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Understanding High Protein Labels: The 10 Calorie Rule

We see it everywhere. High protein this, high protein that. But is it REALLY high protein? What does that even mean and why is it important? The Rule of 10 One way that you can make a quick determination is using the Rule of 10. For every 10 calories that a product has, it shouldContinue reading “Understanding High Protein Labels: The 10 Calorie Rule”

The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals

Intro There is a lot of research happening recently about ultra processed foods, hyper palatable foods and their negative impact on health outcomes. While all foods are made up of the same basic macronutrients, some foods come with extra costs. As an athlete, the highest priority should be on making sure that you are eatingContinue reading “The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals”

Feeding the Whole Family with Scalable Macros

What are Scalable Macros For many of us, meal planning cannot happen in a vacuum. I have a wife and children, and they do not always want to eat exactly like me. So the options are to prepare a special dinner for myself or have some ideas in the bag that are easy to adaptContinue reading “Feeding the Whole Family with Scalable Macros”

How to pick a workout plan that is best for you

With the new year upon us, many folks will be setting out to get in the best shape of their lives in 2024. The gym is often where people set their sights. At least once a week I see posts on other forums asking for folks to analyze their “plan” or to recommend a workout.Continue reading “How to pick a workout plan that is best for you”

How to Choose A Diet Plan

The New Year is here and for many that means New Year’s Resolutions. One in three people will set out to lose weight or improve their diet in 2024. A good many may set the goal of putting on more muscle, or getting a beach body. But, with so many option available (intermittent fasting, lowContinue reading “How to Choose A Diet Plan”

Adapting Your Nutritional Goals To Every Day Eating

Many people struggle to fit performance-based nutrition into their every day lives because it looks so different from how they’ve eaten in the past, or how their friends and family eat. Eating culture plays a big role in how successful you will be in integrating a new diet, regardless of your goals. The trick isContinue reading “Adapting Your Nutritional Goals To Every Day Eating”