This time last year I was almost half way through dieting for a bodybuilding contest.That's right. As embarrassing as it is, I have been on stage, in a pair of glorified speedos, posing for a table full of judges.You can call it a freak show, you can call it a bikini contest or you can call it pure vanity. I admit, I make fun of these competitions too.I decided to compete last … [Read more...] about How to Shed Body Fat
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Preserving Muscle Mass While Dieting
Back in early August, I wrote about the "secret" to preventing muscle loss while dieting (check it out here).My point was this- based on the hundreds of measurements I made back when I had access to a body composition lab, I am convinced that if you are lifting weights while you are dieting, you will not lose any muscle.After writing that post, I started thinking - I wonder if … [Read more...] about Preserving Muscle Mass While Dieting