I'm a nurse trying to lose fat & finding it difficult not to overeat on nights when I work late.
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The Fitness Blog
My online fitness journal, sharing my thoughts, knowledge and experience
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![I'm a nurse trying to lose fat & finding it difficult not to overeat on nights when I work late.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_353e8545c4194c3d976001a78ff495c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_255,h_198,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_353e8545c4194c3d976001a78ff495c0~mv2.jpg)
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![How to Deal With Psychology of Wanting to Eat More, But Must Diet?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_c460e90050fd4f3e92781f289899c928~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_c460e90050fd4f3e92781f289899c928~mv2.jpg)
- 1 min
How to Deal With Psychology of Wanting to Eat More, But Must Diet?
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- 2 min
Are There Proven Strategies For Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle at the Same Time?
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![I’m having difficulty with cravings throughout the day after training. What can I do about this?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_fa979df398ea4f97af9400dc58f2e791~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_316,h_158,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_fa979df398ea4f97af9400dc58f2e791~mv2.jpeg)
- 2 min
I’m having difficulty with cravings throughout the day after training. What can I do about this?
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![Fat loss tips to help you eat fewer calories than you burn and help you eat enough protein.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_7c0d515a29a34265a9c88c140ed4ce8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_7c0d515a29a34265a9c88c140ed4ce8e~mv2.jpg)
- 3 min
Fat loss tips to help you eat fewer calories than you burn and help you eat enough protein.
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![Fat loss confusion: how large a deficit, how long for, and how much cardio should I add to the mix?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_db65082f278c4800be0bca935e60beb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_db65082f278c4800be0bca935e60beb6~mv2.jpg)
- 2 min
Fat loss confusion: how large a deficit, how long for, and how much cardio should I add to the mix?
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![Neat Ways to Increase Fat Burning Without Dieting or Going the Gym](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_d334cf696e1146cd9337ece3b34a4d31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_d334cf696e1146cd9337ece3b34a4d31~mv2.jpg)
- 4 min
Neat Ways to Increase Fat Burning Without Dieting or Going the Gym
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![Egg Whites Vs Whole Eggs: How They Fit Into Bodybuilding And Fat Loss Diets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_915268b385004536b350e3caf345c12a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_915268b385004536b350e3caf345c12a~mv2.jpg)
- 1 min
Egg Whites Vs Whole Eggs: How They Fit Into Bodybuilding And Fat Loss Diets
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![The Simple Way To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories: Habit-Based Eating](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_b5430b29d8fa4af3b1989dc9b5a52ad5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_350,h_311,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_b5430b29d8fa4af3b1989dc9b5a52ad5~mv2.jpg)
- 1 min
The Simple Way To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories: Habit-Based Eating
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![30 Ways To Eat More Vegetables (And Get Healthier And Leaner), Even If You Don't Like Vegetables](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_69704c3f90774bbba01a5dbe17926501~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_350,h_335,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_69704c3f90774bbba01a5dbe17926501~mv2.jpg)
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30 Ways To Eat More Vegetables (And Get Healthier And Leaner), Even If You Don't Like Vegetables
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![A bodybuilder said bulking to gain muscle improved her physique and relationship to food](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_4a9bf47fc4ff439c921e4a21f1e2b898~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_4a9bf47fc4ff439c921e4a21f1e2b898~mv2.jpeg)
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A bodybuilder said bulking to gain muscle improved her physique and relationship to food
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Overtraining Or Overreaching: Is there a difference?
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![How to Break Through a Strength Plateau](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_b7d99418491c4a78aaef403070728418~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_b7d99418491c4a78aaef403070728418~mv2.jpg)
- 5 min
How to Break Through a Strength Plateau
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![How to Create an Attractive Physique with “6 Big Lifts”](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_954ab69b81b14c298ff491ca8e88339e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_303,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_954ab69b81b14c298ff491ca8e88339e~mv2.jpg)
- 2 min
How to Create an Attractive Physique with “6 Big Lifts”
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![Free Weights VS. Weight Machines: Which is Better?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_1fd239266ce0416cb4887c0e04ddcc2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_452,h_274,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_1fd239266ce0416cb4887c0e04ddcc2f~mv2.jpg)
- 2 min
Free Weights VS. Weight Machines: Which is Better?
![Sample Strength Training Programs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_327a3e31c3c949358c5bb0a82b154f4a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/597a8b_327a3e31c3c949358c5bb0a82b154f4a~mv2.png)
- 2 min
Sample Strength Training Programs
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![Macros: Why are They Important?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_be1f4aac98ac43539280a67e8a0e63e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_360,h_360,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/597a8b_be1f4aac98ac43539280a67e8a0e63e5~mv2.jpg)
- 5 min
Macros: Why are They Important?
![How Often do You Need to Exercise in Order to See Results?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_2c01b28e3fae4201b0a0e58e43620ba8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_247,h_184,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/597a8b_2c01b28e3fae4201b0a0e58e43620ba8~mv2.png)
- 3 min
How Often do You Need to Exercise in Order to See Results?
![Nutrition and Muscle Gains](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_8286a21c9a0148fba17c099696c4a970~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_480,h_357,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/597a8b_8286a21c9a0148fba17c099696c4a970~mv2.png)
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Nutrition and Muscle Gains
![Is it Possible to Target Fat in Certain Areas?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/597a8b_682ed8514cab41cbb87d492ab630771f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_428,h_241,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/597a8b_682ed8514cab41cbb87d492ab630771f~mv2.png)
- 2 min
Is it Possible to Target Fat in Certain Areas?