The Lean Drinking Guidebook: 8 Simple Ways To Drink & Keep the Pounds Off
You don’t have to sacrifice alcohol just to build an elite body. Use our ridiculously simple, high-powered tips to drink healthier & keep the belly fat off without giving it up.
Read MoreSip Leaner — Counting Down The 22 Most Explosively Fattening Cocktails
We’ve run the numbers and ranked 22 of the most popular cocktails — slotted from leanest (#1) to most explosively fattening (#22) — based on calories, % calories from alcohol, sugar, and carbs. What’s the most explosively fattening drink on earth? We countdown.
Read More[Recipes] FOR SCIENCE! Meet The NorCal Margarita, The Leanest Drink On Earth
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 More[The Gym Bag, Week 1] The Best Ab Exercises For People With Lower Back Pain, Low Cal Drinks
In week 1 we address the top ab exercises for people with lower back pain and lean drinking. The Gym Bag is Lean It UP’s weekly reader Q&A. Every Friday we’ll pick a few of YOUR questions from Twitter, Facebook, and around the site, and weigh-in with our (concise) PoV.
Read MoreNutrition Simplified — 16 Dietary Truths To Live By
Diet and nutrition are officially WAY over complicated and rich with misconceptions. I’ve distilled nutrition science down to 17 simple, absolute truths to live by. Follow these rules and I guarantee that you’ll build a powerful, healthy, sexy physique in no time.
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Summer Drinks for Your Belly
As fun and seasonal as they are, umbrella cocktails will quickly turn your rock-solid, hard-earned beach body into a fatty, unflattering mess. Avoid the following drinks to keep your waistline slim and trim, and save yourself the hassle of buying a bigger bikini come August.
Read MoreCalories, Carbs, and Alcohol Percentage in Popular Beers
Nutrition facts, including calories, carbs, and alcohol percentage, for all of your favorite beer brands.
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