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”
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Getting Started With Meal Prep
A sample 1 week meal plan with grocery list and links to purchase all items.
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”
Shop to Prep 28 Meals for 70 Dollars!
Planning Your Meals I tend to plan my meals around protein. The first thing that I do is price check my options and build lunches and dinners with the protein as the star of the meal. Next I think about side dishes, which is usually just a basic vegetable, and then a carb. My goContinue reading “Shop to Prep 28 Meals for 70 Dollars!”
Turkey Tacos
This is a simple recipe that is easy to scale and to modify. It comes out to about $1.10 per serving with the base recipe. If you can, skip the pre-packaged taco seasoning and season it yourself. This will let you control the amount of sodium going into the recipe. You can also substitute steak,Continue reading “Turkey Tacos”
The Skinny on Coconut Aminos
What Are Coconut Aminos Coconut Aminos are a liquid sauce similar to soy sauce. They are made from fermented coconut tree sap and sea salt. They can be used on their own or combined with other ingredients to make numerous familiar sauces that can liven up your meal plan for the week. They have aContinue reading “The Skinny on Coconut Aminos”
High Protein Oatmeal
Intro This high protein oatmeal recipe makes a hearty complete breakfast in a single bowl. It is easily prepared on the fly, or in advance for folks doing meal prepping. The oats can easily be scaled up or down to fit macro requirements. With Old Fashioned Oats, always use double the liquid to the amountContinue reading “High Protein Oatmeal”
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