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When we discuss diet plans we can typically put them along a spectrum where food quantity is on one end and food quality is on the other. Diets like  If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM)  fall as far to the food quantity side as possible while clean eating falls as far to the food quality side as possible. Additionally, in direct opposition to diets like IIFYM it imposes guidelines of what types of foods to eat and does not regulate calories of macros to any meaningful degree. The main principles of clean eating are centered around focusing on the quality of the foods you consume and ensuring they are “clean”. The principles can be summarized in one tenant: Choose whole, natural foods and seek to eliminate processed foods. The core principles of the diet can be listed as follows: Avoid processed foods Avoid refined foods Avoid artificial ingredients  Avoid alcohol  Avoid soda and fruit juice History of the Clean Eating Diet As clean eating is not a...

Periods are dreadful, but simultaneously a sign of a healthy reproductive cycle. Every woman wishes for a regular menstrual cycle but what she hates is the pain that accompanies her period. Severe abdominal ache can bring your life to a halt. If you do not wish to get affected by your periods, then here are some natural cures for  how to get rid of period cramps  that can relieve you of the pain every month. What Are Period Cramps? Period cramps are nothing but the throbbing pain in your lower abdomen. As a woman, you will not be new to period cramps. Every other woman of menstruating age experiences abdominal pain, during, or before their period. Some even experience cramps after the period which are not a reason to worry.  What Causes Period Cramps? During your period, the uterus contracts to expel its lining. To help it out, prostaglandins, hormone-like substances are released in your body which are known to cause pain and inflammation. Mild pain is common, b...

Missing your summer body? Make that lean physique a year-round staple with these tips to stay shredded for the long term. During the seasons of chilly and cool days, the desire to hide beneath sweaters and jackets becomes irresistible. But it doesn't have to be all or nothing— you can keep shredded  even when the sun goes down during the colder months. Win the war on winter by following these simple tips to help keep the pounds off as the months pass by. 1. Ditch The Excuses People use bad weather as an excuse to go soft both on their workouts and bodies. But, as we say in the military, "Rain won't hurt you, but bullets will!" Don't let a little slush stand in your way. Go to the gym and make yourself bulletproof, no matter what is falling from the sky. Also, make the clear distinction between exhausted and lazy. When I don't feel motivated, I ask myself if I'm legitimately tired or if I'm just being...

Sculpt your entire body in 3 workouts per week. This workout program utilizes full body circuits to keep constant tension on your muscles during the workout. Workout Summary Main Goal Lose Fat Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration 6 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per Workout 45-60 minutes Equipment Required Barbell, Bodyweight, Dumbbells, Kettle Bells, Medicine Ball Target Gender Male & Female Recommended Supplements Protein Powder ,  Fat Burners ,  PreWorkout Author Eric Roberts Workout PDF Download Workout Workout Description Gone are the days where you would lift weights for an hour, do some abs for 30 minutes, then do some form of cardio for another 45. Circuit training can combine all these things in under an hour, all while most certainly ramping up the intensity. Circuit training could be a more efficient way of taxing your body, but also a more effi...