This is a great question! We know that fat loss ultimately comes down to the calories and ensuring they are low enough to induce weight loss. We also know that we need to consume an adequate amount of protein to maintain muscle mass when cutting, recover from sessions and optimise muscle protein synthesis.
It's not uncommon for us to let our hair down over the weekend – we've had a busy week, and we just want to relax and treat ourselves. This rationale is understandable – we all do it! But unfortunately for many, including myself, the calories we consume over the weekend can easily offset the deficit created through the week.
In today's article, I want to take a step back from reviewing the scientific literature and instead provide you with more simplistic strategies, ones you can easily implement into your daily routine and ensure long-term success!
I'm going to go through three habits of mine which I implement daily to ensure I, at very least, stay in pretty good shape throughout the year.
