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Have Your Fast Food, and Eat it Too
HERE ARE THE TOP 5 WAYS YOU CAN HAVE FAST FOOD, AND STILL HIT YOUR GOALS.
2023 Sesh Macro Calculator Updates
In this post we’ll be breaking down the updates we recently made to the Sesh Macro Calculator for you. We just made another improvement to our macro calculator to provide the best calculations for each of our subscribers and challengers.
Deep Dive On Creatine
If you’ve ever started to research supplements, we can almost guarantee that creatine has popped up. It boasts lots of promises, from improving your strength to increasing lean muscle mass. But is that all too good to be true? Don’t worry, we're doing all the heavy lifting for you! We’ve taken a deep dive into creatine to share with you what the real benefits are, what side effects to be aware of, and if it’s right for you and your goals.
Why Do I Stress Eat?
Everyone battles stress differently. For many, emotional eating is a common occurrence when stressed out. Emotional eating can show itself in different ways, from eating when you’re feeling overwhelmed in your daily life to binging when you’ve had a bad day at work. Some people even eat out of boredom. However, when stress eating becomes a regular occurrence, it can wreak havoc on your physical and emotional well-being.
Coach Shae’s Guide To Macro-friendly Nutrition
A foolproof system for goal-centric nutrition is counting macros and meal prepping. Counting macros is similar to counting calories, but by focusing on your macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) you’re making sure that with each calorie you’re getting the right proportions of what your body needs to perform optimally. This way you know exactly what nutrients you’re consuming within your overall caloric intake.
How To Become A Meal Prepping Pro
WE PROMISE, IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK! Nutrition is one of the most important components of an Sesh challenge. Even if you’re consistent with your workouts, without being honest about your diet and following the recommended nutritional guidelines given to you, you may stunt your progress. The Sesh team and Sesh Fam alike swear by meal prepping in order to make the nutritional piece of the challenge sustainable and fit into your lifestyle. Once you start, you’ll be hooked!
The 3 Ms: Mindfulness, Macros, & Meal Prepping
When it comes to nutrition, at Sesh we’re all about mindfulness and macros. The powerful system of tracking macronutrients will open you up to a whole new world of eating that is not only sustainable but delivers results. Focusing on your protein, carb, and fat intake will not only make meal planning a breeze but it will allow you to say ‘girl bye’ to restrictive caloric limits forever. Talk about a game-changer!
Vacation Meal Hacks
When you go on vacation, it can seem a little overwhelming to stay on top of your goals. It doesn’t have to be! You can still eat healthy while leaving a little room to enjoy yourself, which is ok! A healthy lifestyle is about sustainability, not restriction. Use these vacation meal hacks on your next trip so you can enjoy yourself without the guilt.
7 Signs You're Not Eating Enough
For years, we’ve been told that we need to excessively restrict calories and avoid carbs at all costs to reach our goals with a workout plan. What if we told you that this isn’t true at all? Food gives you energy and you need energy to thrive during your workouts and gain momentum towards your goals!
Why Nutrient Timing Matters
We’ve all heard it before: abs are made in the kitchen. Which means, what you put in your body has a direct impact on your training. But did you know that timing has just as much of an impact? It’s true! Whether you’re trying to lose fat, gain muscle, or just improve your performance during your workouts, timing can play a big role in hitting your goals. To break it down, carbohydrates are what gives us the fuel to kill it during a sweat sesh. Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not evil! They’re essential to giving your body the energy it needs to perform at its best. Protein is the main nutrient for building muscle and helping with recovery. Plus, it’s the most filling macronutrient, helping you to stay satisfied longer. Less snacking, anyone? Don’t skimp on one or the other! Both are crucial to helping you hit your goals and see results.
Hitting Your Protein
One of the biggest struggles we see with people who are new to tracking macros or tracking their food intake in general, is difficulty hitting their protein macros. Most people are typically eating a diet lower in protein that when they receive higher protein macros they think “how the heck am I supposed to hit these numbers?” Well we are here to give you 5 tips that will help you hit your protein macros, no problem!
What To Eat Before And After Your Workout
It’s no secret that a huge part of achieving your fitness and wellness goals comes from how you choose to fuel your body. Nutrition matters! Whether you follow a strict diet or just try to eat clean, how fast you see results may be dependent on how much thought you put into your food. So what are some of the best ways to spike your metabolism and maximize your workouts? Let’s take a look.
How To Meal Prep Like A Pro
One of the most challenging parts of any fitness journey is balancing nutrition with exercise to achieve maximum results. Eat too many calories and your weight loss will plateau; eat too few and you could sabotage your gains. That’s where meal prepping comes in – it’s the ideal way to ensure you’re getting the right number of calories, hitting your macro targets, and supporting your fitness journey without breaking the bank on a personal chef or private nutritionist.
Calories Vs. Macros: Which One Should You Be Tracking?
You don’t need a personal trainer or a private chef to know that when it’s time to lose weight and tone up, your nutrition matters. But when it comes to counting calories vs. tracking macros, what’s the best way to monitor your fuel intake? Let’s take a look.
Why A Food Scale Is Important
If there’s one product recommendation we have in terms of nutrition, it will always be a food scale. Blindly following a diet is just not for us, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably not for you either. It is incredibly easy to overeat, or to misjudge serving sizes. Weighing your food when tracking macros assures that you’re not only getting the correct portions you need in order for your body to thrive, but that you’re non unintentionally consuming calories you didn’t mean to!
Hey Sesh Fam, Drink The Water.
You’ve probably heard millions of times throughout your life that staying hydrated is important. Do you really know why, though? Let’s break it down. Hydration is important for myriad reasons, but specifically: sleep quality, cognition, overall metabolism, digestion, muscle and joint function, lipolysis (metabolizing stored fat), regulates body temperature, can help prevent infections, mood regulation, keeps organs functioning properly… the list goes on and on.
"Hacking" Your Metabolism
If we had a dollar for every time we saw an advertisement for a product that claimed to “boost” your metabolism, we’d be rich! While your metabolism is incredibly important to weight loss and managing your body’s composition, keeping it in tip-top shape is a little bit more complicated than just taking a supplement.
Why Macro Tracking Is Right For You
When it comes to achieving weight loss and improving overall health, simply counting calories and exercising may not be enough. If you’re here, you’ve probably noticed that hasn’t worked for you, sustainably, in the past. For women who are looking to sustain their health and fitness goals, tracking macronutrients (macros) is the better strategy. First, we’ll dive into why macro tracking is superior to calorie tracking for women. Then, we’ll explore how pairing macro tracking with professional strength training programming can yield highly efficient results. By understanding the importance of macros and incorporating strength training into your fitness regimen, you can optimize your health journey and achieve sustainable success.
11 Foods That Help You Build Muscle
Here’s the truth: No matter how hard you train, you will always need to support your goals with the right nutrition. Finding the right fuel for your fitness can be challenging sometimes, but food scientists, nutrition experts and professional trainers are doing their best to help debunk the myths and shed light on your nutritional needs. Here are some of their food faves to help you build lean, powerful muscle without packing on pounds of fat.
Should I Really Eat That Many Carbs?!
We see you all asking all your carb questions. You’re concerned that your carb goals are too high. You’re concerned that you’ll gain weight if you eat that many carbs. You’re confused because you’ve been conditioned to believe that carbs are BAD your whole life. Let us help clear a few things up for you.