Jesse Novak Fitness (2026)

14/06/2026

Aside from about 2 hours before the game, and maybe after an hour the game ends, roads are clear. NJ is boomin

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30/05/2026

Ingredients to avoid below 👇

**This is mainly for people who have already been consistent with their fitness for at least 6 months—tracking calories, hitting protein goals, training regularly, and building healthy habits. And not every brand listed is bad, but once bigger companies own smaller companies, they change ingredients over time**

Commonly Avoided Food Additives
• Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K)
• Artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
• Artificial flavors
• “Natural flavors” (due to lack of ingredient transparency)
• MSG (monosodium glutamate)
• BHA and BHT
• TBHQ
• Sodium benzoate
• Potassium bromate
• Azodicarbonamide

Emulsifiers & Thickeners
• Carrageenan
• Polysorbate 80
• Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
• Propylene glycol
• Xanthan gum
• Guar gum

Processed Sweeteners
• High fructose corn syrup
• Corn syrup
• Artificial sweeteners
• Maltodextrin

If you’re currently obese or just starting your health journey, don’t get caught up in fear-mongering over every ingredient on a label. Your biggest wins will come from eating less processed foods, getting enough protein, moving more, and staying consistent to build your metabolism - that trumps avoiding ingredients during your initial phase of fat loss

Many packaged foods today contain preservatives, additives, and other ingredients designed to improve shelf life and mass production. That’s the reality of feeding a large population. As convenience and quantity increase, food quality can sometimes take a back seat.

At the end of the day, you don’t need to be perfect. Focus on eating mostly whole, minimally processed foods and single-ingredient foods about 80% of the time. The other 20% should leave room to enjoy life without stressing over every ingredient.

That said, if you’re dealing with digestive issues, bloating, or food sensitivities, taking a closer look at ingredient lists may help you identify foods that don’t agree with you.

My personal motto is if you consume it daily, it should be 100% clean- I have protein powder every morning, so I make sure it’s a

26/05/2026

The 3 main deadlift variations and the difference between them👇
1. Traditional Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
Best for: Hamstrings, glutes, and overall posterior chain development.
This movement keeps constant tension on the hamstrings while teaching proper hip hinge mechanics. Great for building strength, muscle, and improving posture.
2. Stiff Leg Deadlift
Best for: Maximum hamstring stretch and lower back involvement.
Compared to the RDL, your legs stay straighter which increases the stretch on the hamstrings. This variation requires more mobility and control.
3. Sumo Deadlift
Best for: Beginners, inner thighs, glutes, and overall strength.
Wider stance = more upright torso, which usually makes it easier on the lower back compared to conventional pulling. Great option for beginners learning deadlift mechanics while still building full body strength.

No deadlift is “best” for everyone — each variation has its own benefits depending on your goals, mobility, and experience level. 💪

23/05/2026

Went out to the Green Dragon Farmers Market in Pennsylvania and stocked up on real food sold and prepped by the Amish

🥛 Raw milk
🐝 Bee pollen
🍯 Raw honey
🥚 Fresh eggs
🥬 Fresh vegetables
🍞 Fresh sourdough bread

Raw milk is packed with protein, healthy fats, calcium, and naturally occurring enzymes.
Bee pollen contains amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help support energy and recovery.
Raw honey is a natural carb source loaded with antioxidants and tastes way better than processed honey.
Fresh eggs are one of the best protein and nutrient sources you can eat, loaded with choline and healthy fats.
Sourdough bread is often easier to digest than regular bread because of the fermentation process and can be a great carb source for energy and performance.
And fresh vegetables help with digestion, micronutrients, recovery, and overall health.

22/05/2026

If you’re a beginner, the easiest place to start working out is honestly the gym.

Not because you need fancy equipment to get results — but because machines make learning movements way easier, safer, and less intimidating when you’re first starting out.

Can you get in shape at home with just dumbbells? Absolutely. But if you’re inexperienced, it’s usually harder to progress, stay motivated, and hit all muscle groups effectively.

Ideally, a solid home gym setup would include:
• Bench
• Smith machine
• Cable machine
• Dumbbells
• Different cable attachments

That setup gives you a lot more exercise variety and stability.

At the end of the day though, every client of mine who’s made a drastic transformation sped their metabolism up through nutrition first. Training matters, but the right nutrition strategy is what changes everything.

That being said — being enrolled in a gym helps massively with consistency, motivation, and accountability. Sometimes just getting yourself into that environment is the biggest first step. 💪

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