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 …

I’m Tired of Cooking All the Time – Is There Another Way?!

Whew!  This summer snuck by so fast!  It's probably has been my most busy one yet - and this fall/winter will be the same!  Since I am away from the kitchen so much now due to schooling, one thing that has been helping me stay on track is utilizing meals delivered to my doorstep!  Where …

How do I use Flexible Dieting to Prep for a Competition?

Wow!  I can't believe I have been utilizing the flexible dieting (FD) approach for over two years now!  It has made such a HUGE difference in my life and has changed my perspective on my relationship with food two-fold!  Not only was the FD lifestyle difficult at first for me, but it has taught me …

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 …