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 … Continue reading »
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 … Continue reading »
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 … Continue reading »
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. … Continue reading »
My Tips on Fitting Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule Schedule it - Mark it on your calendar or planner and treat it as an important meeting, not to be missed! Wake up earlier - For a lot of people, waking up earlier than normal is a horrible inconvenience.. but it’s also a great way to get a … Continue reading »
I am often asked how to deal with friends and family who don’t understand the desire to eat healthy and exercise… Honestly, it can be rough at first. What you need to keep in mind though is that it’s natural for people to be wary of things they don’t completely understand. When you decide to … Continue reading »
Sometimes as students (or even just busy-bees) we find ourselves with little to no time left-over to get to the gym! Don’t let that be an excuse not to fit in a little exercise! You can complete an intense, effective workout in a short amount of time… you don’t always need tons of time or … Continue reading »
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 … Continue reading »
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 … Continue reading »
I absolutely ADORE sushi. If all of the world’s food supply was going to be decimated, but I could choose to preserve one of them… it would have to be those cute little rolls! There are so many variations and methods of preparation… it’s hard for me to get tired of it! However just as … Continue reading »
