The word diet has two meanings: Diet - Noun The kinds of foods that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. A special course of food to which one restricts oneself to. Now you tell me, which one sounds more fun? Unfortunately, most people in the world connect the word diet to the second definition. … Continue reading Diet is a Four Letter Word: Don’t Use It

I'm sure by now you've heard that counting your macronutrient ratios is the key to success in your body composition goals. For some reason, that topic has really blown up this year, but many of us in the fitness industry have known that it's the key to a successful diet for a long time. Each … Continue reading It’s Not Just a Fad: Macronutrient Ratios

If I asked you to define what a calorie was, could you? It's amazing to me how prevalent the word is in our culture and yet diets and doctors often don't explain what it is and how it is used in the body. We have "zero calorie" foods, "low-cal" foods, and we are told that … Continue reading What Exactly IS a Calorie and Why You Should Count Them (Not Sheep)?

Do you feel confused when the government revises their nutritional guidelines every five years? Are you unsure whether you should eat three meals a day, or continually graze? Should breakfast be the biggest meal of the day, or should dinner? Are low-fat foods the way to go, or is low-carb? If you've ever asked yourself … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, How Do I Eat It All?

Learning how to eat healthy can be a major mountain for people to climb. I've been there. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted in high school, and I paid for it when I got to college. It then took me almost six years to totally change my habits and get to the point … Continue reading New Year, New You: Simple Diet Changes For Success