So today is a very special day. It’s my 2nd wedding anniversary! My wife and I will be having dinner at the restaurant where our reception was held two years ago. Then we’re gonna watch the USA take on Japan in the Women’s World Cup championship. Suffice to say, it’s going to be a pretty awesome day!
I hope you had a great 4th and were able to spend it with family and friends. There were some great articles that came out last week so here are my top picks.
1. How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight: Courtesy of Authority Nutrition
Intermittent fasting has blown up in popularity in the past few years. There are a lot of benefits to fasting like lower insulin secretion and increased growth hormone secretion, both of which can aid in weight loss. I have been experimenting with it over the past couple of weeks and I have to say I really like it. The article details 5 ways fasting can help you lose weight.
2. Good Carbs, Bad Carbs- How To Make The Right Choices: Also from Authority Nutrition
Carbohydrates are often demonized as a fat causing nutrient. But the truth is they aren’t. There are good sources of carbs but there are also bad sources. This article breaks down the differences between the two and shows you how to make better choices.
3. How Many Rest Days I Really Need?: Courtesy of Greatist
Rest and recovery are often overlooked by the average gym goer. The thing is our bodies need rest, they just do. You can go 100% all the time. This article covers some consequences of not resting, some benefits of resting, and how to figure out how many rest days you actually need.
4. Have We Been Wrong About Stress: Courtesy of Kevin Cann on robbwolf.com
Stress is a big player in the weight loss and fat loss world. With high stress comes high levels of cortisol. This is the exact opposite of what you want. A big increase in cortisol can prevent your body from burning fat. But if can manage stress, that’s when we usually see the best results. In this article, Kevin shares a new way that we can relieve stress. It’s so simple it’s hard to believe.
Hope you enjoy!
