Why should a beginner maintain their body weight? Maintaining weight is an important step that reoccurs throughout every fitness journey. It allows individuals to learn or reassess the amount of energy they expend on an average day and how much food they need to consume. This identifies an individual’s maintenance calories and total daily energy …
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A Case for Strength: Losing Fat vs. Losing Weight
Have you ever wondered why some people are capable of losing weight and keeping the weight off, but other people rebound after losing weight? After losing a significant amount of weight, some people may regain a portion of what they lost. A few people may even rebound beyond their initial weight. Perhaps, this has happened …
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Where it began (running)
I started running in 2010, but my love for running began in 2014. In 2013, I had already ran about 30 or 35 5k races, mostly on trails. A friend and I decided to step outside of our comfort zone, and we registered for a local 15k trail race. It just happened to weave up …
Meal Prep Ideas
(edited on the 7th of August) Turkey Taco Bowl – 3 cup — 1 cup – Rice (energy)— 1 cup – Salsa (vegetables)— 1 cup – Seasoned Ground Turkey (protein) Chinese Stir Fry – 4 cup — 2 cup – Rice or Sweet Potato (energy)— 1 cup – Chinese Stir Fried Vegetables (vegetables)— 1 cup …
Who am I?
I ask myself, who am I, what do I want to do, and what do I care about, all the time. This probably isn’t uncommon or unique, as most of us probably are trying to seek greater understanding of the world and our lives. Anyways, I am Matthew, a current graduate student, furthering my education …
Matthew's Journal 