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A typical day in the life of my meal plan

Posted on 06. Oct, 2008 by Andrew.

I put a lot of focus on what I eat on my cheat day. But recently a lot of people have asked “What do you eat the other 6 days of the week?” Well, here’s a typical day in my meal plan (Note: I’m on a one month trial with the Paleo Diet):
Meal #1
3 egg [...]

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Breaking Down The “Bikini Challenge” - Part 2

Posted on 25. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

Hey all! In the last post we discussed what Nivea’s “Bikini Challenge” is and it’s first component, nutrition. Now we’re gonna take a look at the other three components; fitness, cellulite and style.
Fitness
Under the fitness tab, there are three different types of exercise routines in The Bikini Challenge: Cross training, bikini circuit and cardio interval. [...]

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Breaking Down “The Bikini Challenge” - Part 1

Posted on 24. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

I’ve heard the same question from quite a few women I know, “What do you think about ‘The Bikini Challenge’”. When I first heard this, I was like “What’s that?” Apparently, the skin product Nivea has developed “The Bikini Challenge”, a four week diet and exercise plan to lose weight for swimsuit season. It has [...]

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What I ate on my cheat day… round 3

Posted on 21. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

It’s that time of the week! Saturdays tend to be my cheat day more often than not. I really wanted to start the cheat day off right, so breakfast was definitely the best meal of the day… I wish I could say the same for the rest of my meals!!!
Meal #1

3 Egg whites
Smoked salmon
Spinach
Assorted berries [...]

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Rapid weight loss? Not so fast!

Posted on 18. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

In this post, we’re gonna discuss the part of weight loss that no one wants to hear, but everyone should understand nonetheless. When you begin on your journey towards a goal of losing weight, most people want that instant gratification of quickly shedding the pounds. However, this actually isn’t the best way to do it. [...]

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What I ate on my cheat day… round 2

Posted on 15. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

I’m glad that this section is something I can post on a weekly basis. It gives me a chance to let you guys know what’s going on in my life. Yesterday was my cheat day, and I took advantage!! Here’s what I chowed down on:
Meal #1

Old fashioned doughnut (ouch!)
Glass of milk

Meal #2

Protein shake
Almonds

Meal #3

Grilled chicken
Shrimp [...]

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Analyzing your meal plan using The Glycemic Index

Posted on 12. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

The Glycemic Index is a fantastic tool that will allow you to better understand what exactly you are eating. In simple terms, the Glycemic Index of any food will tell you how much your blood sugar will raise as a result of eating it. (Note: when your blood sugar rises, your insulin levels peak and [...]

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What is your daily caloric intake?

Posted on 10. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

In my last post under “the newcomer” category, I touched on what is known as your daily caloric intake. I could give you a dictionary definition, but you really don’t need one in this case. It means quite literally, the amount of calories that a person can eat per day to maintain their current weight. [...]

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What I ate on my cheat day

Posted on 06. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

Well, this section is gonna be important in keeping me honest! Every week or so, I’ll outline what I ate on my cheat day so you can see what I mean by a cheat day. Yesterday was my cheat day this week, and this is what I ate:
Meal #1
3 egg whites, dried cherries, almonds
Meal #2
Protein shake, [...]

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How can I eat healthy if I’m at work all day?

Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 by Andrew.

When I started working at one of the biggest talent agencies in the world, I faced this very problem. The answer is actually way easier than you might imagine.
First off, focus on your breakfast. I know a lot of people aren’t “breakfast people”, but it is the most important meal of the day and fortunately [...]

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