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Tag: hard gainer

Hard gainer refers to a body type that struggles to build muscle. Typically this is an ectomorph body that is slender and small-boned.

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Nutrition

Perils of Too Much Protein

June 22, 2020February 18, 2023 The Hourglass Mom

Is there such a thing as too much protein? It's a good question especially at a time when it seems… Continue reading Perils of Too Much Protein

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Nutrition

Five Nutritional Tips to Help You Gain Muscle

May 4, 2020August 3, 2025 The Hourglass Mom

Gaining weight and muscle needs a specific nutrition plan. Here are five tips to consider as you get started.

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Fitness, Life, Nutrition

Sugar Cleanse – Week 1

January 10, 2020August 3, 2025 The Hourglass Mom

As week one draws to a close - or the weekday part of it anyway - I thought I'd share some initial observations about how this "Busy Babe Sugar Cleanse" is going.

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Fitness, Nutrition

Hard Gainers Need Support, Too

September 10, 2019February 18, 2023 The Hourglass Mom

Too often we read the headlines about how to lose weight quickly or the latest diet that will trim inches from your waist. But, what about those who are actually trying to gain weight and/or muscle?

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Fitness

Wine for Changing Focus

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 The Hourglass Mom

Now that I've achieved my NASM-CPT my blog is taking on a new tone -- fitness and nutrition, with a wine twist every once in a while.

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