Nutrition Tips ARCHIVE

For some, the last thing you want to do after an especially hard and challenging workout is to gorge on the wrong foods. You put all that work into creating the perfect body do you really want to feed it junk? It is important to refuel appropriately to give the body what it needs to […]

The holidays are officially over, and you may still be feeling a bit sluggish after all of the heavy foods you consumed over a 3 month period (many consider Halloween the official kick-off to bad eating choices). Even if you’ve resolved to work out more and eat better, you still have to flush out the […]

As everyone knows, there’s a lot of indulgence and gluttonous behavior all month, but what you may not know or realize, is that that type of eating can affect your mood as well. You may find yourself slightly more depressed, find it a little more difficult to deal with stress, or have trouble sleeping. Of […]

This isn’t just the Holiday Season, or the Season for Giving, it’s also the Season of Endless Sweets; kicking off at Halloween, tapering off till Thanksgiving, then coming in with a vengeance and staying till the New Year. Your willpower is most challenged during this time of year, and it’s easy to fall into the […]

We’ve been conditioned to believe ‘Low-Fat’ or ‘Fat-Free’ foods are healthier choices, and ultimately, we should all be eating these foods to live healthier lives. Now we know that that couldn’t be further than the truth, and the truth is, we are actually contributing to serious health issues by consuming these misleading foods. But how […]

Jobs are stressful, no matter how you look at it. Sometimes we don’t get a good lunch break, if we get one at all, and most times we find ourselves eating in front of the computer, completely oblivious to the food we’re consuming. All of this is bad for our digestive system, and creates a […]

It’s no secret that there are certain foods out there specifically meant to make your older life miserable, but it’s easier said than done to cut out your daily snickers habit. Hard to believe this though, the snickers bar you’ve been hiding from your spouse on the daily (yes, we see everything) pales in comparison […]

In our last blog post, we discussed what metabolism is, and what it does to and for your body. Your metabolism can be measured by your health, age, size, and energy, but what if you’re looking for a simple boost to help you lose weight, be more energized, and to decrease your body’s reaction to […]

  When people struggle with their weight, or can’t seem to keep weight on, the first thing they think of is their metabolism. Either the metabolism is slow, or sluggish, or it’s fast or ‘high’. Most people assume that their weight or struggle to keep it off or on is directly linked to metabolism, but […]

When we meet with a new client, we ask as many questions as we can to learn your habits, health issues, concerns, etc.; anything we need to know to tailor the perfect workout regimen. Often times during this process we are asked the same question: should I eat before a workout, or should I work […]