The Best Carbs to Eat After a Workout and Why
Helpful nutrition tips to help you refuel and re-energize after a workout.
Tag: carbs
Worst Foods to Eat Before a Workout and Why
Turns out it’s not fun to work out when you’re filled with gas!
Literally Just 85 Seconds of Torture for Anyone On a Low-Carb Diet
You probably shouldn’t watch this unless it’s your cheat day
3 Key Tips To Avoiding Post-Run Hunger
Ever had that post-run feeling where you just want to eat everything in the pantry? That feeling is your body’s way of telling that it needs to be fed. If you’re not careful though, you might throw all your progress out the window by giving in and eating too much. […]
Transformation Tuesday | Achieving the Dream
Back in August 2013, I wrote about my aim to change from a morbid obese person to someone able to compete in a bodybuilding show. If you didn’t read the first part, I recommend you to read it here. After posting about my journey up until that point on Quest’s […]
Transformation Tuesday | Dream in Fiction or Live in Reality
I started on my weight loss journey in January 2013, I was 29 years old, and the following month I would be turning 30. I knew something needed to be done, I was 320 pounds and miserable. I’d let myself fall well past the point of physical or emotional happiness. […]
“DIETS” are OVERRATED
By: Fitness competitor, Jennifer Norden (Facebook) Don’t waist your time, energy and money on crazy diets that deprive your body of what it needs to reach your goals. Yes you may lose weight initially but it doesn’t last!!! Examples of these diets are low carb, low fat, high protein, banana […]
Fiber – it’s not just for Granny!
When people ask me about their diet – whether it’s “good” or “optimal” – one of the first things I ask them is how much fiber are they getting throughout the day. The majority of the time, they can’t tell me. They have either no clue, don’t count, or don’t […]
Macros – Part 1 of 3 – Carbs
If you read fitness and nutrition blogs written by people in the bodybuilding world, you hear a lot about macronutrients or “macros.” Do you know what they are? Because if you don’t, you are missing vital information on how to achieve your goals. Follow this three part series to learn […]