What is a Calorie Deficit? Calorie deficit and lean muscle play key roles in body composition. A calorie deficit happens when the energy expended by your body exceeds the energy provided by the food you consume. To calculate your calorie deficit, you need to know your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which includes the calories […]
Why the scale isn’t the best measure of fitness For many, the scale is the go-to measure of progress in fitness. Step on it every day (or week), and the number you see is often seen as the ultimate indicator of how well you’re doing. However, relying solely on the scale can be misleading and […]
The word “diet” is currently one of my least favorite words. For many of my clients, when I mention diet, they shrivel up and shy away like I asked them to jump out of an airplane at 10,000 feet. The words seem to have an emotional connotation for people. My clients work their butts off […]