Metabolism…. it is what keeps you overweight or helps you lose fat. You know having a healthy metabolism is important but what is metabolism? Most people think that metabolism is the rate at which we burn calories. Close, but not true. Metabolism includes the processess your body uses to convert or use energy. Let me [...]

  Men’s Health- Madeline Haller To see your abs, you don’t have to hide from Red Lobster. Individuals who ate out an average of 5.6 times per week still managed to lose weight without going on a calorie-restricted diet, reports a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The study monitored [...]

If you are STILL one of the people that thinks they will “bulk-up” or get fat from eating protein you may be more likely to gain weight. I’m not sure how the myth got embedded in so many Americans but they need to forget about it. Many times now I have addressed the benefits of including [...]

Should we consume protein before or after exercise? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says it might depend on our age. By now you may know the importance of consuming protein and amino acids (the building blocks of muscle) in the time surrounding your training. The nutrient timing is very important in raising the effectiveness [...]

If you follow ExEx you already know my stance on breakfast and my if-you-don’t-eat-it-forget-about-losing-weight attitude. Now that you’re all eating early here are some quick meals to add some variety from our friends over at Men’s Health. Instant Breakfast : 7 Quick and Easy meals Try one of my favorites: 2 slices of Ezekial Bread topped [...]

I’ve always been left unsatisfied with protein bars. There are some like Odwalla who claim to have protein bars but barely contain 15 grams. Some are just way to high in calories and are meant for weight gain. The majority of them taste like shit anyway. I came across a company that customizes protein bars [...]

It’s way too long for a blog and the vocab might be a bit advanced for the casual reader but I enjoy all of Lane Norton’s work. He refuses to believe the general assumptions that we all make about nutrition and training in the field.  This article is worth a read. Don’t understand something? Just [...]

Check your servings. If you are following a strict diet it is important to take note of the changes to serving sizes during a food’s preparation. Rice is a great example. Make sure that your desired serving is described as cooked or uncooked. Many times a serving of rice is listed as uncooked. Well, rice doubles [...]