You’ve probably started seeing it already: The “How to Crush Your New Year Goals” articles, videos and rants on social media. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been down this road many, many times before saying to yourself, “THIS is going to be the year I [fill...
Get the facts about the ketogenic diet and find out if it’s right for you. Over the last few years, we’ve seen a massive increase in popularity surrounding the ketogenic diet. In this post I’m going to discuss: 1. What the ketogenic (keto) diet is 2. What it...
My ultimate guide for everything you ever wanted to know about carb cycling Carb cycling originally got its popularity in the world of bodybuilding and endurance training. However, more and more people are discovering the benefits associated with carb cycling....
Protein Bars 101 You know the drill. You’re on the go, in between meetings, just finished a workout, waiting at the airport for a flight, or just searching for a quick, affordable, and “healthy” snack to satisfy you in between meals. And let’s be honest,...
I can’t stress enough the importance of protein. Protein is essential for building our muscles, our tendons, and our skin. It’s also responsible for making hormones, enzymes (which aid digestion), and neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that transmit signals across...
I would be remiss to suggest that you stop going to Starbucks (or whatever coffee shop you prefer) because I go there myself. I get it; morning coffee (or afternoon coffee for some) is a ritual. It’s what gives many of us the energy to start the day or...
Free Download: 9 Perfect Pre Workout Meals Guide We’ve talked a lot about pre-workout drinks and supplementation, but we haven’t focused much on actual pre-workout meals. Let’s face it; most of us don’t have enough time to spend on preparing a...
Full transparency: As a fitness and nutrition coach, I am not an advocate of, nor do I recommend, juice cleanses. I do believe that everyone can benefit from including more fruits and vegetables in their diet. However, I don't believe that juice cleanses or...
In this brief article, I’m going to share: My top 3 lessons working with the Golden State Warriors (that apply to You) What the Standard American Diet and the average NBA diet have in common Foundational supplements you probably didn’t know were important...
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a fascinating topic for a variety of reasons. IF is relatively simple, it's fairly easy to stick to, it's cheap, and it has a vast array of health benefits, including weight loss. Most of us have grown up thinking that...
You've probably heard that carbohydrates are bad for weight loss, but eating carbs containing resistant starch can actually help you burn fat. Starch is a type of complex carb (I talk a lot more about complex carbs in my article You Can Eat Carbs and...
Carbohydrates aren’t exactly synonymous with fat loss. In fact, going on a low-carb diet (or cutting out carbs altogether) is often touted as the best means for losing weight. While the low-carb/no-carb diet trend is widely popular, it’s also widely...
