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Sleep: The missing piece in your health & fitness puzzle

In the world of health and fitness, there's a lot of emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and supplements. But there's one crucial factor that often gets overlooked: sleep. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more exercise, more supplements, or a new diet plan will be the solution to your health and fitness goals. But the truth is, without enough sleep, all those efforts may be in vain.

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Are you eating enough?

Many people are quick to blame nagging health issues on their food habits and often rightfully so. But they’re more likely to pin it on over-eating when often the root of the issue is actually the opposite. Under-eating is VERY common. We’ve conditioned ourselves to believe that eating less  = better life. The truth is that’s not always true. I know, I KNOW, this is the opposite of what you’ve believed your whole life! Eating too little is just as unhealthy as eating too much.

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How long does it take to lose your gains?

Taking time off from your regular workout routine for any reason can be a challenge, and it's common to worry about losing the progress you've made in your fitness journey. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with a personal issue that leaves you with less time and energy, or facing any other circumstance that makes it difficult to maintain your regular workout schedule, it's normal to be worried about months or even years of training going down the drain. But how long does it take to really for deconditioning to really set in?

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High Protein Chicken Pad Thai

Who doesn’t love Chicken Pad Thai? I know I do. With a boost in the amount of chicken you use and a store bought sauce, this one is simple and can help with getting your protein in for the day.

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Greek Chicken Bowl

Need something quick for your meal prep this week? Coach Maggie’s got you! You can pile in all the veggies or keep it simple. Lots of ways to adjust this recipe for your needs!

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The best time of day to eat for maximizing performance & fat loss

Nutrient timing is generally discussed in relation to two things: the circadian rhythm, which are your natural internal processes that ebb and flow, and repeat every 24 hours or so; and timing around training sessions. In this article, I will discuss how each of those can affect weight/fat loss, and then separately discuss performance implications.

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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Poppers

Everyone has had jalapeno poppers, but not everyone loves the heat. Cooking for parties and holidays means accommodating a large variety of pallets. These sweet pepper poppers are our twist on a crowd favorite, sans the spice. Great for kids!

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Air Fried Tuna Steaks

Frozen tuna steaks in the air fryer that turn out perfect?! YES, PLEASE!

I’ve been craving some fish and I found some quality frozen wild-caught tuna at the store which sounded perfect with some green beans and rice for lunch.

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Want to lose fat and keep it off?

We know the statistics. The majority of our clients come to us with fat loss as their main goal. Before joining Black Iron Nutrition, many have tried every diet under the sun. Keto. Paleo. Intermittent Fasting. Carnivore. Vegan. Vegetarian. They’ve tried other nutrition companies – and have found themselves on dangerously low calories. And while we won’t deny that they saw results initially – they weren’t able to sustain their results in the long-term. Many end up right back where they started.

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