There’s no questioning the fact that the foods you eat go far in determining how quickly you’ll meet your fitness goals. 

And if you’re eating a number of your meals out at restaurants then you’re going to want to keep reading because the average restaurant meal contains more than 1,200 calories. 

Most people have no idea just how fattening restaurant entrées are. In fact, the following information may shock you. 

Yeh, this wasn’t the sexiest title I’ve come up with. ‘Responsibility’ usually isn’t a word people get excited over or pay much attention to. But I’m making it the focus for today’s article because lack of personal responsibility for your fitness (or any area of your life for that matter) is just as big a mental block as lack of time, lack of knowledge or motivation.

Here's a simple, wholesome and delicious meal that is ready in 30 minutes – perfect for busy weekday dinners. There’s no reason to hit the take-out restaurant when you have this quick, nutritious and tasty recipe on hand. Eating simple, wholesome meals like this and exercising regularly will get you to your goal weight. Servings: 2 

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There are few things more frustrating than not being able to lose weight.
You want to be slimmer and to tone your body, but your bodyfat just won’t go away.
Read the following 7 Weight Loss Blockers to discover what's standing in your way and how to finally get the most out of your fat loss journey. 

Here it is, my favorite recipe for autumn! Enjoy these tasty pumpkin pancakes without guilt. Made with almond meal and packed with protein from eggs, these pancakes are sure to satisfy without shortchanging your results. 

We're all guilty of stopping for a quick Big Mac with Coke or sneaking in an extra Tim Tim now and again. But would we do it so often if we knew how long it would take to burn off those extra calories? Continuing on from the topic of my last Nutrition video on Energy Balance, this article reveals the shockingly high price we pay for those few minutes of pleasurable eating.  

Here’s a muffin that isn’t sugary, starchy and devoid of nutrients – like the muffins at your favorite coffee shop. These muffins are rich in beta-carotene and contain one whole egg’s worth of high quality protein. The delicately sweet flavor will satisfy and have you coming back for more. 

We’ve all heard that snacking is great for the metabolism…but have you taken it too far? 

In other words, your excessive snacking may be killing your fat loss results. 

Let’s face it, there are only so many extra calories that the body can take before it adds those on as unwanted fat. 

Even if you’re eating perfectly healthy meals and putting in your time at the gym, if your snacking is out of control then your results will be disappointing. 

Here’s what you need to know to avoid The Snack Trap: