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Fitness: The TRUTH About Fad Diets and Weight Loss
I’ve tried numerous fad diets since 2012. My fitness journey was triggered by a huge emotional, intellectual, and physical turmoil caused by low self-esteem. I always had this state-of-mind that I was never enough. That I have to be the prettiest or the fittest that I can be. Mainly because I was always blamed for not taking care of myself enough and get left by people I loved especially in relationships. Fast forward a few years and my reasons for becoming fit is no longer for a significant other. I want to be fit so I can take care of my child longer. I want to be fit so I can wear what I…
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How to Do Intermittent Fasting and Everything You Need to Know
Hello there! I’m Kaycee aka The Macho Mom and I have been practicing intermittent fasting on/off for 5 years now. it was only til recently, when I discovered that my blood sugar is on dangerous borderline diabetic levels that I decided to stick with it as a lifestyle. There are different varieties of IF (intermittent fasting) and a lot of questions that I asked when I was starting out. So I’m sharing everything I gathered and hope it will help you in your fitness journey! If this doesn’t convince you to start Intermittent Fasting, I don’t know what will! READ! It’s good for you! Before I share the FAQ, here’s my weekly Intermittent…
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FAQ: This is What Happens When You Fast for 24 Hours (in a Nutshell)
So what really happens to your body during a 24 hour fast? Believe it or not, you will not shrivel up and wither away! Our bodies are  smarter than they (sometimes) appear and have biochemical mechanisms in place to adapt. Eight hours after your last meal, your body enters the “fasting” state because it takes about that long for your body to FULLY digest and absorb all nutrients (depending on the content of your pre-fast meal). At this time, your body uses its carbohydrate [glucose] stores (AKA glycogen) to provide energy. After an overnight fast, you will mostly deplete your liver glycogen stores. Research shows that after a 24-hour fast, without exercise, muscle glycogen stores were reduced by about 50%. Once you use up your…
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Macho Mom Fitness: 10 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Fasting
*Consult your dietitian before entering any kind of diet plans I’ve already discussed intermittent fasting years before it became viral and popular among potential health buffs. Some may start on a diet fad but can’t keep up because it’s not a diet change. Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle change and you have to pick the type that fits your life. Need more info? Today I’ll be sharing with you 10 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Fasting. A post shared by Kaycee Enerva ✨ KIKAYSIKAT (@themachomom) on Jan 23, 2018 at 5:50am PST What I’m currently doing is Eat-Stop-Eat by Brad Pilon. In a nutshell, I eat like a regular person 6 days a week and…
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Lean Gains Week 3 : Valentine’s Tips, Body Fat Percentages and Changes
After doing a few more reads from several websites especially from LeanGains.com I switched things up again to cater more of my needs and making my so-called diet and fitness plan more effective. On people on a regular 9-6 or 8-5 working hours like I have maybe this can also serve as a guide.Since I go to the gym after office, Martin recommended not to workout hungry especially if you came from work. So now I follow the 1 Lunch 1 Pre-workout meal and 1 Post-workout meal on Training days, and 1 Lunch 1 Snack 1 Dinner on Non-workout. Heaviest meals are post-workout on training days and lunch on rest days. Carb cycling.…
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Red Cross Fun Run – Lean Gains for Girls Week 2
After 2 weeks of lean gaining, I lost 2 lbs and kept it off. Please note that the 2 pounds shed are fat weight and not muscle as I’ve also been gaining muscle. It really is working for me, EXCEPT for one thing. I mentioned in my previous posts that my feeding window is from 8am-4pm and I found it difficult to maintain as after a hard workout I get really hungry. I workout after working hours so can you imagine the feeling of not eating after? And besides, the founder of leangains suggested that it is better to skip breakfast instead. It’s still 8 hour feeding window and 16 hour fasting window…
