Spend Less Time in the Kitchen – My Top 8 Recipe Bloggers!

I always strive to spend an hour to hour and a half in the kitchen prepping one day a week (#mealprepsunday)!  As busy as our schedules are each day, it is still critical to spend time in the kitchen to prep your food for the week!  Here's my top eight (8) go-to recipe websites/foodie bloggers …

Following a Strength-Based Training Program

Are you having trouble getting started with a strength program and don't know where to start?  Well have no fear - this strength program, Wendler 5-3-1, can get you to where you need to be!  I've been through several cycles of this program in the past and did some experimenting this past fall on how …

What’s the deal with casein? The other, other protein…

As mentioned previously in my older post from last month (here), casein is another protein that can be utilized within one's nutrition goals.  In the past, I used casein as part of my protein intake goal but personally noticed that it made me feel "bloated and bulky"; however, I was supplementing with other forms of …

Should I use WHEY protein in my nutrition plan?

Whey protein is a common MUST in the fitness world - especially for those who have an "on-the-go" lifestyle or a busy training schedule.  Whey protein can be very versatile - using it within your protein drink, topping off your ice cream with a scoop, or chomping on a protein bar.  I commonly use it …

Why is Leucine so Important?

As mentioned in my previous posts (here and here), there are 20 amino acids (AAs) the body utilizes.  Nine (9) of those are the essential AAs while the other 11 are the non-essential AAs.  Among the essential AAs, leucine tops the charts and has been the most researched branched-chain AAs (BCAAs) out there.  It has …