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Techniques In Overcoming Self-Doubt For Fat Loss And Fitness Success
Techniques In Overcoming Self-Doubt For Fat Loss And Fitness Success

Motivation & Mindset

Techniques In Overcoming Self-Doubt For Fat Loss And Fitness Success

2026-03-18T18:45:59-04:00By Tom Venuto|Motivation & Mindset|

Are you trapped in a cycle of self-doubt that's sabotaging your fitness goals? Discover 8 proven strategies to break free from overthinking and finally take action. Learn how to silence the mental saboteur holding you back, build confidence through small wins, and create systems that make success inevitable. This no-BS guide cuts through the mental noise and gives you practical tools to transform your mindset first and then your body

You Can Eat Processed Food And Still Lose Fat. But Should You?
You Can Eat Processed Food And Still Lose Fat. But Should You?

Food & Nutrition, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

You Can Eat Processed Food And Still Lose Fat. But Should You?

2026-01-16T20:52:26-05:00By Tom Venuto|Food & Nutrition, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Is it true that you can lose body fat if you're in a calorie deficit, regardless of what foods you eat? Contrary to what many people think, it is true! If so, then why avoid tasty processed food? You only live once (YOLO), so why not eat anything you want, just being sure to stay in a deficit, and enjoy life? The answer is, calories are the bottom line when it comes to weight loss but there's more to a good nutrition plan than just calories

Cracking the Egg Myth: Why Nutrition Experts Now Recommend What They Once Feared
Cracking the Egg Myth: Why Nutrition Experts Now Recommend What They Once Feared

Food & Nutrition, Health

Cracking the Egg Myth: Why Nutrition Experts Now Recommend What They Once Feared

2025-03-02T10:30:40-05:00By Tom Venuto|Food & Nutrition, Health|

For many years, people have been confused about eggs. Will the cholesterol in eggs increase the cholesterol in your blood? Are the yolks bad for your heart? Should you only eat egg whites? This article will explain what modern science tells us about eggs and health.

Thoughts About The Weight Loss Drug Ozempic (Semaglutide)… From A Natural Fitness Advocate
Thoughts About The Weight Loss Drug Ozempic (Semaglutide)… From A Natural Fitness Advocate

Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Thoughts About The Weight Loss Drug Ozempic (Semaglutide)… From A Natural Fitness Advocate

2025-03-15T12:24:27-04:00By Tom Venuto|Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Over the last few years, I've received numerous questions about the weight loss drug Ozempic (Semaglutide) but I never wrote about it before except in brief emails or social media replies. Since this topic has started coming up here in the Burn the Fat Inner Circle, I thought it was finally time to at least make a short post sharing what I know and think about the drug from the perspective of a natural bodybuilder and fitness coach...

How to Track Fat Loss Progress Without Body Fat Testing: 4 Proven Methods
How to Track Fat Loss Progress Without Body Fat Testing: 4 Proven Methods

Body Composition & Body Fat Testing

How to Track Fat Loss Progress Without Body Fat Testing: 4 Proven Methods

2025-02-22T07:16:34-05:00By Tom Venuto|Body Composition & Body Fat Testing|

Have you noticed all the chatter lately about whether it’s worth it to measure body fat percentage? A lot of coaches have stopped doing these tests for their clients. Many consumers complain that body fat scales (bioelectric impedance analysis) seem unreliable. They say skinfold calipers are hard to use. They wonder about accuracy. Should you ditch your body fat scale or calipers? Read this post and find out...

The Best Meal Prep Recipes In 7 Categories
The Best Meal Prep Recipes In 7 Categories

Recipes

The Best Meal Prep Recipes In 7 Categories

2025-02-01T17:04:14-05:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

What is a meal prep recipe? And what are the best meal prep recipes? You’ll see some of the best, in 7 different categories on the page below. But let’s start by answering the question, “What is a meal prep recipe?” This is a specific type of recipe. It’s the kind where you make your food in big batches. Cook once, and then eat for days. That’s the whole idea of meal prep.

13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas
13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas

Meal Planning

13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas

2025-07-26T11:53:19-04:00By Tom Venuto|Meal Planning|

Meal prepping (aka “meal prep”) is often misunderstood. Many people think meal prepping and meal planning are the same thing. The truth is, they go hand-in-hand, but they’re different. In this post, first I’ll quickly explain that difference, and then I’ll show you how I do meal prep, and how you can use these great meal prep ideas too to burn more fat (or build more muscle)

The 8 Best Ways To Get Back On Track With Fitness Fast
The 8 Best Ways To Get Back On Track With Fitness Fast

Motivation & Mindset

The 8 Best Ways To Get Back On Track With Fitness Fast

2025-01-17T09:22:08-05:00By Tom Venuto|Motivation & Mindset|

The difference between success and failure isn't whether you get off track, it's whether you get back on track, and most important of all is how quickly you do it. I recently hiked the 2200-mile Appalachian trail (AT) from my home state of New Jersey to the Southern terminus in Georgia.

Consistency Secrets: How To Stick To Your Diet And Training Plan
Consistency Secrets: How To Stick To Your Diet And Training Plan

Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Consistency Secrets: How To Stick To Your Diet And Training Plan

2025-01-17T09:19:17-05:00By Tom Venuto|Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

So many people struggle to stay consistent with their diet, training, or both... they start, stop, start, stop without getting any real momentum or pulling together any kind of extended streak. I recently surveyed our group members who have been consistent for a year or more about how they did it... I took this list of real world strategies and combined it with what research says about sticking to a diet or training plan. The result is like a "blueprint for consistency"...

Smoky Hickory Barbecue Pork Stew
Smoky Hickory Barbecue Pork Stew

Recipes

Smoky Hickory Barbecue Pork Stew

2025-01-29T15:26:32-05:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

This is a fantastic fat burning stew because it's so low in calories and so filling. It's also healthy and helps you build muscle because it's so high in protein. You get 42 grams of protein, even with a modest serving. With the right flavors, including BBQ sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a pinch of Hickory liquid smoke, it's one of the most unique and delicious stews you will ever enjoy.