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Best Calories for Weight Loss? adaptation calorie deficit calorie intake dieting evidence based fat loss how to diet weight loss May 12, 2023

“The secret to losing weight is to eat 1,200 calories a day.”

Hang around the dieting world for a day, and you’ll see this magic number of calories you should eat for weight loss. 

But, if you hang around the science-based fitness world for a day, you’ll see that this...

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Does Intermittent Fasting Work for Weight Loss? calorie deficit calorie intake diet dieting fad diet fat loss how to diet weight loss May 05, 2023

Let's talk about a hot topic that a lot of people are experimenting with in order to lose weight—intermittent fasting!

Before we get into what intermittent fasting is, we want to mention that there is never a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition or fitness. What works for one individual...

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Fitness Goals: How to Set Yourself Up for Success breaking habits fat loss fitness mindset growth mindset self control willpower Jan 27, 2023

If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you have a goal to improve your health or fitness (or both!). 

You may want to lose weight, gain muscle, or optimize your health and maintain what you’ve got right now. 

Whatever your fitness goal is, if you’re...

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3 Requirements for Permanent Fat Loss behavior change dieting fat loss goal achievement growth mindset mindset coach Dec 23, 2022

Mindset matters whether you have body composition goals or any other kinds of goals.

When it comes to fat loss, our clients aren’t looking for quick results that last for a few weeks or months. They’re looking for permanent fat loss. 

 But before we get into the signs of...

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Why Women Need Muscle Mass evidence based fat loss muscle building strength training workouts Dec 16, 2022

A fantastic change we’ve seen in the fitness space over the last several years is that women have been striving to build muscle mass. 

Unfortunately, some women still think lifting heavy will make them bulky (it won’t). 

While we shared the benefits of lifting heavy weights...

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Can You Spot Reduce Fat? evidence based fat burning fat loss muscle building strength training training workouts Dec 02, 2022

Are you looking to spot reduce fat?

Maybe you can’t seem to get rid of that fat on the back of your arms, or your lower abs are never showing (same—mine always seem to be hiding). 

Better yet, maybe you wish you could move the stubborn fat from your thighs to your butt instead.

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How to Set Boundaries to Achieve Your Fitness Goals balance breaking habits control dieting fat loss flexible dieting food how to diet mindfulness Nov 18, 2022

The holidays can be the best time of year because with holidays comes family and friends time, right?

But there’s also a downside to the holidays for many people who are looking to get healthier. That downside is the unwanted opinions and conversations that sometimes come with family...

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Easy Meal Prep Tips diet fat loss food how to diet lifestyle change macros planning tracking macros Oct 21, 2022

At KJO Coaching, our clients often ask us about meal prep and how to stay successful during the busy seasons of life.

You may find it hard to meal prep, track your food as the day goes on, and satisfy the picky eaters of the house and wonder how anyone can possibly do this.

The first thing you...

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4 Methods to Attend Parties and Still Achieve Your Fitness Goals all or nothing balance behavior change calorie intake dieting evidence based fat loss macros mindful tracking macros Oct 07, 2022

No matter what time of year it is, there is always some sort of party, holiday, or event that you’ll have to navigate while working towards your health and fitness goals. 

Rather than stressing about how you’re going to navigate social events, you should feel empowered and...

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Why Should I Eat More Fiber? dieting evidence based fat loss fat loss supplements food gut health macros metabolism tracking macros Sep 23, 2022

Did you know that an adult woman's daily recommended amount of fiber is a minimum of 25g? If you are feeling bloated, constipated, or even just feeling hungry all the time, you may need to evaluate your fiber intake.

Harvard Health Publishing indicates that most Americans only get about half of...

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Four Reasons why Women Should Lift Heavy Weights exercise fat loss growth health muscle building orangetheory strength training workout workouts Sep 16, 2022

Strength training is the cornerstone of our workout programming at KJO Coaching.

When you join the team as a client, we will adjust your nutrition and cardio based on your goals and preferences, but strength training is something that we recommend for everyone for any goal or lifestyle! That...

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How to Embrace a Growth Mindset behavior change evidence based fat loss fixed mindset growth mindset habits mindfulness mindset shift weight loss Aug 26, 2022

 

One of the coolest parts of being human is that you get to decide what things mean.

And what things mean to you makes all the difference in your happiness and success.

You can let other people, societal norms, and social media decide for you, but you don’t have to.

You can choose for...

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