Want to lose weight but don’t want to count calories or log every bite of food? One strategy is to eliminate (or cut back on) ultra-processed foods. Here’s why: A study found that when people were allowed to eat as much as they wanted, those who ate highly-processed foods ate on average 500 more calories […]
While I do believe tracking and logging your nutrition is a worthwhile learning experience, I know not everyone will do it. And the good news is, that’s not the only way to reach your goals. If you some weight to lose and you’re already strength training, making a few behavioral changes around eating will lead […]
When it comes to proper nutrition for weight loss, there are 3 things you can control: what you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat. Maybe you’ve made some improvements to the first two. But what about meal timing? If you’ve ever thought that eating large meals late in the evening makes it […]
If your progress has stalled despite working out and tracking your calories, you’ve hit a plateau. In order to break through the plateau and continue making progress, something needs to change in your nutrition and your exercise routine. This does NOT mean you need to eat less and burn more calories with more cardio. Here’s […]
If you have a fat-loss goal you know you also have a muscle-building goal. Don’t focus on losing weight because that will lead to unhealthy actions: cutting calories too low, doing excessive cardio, or falling for bogus scams like fat-burners, cleanses, or fasts. Instead, focus on building lean muscle. And that means strength training plus […]
If you have fat-loss goals, you know you need more protein. But should you add protein bars to your daily nutrition routine? It’s best to get your protein from whole foods such as meat, eggs, greek yogurt, and plant-based sources. But that’s not always realistic. Which is why adding a daily protein supplement can […]
If you have fat-loss goals, do not skip your post-workout meal! Here are 4 reasons why: 1. If you have weight-loss goals, you have muscle-gaining goals. Which means you need to maximize muscle protein synthesis. Do that by eating a full serving of protein 3-5 times per day. If you’re used it eating 3 meals (breakfast, […]
Kapha is one of the three Ayurvedic Doshas, or constitutions. The Kapha season is late Winter through early Spring (depending on where you’re at in the world). If you’re experiencing an imbalance of Kapha Dosha, or you want to eat for the season, here are some tips for you. In general, favor bitter, pungent (spicy), […]
Hydration is a spectrum. Even if you’re not dehydrated, being chronically underhydrated is a problem. All processes in the body require water. Water is needed to transport nutrients, eliminate waste, give form to cells, and lubricate joints. All your systems need waters: cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine (hormones). Trying to lose weight? People who drank 16oz […]
Feeling like you’re always sore or not recovering? Here’s how to recover from your workouts: Start with the Basics 1. Sleep: The harder you work, the more sleep you need in the 7.5 to 9.5 hour range. 2. Hydration: Drink 100oz of water daily or more if you’re a heavy sweater and/or exercising outdoors. […]