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Running a Marathon? Your Fueling Questions Answered
Marathon season is in full swing, and many of my clients have come to me with nutrition questions for their big race. If you’re running a marathon soon, you should [...]
3 Foods That Help Build Muscle
Feel doomed to an eternity of scrawniness? If you're a scarecrow of a guy who can't put on weight, you've probably been told to eat more. (Check out Pack on the [...]
Pre-Workout Breakfast for Endurance Athletes, Bodybuilders and Competitive Trainees
Eating a balanced breakfast is always important. But it becomes even more important when you're training for a specific event such as a marathon or a weightlifting competition. Here's what [...]
Lunch Box Special: Tobin Heath’s Old-School Pre-Game Favorite
Many athletes follow complex eating plans to power up for big games, but not U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team member Tobin Heath. She found her secret weapon inside a kid’s [...]
3 Eating Secrets to Bulk Up Fast
Even athletes who spend lots of time in the weight room often have trouble bulking up fast. But if you're willing to adjust your eating habits, you could add a [...]
8 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas
Most breakfast options tend to be high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Starting the day with a high protein breakfast keeps you feeling full longer and provides fewer sugar-based [...]
Avoid Workout Dizziness With These Pre-Workout Snacks
If you feel dizzy in the middle of a workout, your pre-workout snack (or lack of one) may be the culprit. Neglecting your nutrition is dangerous, because a low blood [...]
7 Delicious Muscle-Building Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are one of my favorite things to "eat" as part of a healthy diet. I often recommend them to clients who don't have much of an appetite in the [...]
Make Gains With This Post-Workout Shake Recipe
One of the clichés about the importance of diet for achieving fitness goals is "90% diet, 10% workout." Regardless of the percentages, all you need to know is that it [...]
The Low-Stress Diet Game Plan
To keep your stress levels in check, start with a great offense by consuming small, frequent meals. Then amp up your defense by following three key principles. Dump simple carbs [...]