Dieting doesn’t have to be hard. So many of us look at constructing a sensible and effective eating plan much like we view going to the dentist; we dread it and don’t want to go through with it. Do you ... Continue Reading
Stop Cheating On Your Diet Through Strategic Indulgences
Have you ever watched a NASCAR race? The supercharged cars, driven by the best in the world, zoom around the track at lightning speeds. Of course, the cars can’t go forever—they have to take a break and ... Continue Reading
Fuel to Be Strong: Nutrition for Strength Athletes
Let’s face it: most of the quality nutrition information comes out of the bodybuilding community and is aimed at bodybuilders. And that makes sense. Nutrition plays a huge role in improving body ... Continue Reading
Is Vitamin D Deficiency a Performance Blocker?
The strongest man in the fictional universe, Superman, derives his power from the sun. Chances are you’re not a superhero, but this phenomenon isn’t purely science fiction. In fact, it imitates your own ... Continue Reading
4 Food Phrases That Don’t Mean Anything Anymore
With the growing awareness of how our eating habits impact our health, more people than ever are trying to improve their nutrition. While it is great to see health becoming more of a priority, it can be a ... Continue Reading
3 Things a Nutrition Coach Can’t Do for You
Nutritional coaching has been upwardly trending in recent months, with thousands of recreational athletes signing up for online nutrition coaching packages from start-ups like Renaissance Periodization and ... Continue Reading
Sometimes You Need a Vacation
Vacations and travel have the tendency to pull you out of your comfort zone, especially if leading a healthy lifestyle is one of your top priorities. I used to be that girl. That girl who was ... Continue Reading
Do You Have Low Stomach Acid?
There is a good chance your digestion sucks. Mine did for a long time but I thought it was normal. People have come to believe that issues like indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach, gas, or bloating are ... Continue Reading
The Gaps in Your Training Aren’t in the Gym
When it comes to training, people are always convinced they need to do more. In a way, they are right. But what almost all athletes need significantly more of is not the cool stuff that gets retweets. It’s ... Continue Reading
Savor the Summer: Time-Saving Grocery Store Meals
As the days get longer and hotter, the slow cooker goes in the cabinet and the outdoor grill gets cleaned off. When you'd rather spend time lounging at the pool and less time slaving away in the kitchen, ... Continue Reading
10 Universal Truths in Fitness and Nutrition
Over the last few weeks we’ve observed a few similarities between the nutrition industry and British politics. The political atmosphere in the UK has been dominated by conflicting agendas for some time ... Continue Reading
Are You Eating Enough Fiber?
If you want to improve your performance and health while aging without disease then you need to eat fiber. Unfortunately, we live in a fiber-deprived world. The processing of our food removes valuable ... Continue Reading
Real Food Isn’t Complicated
Most of what people eat doesn't qualify as real food. Real food is nutritious. It should help the body repair itself and supply energy. It should taste good. Simply put, real food comes either from ... Continue Reading
Meat-Free Mexican: Walnut and Lentil Tacos
I used to eat a lot of meat, at least a couple times per day, and it took a large toll on my digestive system. Since then I have cut down on my meat consumption and integrated more vegetarian meals into my ... Continue Reading
Intuition in the Kitchen: Are You Listening?
We were born with an innate wisdom to listen to our bodies. That gut feeling you just can’t ignore. But for a society that is so hyper-connected, we are incredibly disconnected from the world around us, ... Continue Reading
Ask, Don’t Tell: The Question-Behavior Effect
How many times have you said, "I'll eat more vegetables on Monday," or "I'll go to the gym five times next week" only to fall short your plan? These statements are usually backed by well-meaning ... Continue Reading
Should You Track Your Nutrition?
Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get some real perspective regarding health and training. Please post feedback or questions to Charles directly in the comments below ... Continue Reading
You’re Not Overtraining, You’re Under-Recovering
“Overtraining” is a buzzword that is tossed around the fitness community. It’s the result of pushing your body past its threshold, and it causes symptoms like fatigue, apathy towards workouts, persistent ... Continue Reading
Alkaline Diet for an Athletic Edge
At its core, nutrition is so very basic: eat whole foods and avoid processed garbage. But when you look at how nutrition can improve performance, things get more complicated. Human performance can ... Continue Reading
A 12-Week Fat Loss Plan: Phase Three
If you’ve completed phase one and phase two of this program, hopefully your body is beginning to thrive and crave real food and smart exercise. There aren’t any huge changes in phase three. Instead, we ... Continue Reading
Soup for Sustenance: Golden Beet and Pancetta Borscht
Borscht (or Borsch) is a fantastic root vegetable soup that originated in the Ukraine. It was used to supply sustenance and a well-rounded supply of nutrients for hard-working people who needed to maintain ... Continue Reading
Healthy Healing: Nutrition for Surgery Recovery
A freak accident or momentary lapse in concentration during intense training is all it takes for injuries to happen. Some injuries could stall your progress for months and even require surgery. If you’re a ... Continue Reading
A 12-Week Fat Loss Plan: Phase Two
If you’ve been following part one of this series, hopefully you’ve realized something important about leaning out: it’s not rocket science. The key is getting to know your body and what works for you. ... Continue Reading
A New Method to Step Up Your Spice Game
Our bodies appreciate variety in the kitchen as well as in the gym. If I don’t spice things up, my meals get stale and stop providing the best of what I need to fuel my body and workouts. Our ... Continue Reading
