Blueprints For Better Bodies

08/22/2017

Don't know how to manage alcohol intake while on a weight loss phase? Here are some of my tips

Think you can't have a drink if you are trying to lose weight? Low-calorie cocktails do exist! Here are some recipes from The Chopping Block.

08/10/2017

8 great tips

No one is too busy to drop some fat and uncover their abs. Here are 8 tips to help you out.

08/09/2017

"The food you eat can change your brain"

Forget willpower: Brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. If you're eating too much, here's how to take back control.

08/07/2017

All my blog posts for the chopping block are now linked to my website. Stay tuned for a new one next week, as well as more posts from my upcoming personal blog related to exercise. I am also taking new clients, so if you are interested in training now is the time to sign up! First session is free no commitment required

Personal Trainer located in Chicago, IL

07/22/2017

Read this before ever clicking on any "nutrition study" headline

Questions to ask when you see a headline claiming coffee makes you live longer.

07/18/2017

Awesome article about nutrition myths!

You probably hear these misguided remarks about nutrition every day. In fact, you may even be saying them yourself.

05/19/2017

New blog post up- super simple nutrient timing tips

http://www.thechoppingblock.com/blog/master-your-macros?utm_content=54449228&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

When you consume different types of food can vastly impact the success of your workouts. Get advice on the timing of your meals from The Chopping Block.

05/11/2017

Hands down one of the most informative articles I've seen about fat/weight loss and is linked to lots of other great resources.

Main take away points:
-"Lift weights and consume adequate protein: Strength training and adequate protein consumption will conserve muscle mass and your BMR when dieting."
-"Aim to lose around 0.5 – 1% of your bodyweight per week. In conjunction with the above, at this rate of loss, you’ll prevent or at the least, greatly minimize muscle loss."

http://physiqonomics.com/8-reasons-calorie-deficit/

Eating well and training hard but still not losing fat? It's probably because of one of these 8 reasons.

03/23/2017

Hands down one of the best lifting articles I've ever read

http://www.strongerbyscience.com/what-it-takes-to-break-world-records/

I've held 3 all-time records in powerlifting. Here's the (admittedly un-sexy) truth about what it takes to break world records.

03/18/2017

Outstanding article, sums up pretty much everything I have to say on this. Also, if you don't already, follow SciBabe

http://scibabe.com/iifym-calories/

You may have heard of macros or the diet IIFYM. Here's an explainer from my friend and trainer, Louie Guarino, of Major Gainz fitness.

03/17/2017

New blog post up on The Chopping Block website, this one is about energy balance in the body- check it out!