Did you know that as we age, the beneficial bacteria (a.k.a “good bacteria”) in our body declines? . Eventually, the “friendly bacteria” just naturally ages and loses their “life” or vitality So what happens and why does it decline?. If you eat too fast! If you eat too many processed foods that are void of…
DetailsLetting the CAT outta the BAG! First of all, you are normal. We are trained to believe that what we see promoted is reality, desired, and even perfect sometimes. I can speak for myself as well as many of other fitness professionals and freaks who are hiding behind the curtain. People show what they want…
DetailsAre you looking for different sources of protein? Does the type of protein you eat matter? Does rice protein help build muscle? Brown rice protein powder has many benefits for health and fitness, for all diets and lifestyles. It provides a convenient source of protein for vegetarians and others who follow restricted diets. Being allergen…
DetailsOk, I’m not talking about extra pounds we may carry around; I’m talking about EATING fat. I get asked a lot about whether we should eat fat or what kind of fats. Fat free, Low-fat, non-fat, trans fat, saturated fat…what’s good for me and what’s gonna kill me? What does healthy fat do for our…
DetailsHow to start your good health journey. Can you afford to eat healthy? Do you get stuck in fad diets? How to start your good health journey. You finally made the decision to get healthy. But where do you start? There is so much information out there – eat sugar, don’t eat sugar; eat carbs, don’t eat…
DetailsDoes life get in the way of your fitness plans? Are you low on funds? Do you have stress? So sometimes life gets in the way. You have great plans – you even set goals; you might even write them down….then something comes up. Before you know it, your well laid plan has been pushed…
DetailsDo you want to eat better but do not know where to start? How does snacking help you? Do you know how to ‘use’ a grocery store? 10 Ways to Eat Healthier For many of us, learning to develop healthy eating habits takes a little more discipline than it does for others. But by making…
DetailsShould you eat before working out? Will you burn more fat on an empty stomach? Will you get ripped abs if you workout on an empty stomach? We’ve all heard it before, the theory or myth that doing cardio on an empty stomach after an overnight fast sends fat burning into overdrive. Is it true?…
DetailsThe Science Behind the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse by Steve Edwards, Director of Results I like to call the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse a “performance cleanse.” This is because it was designed to be done with a workout program. Let’s take a look at how this differs from other cleanses, how to tailor it to your needs,…
DetailsHow much protein do you need to gain muscle? Is a protein shake the same as protein that I eat? What is the best source of protein? Recently, I posted blogs about pea and rice protein, which led to a bunch of questions about protein, in general. Here are the top questions I get: Protein is…
DetailsAre you starving after a workout? Are you afraid to eat too many calories after you workout? Do you eat the right post-workout foods? Post-Workout Snack Ideas These energizing snacks pack the right nutrients to help you recover from your workout without undoing your calorie burn. It’s a common exercise problem – You’re starving…
DetailsHad a great workout today? Feeling like the extra pounds are finally coming off? Perfect! But that rigorous exercise probably made you hungry enough to eat your entire refrigerator! So, what did you do? Did you reach for the first thing you saw in the pantry or fridge? Did you carefully plan out what you…
DetailsI recently hired a natural bodybuilder to set me up with a diet plan. As I get older, I find I have to tweak my nutrition plan to get the results I’m looking for. I typically do not stay lean all the time and have to lean out for certain events or video filming. So…
DetailsWhen you are trying to diet, eat healthier, or “eat clean”, you might find it hard to resist the urge to binge on foods you are holding back on. Binges affect women differently, but more importantly is how we deal with these urges to “pig out” that has the biggest effect on our lives. Binging…
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