Side-by-side comparison of a gritty barbell and a medical syringe with the text GLP-1 vs Gym, symbolizing weight loss through exercise versus medication.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs vs. Exercise: What You Need to Know Before You Choose

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If you’ve been paying attention to health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the surge of GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. These drugs are everywhere, promising fast results and dramatic transformations. At…

The Importance of Protein Timing: When and How Much Should You Eat?

  Protein is the most important nutrient for muscle repair and growth, especially when doing intense CrossFit workouts. Whether its strength training sessions, high-intensity intervals, or longer cardio workouts, our muscles break down.…

Its all about the (meal) prep

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Since about early May I have switched over to the Vertical Diet, which if you have some time, and want to learn a lot more about the diet, go ahead and out this video (watch out its a long one!). A more condensed definition would that its a, “performance-based…

Brown Rice Vs. White Rice

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When it comes to the world of nutrition things are constantly changing. Food X is healthy, food X is unhealthy. Food X is the new super food, food X is actually useless. Its almost impossible to stay current with all the dietary trends because…

The Saboteurs Of Health In America

I recently came across an article from Breaking Muscle  discussing the factors at work in the demise of our health in America. I especially enjoyed what he mentions regarding addiction being an accepted business model (check out the expert…

Whole 30 – Fast & Easy

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I recently made a meal plan for a few clients based on the new Whole 30 Fast & Easy cookbook. As most of you know, I love food, and I love trying new recipes.  Sometimes certain recipes can be extremely time consuming and laborious to prepare.…

Moo-Less Mousse

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What do you do when you have a drawer full of ripe avocados, a serious hankering for chocolate, and don't want to leave the house? Moo-less Chocolate Mousse! That's what! I made some of this tonight and it was AWESOME! I added peanut…

Coconut Oil Controversy

Coconut oil has been under scrutiny by the American Heart Association. I came across this rebuttal that makes some excellent points. Check it out below. As for me, I'll continue enjoying coconut oil. You may have seen the news late last week…

Hydrate Yo Self

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It's that time of year again, temperatures are rising and we want to make sure you are staying hydrated. I came across hydro flask water bottles a few years ago, and I don't leave home without mine. It keeps water  ice cold for up to 24…