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So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…

You are busting your butt, eating SUPER healthy and “clean”, and your weight isn’t budging or it’s even going up. You panic, you stress, and you feel lost. Have no fear, there are many different reasons why what is happening is happening. The following are some of the most common issues associated with a plateau,Continue reading “So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…”

Newly Published Article NOW Live! – FIVE NUTRITIONAL REQUISITES TO LOSE FAT & GAIN MUSCLE

Hey all, just wanted to put a quick post up to let you all know that my latest article just got published on popular strength coach and physical therapist John Rusin’s website! You thought I had a lot of acronyms behind my name… Here is the exact link to the article itself: http://www.drjohnrusin.com/5-nutritional-methods-for-fat-loss-hypertrophy/ This article coversContinue reading “Newly Published Article NOW Live! – FIVE NUTRITIONAL REQUISITES TO LOSE FAT & GAIN MUSCLE”

How to Survive a Long Weekend Food Fest, and Still Enjoy Yourself

Overview: Portions still matter, calories still matter Maintain healthy eating patterns Be active, however you can Return to your routine as soon as the trip is over Enjoy your vacation guilt free Reuben Sandwich with fries, authentic Mexican fajitas + 20 oz. margarita, Denny’s Grand Slam* and Gino’s East – Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza.Continue reading “How to Survive a Long Weekend Food Fest, and Still Enjoy Yourself”

Protein: Not Just For Bro’s

Protein, protein, PROTEIN! You hear about it everywhere, you see it in muscle-building magazines, and you hear Dr. Oz. (ugh…) preaching about it on a regular basis. How do you know what to believe? What is the benefit of more protein? Why do we need it? How can it help someone not looking to getContinue reading “Protein: Not Just For Bro’s”

UnMiked: 3 Undeniable Truths of Successful Change

This may be the fanciest title I have ever written. This post may also upset some people, but that is okay – because chances are if you don’t agree with what I have to say here, you are probably in denial about something in regards to your own attempt at making a successful change. AsContinue reading “UnMiked: 3 Undeniable Truths of Successful Change”

The Pure Stupidity of This Article…

The following article just showed up on my news feed, and I thought it was a satirical piece, but no, it is real, and it is really really BAD. Follow these instructions: Click here to get misinformed! Prepare to boldly go where no real fitness enthusiast should go for information Now do this: Okay, nowContinue reading “The Pure Stupidity of This Article…”

Dehydration, Not Just A Summer Problem

For those of you that live in Wisconsin, you probably have realized that it is pretty cold out. We made it this far, but winter is now here! One thing we tend to forget about in the winter is our water intake. Just because it’s not hot out, we can still lose water just asContinue reading “Dehydration, Not Just A Summer Problem”

Healthy For the Holidays

The holidays are a tough time to stay on track if you are trying to lose weight. FACT! Notice I said “tough time” and not impossible. The second you tell yourself that it is impossible, is the second you set yourself up for failure. It is hard, but just like anything else worth achieving, ifContinue reading “Healthy For the Holidays”

High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?

The Stress Impact on Fat Gain   Eating too much garbage food, not exercising enough, drinking too many sweet or alcoholic drinks – all things that are commonly attributed to weight gain, and the inability to lose fat.   What about stress? Stress plays a significant role in weight gain and fat storage. A recentContinue reading “High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?”

Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real

I havent had much time to post, and was going to post about this topic next. However, I came across TWO awesome articles today covering exactly what I was going to discuss,so I wont bother writing it all again. I have had some experience doing some nutrition counseling while in my dietetic internship, and haveContinue reading “Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real”