I get this question ALL the time:

How much protein should I be eating?

Well, the cool thing about protein is that no matter what 'type of diet' you are following (unless it's a low-protein diet which I personally wouldn't recommend to anyone unless there was a certain medical reason for it),...

What are the BASICS FOR BUILDING MUSCLE?  
 
To start, is it possible to build muscle and lose body fat at the same time (AKA body recomposition)? 
 
General Answer: yes... BUT, there are different factors and scenarios to consider when talking about body recomp so it does...

I went on vacation in Miami the week before last and enjoyed lots of sunshine, Cuban coffee, and yummy food
 
One of the biggest takeaways from the trip was the ability to enjoy foods that I wouldn't normally eat and not feel guilty about it AT ALL  
 
This used to always be a...

I've been reflecting on some of the changes I've noticed in myself over the past few years and I wanted to share them with you.

Besides the physical change you see in the pictures above, the most significant change has actually been in my confidence. 

It's easy to say 'looks...

Contrary to popular belief, our bodies are not simple calorimeters.

As humans, we have hormones that influence all systems in the body and affect both how much food we eat and how much energy we burn on a daily basis. 

Additionally, the macronutrient composition of the foods we eat can...

In the previous posts in this series: Why All Calories Are NOT Equal, we discussed the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) and the Satiety Index. If you haven't read those yet, you can check them out here:

• Reason #1 Why All Calories Are NOT Equal: The Thermic Effect of Food
• Reason #2 Why All Calories...

The satiety index is a measure of the ability of food to reduce hunger, increase feelings of fullness, and reduce food intake at subsequent meals.

This is important, especially if you have a goal of losing body fat.

Controlling appetite and hunger is the #1 step in any successful weight loss...

Is the thermic effect real? Yes. Yes, it is.

"A calorie is a calorie is a calorie," they say - it doesn't matter whether you eat a 200 calorie Snickers bar or 200 calories worth of chicken breast, they will have the same effect on your body...right?

Hmmm, I think we all somewhat agree the above...