Chocolate is my weakness. I adore it and could eat it everyday… so I pretty much do. 😉 BUT… the chocolate I DO eat everyday is the protein-packed kind! In other words, I get creative with my unsweetened baking cocoa and protein powder! Here is a pretty standard “snack” in my daily intake. Sometimes I […]
Post-Surgery Nutrition
Post-Surgery Nutrition “I’m having surgery in my mouth next week and won’t be able to eat anything that isn’t really soft because I’ll be in a lot of pain. Since I won’t be able to work out much, should I still have protein shakes, or is there something else I can eat?” Depending on the […]
5 Diet Rules You SHOULD Break
5 Diet Rules You SHOULD Break Rule: Weigh yourself to track your progress. Break it: Muscle is denser than fat… in other words, it weighs more but is much smaller in size. The scale takes into account not just your fat and muscle, but your organs, bones, and other tissues, as well as water. Water […]
Protein for Vegetarians
Protein for Vegetarians! I was a vegetarian for 21 years, so I know what it’s like! It’s important to consume enough protein each day to maintain and/or build lean muscle. Remember, the more lean muscle you have on your frame, the faster your metabolism will be. Try to get between 1-1.5 grams of protein per […]
Clean-Eats for Busy-Bees
I have yet to hear a single good excuse why healthy food cannot be eaten in a busy day. There are plenty of quick, easy, non-perishable things you can carry with you at all times to ensure you won’t turn to the “Golden Arches” or a vending machine! I knew I was going to be […]