Years ago, when I was a slave to frequent feeding and calorie counting, I had a regularly scheduled cheat day. Sunday-Friday I consumed 1500 calories, broken down into 6 meals, with a 1:1 protein to carb ratio. I never strayed outside those parameters. NEVER. Except on Saturday, that sweet, sweet cheat day. Aaaah Saturday. It was delicious. I would indulge in all of my favorite things: bread, wine, cookies, pizza, brownies-you name it. Then, on [...]

I don’t want to brag or anything, but as of late, I have become something of a protein shake genius. I’ve been creating all sorts of interesting concoctions and today, in an effort to help you step up your shake game, I’m going to share two of my favorites with you. Protein shakes, in general, are a fantastic post workout meal, because you will absorb all of the nutrients rather quickly. After a grueling, intense [...]

In Part 1 of this article, I discussed 5 simple nutrition tips that are easy to follow, and help you wade through all of the confusing and conflicting nutrition information that’s out there.  These tips will not only help you achieve a lean physique, but they are also fantastic for optimal health and performance.  Today, I am bringing you 5 more.   Keep in mind, if you’re new to the nutrition game, you might not [...]

It’s the weekend y’all!  And if you’re like me, you have lots of leftovers taking up space in your fridge, and you need to clean your fridge out before you do your Saturday shopping!  Well you’re in luck because I have the perfect recipe to use up all of your leftovers and keep your taste buds happy at the same time!     As the name suggests, this frittata could contain just about anything from [...]

My love of avocados runs deep. It is an infinite love, and one that has changed my life immeasurably for the better. I remember our neighbors’ avocado tree growing up-how it would bear massive amounts of fruit and we’d come home with bags full for our culinary pleasure. The Californian in me demands that avocados are a staple in my diet, and the health benefits I have reaped from this are numerous. They are rich [...]

“Take this pill and lose 10 lbs. in 10 days!” “Sprinkle this on every meal and drop a pant size in 1 week!” “Drink these shakes 3 times a day and watch your belly fat melt away!”   If you watch TV, read magazines, or surf the internet at all, you are probably bombarded with messages like these all the time.  They make losing body fat and getting the body of your dreams sound as [...]

As we roll into 2013, many of us reflect back on 2012…what we did well, what needs improvement and what we want to do differently in 2013. So…what did you do well?  In what areas can you improve? What changes do you want to make for 2013? If you’re reading this site, I can bet that a sound nutrition plan is on the top of your list of priorities.  It’s definitely on the top of [...]

“Carbs are evil, don’t eat them!” “You need carbs for energy! “ “Fat makes you fat!” “Good fats are good for you!” “Protein helps you lose weight!” “Too much protein is bad for your kidneys!” When reading information about how to get fit and healthy, I can almost guarantee at some point you have read each of the statements above at some time or another. No wonder many of us are left confused and feeling [...]

Sometimes it seems impossible to get lean. I know and I’ve been there. You bust your butt in the gym and stick to your nutrition plan but it’s just not working. Maybe the issue is something you’ve never thought about? It’s no surprise that women have a lot of estrogen but what if I were to tell you that it could be limiting your fat loss? In order to understand why the dominance of this [...]