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<item><title>Do you need to count calories to lose weight? What the research says</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/do-you-need-to-count-calories/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/do-you-need-to-count-calories/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>You can lose weight without counting calories, but tracking makes it easier for most people. What the studies show, when counting helps and simpler options.</description></item>
<item><title>How many calories in eba, fufu and pounded yam? Per wrap and per plate</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/calories-in-eba-fufu-pounded-yam/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/calories-in-eba-fufu-pounded-yam/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Calories in eba, fufu and pounded yam per 100 g and per wrap, using FAO food table numbers, plus what the soup adds and easy ways to enjoy swallow on a diet.</description></item>
<item><title>Calories in pizza vs a burger: which is better when you're dieting?</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/pizza-vs-burger-calories/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/pizza-vs-burger-calories/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Pizza or burger? Calories per slice, per burger and per meal, side by side with real USDA numbers, plus which one fits a diet better and how to order.</description></item>
<item><title>How many calories should I eat to lose weight? A simple way to find your number</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-many-calories-to-lose-weight/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-many-calories-to-lose-weight/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Work out your maintenance calories, pick a safe deficit and adjust as you go. A worked example with real numbers, plus why weight loss slows down over time.</description></item>
<item><title>Skinny fat to lean: how to fix it without crash dieting or bulking</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/skinny-fat-to-lean/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/skinny-fat-to-lean/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Skinny fat means a normal weight but little muscle and a soft middle. Here's how to build muscle and lose fat at the same time, step by step.</description></item>
<item><title>Can you eat junk food and still lose fat? Yes, here's how</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/eat-junk-food-on-a-cut/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/eat-junk-food-on-a-cut/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>You don't have to quit pizza, chocolate or chips to get lean. Here's the science of why it works, the catch nobody mentions, and a simple 80/20 plan.</description></item>
<item><title>How to bulk: gain muscle without gaining a lot of fat</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-to-bulk/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-to-bulk/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A simple, science-backed bulking guide: how many calories to add, how much protein, how fast to gain, how to train, and how to avoid a messy 'dirty bulk'.</description></item>
<item><title>The science of fat loss, explained simply</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/science-of-fat-loss/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/science-of-fat-loss/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Where does fat actually go when you lose it? How your body burns energy, why you can't spot-reduce, and what really matters for losing fat and keeping muscle.</description></item>
<item><title>Does eating at night cause weight gain? What the research says</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/does-eating-at-night-cause-weight-gain/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/does-eating-at-night-cause-weight-gain/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Is eating after 8 pm really making you fat? Here's what studies actually show about late eating, why night snacking adds up, and how to eat late without gaining.</description></item>
<item><title>9 common fitness myths, busted by science</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/fitness-myths/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/fitness-myths/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sit-ups for belly fat? Carbs make you fat? Lifting makes women bulky? Nine of the most common fitness myths, and what the research actually says.</description></item>
<item><title>Why am I not losing weight? 7 honest reasons (and what to do)</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Eating less but the scale won't move? Here are the seven most common reasons, backed by research, and the simple fix for each one.</description></item>
<item><title>How much protein do you need a day? A simple guide with real numbers</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-much-protein-per-day/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/how-much-protein-per-day/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The exact protein targets for normal life, building muscle and losing weight, a quick table by body weight, and how to actually hit your number with everyday food.</description></item>
<item><title>How to count calories when you eat out (without ruining the meal)</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/count-calories-eating-out/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/count-calories-eating-out/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Restaurants, takeaways and parties are where diets fall apart. Eight simple ways to estimate your meal and stay on track, without being weird about it.</description></item>
<item><title>How many calories are in jollof rice? Spoons, plates and party packs</title><link>https://aimscoach.com/blog/calories-in-jollof-rice/</link><guid>https://aimscoach.com/blog/calories-in-jollof-rice/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Calories in jollof rice per spoon, per plate and per take-away pack, plus chicken and fried plantain, and easy ways to enjoy it on a diet.</description></item>
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