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Bradley Roehrig 12/22/21 Bradley Roehrig 12/22/21

CHRONIC DIETING

At FIT4FUNCTION we coach people for goals ranging from muscle growth, boosting productivity and performance to fat loss diets. One of the things that very often predicts failed weight loss attempts, is a history of prolonged calorie restriction. That’s right!

— too much dieting makes you less likely to be successful on a fat loss diet.

Bradley Roehrig 12/15/21 Bradley Roehrig 12/15/21

THE NUTRIENT DENSITY INDEX

Getting your vitamins and minerals is no easy task, but understanding how can allow you to master your nutrition and follow a “food-first approach”. Yes, eating your veggies helps a ton, but do you know which veggies you need to be eating and how much?

Bradley Roehrig 12/8/21 Bradley Roehrig 12/8/21

IS SPOT REDUCTION POSSIBLE?

Spot fat reduction has been shown to be ineffective in many studies. Luckily, there are other proven ways to lose body fat and keep it off. While resistance training may strengthen, build and tone muscle in a targeted area, a healthy diet and calorie-burning activities are necessary to burn fat and get a defined look