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 […]
Clean Eating 101
What is “Clean Eating”? Clean eating is simply eating foods as close to their natural state as possible. Foods that are highly processed or contain highly processed ingredients are not considered “clean” foods. There are certain aspects of “clean eating” that vary from person to person, however that is the basic explanation of it! The […]
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 […]
How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants
My Tips for Eating Out at a Restaurant When Trying to Stick to Your Diet! (If this is your cheat meal, then obviously some of these things may not need apply). Don’t go starving. You are less likely to choose the greasiest, most unhealthy thing on the menu if you don’t go to the restaurant ravenous. […]
How to Eat Clean on a Budget
How to Eat Clean on a Budget Believe me when I say, there are plenty of broke college students, and struggling fitness models and competitors who are still able to eat well despite the odds! It just takes a little extra planning and perhaps some saving.. but making it a priority in your budget will help. If […]