Food
Don't Discard This From Your Salad
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and dealing with some health issues. He was planning
August 20, 2015
Food
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The Beast of a Salad
A typical second or third meal of my day is a hearty salad. This “beast” of a meal delivers a balanced mix of protein, fat,
August 19, 2015
Food
Eat Watermelon After a Workout
If your goal is to get lean, it’s wise to limit fruit intake due to its sugar content. Consume fruit primarily on workout days: Stick
August 12, 2015
Food
How's Your Food Made?
Have you ever wondered how your food is made? Take a typical continental breakfast—it usually includes bread, rolls, muffins, pastries, and other baked goods, along
August 4, 2015
Food
Serious Lifters Know Better Nutrition
During an episode of The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, Brooks Kubik, author of Dinosaur Training Secrets, discussed how weightlifters in the 1930s and ’40s
June 30, 2015
Food
Should You Eat Before Bed or Not?
Often, the most appropriate answer to just about any question a personal training client asks is: “It depends!” Having a nighttime feeding right before bed
June 22, 2015
Food
Don't Be So Crusty!
When it comes to making a grain-free pie, many health-conscious individuals choose almond flour as an alternative to conventional flour, but that substitute may not
June 16, 2015
Food
One-Week Cleanse
“I feel gross!” How many times have you said that after a night of overindulgence? Being bad every once in a while won’t kill you,
June 11, 2015
Food
An Interesting Post-Workout Strategy
Last month, we discussed the concept of avoiding carbs immediately after a workout and using amino acids instead. (Read more here.) Here’s another take on
June 4, 2015
Food
No Carbs Post-Workout
During high-intensity training phases, a lower training volume means less energy expended. It’s important to adjust your calorie intake accordingly—otherwise, you risk storing excess calories
May 5, 2015