The Way Of Excellence By Brad Stulberg Book Review

2026-05-13T13:13:49-04:00By |Book Reviews|

Most books on excellence are books about corporate success, military discipline, or hustle culture. Brad Stulberg's The Way of Excellence is different. It combines performance psychology, stoicism, neuroscience, and anti-burnout philosophy into one cohesive framework – and it does it without recycling the same ideas you've read a dozen times. Fresh perspectives, original concepts, and useful for every endeavor inside and outside the gym. Easy 5 out of 5 stars – Burn the Fat Blog book pick of the month....

Stovetop Cilantro Lime Rice

2026-05-11T12:46:46-04:00By |Recipes|

This stovetop cilantro lime rice is fresh, fluffy, zesty, and packed with real lime flavor from both fresh juice and lime zest. Toasting the rice first, cooking it in broth instead of water, and finishing it with cilantro after cooking gives this homemade version restaurant-quality flavor that tastes even better than Chipotle’s. Plus, it’s lighter on oil and calories than most restaurant rice recipes...

High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bake

2026-05-08T15:14:33-04:00By |Recipes|

This High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bake delivers all the comfort food flavor of classic Mexican casseroles with lighter ingredients and over 40 grams of protein. Made with lean chicken breast, black beans, rice, enchilada sauce, and reduced fat cheese, this recipe was designed to cut calories without sacrificing flavor or fullness. Perfect for fat loss diets, or anyone looking for a healthier Mexican-inspired dinner

Low Calorie Slow Cooker Turkey Chili – High Protein (40g)

2026-04-19T14:28:41-04:00By |Recipes|

This low calorie slow cooker turkey chili is a traditional comfort-food recipe redesigned with better macros for fat loss and muscle building. Made with extra-lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and vegetables, it delivers 40g of protein per serving while keeping calories low. It’s thick, hearty, easy to meal prep, and perfect for anyone who wants healthy chili that still tastes like the real thing

The 10 Biggest Lifting Mistakes That Kill Your Muscle Gains

2026-04-17T07:17:38-04:00By |Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

If you’ve been lifting but your muscle gains have stalled - or never really took off - this post is for you. Discover the 10 biggest training mistakes that sabotage progress and how to fix them fast. From poor intensity and lack of progressive overload to ego lifting and inconsistent programs, these are the real reasons you’re not seeing results. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, this checklist will help you break through plateaus and start building serious muscle, starting today...

Low Calorie Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

2026-03-29T10:31:49-04:00By |Recipes, Uncategorized|

These low calorie maple mashed sweet potatoes taste rich and creamy but have nearly half the calories of traditional recipes made with butter and cream. With simple ingredient swaps like skim milk, low-fat sour cream, and sugar-free maple syrup, you get classic comfort-food flavor in a lighter, healthier side dish that’s perfect for fat-loss friendly meal plans

If You Get Stronger Will You Get Bigger?

2026-03-20T18:54:37-04:00By |Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

If you get stronger, will you get bigger? Yes, but not always. Strength and muscle size are closely related, but they don’t increase in a perfect one-to-one ratio. In this article, you’ll learn when getting stronger leads to muscle growth, when it doesn’t, and why constantly adding weight isn’t the only way to build muscle, especially if you want to protect your joints and train smarter as you get older

Smart Goals For Fitness – And How To Make Them Smarter

2026-03-20T16:10:20-04:00By |Motivation & Mindset|

You've probably heard of the 5-part smart goals formula, because it's one of the most well-known and enduring methods for setting goals. S.M.A.R.T., of course, is an acronym representing each of the 5 steps. But did you know about the other 2 steps that most people keep missing – the extra steps that make your goals S.M.A.R.T.E.R.?

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe (Skillet With Peppers & Onions)

2026-03-12T20:19:15-04:00By |Recipes|

This chicken skillet is prepared a lot like a stir-fry, only it's not Asian - it's a delicious honey mustard with sweet and spicy notes. This dish is simple to make - you can't mess it up even if you change quantities of chicken or veggies, so it's great for a quick meal any night of the week. It's also a great way to batch cook flavorful protein for meal prep, while getting your veggies in too.

99% Lean Turkey Burger Recipe – Moist, Juicy, And Healthy

2026-03-11T17:08:52-04:00By |Recipes|

If you’ve ever tried making burgers with ultra-lean ground turkey, you know the biggest problem: they turn out dry and bland. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this recipe, I show you how to make a healthy 99% lean turkey burger that’s juicy, and packed with flavor using a simple moisture system that keeps calories low while keeping the burger satisfying.

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