by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
We know to lose body fat you must expend more energy (calories out) than you consume (calories in) from food on a daily basis over the course of time in order to create a calorie deficit. So is there a way we can work it from both sides? Absolutely! By focusing on the...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Fat has been blamed for weight gain, heart disease, and poor health for decades. As a result, low-fat products took over grocery store shelves and millions of people cut fat from their diets entirely. However, the research tells a more nuanced story and most of what...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Most people trying to lose fat focus almost entirely on what they cut out of their diet. However, what you add in matters just as much as what you remove. Certain foods require more energy to digest, influence hormones involved in fat storage, and support the...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Most people know that what they eat matters. But between conflicting advice online, trendy diets, and confusing labels, it can be hard to know which foods actually help and which ones just sound good on paper. Here is the straightforward version. Fat loss and strength...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
One of the most important meals of the day is also the most overlooked. The post-workout meal. Most people either skip it entirely, eat the wrong things, or wait too long and wonder why their recovery feels slow and their results are stalling. Here is the truth. When...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
You woke up late. Just got off work. Running behind. Whatever it is, you do not have time to eat before your workout. This is one of the most common things we hear. And it is also one of the most common reasons people underperform in their sessions, feel weak halfway...