Have you ever seen those guys on the beach that have the great bodies, with bulging biceps and six-pack abdominal muscles? Have you ever thought that you would like to look like that too, but think that it is pretty much impossible, either because you are really skinny, or too overweight for any muscles to [...]

How many times have you said, “I’ll start eating healthy on Monday,” or “I’ll start exercising tomorrow?” Most of us have said this at least one time, probably a lot more, and some of us actually do it. But sadly, the majority of people who say they are going to start working to get themselves [...]

Everyone is aware of the big muscles, the muscles that you can see when you flex an arm or a leg or for the lucky souls who have them, the rippling muscles that you see in your middle, referred to as the abdominal muscles. Abs are one of the muscle groups that are often forgotten [...]

There have been diets that suggested that you only are allowed to eat two, maybe three meals each day. These meals are spaced far apart with the premise that it would allow your body to completely burn off each meal before you ate another one. Not only does this not work effectively, but it also [...]

All the food you eat can be divided into one of three macronutrients: fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Protein is different from the others, because it is more likely to be burned as energy or used for other purposes, rather than being stored in the body. Fat is much easier to digest, while carbohydrates can vary [...]

These days, many people who are extremely overweight consider the option of bariatric surgery as a last-ditch effort to lose their unwanted weight. But because this is such a dangerous surgery and there are so many things to worry about post-surgery, there are many things to consider before making the decision to undergo this type [...]

It’s a fact that everyone needs to consume some protein. But why is that the case? One of the main reasons is muscle. Muscles are largely made up of protein, which means the protein you eat helps your muscles grow and heal. Protein supplements are a must for athletes and bodybuilders who use them to [...]

What makes a protein shake good or bad? Can you make your own with a little more protein than what you would find in a pre-made brand and with a wider range of flavors than you typically would be able to find in a retail brand? You can make a good protein shake and control [...]

The proliferation of fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and vending machines in virtually every corner of residential America has created a serious nutritional problem. “Snacking” – a harmless-sounding verb that deceptively implies something unobjectionable – has reached addictive proportions[i]. The manifestation of this addiction goes beyond mere obesity something that is widely considered to be [...]