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[Uberfood] Chia Seeds — The Battle-Tested, Lean-Body Powerhouse
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Chia, an uberfood that energized legions of ancient Aztec warriors, is the LeBron James of the food realm. It’s an infinitely versatile, all-around, colossal powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, & healthy fats — it’s got TRIPLE the omega-3′s of salmon, for HALF the calories — that can help boost weight-loss, eviscerate hunger, and even cure hangovers. If you’re not already, start chia-chugging.
read more[The Gym Bag, #2] Can You Microwave Protein, What’s The Best Oatmeal To Eat?
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In week 2 of The Gym Bag we address if it’s okay to microwave protein powder, Quaker Oats, and how to upgrade your oatmeal sophistication factor. The Gym Bag is Lean It UP’s weekly reader Q&A.
read more[WOTM, 6/2013] Chisel Out & Fortify Your Physique With The Integrated Abs Workout Split
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June’s WOTM places your core at the forefront, in a way that demolishes the abs, promotes rapid strength & mass gains, and keeps the calories flowing out. Get the workout inside.
read more[Lean Meals] Charge Up Your Day With My Lean Body, Complete Power Breakfast
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Between the steel-cut oatmeal, dripping-juicy, fresh fruit, and lean egg whites, this power breakfast charges the body with an unparalleled shot of sustainable energy; big enough to crush any impending workout. It’s nutritionally STACKED, complete with complex carbs, antioxidants, fiber, and 36 g of HQ protein, all for a svelte 465 calories.
read more[Recipes] FOR SCIENCE! Meet The NorCal Margarita, The Leanest Drink On Earth
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Meet the NorCal Margarita, the leanest drink on earth. This refreshing, Paleo-friendly cocktail leverages the superpowers of science to help you drink more for less and keep your body lean, fit, and defined while boozing.
read moreThe Cut-And-Dry 60 Second Primer On Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, And Other Popular Diets
Between Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, and Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, modern dieting could fill its own dedicated dictionary. Regardless of which team you play for, we’ve condensed the nutritional landscape and laid out the do’s and don’ts of 2013′s most common, need-to-know dietary philosophies.
read more[Food Faceoff] Classic Cracker Wars – Triscuits vs. Wheat Thins vs. Ritz vs. Wheatables
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Wheat Thins, Triscuits, Wheatables, and Ritz — out of these 4 classic cracker brands, which one’s the healthiest? Which brands have HFCS and trans fats? We held a cracker-style Food Faceoff to find a clear-cut winner.
read more[Recipes] Lean, Molten Banana Nutella Crepes
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We’ve successfully engineered lean banana nutella crepes; a succulent, chocolatey, melt-in-your-mouth wunderfood that’s low in EVERYTHING and more than belly-friendly for everyday use. With only 136 calories, 1 g fat, 9 g sugar, and 25 net carbs per crepe — plus a solid 4 g fiber & 6 g of protein, to boot — it’s a scrumptious way to kickstart the day, refuel post-workout, or enjoy dessert without the damage.
read more[Video] The Silly Reality Of What Food Serving Sizes Really Look Like
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Whether it’s 11 Doritos or 1 ‘sad mozzarella stick,’ it’s pretty astonishing to visualize what actually fits in one serving. This simple video from Buzzfeed highlights the ridiculous gap between the reality and perception of serving sizes.
read more20 Incredibly Clever Workout Tees & Tanks That’ll Make You Lust For The Gym
Whether you’re down with Kate Upton, Channing Tatum, bacon, or waxing Jay-Z poetic, the following 20 workout shirts are so clever, creative, and culturally relevant that you’ll be dying to hit the gym just to don your sweet new workout swag.
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Lean It UP is a web community that touches all ends of the fitness spectrum. We regularly publish workout plans, nutritional analysis, product reviews, supplement advice, recipes, and other related content that can help inform and educate on the most effective, practical ways to improve fitness levels, aesthetics, and overall health. We want to help YOU build your own perfect body -- hop on for the ride. 
