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10 Best Alternatives to Squats and Deadlifts (Joint-Friendly)

Getting leaner doesn’t mean you need to beat yourself up in the gym. When I first started coaching, I thought barbell squats and deadlifts were non-negotiable. I plugged them in almost every client’s workout. But in over 17 years of coaching I’ve learned that while they’re incredible lifts, they’re not required to get strong, build muscle, or drop body fat—especially if you’re over 40. I didn’t remove them from the toolbox. Not every client responds poorly and […]

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Is Corn Keto? Net Carbs and Alternatives

No, corn is not keto friendly. One medium ear of boiled sweet corn has about 17 grams of net carbs – that’s close to an entire day’s worth on a strict keto budget of 20-30 grams. A single cup of corn kernels is even higher at around 27g net carbs, which would blow through your limit in one side dish. This comes up constantly, and I get why. Corn feels like a vegetable. It sits next to […]

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