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Strength Training Nutrition 101: Build Muscle & Burn Fat Easily...A Healthy Way Of Eating You Can Actually Maintain
A Sensible, Manageable Nutrition Guide That'll Help You Get The Most From Your Strength Training Program Looking for a simplified strategy on what to eat, when, what to avoid to get the best results from your weight training gym program? Something that's easy to follow and maintain, and doesn't ban all your favourite foods, while still actually delivering results? This is it. Strength Training Nutrition 101: Build Muscle & Burn Fat Easily...A Healthy Way Of Eating You Can Actually Maintain is a sensible, manageable nutrition guide for men and women who lift weights. Author Marc McLean is an online personal training and nutrition coach with over two decades' worth of experience in weight training. He's the founder of Weight Training Is The Way, and is a fitness writer for leading websites including Mind Body Green and The Good Men Project, which have a combined monthly audience of 15 million+ visitors. Marc shares his masterplan for maximising your exercise efforts...and uncomplicates the complicated when it comes to nutrition, fat loss and muscle development. This book is not about choosing one diet over another. It's not filled with complicated bodybuilding nutrition advice or nutrition plans that are too hard to maintain. It's about getting all the important stuff right and building a solid nutritional foundation for sculpting a lean, athletic body.
152 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2019
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About the author
Marc McLean
37 books6 followersMarc McLean is a 40-year-old health and wellness journalist, author, and freelance writer based in the Loch Lomond area of Scotland.
He lives with his partner Susan and their young son.
Passionate about all things health, fitness, and wellness, Marc has also published a series of books on weight training and nutrition, along with another book on alternative plant medicine ayahuasca.
He loves hillwalking, going to the gym, road trips with the family, mixed martial arts (watching, definitely not participating), playing poker with his friends, and occasional bowls of custard.
You can check out his ‘Empowered Humans’ health and wellness blog at: www.marcmclean.xyz/empoweredhumans
He lives with his partner Susan and their young son.
Passionate about all things health, fitness, and wellness, Marc has also published a series of books on weight training and nutrition, along with another book on alternative plant medicine ayahuasca.
He loves hillwalking, going to the gym, road trips with the family, mixed martial arts (watching, definitely not participating), playing poker with his friends, and occasional bowls of custard.
You can check out his ‘Empowered Humans’ health and wellness blog at: www.marcmclean.xyz/empoweredhumans
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January 9, 2021
A bit basic in areas but a great no-nonsense reminder of the fundamentals required for fat loss and muscle maintenance/gain. We can probably all resonate with some of Marc's past experiences (good and bad) which makes reading easy.
March 15, 2018
A joy to read.
The author was very informative. Cuts the fat out the way and gets to the point. I’d recommend this book to anyone who wants a lifestyle change without the headaches of following crazy diets and meal prepping for days on end.
The author was very informative. Cuts the fat out the way and gets to the point. I’d recommend this book to anyone who wants a lifestyle change without the headaches of following crazy diets and meal prepping for days on end.
August 29, 2025
While some of the information was useful (such as time frame when you get your needed calories), other information is outdated and rooted in false information. He mentions body types (ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph), which has no bases in science. In fact, it was an idea originally created by William Herbert Sheldon, Jr. an American psychologist, numismatist, and eugenicist. He created the field of somatotype and constitutional psychology that correlate body types with temperament, illustrated by his controversial Ivy League nude posture photos. Anyone still using his ideas isn't someone you should listen to.
December 24, 2019
Sources referenced!
Excellent summary of some basic fitness concepts. However, as a woman, I was hoping for some more specific changes I could make based on differing dietary needs, muscle mass differences etc There were several references to testosterone production with foods etc that were irrelevant at least to me. I was thrilled to find actual studies (not mom blog opinions or magazine articles) referenced at the end
Excellent summary of some basic fitness concepts. However, as a woman, I was hoping for some more specific changes I could make based on differing dietary needs, muscle mass differences etc There were several references to testosterone production with foods etc that were irrelevant at least to me. I was thrilled to find actual studies (not mom blog opinions or magazine articles) referenced at the end
February 2, 2020
Book for beginners
I was looking for something a bit more advanced and with a little bit more reliability. The author just doesn't seem to have a lot of background in nutrition other than personal experience and personal research. Would be good for someone who is just starting to learn about nutrition...while keeping in mind to always do your own research!
I was looking for something a bit more advanced and with a little bit more reliability. The author just doesn't seem to have a lot of background in nutrition other than personal experience and personal research. Would be good for someone who is just starting to learn about nutrition...while keeping in mind to always do your own research!
September 10, 2021
Excellent Book For Overcoming Diet Myths
I would recommend this book for anyone looking to lose fat and build muscle. Its an easy read and addresses the common myths about diets and nutrition, while offering realistic cost effective recommendations that a beginner or frustrated lifter can follow to lose fat and gain muscle.
I would recommend this book for anyone looking to lose fat and build muscle. Its an easy read and addresses the common myths about diets and nutrition, while offering realistic cost effective recommendations that a beginner or frustrated lifter can follow to lose fat and gain muscle.
February 27, 2020
Really good.
Great little book. Lot.of.good information. I wish there were.recipes included in the book for meal prepping. However even though it lacks recipes, there is still a ton of good I information packed in this book.
Great little book. Lot.of.good information. I wish there were.recipes included in the book for meal prepping. However even though it lacks recipes, there is still a ton of good I information packed in this book.
May 13, 2020
Worth the Read
Good information, well organized, and doesn’t unnecessarily belabor any points. I learned something new regarding proper protein consumption. Overall a quick read with some helpful information.
Good information, well organized, and doesn’t unnecessarily belabor any points. I learned something new regarding proper protein consumption. Overall a quick read with some helpful information.
May 14, 2022
Quick and easy beginners guide to fitness nutrition. Breaks down the main components and creates a basic foundation of knowledge. Would recommend to anyone new to fitness or looking for a quick refresher.
November 12, 2023
A bit basic but a good wake up call to not get too obsessive with your training and nutrition and to avoid all the marketing around this area. Good book for a beginner and nice reminders for someone who already knows quite a lot.
November 28, 2017
Good read!
It was a very straightforward guide to eating better and losing weight. It was exactly what I was looking for!
It was a very straightforward guide to eating better and losing weight. It was exactly what I was looking for!
February 12, 2018
Easy
This is a straightforward overall nutrition plan. Awesome resource for beginners looking for a simple plan. A awesome reminder for those who have been on a clean eating plan.
This is a straightforward overall nutrition plan. Awesome resource for beginners looking for a simple plan. A awesome reminder for those who have been on a clean eating plan.
June 20, 2018
Good read about the basics
Even though I already knew most of what was in this book I enjoyed reading it and did learn some new things so it was worth it.
Even though I already knew most of what was in this book I enjoyed reading it and did learn some new things so it was worth it.
January 9, 2019
Awesome read!
Definitely a great read. Very informative and to the point. I recommend this book of you want to know more about nutrition.
Definitely a great read. Very informative and to the point. I recommend this book of you want to know more about nutrition.
January 15, 2019
Good read, good info
Simple to follow. Research was done! Good read and good info! For someone looking to lose weight gain weight or maintain.
Simple to follow. Research was done! Good read and good info! For someone looking to lose weight gain weight or maintain.
February 5, 2020
Glad to hear I don’t need as much protein as I thought
This book was an easy read and I found it to be concise and to the point. My kind of book.
This book was an easy read and I found it to be concise and to the point. My kind of book.
June 7, 2020
Good Book!
This book is very well written! I recommend this to anyone who has a fitness goal and needs a solid foundation of knowledge!
This book is very well written! I recommend this to anyone who has a fitness goal and needs a solid foundation of knowledge!
September 18, 2021
This is a very basic read. It's an intro level book which makes sense. Don't look for anything revolutionary in this. It is a very fast read, which is nice.
January 16, 2022
Good basic intro to topics in this realm. When to eat/ what to eat/ how to modify/ etc
September 14, 2022
Fountain of youth!
Great content! Marc McLean's book Strength Training Nutrition 101 is an outstanding source of information, well packed and easy to digest.Bravo!
Great content! Marc McLean's book Strength Training Nutrition 101 is an outstanding source of information, well packed and easy to digest.Bravo!
December 28, 2022
This book is a great foundation to build on for those wanting to learn about nutrition. It is very simple and easy to follow.
January 12, 2023
I appreciate that this book is actually about HEATH and STRENGTH, not just all the tricks to looking a certain way.
March 9, 2025
Perfectly and simply explained
Great read, quick and simple yet covers all the bases, and provides sound and actionable advise to boost your health
Great read, quick and simple yet covers all the bases, and provides sound and actionable advise to boost your health
November 13, 2020
Did this book actually just try to tell me using a microwave zaps all the nutrients out of food? What kind of nonsense is that???
February 24, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed the simple straight forward run down. Down side is most of the studies revolve around men and testosterone but can fault the writer for science focusing on men.
I enjoyed the simple straight forward run down. Down side is most of the studies revolve around men and testosterone but can fault the writer for science focusing on men.
October 16, 2024
This book gave me great nutrition tools to be able to incorporate with my strength training. It is very easy to read and understand.
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