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How Much Protein Do We Need?

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on How Much Protein Do We Need?

Lots of X Gym clients come to me asking about their protein needs and requirements. The research varies widely on this and frankly, I don’t think we even fully know the answer to this question yet. Research has shown that protein is a high metabolic food and most sources build muscle and burn fat, so that’s good enough for…

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Top 7 Foods You Can’t Overeat

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Top 7 Foods You Can’t Overeat

There are certain organic foods you can eat that will cause you to burn fat off your body just for eating them. These foods simply can’t be overeaten. In fact, I challenge you to try. Stuff yourself with these foods all day and see what happens. I’ll tell you what to expect – you will…

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Switch your thoughts to bust your cravings

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Switch your thoughts to bust your cravings

The easiest way to get your mind off that hot fudge sundae is to picture something else that is equally or more pleasant instead, like a loved one’s laugh or your favorite place to relax. It could also be a fun experience, favorite game, or a time when you felt unusually powerful or “in the…

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Is Your Tap Water Making You Fat?

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Is Your Tap Water Making You Fat?

Being dehydrated can make you fat and keep you from losing fat, because when you are in this state, your kidneys aren’t working right, so your liver has to step in and help them out. One of your liver’s main jobs is to pull fat out of your tissues to be burned off and used…

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Love Can Make You Thin!

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Love Can Make You Thin!

You may have already heard me talk about how our endocrine system is linked to our metabolism and how the right attitude can burn fat. I have mentioned this in lectures, seminars, blogs, articles and newsletters. The state you are in most of the time can indeed determine whether you are chronically fat or easily…

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Top 7 Most Stubborn Exercise Myths

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Top 7 Most Stubborn Exercise Myths

Why are there so many myths out there and why are they so pervasive and persistent? Mainly because mainstream media has perpetuated them, but also because people just don’t know any better, since they haven’t seen the recent research. Here are the top 7 exercise myths still circulating today and their modern answers, based on…

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