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 I was interested in knowing what workouts and fitness regimens were still popular as we are now 16 days into 2023. During my research, I discovered that we have not yet established a list for the new year, so I was forced to dig up all of 2022's top fitness trends. Let's look at this:   The  top 10 fitness trends  for 2022 are: Wearable technology. Devices such as fitness trackers, smart watches, and heart rate monitors count steps and track heart rate, calories, sitting and sleeping time, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Home gyms for exercise use minimal equipment at home, such as treadmills and bikes, for solo or family activities. Outdoor activities. Include small group walks, group rides, and organized hiking groups with participants meeting in a park, hiking area, or bike trail for short and daylong events. Strength training with free weights Barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, and/or medicine balls may be used. Exercise for weight loss. Using an ex...

Okay, losing weight is awesome, building muscle? even better...  The problem is my budget cannot keep up with the fucking body changes no matter how much I'm loving it.  My closet literally has 4 sets of clothing in the closet.   @Prep clothing- This is for when I am preparing to do a bodybuilding competition and the weight loss is dramatic and fast as well. When you're losing weight this fast your brain tends to freeze more often than not you're putting your toaster in the fridge and your bank card in the bin hahaha, (it's funny but it's true and I'll do a whole post on that another day.)So I'm really not in the right frame of mind to shop...  @Then I have off season clothing- This is when we reverse diet, put on some muscle and a fuck ton of water retention meaning; I look fat and my mind certainly makes me believe it too but the sports scientist in me knows very well I am not fat at all, still unhealth but what can I say. I've gotta toughen up post pr...

 What Food Is Best? You hear a lot of advice about carbs when you're trying to lose or maintain weight. For instance, some carbohydrates like fruits, whole-grain products, vegetables, beans and legumes, and beans and legumes contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help your body function. Additionally, they are less likely to cause blood sugar spikes, which can give you energy for longer. But should you avoid all carbohydrates or just some of them? Dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, debunks common carbohydrate myths and describes the different types of carbohydrates. carbohydrate types A particular class of macronutrient called carbs can be found in some foods and beverages. Carbs include starch, sugar, and fiber. There are two types of carbohydrates: simplex and complex. Food is classified as a simplex or complex carb depending on its chemical makeup and how quickly it is absorbed by the body. simple sugars These carbohydrates are simple to digest, which may result in a spike in bloo...