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Why Marathon Training Won't Help You Lose Weight: The Endurance Exercise Paradox
Endurance training creates a perfect metabolic storm where your body clings to fat reserves with the same tenacity you apply to climbing the career ladder, all while convincing you to consume more calories.

Leslie Ann Quillen
Apr 163 min read
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How Ashley Transformed Her Lifestyle and Lost Over 20 Pounds with FAT LOSS ACCELERATOR: A Client Success Story
"I signed up for Spring 2024 FAT LOSS LIFESTYLE SCHOOL in March and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made."

Leslie Ann Quillen
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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How To Pick a Protein Bar
In a world where protein bars now take up an entire aisle at the grocery store, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE? At REAL FITNESS TRAINING, we have...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Nov 25, 20224 min read
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How to Pick a Protein Powder
If you’re searching for a protein powder to help you reach your nutrition and body composition goals - we have GOOD NEWS: There have...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Nov 9, 20224 min read
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How To Get 10k Steps a Day
Increasing your daily movement (i.e. non-exercise activity like walking) is one of the smartest and most under-rated strategies for fat...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Oct 22, 20223 min read
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My Journey to Sustainability
Before I was the Head Trainer and Coach here at Fat Loss Lifestyle School, I was a client. I started working with Leslie Ann back in 2015...

Jenn Lucas
Aug 20, 20224 min read
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What a REAL FITNESS Lifestyle Means to Me
A couple months ago, Coach Jenn wrote a great article here titled, “What a ‘Lifestyle’ Is To Me.” I loved it so much that I’m taking a...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Aug 5, 20226 min read
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What a REAL FITNESS Lifestyle Is To Me
I used to find validation and self-worth in the opinions of other people. I did this in literally every area of my life… HOW I ATE I...

Jenn Lucas
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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Why We Don't Track Macros in FAT LOSS LIFESTYLE SCHOOL
"Do you recommend the use of trackers like My Fitness Pal or do you lean more towards Intuitive Eating?" I received this GREAT question...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Dec 20, 20205 min read
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"Do You Teach 'Intuitive Eating'?"
If you read our article on why we don’t track macros in FLLS, this may be your next question: “So…if you don’t track macros in FLLS, is...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Dec 12, 20204 min read
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The Myth of "Starting Over" with Fitness and Nutrition
How many times have you said, “I just need to start over…” ”I need to go back to XYZ diet program and start again…” “I’m going to hit the...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Nov 21, 20205 min read
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What Consistency Looks Like
Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. We all want it. But what does it really mean? And how do we get it? Especially when it comes to...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Oct 22, 20205 min read
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For Busy Moms: 5 Reasons You Can Reach Your Goals Without Being a Short-Order Cook
“YES, I want to have more energy and lose weight. BUT, I have a family, and I have no time to cook separate meals. SO, I guess it will...

Krissy Meyers
Oct 20, 20204 min read
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Is Intermittent Fasting Good for Fat Loss?
Does eating breakfast cause weight gain? Is there something magical about restricting all your meals into an 8-hour window each day? If...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Sep 9, 20204 min read
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The Best Advice Ever
“Your mind is the ignition; your heart is the engine" - From The Art of Flipping the Switch by Alli McKee In 2012, I had the privilege of...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Apr 15, 20204 min read
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Is Your Metabolism Really "Broken"?
As trainers and nutrition coaches, we hear stories like these every day: “I can’t seem to lose weight any more no matter what I try. My...

Leslie Ann Quillen
Apr 6, 20204 min read
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