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Low calorie protein shakes: How to keep muscle while cutting fat

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 17, 2025 · 11 min read

Cutting calories usually means losing size, but the right protein strategy can flip the script. Here is the science behind using low calorie protein shakes to burn fat while protecting hard-earned lean mass. “When you are in a calorie deficit, your body looks for energy anywhere it can find it, including your muscle tissue. A ...

The definitive guide to high protein fast food for men who lift

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 16, 2025 · 11 min read

Building muscle requires consistency, but modern life often demands convenience. Here is how to navigate the drive-thru to find high protein, low fat options that support hypertrophy without wrecking your metabolic health. “Your muscles don’t care if the protein comes from a Tupperware container or a drive-thru window, provided the amino acid profile is complete. ...

The anabolic crunch: Are protein chips a viable tool for male metabolic health?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 13, 2025 · 10 min read

Traditional potato chips are a caloric landmine for men focused on leanness and longevity. Protein chips promise a solution—high-protein, low-carb satisfaction—but the processing required to turn milk into a crisp raises valid questions about nutrition and heart health. “When a patient asks if protein chips are ‘healthy,’ I have to ask what they are comparing ...

Creatine weight gain: what’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay in control

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 11, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine can move the scale, especially early on. Here’s what the best studies show about creatine weight gain in men, why it happens, what it means for performance and body composition, and how to use creatine without getting blindsided by your weigh-ins. “Most guys panic when the scale jumps after starting creatine. In most cases, ...

Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 10, 2025 · 11 min read

Red meat has a controversial reputation, but the right cut provides essential amino acids and micronutrients without the caloric surplus. Here is a breakdown of the leanest cuts of beef and how to fit them into a performance nutrition plan. “Steak is often demonized in diet culture, but for men focused on strength and recovery, ...