I’ll keep this one pretty simple: Preworkout: My preworkout snack was a large navel orange. This provided me with about 20g of carbs before my workout. I had a pretty intense, one hour weight lifting workout today, but I wont get into that since the focus of this program is my diet. However, I doContinue reading “SNAP Challenge – Day 1: Pre/Post Workout”
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SNAP Challenge – Day 1 Snack & Lunch
Before I go any further, I need to state that even though today is Monday, I am treating it like a Sunday since I don’t have any class until tomorrow. A lot of what I do today will prepare me for the week ahead, and therefore will require more time than most days. Snack: MyContinue reading “SNAP Challenge – Day 1 Snack & Lunch”
SNAP Challenge – Day 1 Breakfast
Woke up this morning feeling good and ready to start this challenge. Just a quick note, this “new diet” will be a little different than what I’m used to. I typically eat very healthy, but eat a lot more to support my needs as a 23 year old male who works out pretty intensely 4Continue reading “SNAP Challenge – Day 1 Breakfast”
SNAP Challenge – Day 0
I just got back to La Crosse after a wonderful Christmas break with family and friends. The last week of the break was spent in Florida and on a cruise to the Caribbean. Needless to say, I ate quite a bit of food and not much of it was healthy. I will be weighing myself tomorrowContinue reading “SNAP Challenge – Day 0”
Coming Soon: Week Long SNAP “Challenge”
I recently was reading the local paper at my parents house (see below) and read a very disturbing article on the increase in children with Type II Diabetes. As a student and future practitioner in the field of nutrition, this issue is at the forefront of my concerns with the “average” American diet/lifestyle. Another alarmingContinue reading “Coming Soon: Week Long SNAP “Challenge””
Start Your Day Right! With a Great Breakfast!
It has always been said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” This couldn’t be more true! After waking, your body has essentially been in a fasted state all night long (assuming you aren’t staying up late and snacking!) The best thing you can do is to feed your body with some greatContinue reading “Start Your Day Right! With a Great Breakfast!”
Healthy Summer Skin
We all know the importance and danger of summer sun exposure, but do we know how to maximize our diet for the best results? There are several simple rules to keeping a clean and clear complexion over the summer, even while getting that summer bronze that we all want. Our skin is actually our largestContinue reading “Healthy Summer Skin”
Are You Using Proper Form?
One of my biggest pet peeves in the gym is seeing people doing an exercise with bad form. Using proper form is the MOST important thing one can do when lifting weights. If you don not use proper form you are putting yourself at risk for injury and you aren’t working the proper muscles correctly.Continue reading “Are You Using Proper Form?”
Why Women Should Lift Weights
Many women avoid lifting weights, especially heavier weights due to the fear of bulking up. This is one of the most common misconceptions in the fitness realm. The fact of the matter is that women should lift weights, and not be afraid to go heavier. The reason men bulk up is because of the levelsContinue reading “Why Women Should Lift Weights”
Supplements: Do we need them?
“What supplements do you take?” This all too common question can be heard in gyms all over the world. As a strength and conditioning coach for a very upper class high school, I got asked so many questions about what are good supplements to take and where to get them. Most of these athletes hadContinue reading “Supplements: Do we need them?”