Author: Henry Paget

How To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories – Updated 2020
If you’re a usual reader of my stuff. You know that I talk a lot about counting your calories. I do this because its the easiest way to make sure you’re in a calorie deficit. And when you’re in a calorie deficit. You lose weight. Period. But in this article I provide a solution how you can lose weight without counting calories.

But I have good news. If you follow some specific guidelines you can lose weight without counting your calories.

If you want to listen to the podcast episode that I created of this article. Listen below.

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNGIzZTYwMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/ZTQ5YTI4ZGUtNmE0MC00Y2Q5LThjZDAtMTBlYjM1M2MxMzNh?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwivyriZ9JXrAhVHrhoKHUENBAkQkfYCegQIARAF
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12th Aug 2020
How Much Sugar Is Too Much?: Does Sugar Make You Fat?

Can you still eat sugar and lose weight? Or is sugar going to make you put on weight and store fat? The fact is, Sugar in moderation isn’t bad at all for your health and eating a moderate amount of sugar can make your diet more flexible and thus more sustainable and improve your chances of losing weight. In this article, I’ll be answering the question of how much sugar is too much?

And my answer is that you should limit added sugars (high fructose corn syrup, table sugar etc basically the processed sugar that is indistinguishable from fruit) to 10% of your daily calorie intake. To avoid sugar crashes and to reduce the likelihood of overeating.
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6th Aug 2020
How Does Intermittent Fasting Work? : 3 Different Protocols

During the past several years intermittent fasting has gained popularity. Is this popularity grounded in reason? Or is it just hype? In this article, I’ll be answering the question, how does intermittent fasting work?.

What Is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting is simply a term for a pattern of eating that you alternate between eating and not eating (fasting). That is to say periods of fasting and periods of not fasting.

There are many different approaches to intermittent fasting but I’m only going to elaborate on the most practical ones. The ones that I think will be of the most utility to you.

But before I get on to that, lets bust 5 common myths about intermittent fasting that are not based on truth.
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31st Jul 2020
Do Supplements Work? Here Are 3 That Are Worth Your Money
First of all, supplements aren’t necessary to get great results. You can do just fine without taking any. This was one of the reasons I was hesitant to write this article. But the fact is some supplements can make the process of transforming your body a lot easier. In this article I’m going to answer the question, do supplements work?

And the answer is yes but only a few. In this article, you’ll learn a minimalists guide to supplements where I go deep into the reasoning behind the 3 best supplements. The ones that give you the biggest bang for your buck. My goal for you after reading this article is for you to never be confused about which supplement you should buy ever again. And so that you can focus your time and money on supplements that actually work.

Do Supplements Work? Yes Here Are 3 Best Of The Best Supplements

I’m going to first list the best supplements. Because there are many supplements out there and only a small percentage of them are useful and that’s why they’re only 3 which I feel like can really make a difference. These supplements are:
1. Protein powders
2. Creatine
3. Fish oils
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20th Jul 2020
Motivation To Workout: Consistency Leads To Motivation

In fitness, the contributing factor that dramatically increases your chance of success is just sticking the process out. And staying consistent. Not waiting for motivation to strike. So if you’re struggling to find the motivation to workout or stick to your nutrition plan, keep reading.
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13th Jul 2020
Are Eggs Good For You? The Truth About Eggs (They’re Good For You)

I’m writing this post because it’s still very common to come across the age-old myth that eating eggs is bad for your health and raises your cholesterol. The fact is they’re some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re actually extremely beneficial for your health.
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9th Jul 2020
Do The Work, Get The Results, Improve Your Fitness & Health

In this article, I’m going to explain the cause and effect relationship in achieving your fitness goals. And if you’re willing to do the work and fully commit yourself to the process (cause) you will produce/reap the rewards of a fitter, leaner and healthier body (Effect).
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29th Jun 2020
How To Deload: The Benefits Of Deloads And How To Use Them

Ever since I first started implementing deload weeks into my training it skyrocketed my adherence. And I made continued progress. Why is this? Because I felt like it let me sharpen the saw, so to speak.

Squatting, pushing and pulling more and more weight can get hard. Especially if you’re in the intermediate stage of your fitness journey.
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23rd Jun 2020
Should You Lift Weights Or Do Cardio First? All You Need To Know

In this article, I’m going to answer the question should you lift weights or do cardio first? And the answer is ideally you should perform cardio and weight train on separate days. But if you can’t do that. Then you should lift weights first so that you’re not weaker in your strength training workouts.

This is because doing something like running before performing heavy squats will fatigue you. Resulting in you not being as strong when you’re squatting and this will lead to you not making as much progress over time. Instead, lift weights first and then do cardio after.
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17th Jun 2020
Is BMI Accurate? : Should You Pay Attention To BMI?

In this article, I’m going to answer the question is BMI accurate? BMI is short for body mass index. And the short answer is yes for most people. But not if you regularly lift weights and have built an appreciable amount of muscle (more on why this is later in the article). I’m also going to discuss why there are better metrics that can help you get into the best shape possible.
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11th Jun 2020