Can You Gain Weight from Coffee?

May 13th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

Can you gain weight from coffee? What a peculiar question I thought.   Who would gain weight by simply drinking a cup of coffee?  Then I realized that maybe it's not common knowledge about what types of coffee people are referring to or in particular, how that coffee is prepared. Can You Gain Weight from Coffee IF: ... you drink straight black coffee (caffeinated or decaffeinated) without anything added?  The answer is NO.  Like drinking water, straight black coffee without any additives of any sort, contains no calories and therefore you cannot gain weight.  You might over consume caffeine or too much water but any weight will...
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Restrained Eating vs Calorie Restriction

April 28th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips, Nutrition, Weight Loss

It's time for some NoBull Q&A.... questions come from Mike.  If you have question and you can't find the answer, check out the FAQ. Question: My girlfriend is doing Weight Watchers and she says my diet is to restrictive.  She likes Weight Watchers because it is based on points,  She feels this allows her more freedom of choice.  I am trying to create a livable way of eating forever. Answer: Hate to break the news Mike but ... She's right!  (sort of)
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My Must Have’s As A Bodybuilder

March 14th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

This is post by NoBull Author, Mike Boyle We all know how important protein, carbs and healthy fats are to a bodybuilder.  Anything that can make our food prep a little easier, I'm all about it.  Here's my top 5 list of kitchen gadgets that I can't live without.
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How to Quickly Assess Your Hydration Status

February 15th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

Do you ever wonder why some people can lift more weights or seem to last longer during their workouts?  It could be several factors but one less obvious is they might be properly hydrated before the workout and you might not. I'm going to ask a favor of you here and I must warn you, it is a bit personal.  The chart you see above is a standard Urine Color Chart to assess hydration status.  As you know, drinking water can affect your performance upwards of 2% if you (the athlete) are slightly dehydrated and it can take up to 24...
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Healthy Weight Gain Tips

February 08th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

Healthy Weight Gain Tips Seeker... This is a guest post by Rachael of Nutraplanet.com Most people think the way to gain weight fast is through high fat food.  While this will help you gain weight, it will bring you fat and not the lean muscle you crave.  To build lean muscle weight you have to take a two-step approach.  First eat good food then exercise.  Before long, you are bound to see the healthy results you are looking for.
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How Often Should You Switch Up Your Routine?

February 03rd, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

Question: Marc, I've been wondering how often I should switch up my sets and reps?  I've been following a program now and while my weights are increasing, I'm still doing the same number of sets prescribed along with the same repetitions.  During the first six months, the changes (visual) came quickly.  Now I'm not seeing that as much.  What can I do? Answer: Anybody who looks for this answer on the Internet is bound to get 1000 different views and opinions.  Unless the person in question knows you personally and your situation, tossing out: "You should change up your routine every week." "You should change...
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Body Transformation: A Beginners Step By Step Guide

February 01st, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips, Guest Blogs

This is a guest post by Scott Tousignant of Metabolic Masterpiece So you’ve made the decision to undergo a serious body transformation... ROCK ON! This is going to be an incredible life changing experience for you. Now before you begin sculpting your physique into a chiseled work of art, let’s make sure that all of your ducks are in a row. Here are 10 easy, yet crucial steps to ensure that you follow through to the end of your transformation and experience the best results possible.... But first.. some perspective. Day 1 Photos
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Big Gains on a Small Budget

January 31st, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

This is post by NoBull Author, Mike Boyle Bodybuilding is a 24 hr a day job, that requires hard work, discipline and dedication.  Its also not a cheap job, it requires a lot of money.  With food, supplements and a gym membership you could be looking at anywhere from 300-600 dollars a month.  Most of us have to learn how to budget our money to fit our lifestyle.  I'm going to show you a few ways I have learn to budget my money to fit my own bodybuilding needs.
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Aspirin: A Good Pre-Workout Supplement?

January 30th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

Question: Dear Marc, Do blood thinners such as aspirin and the like affect / effect the muscle building process?  I am a 56 year old male that REALLY needs to get into better shape. Thanks for the great site. Dave Answer: Dave, Before I discuss Aspirin or as it’s called, Salicylate, I want to stress that in all cases I NEVER recommend over the counter medications without first obtaining medical approval from a qualified medical professional. Aspirin works on many levels.
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The Shocking Truth About Counting Calories

January 26th, 2012 - posted in Fitness Tips

At some point in your weight management phase and it doesn't matter if it's to lose weight or to gain weight or just to manipulate your body composition, you're first though it to count calories.  Maybe I'm the first person to tell you this or the 10,000 but the truth is, calorie counting does have a use but it's not going to lead to long term success. Do you want to be a slave to numbers?
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