Why you are skinny fat - swolverine

The Skinny On Why You're Skinny Fat

Skinny and fat at the same time? Yes! Although not recognized as a traditional medical condition, skinny fat is when a person has very little muscle at a normal weight, yes has a large amount of body fat. A glorified soft body. The problem is that you don’t know what you think you know. Over the years you’ve been taught that fat makes you fat. That endless cardio and rice cakes are a sure-fire way to the svelte life. And that restricting your calories to peas and carrots can get you into a new pair of jeans, where sadness doesn’t exist. We’re going to find out exactly what skinny fat is and why your soft body is fooling everyone out there, besides yourself.
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Good Carbs Vs Bad Carbs - Swolverine

Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs: The Difference Between Simple And Complex Carbohydrates

Today’s world is confusing. With so many food choices and convenient foods that line grocery store shelves, it can be hard to distinguish which carbohydrates are good for you and which ones aren’t. We'll answer your questions like, what are simple carbs, what are complex carbs, and what are the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates
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Do BCAAs Really Work? What do BCAAs do?

The Ultimate Guide To BCAA Supplements - Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

Often times we put up with muscle soreness and bear with the pain. But what if there was something that could help you recover faster? There is, and they’re called BCAAs. BCAAs are one of the most popular and effective supplements on the market. Research suggests, that BCAAs have a positive impact on promoting muscle growth and helping to reduce muscle soreness. 
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IMF or Keto - Swolverine

Intermittent Fasting Or Keto: Which One Is Right For You?

Trying to figure out if you should Intermittent Fast, or go Keto? It’s hard to go a day without scrolling through your newsfeed or knowing someone that isn’t following Intermittent Fasting or The Ketogenic Diet. Why? Because they work. Both are great for improving body composition, improving blood cholesterol levels, and reducing body fat. But, each have notable differences. So which one is right for you and your goals
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The Ultimate Guide To The Keto Diet - Swolverine

The Ketogenic Diet: A Life Without Carbohydrates

Good news guys – you can be keto and still kick ass as an athlete. The chances of it working in the long run? Well, that question is all up to YOU. Can athletes actually maintain a diet high in fat and low in carbs? A ketogenic diet with less than 50g of carbs per day can be extremely beneficial and safe, sustainable, and satisfying for the every-day individual and even athletes...
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Low Carb Diet

High-Carb Vs. Low-Carb Diet: Is A Low Carbohydrate Diet Right For You?

Maintaining a high-carbohydrate availability in CrossFit and other endurance sports is a struggle! It honestly sucks eating a crap ton of tasteless, non-nutritious foods so that you can perform well and optimize your recovery. It’s time to rethink and challenge what you've been taught to see if a low-carbohydrate diet works for you!
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Sucralose and gut health

The Shocking Truth About Sucralose (Splenda) And Gut Health

In today’s world, much of the information you read is really just misinformation. A perfect example, is how sucralose, better known as Splenda effects your gut health. Recent headlines and articles, have warned that sucralose can produce adverse effects on the gut microbiome.  Well, we’re here to clear the air and reveal the truth about how sucralose truly effects gut health, and why the one study that started the controversy isn’t what you think.
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3 Reasons Why You’ve Hit A Weight Loss Plateau

3 Reasons Why You’ve Hit A Weight Loss Plateau

While on the road to developing healthy habits on your weight loss journey, you might pick up a few unhealthy ones along the way, and these stubborn ones may just be the reason why you’ve hit a weight-loss plateau. 
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total carbs vs net carbs

The Truth Behind Net Carbs Vs. Total Carbs: Which One Should You Be Tracking?

Carbs. Without a doubt, carbohydrates are the most confusing macronutrient when it comes to understanding how they are metabolized and processed within the body. With so many aliases ranging from simple, complex, glucose (sugar), fiber, insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, starch, net carbs, and total carbs, you need a nutrition book just to translate and understand which carbs you should be tracking and actually care about. So what are the differences between total carbs and net carbs? We’re going to find out.
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Why You Need More Carbs - Swolverine

5 Reasons Why You Need To Eat More Carbs

Despite the trending magazine articles and fad diets putting carbohydrates on blast, carbs are one of the most important macronutrients that help fuel your mind and your body. In fact, if you’re not eating enough carbohydrates, you could actually be doing more harm than good. Carbohydrates are not created equal, and come in an abundance of different forms. The key is to include the right carbs in your diet to help boost brain function, give you more energy, and support your health and fitness goals. 
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Carnosyn Vs Beta Alanine - Swolverine

CarnoSyn Vs. Beta-Alanine

If you’ve ever read the back of a pre-workout label, chances are you’ve seen the word Carnosyn® Beta-alanine on the ingredients list. But what’s the difference between CarnoSyn® and regular Beta-Alanine? 

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Camping Dinner Ideas To Keep You Lean For Your Next Adventure

13 Delicious Camping Dinner Ideas To Keep You Lean For Your Next Adventure

Considering you’re reading this article, you’re probably brainstorming for your next camping adventure. Food is an important part, if not the most important part to your trip. And it’s honestly half the fun. You just went to REI and bought your Coleman Triton camping stove, a pack of green bottles of propane, camping utensils, the speckled blue metal cups, plates, and bowls, so now its time to decide on what you should eat on your epic camping venture. Well, we’ve got 22 awesome camping meal ideas so you can make your trip a m
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