What the BEEF?! Should I Consider a Vegan or a Vegetarian Diet Approach?

  ALL THE BEEF [for me]!  I never used to be a huge red meat consumer...but that filet mignon though?!  Who doesn't like a fine-cut slab of red meat that your fork can literally cut through like butter?  I DO I DO!  But, some of us may not be able to tolerate red meats or …

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 …

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 …

How much protein should I be eating in my diet?

I've recently been getting this question a lot lately and decided to make it into a post to the public!  As some of you may know, I'm a huge fan of Dr. Layne Norton and his content that he puts out there for everyone to see!  It is extremely important to ask these basic questions to your …