low their BMR really is and how few calories they really need on a daily basis to lose…
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Dieting: Where you are determines what you need to do
I’ve been interviewing some fitness and figure competitors as well as some bodybuilders and people who coach these types of competitors for their shows. After speaking with many of these people I’ve started to realize that there is a fundamental disconnect between the idea of ‘fat loss’, ‘muscle building’, and obtaining a particular look. For…
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In Shape vs A Shape: Why do You Workout?
We’ve all heard some form of the following phrases: “I need to get in shape”, “I’m out of shape”, “That person is in great shape”, “I used to be in great shape” But I’ll bet you’ve never heard anyone refer to “a shape”…as in “I want to change my body shape” This may sound like…
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There are no Fat Hero’s
So I’m waiting at a stop light and I notice what appears to be a big guy walking down the sidewalk. There are a bunch of cars in the way so I can only make out his calves, and his hands. Calves are pretty big, and hands and forearms also appear to be a good…
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Weight Loss…Every Little bit Counts
I was looking at the calorie counts on a few baked goods at panera bread the other day while trying to decide on what to eat. Many of the items were within 50 calories of each other but there were some big calorie bombs in there that were 200-300 calories higher. A 200 or 300…