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Ask The Macro Manager: What Is The Thermic Effect Of Food?
Your body doesn’t just burn calories during exercise. It does it during digestion, too. If you’ve ever wondered how that factors into calorie-counting, here’s your answer!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Karina Baymiller, Petite Powerhouse—Nutrition
More than anything, Karina Baymiller believes in balance. Her fitness approach is holistic and sustainable. Learn how she applies this concept to nutrition.
Date Added: May 20, 2013 -
Erin Stern Fitness 360: Nutrition Program
Erin Stern is a figure competitor, sprinter, and jumper. She eats to fuel her active lifestyle. Follow her plan to fuel your own action figure physique!
Date Added: May 14, 2013 -
From Here To Macros: 4 Steps To Better Nutrition
You’ve seen plenty of articles saying what your macronutrients mean. But what's involved in turning a plate of food into a usable set of data? The 'Skinny Guy Savior' Vince Del Monte breaks it down.
Date Added: May 14, 2013 -
3 Craving Triggers That Try To Defeat You
You're under attack from a three-headed monster that takes your simple "likes" and turns them into full-on raging hankerings. Turn the tables by learning what makes your cravings work!
Date Added: May 13, 2013 -
Fitness 360: David Otunga, The Case For Fitness—Nutrition
Lean protein, complex carbs, and a positive attitude have helped David Otunga earn his award-winning physique. Get the details about his nutrition plan!
Date Added: May 10, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Colton Leonard, Stronger Than Stone—Nutrition
Colton Leonard has built a massive frame through hard work and detailed eating. To feed his machine, he eats … a lot. Check out his nutrition plan to see how strongmen consume!
Date Added: May 1, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Jaquelyn Kastelic, Powered By Paleo—Nutrition
Nutrition is complicated by ingredients. The cleaner your food, the better your body can digest it. Is paleo your path?
Date Added: Apr 30, 2013 -
Predators Become Prey: The Best Sources Of Carnivorous Protein
They don't make good workout partners, but these beasts are delicious! Learn all you need to know about being the world's keystone predator.
Date Added: Apr 9, 2013 -
Metabolism Massacre: 7 Ways To Avoid Undermining Your Fat Loss
Metabolic damage runs rampant in the sport of bodybuilding. Learn how to avoid it and preserve your health while looking your best onstage!
Date Added: Mar 28, 2013 -
Abs Fuel: How To Build A Fat-Loss Meal Plan
Many people would like to see ripped abs in the mirror, but not everybody knows how to get them. Learn what changes to make in your diet so you can finally achieve that 6-pack!
Date Added: Mar 18, 2013 -
To Macro Or Not: Should You Track Your Macronutrient Intake?
For some of us, calculating macronutrients is a no-brainer. For others, it’s unthinkable. If you’re on the fence, hear the case from both sides!
Date Added: Mar 15, 2013 -
Fit Mommy Manual: 13 Post-Natal Nutrition Rules
Bad information has a way of seeping into the mainstream. It's far too easy to get caught reading and implementing nutrition 'facts' that turn out to be wrong! Get the right information so your health is never at risk.
Date Added: Mar 14, 2013 -
The Resourceful Gourmet: 5 Cheap, Easy Meals
In lean times, it’s even more important to make the most of the food you buy. Luckily, top chefs like Marc Murphy have been doing this for years. Use his tips to stretch your supplies—without a hit to the flavor.
Date Added: Mar 5, 2013 -
Eat To Burn: Fat And Calorie Loading To Torch Body Fat
Fat loading to lean out sounds contradictory, but it may not be. Learn how I consumed 6,400 calories in a day—en route to getting ripped.
Date Added: Feb 28, 2013 -
Ripped Roundtable: 12 Fitness Tips From Physique Competitors
Need some fat-loss guidance? These three fitness pros reveal what they do to stay lean. Their moderator? None other than our own Ripped Dude.
Date Added: Feb 25, 2013 -
Ask The Macro Manager: What Are The Best BCAA Food Sources?
BCAAs were crucial nutrition for humans long before they were a supplement. Here's how some popular protein sources stack up in amino content!
Date Added: Feb 22, 2013 -
Hot Eats: 5 Foods For Better Sex
You may think that an aphrodisiac is in the eye of the beholder, but modern science has identified a few foods with bedroom bona fides. Read on and reap the rewards!
Date Added: Feb 13, 2013 -
Shane Raymond Fitness 360: Nutrition
Shane Raymond typically eats 11 meals per day, including his supplement shakes. See if you can keep up with his meticulous nutrition plan!
Date Added: Feb 7, 2013 -
5 Essential Criteria For Smart Meal Planning
Before you commit your time and money to a competition-grade diet, you need to understand some important nutritional basics. Here are five questions you need to be able to answer!
Date Added: Feb 6, 2013 -
Ask The Macro Manager: Does Fiber Count In Calories?
Fiber does plenty of good things in your body, but its place in caloric calculations has yet to be nailed down. Get some soluble knowledge about this important dietary component!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Nutrition Program—Gal Ferreira Yates
Gal’s nutrition plan has to account for her thyroid deficiency. She eat simple, small meals in a strong advance against her metabolism.
Date Added: Jan 18, 2013 -
Ask The Macro Manager: Super-Low Carb Or Intermittent Fasting?
While the low-carb diets get shouted from the rooftops, intermittent fasting has been slowly gaining popularity. Find out how these two vanguard dietary schemes stack up!
Date Added: Jan 15, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Nutrition Program—Shannon Clark, Body Of Work
For Shannon Clark, healthy eating is all about balance. Get her full meal plan here!
Date Added: Jan 15, 2013 -
Fitness 360: Nutrition Program - Katie Chung Hua, Built For The Beach
The world is filled with delicious and beautiful foods, and many of them contribute to Katie's fitness goals. Follow her nutrition program!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2013 -
10 Rules Of Clean Eating: Live By Them And Live Long And Lean
Looking for a more principled way to eat? Here's your road map to better health and improved fitness.
Date Added: Jan 10, 2013 -
6 Dangerous Foods In Disguise: What’s Wrong With Fat- And Sugar-Free Foods?
Don’t be deceived by smart marketing techniques. Learn how labels hide the truth and which products to avoid!
Date Added: Jan 8, 2013 -
PM Power: How And What To Eat For A Productive Evening Workout
If you train after work, timing your meals and carbs can be confusing. Find out what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat if you're planning an evening workout!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2012 -
Nick Scott Fitness 360: Nutrition
Nick Scott eats consistently clean to fuel his stage-ready physique. Check out his nutritional regimen to learn how The Beast feeds his body.
Date Added: Dec 19, 2012 -
Halid Shokunbi Fitness 360: Nutrition Program
Halid's 2012 $100,000 Transformation Challenge win let him keep his love for spicy foods. He reformed his guilty pleasures into healthy alternatives!
Date Added: Dec 19, 2012 -
'Tis The Seasoning: 6 Spices You Should Be Using
Tired of choking down the same old bland foods? Avoid dietary boredom by adding seasonings that offer more than just good taste.
Date Added: Dec 12, 2012 -
12 Ways To Eat Clean All Season Long
Live a little! We found the best low- and no-carb picks at the party.
Date Added: Nov 20, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: When Should I Train On Thanksgiving Day?
Planning to train on Turkey Day? Get maximum benefit from your Bulksgiving feast with these holiday nutrition tips from Dr. Mike Roussell.
Date Added: Nov 19, 2012 -
Hardcore Nutrition: High-Tech Nutrient Conversion
The body runs on a variety of fuels. It can convert certain nutrients into other fuel sources depending on need. Learn which nutrients the body can convert, and how it impacts your goals!
Date Added: Nov 19, 2012 -
Back-to-School Nutrition: 5 Healthy Lunch Ideas
Don’t leave your child's nutrition up to vending machines and playground trades. Send him or her to school with a lunch that's tasty and healthy!
Date Added: Nov 14, 2012 -
Portion Distortion: The Perils Of Overeating, Even Healthy Food
Eating giant portions of even the healthiest food can hinder your progress or even make you gain weight. Learn which foods to ration and which foods you can pig out on!
Date Added: Nov 12, 2012 -
Make Your Diet Fit Your Life, And Success Will Be Yours
The perfect eating plan is as much an art as a science. Make your diet work with your life, and you’ll reap the most benefits from both.
Date Added: Nov 12, 2012 -
Beyond Olive Oil: 5 More Healthy Cooking Oils
Try any of these healthy, versatile fat sources, and you'll feel like you struck it rich.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2012 -
Jamie Alderton Fitness 360: Nutrition
Now that his military career is complete, Jamie is fighting through the ranks of physique athletics. Follow his nutrition plan and challenge your future.
Date Added: Nov 6, 2012 -
Courtney Prather Fitness 360: Nutrition
Courtney Prather trains like a champion She re-fuels and repairs her body with quality foods to balance her ferocity in the weight room.
Date Added: Nov 6, 2012 -
15 Surprising Muscle-Building Foods
You've probably never heard of some of them. Others may already be in your fridge. All of them, however, have the power to push you toward your physique goals—and beyond.
Date Added: Nov 5, 2012 -
To The Extreme: 6 Diets From The Edge
The quest to lose or gain weight can take people above and beyond the realm of normalcy. These six diets will make your low-carb Paleo diet look like kid's stuff.
Date Added: Nov 2, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: How Do I Use Nutrition To Build Specific Body Parts?
You've seen bodybuilders cite nutrition as the secret behind their balanced, strong physiques. If your back is lacking, learn how to strategize for size!
Date Added: Oct 11, 2012 -
The Eating Compulsion: Refined Food Addiction
Food addiction isn't a joke, and it might shed new light on how to solve the world's obesity problem. Learn more about the relationships between refined foods and our brains.
Date Added: Oct 4, 2012 -
Recover At Work: What To Eat At Your Desk
It's great that you work out before you get to work. But don't sell yourself short by ignoring your nutrition. Recover your muscles while you make your living!
Date Added: Oct 1, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: What Is Gluten And Is It Unhealthy?
Gluten has been shunned for all the wrong reasons. Some mainstream experts and magazines have deemed it the devil of healthy diets. The truth: Gluten probably isn’t your enemy!
Date Added: Sep 10, 2012 -
Big Man On Campus: Nutrition
Proper nutrition is a crucial component of building muscle. Pack on size like a pro with the Big Man nutrition plan!
Date Added: Sep 4, 2012 -
Carbs At Night: Fat Loss Killer Or Imaginary Boogeyman?
Most fitness enthusiasts learn early on to treat late-night carbohydrates like a nightmare waiting to happen. But what does science—real science—have to say? The answer may surprise you.
Date Added: Sep 4, 2012 -
Fitness 360: Nutrition Program - Brittany Tacy, True Brit
A math whiz in high school, Brittany is good with figures—including her own. Learn how she breaks down her diet.
Date Added: Aug 31, 2012 -
Energy When You Need It! On-The-Go Meals For Busy Civil Servants
Public service requires the support of good nutrition! Stop hitting fast food joints and try these easy, take-with-you meals!
Date Added: Aug 30, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Is There A Magical Macronutrient Ratio For Fat Loss?
I've written more than 100 fitness articles that have been published all over the world. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Aug 21, 2012 -
5 Nuts That Can Revolutionize Your Diet
It's time to give nuts their due. These top five have been through the grinder and earned their place in the nutritional hall of fame.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2012 -
I'm Starving: 5 Overlooked Causes Of Hunger
Your diet leaves you feeling empty and you can’t figure out why. Here are five possible culprits to assign to your fix list.
Date Added: Aug 14, 2012 -
Kris Gethin’s DTP: Nutrition
Maximize your muscle growth by following Kris Gethin's DTP nutrition plan. You want to get big? You gotta eat big.
Date Added: Aug 10, 2012 -
Meal Timing Is Everything
How to maximize fat loss by eating the right food at the right time.
Date Added: Aug 7, 2012 -
The Bizzy Diet - Nutrition And Supplements
Your deadline looms. Shape-up time starts now. No worries: Here’s the nutrition plan that’ll help you get peeled in 21 days!
Date Added: May 1, 2012 -
The Meat Manifesto
Red meat is a quality protein source, but are there health drawbacks involved? We sort through the rumor and find truth in the meat market.
Date Added: Apr 24, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: What Should I Eat Before A Photo Shoot?
Peaking is a combination of art and science. To look your best on film, you need to make specific tweaks your diet. The Macro Manager has you covered!
Date Added: Apr 24, 2012 -
Meal Plan For Every Guy
Guys get rapped for being kitchen novices, but these pillars of nutrition can elevate you to pro status.
Date Added: Apr 20, 2012 -
Brooke Erickson Fitness 360: Nutrition
When hard times and trials confront us, we adapt and overcome. Brooke Erickson uses nutrition to ward off her greatest enemy: anorexia. See how she eats for performance.
Date Added: Apr 20, 2012 -
Bolster Your Chow: 4 Meals That Benefit From A Protein Supplement
Some meals offer value but fall short of physique-building completeness. Add a protein shake to give those yummy meals some extra nutrition.
Date Added: Apr 9, 2012 -
Nocturnal Noshing: 6 Snacks You Can Eat Before Bed
Your metabolism never takes a break, even while you sleep. Give it the energy it craves with easy-to-make snacks that fuel muscle growth without flipping on the fat switch.
Date Added: Apr 9, 2012 -
Ask The Muscle Cook: What Are Good Spices To Use In A Healthy Diet?
Bodybuilding and fitness nutrition don't have to feature the same ol' boiled chicken breasts, baked potatoes and broc. I help you turn plain and boring into amazing and delicious!
Date Added: Mar 19, 2012 -
Nutritional Profiling: 6 Unhealthy Food Ingredients To Avoid
Certain ingredients deserve to be scrutinized more closely than others – and then sent packing, in most cases.
Date Added: Feb 23, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Consuming Carbs For Fat Loss—4 Tips
I've graced more than 28 magazine covers in the last 3 years. The global fitness industry has branded me 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Feb 21, 2012 -
Is Mexican Food Healthy? 8 Tips To Navigating The Menu!
Mexican fare as ordered in restaurants can wreak havoc with your physique. Here's what to avoid.
Date Added: Feb 16, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: Can Eating More Slowly Improve My Results?
If you’re eating clean, you’re probably eating fast. Remove your fork from the chicken breast and take a quick break. Eating slowly is more important than you think!
Date Added: Feb 14, 2012 -
The $100 Diet: Healthy Grocery List For Amazing Results!
Lose fat, gain muscle, and get your diet in line - all for just a c-note a week. Hit your goals AND your budget! Break a sweat, don't break the bank.
Date Added: Feb 13, 2012 -
Super Bowl Feast: 10 Plays To Defend Your Transformation Diet
You WILL face temptation on Super Bowl Sunday. You'll confront anti-transformation food and drink, but you can defend against fat-filled aggression with these 10 power plays!
Date Added: Feb 3, 2012 -
13 Exotic Foods You Should Try
Just because you can't pronounce it (let alone prepare it), doesn't mean you should avoid exotic foods altogether.
Date Added: Feb 2, 2012 -
5 Dietary Strategies To Ease Stress
Feeling stressed? Try these nutrition strategies and revel in your relaxation. Let your diet take you on a date to the spa!
Date Added: Jan 13, 2012 -
7 Immune-Boosting Foods For The Cold And Flu Season
Stronger bodies can better fend off the vicious blows of influenza and the incurable common cold. Add these healthy foods to your diet to help stay healthy.
Date Added: Jan 10, 2012 -
Nutrition 101: Nutrition Q & A
The answers to all your nutrition questions.
Date Added: Jan 5, 2012 -
Nutrition 101: Eat To Build Lean Muscle
Your one-week, lean-muscle building meal plan, plus the 15 best lean-muscle building foods.
Date Added: Jan 4, 2012 -
Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat
Your one-week, fat-burning meal plan, plus the 15 best fat-burning foods.
Date Added: Jan 3, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: What Are Your Top Fat-Burning Foods?
I've graced more than 20 magazine covers over the past three years. My nickname says it all: 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Dec 30, 2011 -
Nutrition 101: Ultimate Guide To Eating Right
We've enlisted the help of the best in the business in compiling this comprehensive nutrition guide. Get going and get ready for your best body ever!
Date Added: Dec 30, 2011 -
Milk Does A Body Good, Huh? So Which Kind Of Milk Should I Drink?
Pour yourself three fingers of white water on the rocks and give us your undivided attention. Not sure what kind of milk to pour? Listen up!
Date Added: Dec 29, 2011 -
Diet Deal Breakers: What To Avoid In The Search For Fat Loss – Diet Tips
Just like dating, finding the correct diet can be challenging – these tips will help you find 'the one.'
Date Added: Dec 23, 2011 -
Food Fumbles: 10 Nutrition Mistakes You Might Be Making - And How To Fix Them
Something not quite right in your diet? These 10 IFBB pros can relate.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2011 -
Fat Loss For Dinner: 6 Essential Do's And Don'ts
Low-fat replacements for traditional extras can dramatically lower your caloric intake. You can still eat your favourite foods. Just swap unhealthy key ingredients for healthy alternatives.
Date Added: Dec 5, 2011 -
GlamFit Beauty Foods
Our skin is our internal mirror and it’s time to take a good hard look at what we eat in order to and put ‘health into beauty’!
Date Added: Nov 15, 2011 -
7 Ways To Cook Eggs: Never Be Bored Again
Eggs pack protein, convenience and taste. But if you’re scrambling to find new preparation methods, look no farther.
Date Added: Nov 10, 2011 -
The Jamie Eason LiveFit Trainer Approved Foods List
Every food item you need for a successful transformation.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2011 -
Diet Mistakes - Avoid These 7 Diet Trapdoors
If your gym mission hasn't produced results, your parameters were probably disrupted by diet sabotage. Learn how to sidestep these 7 fat-trap doors.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2011 -
Easy Fat Loss Diet Tips - Substitute, Don't Sacrifice! Make Fat Flee With These 10 Quick Calorie Cuts
Is your diet all work and no play? With these easy fat loss diet tips & simple nutrition changes, you can enjoy what you eat and still shed fat!
Date Added: Oct 28, 2011 -
Eat Healthy, Have Fun! 5 Entertaining Tips To Fire Up Your Diet
Boring diet got you cold? Crank up the heat – and your results – with these spicy suggestions!
Date Added: Oct 12, 2011 -
Time For A Break? Beware The 5 Indicators Of A Stale Diet
Being on the diet train for too long can take its toll, so keep an eye out for these red flags and know when to get off.
Date Added: Oct 10, 2011 -
30 Lessons In Leanness!
I have put together a list of 30 strategies for you to try on your quest to improve your nutritional, physical, and psychological aspects of fat loss. Read on to see what they are.
Date Added: Sep 28, 2011 -
4 Back-To-School Muscle-Building Snacks!
The following snack options are quick to make and usually can be taken right into class with you. Try these 4 healthy snacks during your busy schedule!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2011 -
Build Muscle With Less: Dorm Room Diet Tips That Work!
With college underway, many of you may be stuck in a dorm room... Here's what you can do to maintain your muscle-building goals. Learn more.
Date Added: Sep 26, 2011 -
5 Diet Rules That Can Be Bent--And Occasionally Broken
Going against the grain never felt so good, and some diet rules were meant to be broken!
Date Added: Aug 24, 2011 -
Chopsticks And Barbells: 6 Tips For Making Chinese Food Physique-Friendly
Most American Chinese cuisine is a guilty pleasure, but you can follow these rules and indulge without the bulge in any restaurant!
Date Added: Aug 24, 2011 -
3 Low-Carb Desserts To Tempt Your Taste Buds
After-dinner specials that your fitness and stomach can't refuse!
Date Added: Aug 23, 2011 -
Nutrición 101: Come Para Desarrollar Masa Muscular Magra
Tu plan alimenticio de una semana para desarrollar masa muscular magra y los 15 mejores alimentos para lograrlo.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2011 -
10 Fighter Diet Foods For Cheese-Grater Abs
Freakishly perfect foods to get you shredded.
Date Added: Aug 12, 2011 -
Die, Cravings, Die! 11 Things You Can Do To Kill Them Where They Lay!
It's time to say goodbye to the torture while wielding one of these murder weapons against your cravings.
Date Added: Jul 27, 2011 -
Choose Your Own Diet Adventure—3 Fitness Goals, 3 Meal Plans!
Want to build muscle? Lose fat? Improve at a sport? With one meal plan for each goal, you can share your new "personal online chef" with friends and get instant accountability for staying on track with your nutrition.
Date Added: Jul 15, 2011 -
Ask The Macro Manager: Are Raw Foods Really More Nutritious?
I hold a degree in biochemistry from Hobart College and a doctorate in nutrition from Penn State. I'm a widely published writer (Men's Health, Rodale Books, etc.). And I'm here to answer your questions for free!
Date Added: Jun 22, 2011 -
Just Say NO To These 6 Diet Killers For A Total Transformation
This simple guide can help you avoid those dietary landmines that stand between you and a leaner, more muscular physique.
Date Added: Jun 22, 2011 -
What's Your Diet Type? Knowing The Answer Could Spell Success Versus Failure
The diet game is both mental and physical. Find out where your head's at and adjust your diet to keep you sane and slimming.
Date Added: Jun 13, 2011 -
Are Carbs Wrecking Your Body? Yes, Says One Well-Known Science Writer
Gary Taubes may go against the usual nutrition grain, but he has the argument to back it up.
Date Added: May 18, 2011 -
Fit Food Fantasy: 2 Days Of Flawless Eating With Nicole Moneer Guerrero
The fantasy isn't just how good and healthy these meals are for your body; it's how your body will look after you start eating this way!
Date Added: May 18, 2011 -
Shell Game: Switch Up Your Muscle-Building Protein With Crustaceans
Switch up your muscle-building protein with crustaceans.
Date Added: May 3, 2011 -
12 Packable Muscle-Building Snacks.
Eating on the run doesn’t need to sabotage your physique. These protein-packed snacks are easy, convenient, and perfect for adding lean mass.
Date Added: Mar 22, 2011 -
9 Ways To Burn Fat Fast.
Implement these tips and watch the body fat melt like the butter you’re no longer using .
Date Added: Mar 17, 2011 -
52 Fitness Tips To 1 Brand-New Body.
The transformations that work happen one step at a time, not all at once. Here's your 52-point guide to the best shape of your life.
Date Added: Mar 17, 2011 -
9 Ways To Ruin Perfectly Healthy Oatmeal.
Grab one of these variations on the run in the morning, and your physique gains will slow.
Date Added: Mar 16, 2011 -
8 Ways To Avoid Workday Weight Gain.
Your physique will thank you for following these simple strategies.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2011 -
8 Ways To Prepare Chicken: Never Be Bored Again.
If you want an eye-popping physique, you’re going to be eating this food … a lot. Here’s how to get the most great-tasting cluck for your buck.
Date Added: Mar 3, 2011 -
9 Things You Should Never Eat Or Drink After 9 PM.
Your dreams should be sweet; your before-bed diet shouldn’t. Here’s what to avoid before hitting the sack, and what to snack on instead.
Date Added: Mar 3, 2011 -
Kris Gethin 12-Week Daily Trainer - Week 7: Day 48!
Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. See how Kris eats healthy at a restaurant and learn about a fresh new way to do cardio!
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
Top 10 Inflammation-Fighting Foods
Inside, your body's on fire. You just don't know it—and won't until your gains vanish, or disease strikes. Use diet to douse the flames!
Date Added: Feb 16, 2011 -
HCG Diet: Get The Truth About The Diet Disaster From Hell!
The HCG Diet doesn't include enough protein for muscle growth. And that's only the first reason bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts should steer clear of this weight-loss fad. Dieters beware!
Date Added: Feb 10, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Holiday Diets.
This week's episode is choke full of expert advice on maintaining your self control during the diet-be-damned holiday season. Eating before parties, controlling your portions, and making the right choices will allow you to stay on track while even allowing for a little flexibility. Watch the booze while you're at it.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2010 -
The Holiday's Worst Diet Offenders!
Getting all geared up for the holiday season? If you're already starting to feel that festive spirit, you may have also taken to notice that many of the holiday goodies have also started to appear.
Date Added: Dec 7, 2010 -
Get Yolked Without The Yolk!
Want to get lean? Want to put on quality muscle? Ever wonder EGG-actly what you need in your diet to help you achieve the look you always desired? Find out what egg whites can do for you.
Date Added: Dec 1, 2010 -
Forgotten Food Choices That You Should Be Including In Your Diet Plan!
If you feel like your current diet is a little stale why not try these nutritious often forgotten substitutions. What do you have to lose besides inches, right?
Date Added: Nov 30, 2010 -
Be Thankful - 10 Tips To Staying Lean Over Thanksgiving!
A Thanksgiving feast doesn't have to be a cause for dread when you're trying to stay lean. Try following these 10 tips and enjoy your holiday gatherings!
Date Added: Nov 24, 2010 -
Nutrition: The Good, The Bad And The Better!
Nutrition is a key component of any muscle building or fat loss phase. By knowing what foods to include in one's diet, you will see better results in your muscle building or fat loss goals.
Date Added: Nov 16, 2010 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - The Firehouse.
Next time your visiting Venice Beach be sure to stop in and grab a bite at the legendary Firehouse restaurant, a favorite of the Pros and the Gold's Gym crowd.
Date Added: Nov 16, 2010 -
The 6-Pack Abs Diet Strategy That Gets Results!
Fat loss is primarily a struggle with keeping your diet clean and nutritious at the same time. To get your 6-pack abs to really pop, you are going to need a diet that gets results! Read more about the perfect diet strategy for your ripped abs below!
Date Added: Nov 3, 2010 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Fast Food.
Bodybuilders and the physique-minded can still find smart choices that work in most fast food restaurants. Check for clean, lean proteins and scrutinize the carb sources and calorie laden drinks.
Date Added: Nov 2, 2010 -
Does Physical Strength Depend Upon Food Intake?
I often come across individuals who are underfed. Yet their physical strength is much higher than those who are better fed than them. This made me wonder if physical strength truly does depend on food intake.
Date Added: Oct 5, 2010 -
Should You Be Eating Organic Foods?
The food that you eat may not be as good for you as you may think. If you're curious about what eating organic can do for your body and health then read on and see!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2010 -
The Top 6 Fat Burning Super Foods!
Changing your diet can be difficult and frustrating. Especially if you're not sure which foods will provide the greatest boost to get your metabolism going. Here are 6 super foods that can help you reach your fat loss goals!
Date Added: Sep 9, 2010 -
5 Big Fat Six-Pack Abs Lies & 14 Surefire Ways To Beat The Belly Fat!
If you want to get a six pack, you need to do much more than just crunches and sit-ups. Here are 5 big fat lies about abs and fat loss that may be holding you back from getting the 6 pack abs you deserve and 14 ways to beat the belly bulge!
Date Added: Aug 31, 2010 -
Flying With The Phoenix - Part 2, Nutrition For Contest Prep!
Jaime Filer is 16 weeks out from competition and she is aiming for the stars: her pro card! Discover how Jaime chose the perfect nutrition plan to compete and how you can too in part 2 of her contest prep series - Flying With The Phoenix!
Date Added: Aug 17, 2010 -
What To Eat When Eating Out - International Fare Best Choices!
International food can be very flavorful, but it can also be very fattening. To avoid completely blowing it stay mindful of the following list. Learn more.
Date Added: Aug 11, 2010 -
Alkaline Foods And Acid Foods - The 80-20 Ratio!
Most of us think of getting lean before getting healthy, and preserving muscle mass before eating vegetables. This mindset is leading to acidosis and bad eating habits. Find out more about the alkaline and acid ratio that is best for optimal health below!
Date Added: Aug 9, 2010 -
Video Article: The Traveling Dieter. Tips & Essential Foods While Traveling!
Hotel rooms and airports don't make healthy eating very easy. Personal Trainer Brett Bauer is here with some tips to help you eat healthy while you're on-the-go!
Date Added: Aug 4, 2010 -
Muscle-Building Diet Smart Swaps!
If you aren't choosing the best foods to boost your calorie intake, you're muscle-building progress will stall. Try the following smart food swaps and see.
Date Added: Aug 3, 2010 -
Enhance Your Memory With These 10 Brain Foods & Beverages!
Regardless of advances in technology, we still need to rely on the most massive computing system around – our brain – to remember 'stuff'. So here they are folks, my top 10 Brain Foods...check them out!
Date Added: Aug 2, 2010 -
The Food Pyramid Making You Fat? Why It Doesn't Work!
When the Food Pyramid was created about 56 percent of Americans were overweight. By 2004 it was 65 percent. Here's my argument for drastic change!
Date Added: Jul 28, 2010 -
Quit Fast Food For Good To Save Time And Cash!
Do you often give in to the temptation of fast food to feed yourself or your family? Find out how you can quit fast food for good and save a ton of money doing it!
Date Added: Jul 26, 2010 -
12 Step Program To Conquer Emotional Eating - Once And For All!
Do you find that your emotions control how much you eat and when? Use this 12 Step program to help you re-learn how to eat only when your body is hungry! Discover the road to a new you below!
Date Added: Jul 22, 2010 -
What To Eat When Eating Out - The Airport: Critical Tips For Bodybuilders!
If you ever fly you've probably been stuck in an airport with few to no food choices... What is a clean-eating bodybuilder to do? Here are some great tips including food you should carry and more. Read on.
Date Added: Jul 14, 2010 -
Do's And Don'ts: Off-Season Nutrition!
Most bodybuilding and figure competitors make their nutrition plans more complicated than they should be! Read on to discover the do's and don'ts of off-season nutrition to help you gain lean, healthy muscle mass!
Date Added: Jul 1, 2010 -
How To Eat Raw - Recover Faster, Get Better Results!
Do you want an edge on training? What you really need is better recovery! Discover how you can sleep better, recover faster and get better results from eating more raw foods! We have the answers - check it out!
Date Added: Jun 30, 2010 -
Bloating: Discover The Top Tips On Culprits And Cures!
Are you clueless to the causes of bloating? Is your flat six-pack ruined by it? Read more to discover the culprits of bloating and the top tips to cure it.
Date Added: Jun 10, 2010 -
5 Super Foods For The High Intensity Man!
Are you bored with your limited food choices on your clean diet? Your health may be suffering too! Add these 5 super foods to your daily diet for better health and performance!
Date Added: May 12, 2010 -
10 Tips For Perfect Portion Control!
Finding ways to cut calories while continuing to eat the foods you enjoy is not as hard as you think. Learn how to size up servings and avoid over-eating with these top tips!
Date Added: May 11, 2010 -
Pulverize Your Cravings With 3 Easy Tips!
Is your fat loss diet practically killing you because of cravings? Learn 3 tips that will motivate you to stay on track!
Date Added: May 5, 2010 -
3 Fat Loss Nutrition Tips To Blast Fat!
A diet that results in calorie deficit does not necessarily mean a quality diet, but it does mean weight loss. In my opinion all quality diets share some characteristics. Why is that?
Date Added: Apr 26, 2010 -
10 Ways To Make Chicken Taste Great!
You really don't have to have boring chicken every single day... really! Here we have gathered 10 tips and recipes to spice up chicken and make this mainstay a whole lot tastier.
Date Added: Feb 11, 2010 -
How You Can Combat Your Cravings... One Bite At A Time!
Have you found yourself craving something but know it's not good? Gain control of your cravings by using the following tips to combat the problem... one bite at a time.
Date Added: Jan 27, 2010 -
8 Secrets To Gain (Good) Weight Without Becoming A Fatty!
It is true that you'll be putting the breaks on gaining weight if you're nutrition is impaired. Gain the lean weight you need with these 8 secrets. Find out more.
Date Added: Jan 14, 2010 -
2010 Training & Nutrition Exclusive: Tony's Plan For Success!
Well the time has come! 'Another day, another pump', as I like to call it! Here's a sample professional training & nutrition plan for success in 2010. Try it now.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2009 -
5 Essential Principles To Help You Lose Fat If You Are Over 40!
If you're at the point in your life where you've had enough of being unhappy with your body and have finally decided to take control of the situation, you're in a great position to start off... Learn more.
Date Added: Dec 7, 2009 -
5 Strategies To Help You Stay Lean On Thanksgiving!
If there's one meal during the year that poses the most serious threat to your waistline, Thanksgiving would be it. Try these 5 strategies to stay lean and positive.
Date Added: Nov 23, 2009 -
5 Halloween Treat Myths You Really Need To Know!
Halloween will be filled with sweet treats all around, both gooey sugar-filled varieties as well as rich, creamy chocolate morsels... Here's what you should know.
Date Added: Oct 29, 2009 -
Best Halloween Treat Choices For Your Waistline!
Here's a quick run-down of popular Halloween candy choices, so you can see which are diet-friendly and which should scare you away. Find out more.
Date Added: Oct 28, 2009 -
6 Sweet Secrets To Stay Slim!
Diet! It's a 4 letter word that strikes fear into the hearts of even the strongest person. Try the following 6 sweet secrets to stay slim in no time.
Date Added: Oct 22, 2009 -
Burn 15,640 Calories Without Lifting A Single Weight!
Your typical day should consist of 5-6 meals. Let's take a look at a typical workday plan to help you lose burn more calories without weights. See what it looks like!
Date Added: Oct 7, 2009 -
Anthony Catanzaro's Professional Bodybuilding Advice Main Page!
Gathered here in one location, you can find all of Anthony's helpful tips on training, modeling, nutrition, and more. David Robson has interviewed Anthony many times to bring you expert advice direct from the industry trenches. Learn More...
Date Added: Oct 6, 2009 -
10 Tips To Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss!
It seems as though the notion of health and fitness can sometimes be left at the gym. Stop sabotaging your goals with the following 10 nutrition health tips to ensure your weight loss continues.
Date Added: Aug 27, 2009 -
How To Separate And Cook Egg Whites: Never Done It? Watch The Video!
The truth is many people don't eat right because they can't cook. The basic fitness program starts with a good meal. Here's the video that will show you how to separate and cook egg whites. Watch it right here.
Date Added: Jul 15, 2009 -
11 Fat Loss Rules: What To Consider While Keeping Muscle!
This article will offer you a list of critical suggestions of what to do and why you need to do it to lose weight (fat) and build or retain muscle mass. Here are the 11 critical rules you must learn to lose fat!
Date Added: Jul 9, 2009 -
Eating For Muscle, Strength & Power: Nutrition Guideline Offers Important Tips!
Over the years of experimenting I've learned a few things about when to eat, what to eat, how much to eat, and how to supplement to maximize muscle mass... Here's a great guideline for finishing strong!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2009 -
Journal Your Way To Weight Loss Success And A Bikini Model Body
One of the most relevant habits to focus on in the fit equation includes food planning and journaling. Here are great tips that will take you one step closer to bikini readiness!
Date Added: May 7, 2009 -
Beginner's Guide To Fat Loss: Maximize The Affects Of Food!
The biggest mistake people make in trying to lose weight is not eating. This is not a good idea! By not eating we reduce 'Food into mouth' and therefore decrease weight, right? Yes, and No. Learn more.
Date Added: May 6, 2009 -
10 Sweetest Summer Foods For Fat Loss!
Luckily, there is a whole other group of summer foods that do fit the bill and still taste great. These new summer foods will benefit your taste buds and help you look your best. Here are the top ten foods to focus on this summer.
Date Added: Apr 30, 2009 -
Awesome Muscles Podcast, 2009 Transformation Series #2 - The Healthy Eating Process!
In this second episode in his new podcast transformation series, Dan Gastelu reviews some key points for keeping the healthy eating process going!
Date Added: Feb 6, 2009 -
Bodybuilding 101: 60 Rules For A Better Physique!
We all know the basics of bodybuilding but at times we forget a few details that can make all the difference. Here are 60 short reminders to get you to the next level in your quest for transformation.
Date Added: Jan 15, 2009 -
3 Valuable Dining Tips For Portion Control - Stop Overeating Now!
Overeating is a vice that can be easily conquered once you know the difference between a proper portion and the mountain of food most restaurants serve. Here are three invaluable tips on portion control. Learn more!
Date Added: Dec 16, 2008 -
Starbucks' 'Healthy' Menu Additions: Are They Really?
While at a photo shoot in Utah I walked into a Starbuck's early in the morning to get some much needed energy for my early call time. They now offer a healthy food menu. Is it healthy? Here's the menu.
Date Added: Oct 23, 2008 -
10 Nutrition Strategies For Ripped Abs!
A 6-pack is the hallmark of having a ripped body. No fitness or figure competitor would be caught without one. Try these 10 strategies and soon you'll want bathing suit season to be a year-round event.
Date Added: Oct 3, 2008 -
Trapped In A Cubicle? You Can Still Eat Like A Bodybuilder!
Business people who work in an office face numerous challenges with regards to eating right: the lure of the donut box, the 'machine o' crap', and more. Here's a useful guideline for those eager to fight office eating challenges. Try them out.
Date Added: Jul 9, 2008 -
13 Fat-Busting Steps To Successful Weight Loss!
Your weight-loss success depends on your readiness to take on the challenge. Losing weight will take some time and effort, and will require some sacrifices. Learn more from these 13 steps designed to help you discover a healthier life.
Date Added: Apr 2, 2008 -
24 Tips For Staying On Track When You're Eating Out.
Do you need to avoid restaurants entirely to stay on track? Of course not! With some planning and initiative eating out can be both healthy and enjoyable. Here are 24 very simple tips to follow without sabotaging your weight loss program.
Date Added: Apr 2, 2008 -
Manage Urges & Cravings With These 10 Stay-Sleek Strategies!
The next time you start longing for an entire meat lover’s pizza or a banana split when you're already stuffed try following stay-sleek strategies! Learn more from the following 10 appetite suppressant tips!
Date Added: Mar 31, 2008 -
Unbeatable Diet Tips To Jump-Start Better Health!
Understand what foods should be eaten & when, importance of water, protein, good fats, and more to maximize muscle gain and minimize stored body fat. Eat your way to thin with hard work and these great nutrition tips!
Date Added: Mar 28, 2008 -
Critical Health: Put Down That Diet Soda!
Contrary to popular belief, people who drink diet sodas are actually more likely to become overweight than people who don't. Learn how.
Date Added: Jan 22, 2008 -
25 Fast 'No Willpower' Ways To Lose Weight!
Here is my ultimate ‘go-to’ list for when you are short on time, but are long on wanting to incinerate fat. Use this as a master list of fast and easy to implement tips and tools any mom who wants to be super-fit can use!
Date Added: Nov 30, 2007 -
10 No-Nonsense Nutrition Rules To Get You On The Right Track NOW!
First things first, understand that even if you workout in a gym, no matter how hard you train, you simply cannot out-train a lousy diet. Here are ten great tips on getting on the right track to meet your fat loss goals!
Date Added: Aug 21, 2007 -
Muscle & Fitness Hers Excerpt: 21 Mix 'N' Match Meals For Fat Loss.
Between personal obligations, the office grind and hitting the weights, you may not always have time to plan healthy diet. We can help by taking the guesswork out of eating for fat loss. Learn more...
Date Added: Jul 3, 2007 -
20 Tips For A Bikini Ready Body.
Below are 20 quick and easy tips you can use to make sure you are looking your best when you hit the beach!
Date Added: Mar 29, 2007 -
Lee Labrada Talks About Mr. Olympia Nutrition Secrets!
After retirement, Labrada founded Labrada Nutrition. In this interview, Lee Labrada shares his extensive nutrition knowledge and reveals his nutrition secrets for building a championship physique.
Date Added: Mar 12, 2007 -
Don't Go By Impulse - Get Results Through Dieting!
I have laughed when learning of friends who bought fitness products from late-night infomercials believing there was an easy way to lose the fat... Come on people get a clue! Here are some hard learned tips about losing the fat. Check it out!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2006 -
How To Make All The Foods You Eat Taste Better!
Let's face it; if you like what you are eating, then you are less likely to cheat. Get the facts here about how our senses of taste & smell really work. Control these and you can control your cravings. Learn more!
Date Added: Oct 19, 2006 -
Can You Do Canned? The Quest To Eat Clean & Healthy.
Let's take a look at some of the canned foods that can offer you a great deal of nutritional benefits. Here is a variety of canned foods that do offer some great benefits. Read on for more.
Date Added: Sep 13, 2006 -
The 'O' Show Podcast With Walt & Gina Ostarly: Motivation, Eating Tips, Training Stories, And More!
In this premier episode, Walt and Gina Ostarly discuss motivation, post-contest dieting, eating and nutrition tips, share training stories, and introduce their new podcast!
Date Added: Aug 25, 2006 -
The Extremely 'Essential Seven' For Proper Digestion And Elimination!
There is an indisputable correlation between digestion, elimination, longevity and your health. I've put together the essential seven for the purpose of helping you understand the consequences and solutions to digestion and longevity.
Date Added: Aug 9, 2006 -
What Are Some Good Foods To Choose When Dining Out?
What are some good foods to choose when dining out? Our forum members share some great tips and details of the good and not so good world of restaurant food. Find some favorites and alternatives right here!
Date Added: Jun 9, 2006 -
How Can You Make A Bland Diet Appealing?
How can you make a bland diet appealing? Our forum members once again do not let us down. They have listed a variety of ideas to improve upon a boring diet. Also included are many recipes to use as a part of your daily meal plan. Check it out!
Date Added: May 22, 2006 -
Why Your Kids Should Never Eat French Fries.
French fries are getting a bad rap and for good reason. Learn more here about why your kids should not eat French fries and what you can replace them with. Read on for the hard truth.
Date Added: Apr 12, 2006 -
Let's Cook With Anthony Catanzaro!
In this interview, Anthony will share his food preparation and cooking tips, and what he feels is the right approach to healthy eating. Get some great ideas right here.
Date Added: Mar 28, 2006 -
Supplement Savvy: More Questions, MOHR Answers - 3-22-06!
The questions and answers posted here are about getting into better shape, which includes nutrition changes, and getting the abs to show a six pack. Read on to see how the Doc responds.
Date Added: Mar 23, 2006 -
Six Tips To Combat Food Cravings!
The subject of food cravings has always come up. I would like to take this opportunity to share some helpful tips in the fight against food cravings. Learn more...
Date Added: Feb 10, 2006 -
Manners - Increase Your Dating Demand!
Rudeness and bad manners seem to be at an all time high these days with people too busy to pay time and attention... Get the basics right here and impress your date!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2006 -
Nutrition Update - A Conventional High-Carb/Low-Fat Diet.
Numerous studies have shown that high-protein diets increase satiety and thus facilitate fat loss. Read on right here to learn about three types of diets and how effective they are...
Date Added: Jan 17, 2006 -
Regaining Your Focus After A Day Of Indulgence.
What happens after you have a cheat meal or cheat day where you choose to indulge in whatever food you desire? Don't stress and follow these great tips to stay on track with your training goals!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2006 -
Getting Shredded - A Five Day Diet And Training Guide!
This is a five day training guide to help you get shredded. Now it won't get you shredded in five days but will certainly get you going in the right direction. Try out this great program right here!
Date Added: Jan 13, 2006 -
Food - The Art Of Meal Planning!
Here are my top three tips that everyone, including you can start using today. Make smarter decisions when planning meals and save time. Read on for more!
Date Added: Jan 12, 2006 -
Power Nutrition Kitchen - Cooking With Phil Harrington!
Here is an inside look into the kitchen of powerlifting's hottest middleweight star Phil Harrington! Read on to learn more about what foods and beverages he keeps. Just think if everyone kept a kitchen like this!
Date Added: Dec 16, 2005 -
Bill Pearl's Super Nutrition Seminar!
The following super nutrition strategies are compiled from group seminars that Bill Pearl conducted in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Atlanta Georgia, back in the 1980's.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2005 -
Eight Nutrition Tips For Women!
Here are eight nutrition tips. Follow them, and your stamina and performance should improve, plus you'll be getting the nutrients you need to fight the chronic diseases that are of increasing concern to women. Read on...
Date Added: Dec 9, 2005 -
Cheating: Should You Do It?
Incorporate a cheat meal into your plan. Regardless of what kind of cheat day you have, it is necessary. Today I am going to share with you some ways of incorporating the cheat meal. Learn more here!
Date Added: Nov 3, 2005 -
Top Ten Nutritional Strategies To Help Shed That Holiday Weight!
The off-season is upon us and so are the tips to remind us of this time. Fortunately implementation of the following nutritional strategies will help tremendously and is easy to do. Learn more...
Date Added: Nov 1, 2005 -
The McDiet: Can It Be Done The Right Way?
The answer to that question is... yes! Don't believe me, then continue on through this article. As I have discovered it is possible to stay healthy with fast food. Check it out!
Date Added: Oct 21, 2005 -
Top 10 Nutritional Tips For Designing A Summer Diet.
Check out the top ten nutritional tips for designing a summer diet here. Get the beach body you want!
Date Added: Aug 1, 2005 -
Nutrition Know-How: Seven Simple Ways To Eat Healthier!
The key to better health is learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy nutrients. See the brief list I have put together here for a clear understanding of healthy nutrients.
Date Added: Jul 25, 2005 -
Dieters Psychological Advantage: Part 1.
You can argue the pros and cons of different diets till your blue in the face, but one fact remains - unless you stick to your diet it will not work. This is part one of the psychological advantage for dieting.
Date Added: Jul 19, 2005 -
Monica Brant's Guide To Getting In Shape.
Sticking with the program. This may be one of the hardest things to do but also one of the most important. Below you will find tips and suggestions to help you make better decisions when the time comes to get in shape.
Date Added: May 24, 2005 -
The Best Ways To Cheat!
Don't get too excited, guys and gals, I'm talking about cheating on your diet, not your significant other. After all, I'm a dietitian, not a private eye. In this article I am going to talk about some of the foods that are okay for cheat meals.
Date Added: May 4, 2005 -
Cheat Meals Are Not Necessary!
Cheat meals have some nutritive value, and while such food can serve a physiological need, refeed meals will provide all the physiological benefits of cheat meals while maximizing fat loss.
Date Added: Mar 16, 2005 -
Training & Nutrition Tips From Professional Sports Players.
Check out these awesome training and nutrition tips from professional sports players.
Date Added: Jan 29, 2005 -
Blue Collar Eating: Get Huge During Rotating Shifts!
Even us Animals have to work for a living. I work 12-hour rotating shifts as I am sure many of you do. Find out what you need to do to still make gains through times like this...
Date Added: Jan 11, 2005 -
Eat For Nutrition And Flavor, NOT For Fullness!
It is an unfortunate thing that we as Americans have adopted the mentality that if you don't feel 'FULL' after a meal, then you are not satisfied...
Date Added: Jan 5, 2005 -
Managing Hunger: Tricks To Get Through Your Diet!
Here are some tricks for helping you through the diet without cheating or having a complete mental meltdown.
Date Added: Dec 14, 2004 -
Are Organic Foods Necessary For A Healthy Diet?
The bottom line is that organic does not mean what many people think it means. It does not mean absolutely no pesticides or no antibiotics or no irradiation or no genetic engineering!
Date Added: Oct 22, 2004 -
Defeating Dietary Displacement - Part 1: The Food.
North Americans strive daily for nutritional convenience. Sure, when the typical person goes out for a nice dinner at a restaurant, he or she usually gets a decent meal.
Date Added: Oct 1, 2004 -
10 Tips For Safe Grilling.
Anytime you handle or prepare meat, chicken or seafood you need to take extra precautions to prevent food-borne illnesses. Learn why and how to...
Date Added: Sep 24, 2004 -
The Five Keys To Healthy Eating.
Many people operate in an either/or mode - either they are following a program perfectly, or they are simply going wild with their eating habits.
Date Added: Sep 2, 2004 -
The Journey Continues - My New Relationship With Food.
In part 2 of this series, I will continue my fat loss journey by further recounting how my relationship with food has changed.
Date Added: Aug 18, 2004 -
Meal Frequency And Performance!
This week I'll discuss why eating the right foods more frequently will undoubtedly make you bigger and stronger-and this isn't some over hyped ad; it's real life, based on science.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2004 -
Meal Frequency And Weight Loss!
Don't rub your eyes, do not pinch your cheek; yes you're awake, this is not a dream. While everything you may know up until this point has led you to believe you must eat less to lose weight, I'm here to question that theory-to an extent.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2004 -
Food Labels 101!
It is important that you know how to shop for quality foods. This article explains how to maximize your trips to the grocery store by revealing exactly how to read labels and find healthy foods.
Date Added: Jun 18, 2004 -
Prescription For Fat Loss!
One thing that I notice is that people are really confused about the way to get rid of their body fat. Infomercials that appear on T.V. as well as articles written in magazines have less than up to date information. Here are the 7 rules of fat loss.
Date Added: Jun 8, 2004 -
Tips To Living A Healthy Lifestyle!
The following will look at how important eating habits are to living healthy, we'll also give you some tips on what to look for and how to do it.
Date Added: May 24, 2004 -
Deciphering The Food Label Code!
To some people trying to manage chronic disease like heart ailment or diabetes, label reading is a critical and lots of times a life saving matter. Learn more!
Date Added: May 17, 2004 -
5 Dieting Tips For Hardcore Bodybuilders!
I'm not saying you have to be a technical wizard with a degree in sports nutrition. You just have to combine some basics with common sense. Here are five tips that should you get started.
Date Added: May 13, 2004 -
Healthy Eating Out Diet Tips!
How many times do we all go out to eat each week? How much money do we all spend every week for breakfasts, snacks, lunches, and dinners out on the town? If you want to know some healthy eating out diet tips, then this is the article for you!
Date Added: Mar 3, 2004 -
Damage Control: To Cheat Or Not To Cheat!
In this article I'll share a few tricks with you - taken straight from the research journals - for minimizing the damage caused by eating your weight in turkey and candied yams.
Date Added: Feb 18, 2004 -
Eat Less, Live Longer!
The connection between eating less and living longer has been known to researchers since the 1930s when a Cornell University nutrition professor unexpectedly discovered that dieting rats tend to live 30 percent longer.
Date Added: Feb 17, 2004 -
Getting The Nutrition You Need On Your Parent's Budget!
Find out how to put on twenty pounds of lean muscle in under three months. Find how to eat healthy and cheap!
Date Added: Feb 3, 2004 -
Nutrition Tips & Recipes For Women!
Check out these great nutrition tips and recipes for women. Learn what foods to avoid and what to eat. Start eating healthy today.
Date Added: Jan 28, 2004 -
Fast Food Nutrition Plan!
Americans want quick, easy foods, and Wendy's, Chick-fil-A and McDonald's are the backbone of this diet. These resturants are making small changes in their menus, but it will never be enough to change the American diet, so what is the all-beef-patty-eater to do?
Date Added: Jan 9, 2004 -
Are You Eating Enough?
Think you're eating enough? Find out the amount of food your body requires, you might be suprised! Read more!
Date Added: Jan 7, 2004 -
Make Eating Out Fun - Not An Assault Course!
What foods should I choose when eating out socially? Learn the importance of making food choices when you are ready and not because someone else told you what you should do. Learn more...
Date Added: Dec 18, 2003 -
Keepin Things Simple With Your Diet!
Find out what factors contribute to helping you stick with your diet and how you can create a better diet and better eating habits!
Date Added: Dec 17, 2003 -
Eating For Results!
In this article I will give you 10 useful tips in order to eat for good nutrition and to keep your bodyfat levels at their best (but of course you have to exercise!)
Date Added: Dec 2, 2003 -
Have A Healthy Halloween!
These holidays I encourage you to have fun. I encourage you to enjoy the treats that come with the holidays, but balance them with proper nutrition. Find out how you can for HALLOWEEN!
Date Added: Oct 28, 2003 -
A Guide To Healthy Substitutions & Replacements!
Looking to modify a family recipe? Keep this taped inside a kitchen cabinet for a handy reminder of all the creative things you can do to make your favorite foods healthier.
Date Added: Oct 16, 2003 -
A Consumer's Guide To Fats!
Once upon a time, we didn't know anything about fat except that it made foods tastier. Learn the truth about fat and what you need to know about it. BONUS: 10 tips to reduce fat in your diet!
Date Added: Sep 22, 2003 -
The Perfect Meal!
When considering any type of nutrition program, there are a few parameters that must be taken into consideration. I have prioritized them based on my goals when designing a program for a client. Find out how you can too!
Date Added: Sep 11, 2003 -
Restaurant Dining Tips For Athletes & Healthy Eaters!
Find out how to go out and eat and still stay on your diet. Follow these simple suggestions and you can go out and eat, whenever, without the guilt.
Date Added: Sep 3, 2003 -
Mercury Poison In A Healthy Meal.
Consuming fish several times per week promotes good health. Although this fact remains true, ingesting fish several times per week may cause a health hazard according to the latest article in the August 2003, Reader's Digest. The health hazard is mercury poisoning caused by consumption of excessive contaminated fish. Learn why!
Date Added: Aug 22, 2003 -
Building A Healthy Body On A Small Budget!
One of the greatest misconceptions people have about making healthy food choices is that it somehow costs too much to eat right. Nothing could be further from the truth! Learn why and how to build a great body on a budget!
Date Added: Aug 21, 2003 -
10 Reasons Fish Oils Are Essential & Eating Right For Your Type!
Learn the top ten reasons why fish oils are essential and what you need to do to eat right for your type!
Date Added: Aug 13, 2003 -
Nutrient Ratios & Caloric Needs!
Laying the foundation for an effective diet can be a complicated process. Learn why and let's get back to the basics. We will simplify calculating caloric needs and nutrient ratios in this article.
Date Added: Aug 6, 2003 -
Dissecting And Rebuilding Your Daily Nutrition!
This article will dissect and rebuild an example daily nutrtional program given by a powerlifter looking for answers. You can apply the information gathered from this article to your own nutritional program to achieve your goals faster!
Date Added: Aug 5, 2003 -
Q & A With Randy Herring - Training Tips & Traveling Nutrition.
This in-depth Q & A session will answer some readers questions regarding spot reduction, training tips, how to eat healthy while traveling, and much more.
Date Added: Aug 4, 2003 -
Training Tips: Social Eating!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 27, 2003 -
Training Tips: How To Lose Fat!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 22, 2003 -
Training Tips: Cutting Foods Gradually!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 18, 2003 -
The Eating For Maximum Muscle Gains Program.
The Nutrex Training Program, which was developed by the Nutrex Research Group and which is featured on this web site is without a doubt the most modern and probably the most effective training program for rapid muscle growth. However, maximum results can only be expected if the athlete also supplies his body with the proper building materials in sufficient quantities.
Date Added: Jul 15, 2003 -
How To Not Gain Fat Over The Summer!
In 1999, 61 percent of adults were classified as overweight or obese. Find out how to NOT gain weight over the summer with these 7 great tips!
Date Added: Jul 1, 2003 -
12 Tips For A Bikini-Ready Body!
Yes, summer is here, and will be here every year, so whether you are within reach of your bikini body, or would like to gather your ammo and fine tune for next year, here are some safe, all-natural diet tips, taken from the new book The Bikini Diet by Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, PH. D.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2003 -
4 Tips For Fast Fat Loss!
Are you trying to lose weight and want to do it fast? Learn the secrets from someone that has made the transformation from fat to fab! Learn the 4 tips to losing weight fast!
Date Added: Jun 12, 2003 -
3 Reasons To Try Tempeh!
When most people hear soy, they usually think of tofu and soymilk. Soon tempeh (pronounced tem-PAY) will be one of the first soy products to come to mind. It comes in several varieties, either 100 percent soybeans or soybeans combined with one or more grains like rice, millet, or barley.
Date Added: May 27, 2003 -
The Seven Essential Protein Strategies
Every serious lifter eats tons of protein. 200 grams. 300 grams. Even 400 grams and more. Ask any competitive bodybuilder: protein provides the building blocks of muscle. Whatever protein you use, here are seven tips for maximizing protein use.
Date Added: May 19, 2003 -
Maintain Your Physique This Summer!
Summer could be the time when a few weeks of ignorance can mess up those abs you worked so hard for all spring to bring up to the surface! I'm not trying to deny you the simple pleasures of summer, but just suggest a couple of tips to help.
Date Added: May 16, 2003 -
Try These Diet Foods!
Are you tired of eating chicken breast and tuna? Do you want to preserve your sanity and get some variation with a couple of new high-protein diet foods. Find out what they are!
Date Added: May 14, 2003 -
Utilizing Fiber In Your Diet.
When you think of dieting, you probably either think about cutting calories, fat, carbohydrates, or eating substandard tasting foods. However, few consider the advantages to incorporating fiber into their diet. Find out if it can help you!
Date Added: May 14, 2003 -
Top Ten Nutritional Tips!
From counting calories to drinking plenty of water, and eating the right fats to consuming adequate proteins, these tips will help you achieve your nutritional goals!
Date Added: May 9, 2003 -
Sodium Needs For Athletes.
Athletes must consider that due to their increased activity and excessive sweat production, they are actually at risk of having too little sodium in their blood stream during training and competition. Athletes do indeed, have special sodium requirements. Learn why!
Date Added: May 5, 2003 -
Can I Eat Red Meat Instead Of Chicken?
Can you eat red meat when chicken gets boring? Is red meat too fattening? Find out here!
Date Added: Apr 23, 2003 -
Does Fruit Make You Fat?
Fruit is a healthy food, full of nutrients, high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and low in fat and calories. Learn the truth about fruits and the myth that it will make you fat!
Date Added: Apr 8, 2003 -
Troubleshooting The Protein Shake!
We've all got our own quirky taste and texture preferences, even for simple protein shakes. Here are a few techniques you may find useful in preparing your next protein shake.
Date Added: Apr 3, 2003 -
Lose Weight Now!
Find out the importance of eating less sodium induced foods and how and why to read nutritional labels. Learn the secrets of fat loss from John DeFendis.
Date Added: Mar 27, 2003 -
A Better Bowl At Breakfast!
One of the best quick breakfasts you can prepare is a bowl of oatmeal, especially if you are active and health conscious. Learn how to make it taste better!
Date Added: Mar 10, 2003 -
Straight Outta The Can: Tuna Recipes For Bodybuilders!
Tuna has long been a favorite protein source for bodybuilders, dieters, and other athletes. Here are a few straight outta the can recipes you can use to bring a little life into your next can of tuna!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2003 -
Incorporating Beef Into A Healthy Diet!
There are so many cuts and brands of beef that it's hard to tell which are the smart cuts to buy. There are multiple names and vague labels for every cut that confuse even the well-intentioned consumer. Learn the truth!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2003 -
Vegetarian Strength Training Part 2.
The first section will go over what to eat and when to accelerate fat loss. The second session will go over what to eat to gain lean muscle, and finally I will go over what a sample day looks like for me and why I eat the way that I do.
Date Added: Feb 26, 2003 -
The Scientifically Proven Approach to Training and Nutrition: Part 2!
The millions that view flab as the most disgusting ingredient of human flesh have, for years, waged war against its presence. Yet, through all their clashes, fat has emerged victorious a dreadful number of times, only to foster the same frustration that ignited so many ill-advised attempts to destroy it.
Date Added: Feb 7, 2003 -
Grocery Shopping For The Bodybuilder!
After reading this article you should be able to determine with precision and accuracy the exact foods you ought to purchase and consume, and know the reason(s) you are purchasing and consuming them.
Date Added: Feb 1, 2003 -
Powerful Nutritional Tactics For Meet Day!
Today is the day of the big competition. You’ve been getting plenty of sleep, even taking those extra power naps that help you recover from those brutal workouts. Learn what you are missing and what to do to be completely prepared!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2003 -
What Is Powerlifting Nutrition?
See how I turned an out of shape amateur powerlifter at a state level to 4 World Championships and 2 National titles!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2003 -
Nutritional Tips For Beginners!
If you are a beginner looking for a basic nutritional plan and need some help, look no furthur. Also, check out some of Tracy's bodybuilding recipes!
Date Added: Dec 23, 2002 -
Brenda Kelly's Tools & Rules
The question I've been asked the most often over the years are: What is your diet program? What exactly do you eat? How often, how much, how come? Learn what I eat and how I keep in shape!
Date Added: Dec 5, 2002 -
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain!
Did you eat too much over the holiday weekend? Are you looking to loose the weight but have commitments to go to? Learn what to do to not gain more weight at holiday gatherings!
Date Added: Dec 4, 2002 -
Healthy Egg Nog
Are you an egg nog lover? Learn how to make egg nog, the healthy way!
Date Added: Nov 26, 2002 -
The Metabolic System
I believe that it is important that we fully understand how our body's function during exercise and the way our energy systems operate.
Date Added: Nov 21, 2002 -
A Ten-Step Strategy To Consistently Eating Clean
Eating a good quality, high protein meals and resisting junk food when you are 'bulking up' can be incredibly hard. Learn how to make it easier with these ten steps!
Date Added: Nov 18, 2002 -
Ideas For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After dreaming of eating a variation of food for the last 12 weeks I decided to put all my dreams into writing for this. Below I will give options and examples of some of my favorite meals.
Date Added: Nov 11, 2002 -
Breakfast With Danielle
Studies have shown that diets that include a large breakfast result in a significantly greater fat loss than diets that avoid it!
Date Added: Nov 8, 2002 -
Eat More, Not Less!
Contrary to popular belief, it is true you don't have to starve yourself and by eating more frequently you can actually lose weight, the healthy way. That's exactly what you want to hear, right? I'll explain.
Date Added: Oct 25, 2002 -
Spicing Up Your Diet
Skinless chicken breasts and tuna get really, really boring in a hurry. But you probably knew that already. Learn how to give it a kick and make it not so boring!
Date Added: Oct 24, 2002 -
Eating for Mass!
My off-season diet used to include, eating everything I wanted whenever I wanted. I had read in various writings this was the way to go. However, I found myself generally low on energy and my gains were slow. I knew it wasn't my training. It had to be my diet. So I decided to sit down and figure out a fool-proof off-season diet.
Date Added: Oct 17, 2002 -
How To Diet All Year Long Successfully Without Starving!
I'm going to write about the general nutrition principles that you should follow in order to have a muscular and well defined physique. These principles are based on what physiology states on the matter and/or my personal experience with them!
Date Added: Oct 4, 2002 -
Stop The Madness: A Meal Plan That Works!
In regards to the abundance of information concerning dieting and exercise, do what works and feels good to you. You need to stick to the diet.
Date Added: Oct 2, 2002 -
The Devil Is In The Details
There are many details you want to make sure to get right in order to get the diet as effective as possible.
Date Added: Oct 1, 2002 -
My Basic Nutritional Strategy
This article will cover my basic nutritional strategy for reducing my body fat level. The first thing I will do is calculate my basic caloric intake needs in order to achieve weight loss.
Date Added: Sep 27, 2002 -
Top 10 Dieting Tips
The bodybuilding magazines run tons of "Top 10" lists when they run out of ideas for articles to write, so I figure I'll do the same.
Date Added: Sep 23, 2002 -
Bodybuilding For Babyboomers - Proper Nutrition And A Sound Training Program!
All of your nutrional needs are answered by Richard and Diane. Find out the best ways to improve your body with nutrition...
Date Added: Sep 15, 2002 -
Losing Weight For The Non-Bodybuilder!
For you inquiring readers, here is another great approach to reach your goals.
Date Added: Sep 13, 2002 -
Cheat Days: Are They For You?
You felt as though you had the entire diet maze all figured out, and would be lean for the rest of your life.
Date Added: Sep 11, 2002 -
10 Nutritional Mistakes
Find out the ten most commonly mistaken nutritional facts!
Date Added: Sep 3, 2002 -
The "Diet" Craze
Muscle is what keeps your metabolism high. It stokes the fire!
Date Added: Aug 9, 2002 -
Reading Nutritional Labels
If you live in the States or other countries that have nutritional labels, I suggest you try to understand what those labels mean.
Date Added: Aug 9, 2002 -
The Mass Only Cookbook!
Sure dieting can be hard, but it is possible once you get used to eating certain foods. First, you have to determine what you want to accomplish.
Date Added: Jul 30, 2002 -
Tuna, Yuck! How To Make Tuna Taste Better.
I'm sure we all know awesome nutritional value of tuna. One gram of fat, no carbs, and about 20 grams of protein per serving is what makes tuna a wise choice for bodybuilders, especially when dieting. But let's face it, by itself, tuna doesn't taste too pleasant. There are ways to get around this though and I've got a few recipes that will help without destroying the nutritional status of tuna.
Date Added: Jul 29, 2002 -
Eating Your Way To A Better Body
You've been lifting for the past 2 years. You gained a few pounds initially, but you hit a plateau about... 15 months ago. What happened? You've tried every training method there is, you tried 2-day splits up to 6-day splits, but you haven't gained a pound.
Date Added: Jul 26, 2002 -
Eggs: Are They Good Or Bad!
Looking for something to eat? Well stop rummaging through the vast empty space of your refrigerator or cabinets and grab an egg.
Date Added: Jul 16, 2002 -
Fasting - The Juice Way
I first read about a juice fasting diet in a fall issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine in 1981. It was the only "true fast" that made sense to me, so I tried it.
Date Added: Jul 10, 2002 -
Ten Quick Tips For Building Muscle
Learn the ten secrets to gaining lean muscle mass quick! Get your body in an anabolic state in a hurry. See what you've been doing wrong!
Date Added: May 30, 2002 -
Glycerol
Glycerol. What is it? Does anyone have a clue why that suddenly a protein bar has 20grams of carbohydrates instead of two? What about why there is a sudden "bite" feeling in the back of your throat after eating one.
Date Added: May 30, 2002 -
10 Nutritional Commandments for Cutting!
Well, we've already determined that dieting can be an arduous process, and most certainly restricting your caloric intake when you are used to eating massive meals takes a lot of determination and some planning.
Date Added: Apr 25, 2002 -
Ten Tips For Keeping Your Diet Clean!
Your trying to lose weight, but you just can not stop cheating. You snag a cookie here, can of pop there, and a couple pounds of fat where you don't want it. I'm going to give you a few tips to help improve your diet as well as keep it clean.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Do Not Be Afraid to Eat Fat
I started lifting seriously about 6 months ago, taking nutrition and other asspects into view. Lifting has given me a lot of self confidence. It has also lead to me making friends.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
The Two Most Important Meals of the Day!
Lately I have been receiving numerous questions on what I eat throughout the day, before, and after a workout. So I will address what I feel as the 2 most important meals of the day. The preworkout and postworkout meals.
Date Added: Dec 24, 2001 -
Nutrition and Fitness Competing 101!
First and foremost your body needs food for optimal performance, and to function properly. For fitness athletes food provides nutrients for growth, and repair of muscle tissue due to the stress induced from above average training such as lifting, gymnastics, strength, endurance, and conditioning training.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Diet And Timing
Not until recently did I realize the power diet has over the way your body looks and performs. I believe that diet is at least 75% of the fitness equation.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
When Diet Disaster Strikes!
I am here to rescue the maiden of chocolate from the grueling torture of isolation; to put away the fear that if you eat a slice of pizza all hard earned gains are gone. Here I will list two of my seasonal cheating ways. Check them out!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Avoid Holiday Food Traps!
We've all done it. We spend all year vigilantly keeping to our workout regimens and trying to watch our waistlines, then, when the holidays come around, we inevitably fall flat.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
BABY Steps To A Better Diet!
To achieve your goals in bodybuilding and/or fat loss, you must have a near perfect diet. Eating should be viewed as something that is not just a side part of bodybuilding, but a major part of it.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Fat, Water, Vitamins and Minerals
Eat fat you say? Now why on earth would I want to do a stupid thing like that? I was told not to eat fat, because it will pack on lots of weight, and also because it's bad for me. So why should I eat fat?
Date Added: Nov 15, 2001 -
What I am Doing Right Now
Hey everyone, summer is just around the corner and I hope you are all transitioning into your summer look as you want to.
Date Added: Nov 15, 2001 -
Losing Fat while Preserving Muscle
Now, let me be realistic: it is impossible to lose fat without losing muscle, and vice versa, without the use of drugs. But if you do things smart, you can come pretty close
Date Added: Oct 24, 2001 -
Sugar = Suicide!
The other day I was reading through some articles I get and came across one about sugar and white flour. Now, we all know that sugar is man's worst enemy in the fight for large freakish muscles and destroying body fat, but do we all know why it is such a terrible foe?
Date Added: Oct 15, 2001 -
A Bodybuilder's Favorite Pastime: Grocery Shopping!
Today, like many days before it, it is time once again to shop for groceries at the local market. As a bodybuilder, grocery shopping can be the most difficult part of contest preparation.
Date Added: Jul 1, 2001