Why Isn't the Scale Moving? Understanding Weight Loss Plateaus in a Calorie Deficit
It's a common frustration when the scale won't budge despite diligently tracking food and maintaining a calorie deficit. While weight loss fundamentally relies on consuming fewer calories than you burn, the body's complexity means various factors can stall progress. Inaccurate calorie tracking, often due to underestimated portions or the "healthy halo" effect of certain foods, is a frequent culprit. Furthermore, the body can undergo physiological adaptations like metabolic slowing and increased exercise efficiency, impacting calorie expenditure over time.
Heavy Lifting vs. High Reps: Which is Best for Glute Hypertrophy?
For optimal glute growth, combine heavy lifting (low reps) to build strength and mechanical tension with high reps (lighter weights) to induce metabolic stress and improve mind-muscle connection. Vary your exercises and rep ranges, focusing on progressive overload and proper form, to maximize hypertrophy. Remember that consistency and proper nutrition are crucial for achieving your desired results.
Stress Management and Exercise: How to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Mood
“Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t kill their husbands.”*
As a strength coach, I see firsthand how exercise transforms not just bodies, but minds too. We all know physical activity is good for us, but sometimes the why gets lost in the shuffle. Let's talk about something many of us grapple with: stress. And how, specifically, exercise can be a powerful tool in managing it.