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Just what exactly is "if it fits your macros", and why are all the muscleheads talking about it? This article takes a deeper look at the clean versus dirty foods discussion.
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A Quick & Simple Guide to Starting Intermittent Fasting
If you've bought into all the buzz surrounding intermittent fasting, you better ensure you know all the basics before starting the diet. Read on!
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A Look at 4 Food Myths
Salt. Butter. Red meat. Protein rich diets. Find out which of these are harmful to the body, and which aren't so bad.
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11 High Protein Meals You Can Cook in a Crock Pot
If you're looking for hands-free gains, it's time to dust off your crock pot. Here are 11 suggestions for high protein meals you can make in a slow cooker.
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Smart Snacking: 5 Healthy Snacks That Won't Destroy Your Progress
Some people love to snack, but a lot of snack options on the market provide little to no nutritional value. Read & learn which 5 smart snack choices do!
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Chicken Breast Cooking on the Grill
Summer's done and it's time to pack on mass. This hardcore diet and supplement plan will get you headed in the right direction.
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[Video] Full Day of Eating on Prep w/ Akim Williams
In this video, we follow MHP athlete, Akim Williams, through a full day of eating. Akim in this video is just 6 weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2020.
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Burned out on boiled potatoes and brown rice? Mix it up with these 10 unusual carbohydrates. Full macros and serving suggestions included!
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Breakfast on the Go: 5 Muscle Building Morning Meals
Trying to make your mornings a little less chaotic? Try these 5 easy muscle-building recipes for perfect make-ahead breakfasts.
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How Much Protein Should I Eat Each Day for Optimal Performance?
It's one of the most common questions asked by both gym-goers and your average health-conscious individual - how much protein should I be consuming each day?
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[Video] Full Day of Eating (Clean Bulking) w/ Logan Franklin
Logan Franklin takes us through his full day of eating in the offseason. During this offseason, he's looking to move up to the classic physique division.
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We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
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Bone Broth: The Secret to Joint and Tendon Health?
Could bone broth be the secret to optimizing your overall health? Read this article to learn how you could benefit from bone broth and how to make it.
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Full Day of Eating with Arash Rahbar
IFBB Pro, Arash Rahbar, is BACK to take you through a full day of eating. Plus take a trip down memory lane with Arash when he breaks out old bodybuilding photo albums.
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How To Build A More Enjoyable & Sustainable Diet
People often times associate dieting/being on a diet as a miserable thing. It doesn't and shouldn't have to be. Learn more about building an enjoyable diet.
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Step by Step Guide to Building a Bulking Diet
Want to put on lean muscle mass, but unsure how to create a bulking diet plan? Check out this step by step guide and accomplish your muscle building goals!
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How Much Protein Should You Consume Post-Workout? Ft. Courtney King
In this video, Courtney King breaks down how much protein you should consume post workout based on the type of workouts you perform & your fitness goals.
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IFBB Figure Pro Samantha Jerring flexing in the grocery shopping aisle.
Nutrex athlete, IFBB Pro, and self-proclaimed mustard connoisseur, Samantha Jerring, gives us a rundown of what her typical grocery haul looks like during her maintenance phase.
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Off-Season Grocery Shopping with 300lb Pro Bodybuilder Juan Morel
Ever wonder what a 300lb offseason pro bodybuilder's shopping cart looks like? We followed Beast athlete Juan Morel on his weekly shopping trip to find out!
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What Physique Pros Eat For Breakfast w/ Ryan Terry
Last year's Men's Physique Arnold Classic winner, Ryan Terry, joins the Muscle and Strength Breakfast Club in this edition of "What's for Breakfast?".
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9 Protein Packed Snacks That Travel Well
Kick unhealthy snack to the curb with these 9 healthy, and high-protein treats that aren't only delicious, but travel-friendly as well!
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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Lunch w/ Regan Grimes
Regan Grimes invites us into his kitchen for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check it out and see what the pro eats for this muscle building meal.
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Full Day of Eating With 300lb Beast Athlete Juan Morel
Think all bodybuilders eat is chicken & rice? Think again. We followed Beast athlete Juan "Diesel" Morel around to see exactly how a 300lb bodybuilder eats!
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Misunderstood Macros: 8 Lies You've Been Told About Protein
So many lies about protein exist in mainstream media. Learn which lies aren't true and begin to reintroduce this important macro into your diet.
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Are You Guilty Of These 7 Muscle-Building Diet Mistakes?
Everyone has made these dieting mistakes at least once. Catch them before they keep you from maximizing your muscle and strength gains!
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12 Tasty Ways To Make Almonds Part Of Your Muscle Building Diet
With a nutrient profile that's hard to beat, if this tasty superfood doesn't have it's place in your diet yet, here's 12 ways to incorporate it.
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8 Critical Diet Tips to a Successful Lean Bulk
A lot of lifters don't obtain the physique they're hopeful for during bulking season. To make sure you do, check out these 8 diet tips for lean muscle gains!
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Make Amazing And Healthy Protein Shakes
Set aside the boring protein shakes and start getting creative. This article provides suggestions and tips on how to make flavorful and nutritious protein drink recipes.
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9 Reasons You Should be Eating Avocados
A lot of bodybuilders already include avocados in their diets. But do you know why? Learn 9 reasons why avocados might be a good addition to your diet.
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Properly Eating For Weight Loss & Muscle Gains Without Counting Calories
Burnt out on calorie counting? If you're ready to cut bodyfat, check out this simple guide to intuitive eating - no food scale necessary!
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Peri-Workout Supplements: Complete Pre, Intra & Post-Workout Guide
With so many workout supplement choices where do you start? This guide takes a complete look at supplement ingredients, and includes recommendations and timing.
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The Keto Diet for Athletes: How Low Carb Should You Go?
A lot of controversy surrounds the traditional ketogenic dieting practice - especially when it comes to performance athletes. Can athletes eat a keto diet?
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Jen Jewell's Bikini Booty Protein Smoothie Recipe
Simple, delicious and high in protein, this super easy and quick smoothie recipe uses only 5 ingredients but still packs a solid dose of protein to keep muscles happy!
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What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ George Peterson
In this episode of "What's for Breakfast?", 2019 Arnold Classic Classic Champion, George Peterson, gets inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club.
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Muscle Building Meals on a Budget
Getting the correct nutrition for muscle building can be expensive! We're going to try to ease the weight with some muscle building meals for tight budgets.
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Match Carb Intake To Your BodyFat & Muscle Mass
Are carbs the enemy? Maik Wiedenbach says no. Learn how to approach your carbohydrate consumption based on the the current state of your physique.
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NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 1 of a 3 part series.
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[Video] Table Talks: IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad Exclusive Interview
Fouad Abiad joins us on this segment of Table Talks to discuss prep, the weirdest thing to happen to him in bodybuilding, & life balance in bodybuilding.
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How to Be Successful with Your New Year’s Diet
Want to ensure that your New Year's resolution of eating better is successful? Check out this article and learn how to stay on track well past January!
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Macronutrient Management To Reach Your Goals
Move beyond counting calories. Learn how to better reach your fitness, health and body composition goals by calculating daily intake of carbohydrates, protein and fats.
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What's All The Fuss About Protein?
Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all talking about it. So what's all the fuss about protein?
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The Body's Second Brain: Understanding Microbes & Gut Health
Your overall gut health can affect your overall mental health. Learn why, how, and what you can do about it to help the microbes living in your gut.
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NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 3 of a 3 part series.
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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Errol Moore
IFBB Pro and Team Nutrex athlete, Errol Moore, takes us through a typical day of his diet. See how many calories Errol consumes during the work day.
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6 High Protein Snack Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday
Planning to treat yourself and have an epic cheat day during the Super Bowl? Check out these 6 recipes to get all of the taste without unnecessary macros.
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5 Gluten Free Shredding Tips
It's time to become a shredded, mean, and sexy gluten-free machine. A gluten-free lifestyle can help you live leaner while reducing bloat, inflammation and more.
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Nutrition For Beginners - Part II
Part 2 looks at the amounts of food you need to build muscle and what are the best sources for protein, carbs and fat.
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Cellucor Birthday Cake Protein Bites Recipe With Jen Jewell
Jen Jewell shares her recipe for Cellucor Birthday Cake Protein bites made with COR-Fetti Cake Batter Protein. Help yourself to a fun, guilt free treat!
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NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo brings you her delicious recipe for high protein cupcakes.
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7 Scientifically Backed Tips to Help Improve Your Eating Habits
Are you having trouble with your fat loss goals due to bad eating habits? Learn how to improve those eating habits with these 7 researched backed tips.
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