According to data from the CDC, each year roughly half of U.S. adults attempt to lose weight (1). While losing weight is challenging,...

Oh sweet, sweet sleep. One of life’s basic and often overlooked luxuries that so many of us miss out on. Yet sleep is recognized more and...

I often talk to clients about nutrition being a gray area, which doesn’t always go over so well. People like things compartmentalized –...

Setting a New Years’ resolution can certainly be a motivator for some. You get that little flutter of excitement inside when you are ...

Almost every year a cruciferous vegetable becomes the latest and greatest superfood. First it was kale, then Brussels sprouts. The...

For many years the term “nitrate” was mostly used when discussing the sodium nitrate found in smoked and cured meats. Nitrates and...

Protein powders used to be mostly associated with bodybuilders and weightlifters. Today, folks from recreational exercisers to Olympic ...

I’m not a fan of diet trends and fads for several reasons, but probably the biggest reason is because it leads people to believe their ...

Whether to avoid the afternoon heat or prevent workday chaos from interrupting an exercise routine, many individuals choose to partake in...

Fairly regularly I hear people say they just can’t figure out why they can’t lose weight. They are doing everything right – exercising, ...

Since protein is well-documented as important for weight loss and muscle building, it’s no surprise many folks are looking for new ideas...

Carbs, fat, gluten, soy, sugar – at some point one (or all) of these things have been blamed for our weight and eating habits. And it’s ...

Well, it’s official – it’s the holiday season. And for many this is a double-edged sword time of year. We look forward to the parties,...

If you’ve been unfortunate enough to fall behind on fueling in a race (I’m included in this crowd, too), then you know it’s no walk in...

A few weeks back I met with Sarah* for the first time. Sarah had tried every diet known to man – Atkins, a very-low-calorie diet, Weight...

Ever wonder what’s appropriate to drink during a workout? Check out this flowchart to help make your decision!

For many, time is a precious commodity. And evenings can really put the spotlight on just how limited time can be. Long work days, kids’...

Fairly common goals I hear are gaining muscle mass, losing fat mass, or both. But can we gain muscle and lose fat at the same time? It’s...

Be honest: did you ever think you could shame yourself into kick-starting weight loss by creating a total and utter feeling of disgust...