A big part of eating for fat loss is keeping your metabolism going all day long with sensible meals and snacks. In theory, this is simple and easy: eat small-medium sized portions every few hours throughout the day. 

Unfortunately very few people do it right, resulting in frustrating weight gain. 

The content of your snacks and small meals is of utmost importance. If you’re eating the wrong thing every 2-3 hours then it’s easy to gain weight quickly, rather than what you want, which is to drop fat and look fitter. 

Let’s jump into the 3 Essential Snacking Tips that I have for you today to keep you on track and burning fat all day long… 

Continuing on from my recent post ’15 Essential Fat Loss Tips’, one of my top recommendations from that article was to try ZERO sugar for a few weeks to dramatically accelerate fat loss. I realize this may seem quite drastic and even unrealistic for some people, so I decided to create this 4-Week Plan to help you slowly let go and move on from sugar :D

There are few things as smile-inducing in life as a chocolate chip cookie…in any form. The form we are enjoying today is that of cookie dough balls! These moist, yummy, cookie dough balls are the perfect quick energy snack to pop into your mouth in the middle of a busy afternoon. Just don’t be surprised when you find yourself smiling from ear to ear! 

What makes these cookie dough balls a healthy source of energy rather than a fattening treat? The ingredients that we are using, of course! Whole oats, natural peanut butter and high quality protein powder create a trifecta of wholesome, complex carbs, usable protein and satiating, good-for-you fat. Also important is the distinct lack of simple sugars that you’d find in traditional cookies. Enjoy! 

Looking for a healthy oatmeal muffins recipe? This recipe uses no flour, no sugar, and no oil but still produces moist delicious muffins - and Gluten-free if you use gluten free oats. 

If you’ve ever tasted packaged junk food (and who hasn’t) then you know just how addicting it can be. There’s a reason for this – the food companies actually formulate each bite for maximum craveability. This is done with a special tantalizing blend of sugar, fat and salt. 

But while junk food tastes pleasing…it’s detrimental to your fat loss results. 

Not sure what exactly classifies as junk food? You’re not alone, especially these days as many junk foods are being deceptively marketed and packaged as healthy choices. 

Have you ever wanted to take a bite into that heavenly slice of dessert, without that feeling of guilt hitting you right afterwards? Well dreams come true with my High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Bites! Here’s how you make ‘em:

Are you working towards a specific weight/number on the scale? Or are you hoping to fit into a certain size dress or jeans? While having this goal is great, it will NOT ensure your success. 

Think about how many people you know who have had a specific number that they wanted to reach. You are probably one of them. This number might have been posted up on a sticky note on the fridge, reminding you to watch what you eat and consistently make it to the gym. Maybe this number was updated and recorded everyday, to enforce accountability. 

How long did that last? A week? Two weeks? Statistics dictate that it likely didn’t last longer than a few weeks until that “goal number” began to fade from your life. Then you took it down off the fridge, or you stared at it defiantly as you reached for the off-limits food. You began to look at your goal number as an adversary rather than something good. 

“Unleash the Ultimate Version of You” is the motto of my fitness brand Athletic Edge. And this is exactly what I set out to do when I left Melbourne at the end of August to represent Australia in the 3-week modelling contest Misters of Filipinas. The competition was a male pageant that included both local and international candidates of Filipino ancestry, vying for the chance to win a title that would allow them to compete further at the highest level of international male modelling.  Having won the Australian title, this was my 2^nd entry into the competitive modelling world and proved to be a very eye-opening experience indeed. Since after all this is a fitness article, today I want to share with you the challenges I faced with presenting the best version of Jam Acero on the big stage. This is my story.