Forum: Nutrition

I few nights this week I have been hungry at night; even immedatly after my nighttime protein shake. Does this mean that I'm not getting enough...

I heard different views on coffee drinking-one that it is good as a preworkout kick,and good for recovery....and the other that it inhibits fat...

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite veggies of all time. If I'm not mistaken, also known as yams, brought here from Africa, the word meaning...

quoting Jillian Michaels from her book "Master your metabolism" Pg 120 “Beans and other legumes (BEST CHOICE: red beans) do have carbs, but the...

OK, so I posted in another bit of the forum about my general diet queries, but I realised that yesterday I had 15 portions of fruit. That's too much...

9 Foods Not to Give Your Kids By Joe Wilkes If you've followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know the state of affairs is pretty grim....

I just came home from my workout- and it's SOO cold out. I was about to make a shake and said HMMMMM 8 ounces skim milk (microwaved) 1/2 scoop...

Hi everyone. I recently bought a pack of tiger nuts. I know these are the highly nutritious tubers of cyperus esculentus - a type of sedge, eaten in...

I have been a fan of "clean eating" for a couple of years, and after reading several medical articles and studies about the benefits of meat free and...

For some REALLY strange reason, the gym is packed right now and there's not a single treadmill available. since when did my apartment complex get so...

I get bored quick with a regular protein shake in water. So, I thought I would share a few of my favorite add ins to give your regular protein shake...

Hello everyone!!! I am extremely passionate about food, eating clean and exercising daily but I am stuck in a rut and I have a terrible habit---...

I had a question for the more seasoned supplement takers. About a week ago, I began taking BCAA's before and after my workouts. A total of 19g on my...

Good evening ladies! It's 10.50 pm here and after a great start to my new healthy eating plan,but a very busy stressful day,I am on the verge of...

I just started wearing the bodybugg, boy I cannot believe all the information you can get from that one little arm strap. I realized that I burn way...

There has been debates for sometime about the fresh vs frozen veggie delemna. While there is always the mantra. fresh is best, here is some info for...

yesterday at the gym i was rockin' it out on the stationary bike doing some intervals when i look to my left to see a guy drinking a rockstar energy...

I'm not going to get into what I do, but it's shift work on a rotation. I work 7 day shifts, off for 6 7 afternoon shifts, off for 4 7 midnights,...

Calorie Counting vs Intuitive Eating (How To Go From Calorie Clueless To Calorie Competent) Why is it that any time you hear the words “calorie...

How Liquid Calories May Be Making You Fat… Even Your Favorite Protein Drinks! by Tom Venuto So far, at least 7 scientific studies have provided...

by Tom Venuto Carb cycling has been a "secret weapon" fat loss trick of bodybuilders for decades. What carb cycling can and can't do and how to...

There are so many out there, what is the best kind for women?

I have been hearing conflicting arguments for dairy. Recently i read an article on bodybuilding.com by Ava Cowan and she says no dairy products! If...

Hi! I'm just started my exercise program, I just wanted to get feedback on these diet pills called OxyElitePro, have anyone tried them before and...

So basic question: Are sugar-free jell-o cups considered clean (or somewhat clean)? They are probably just like the food version of Diet Coke:...

Hey everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M not new to weight loss but I am new to clean eating. I know some of you are probably saying to yourselves "Well...

Hi everyone! I'm 5 foot 3 inches with medium build. Weigh 142 lbs and would like to reach a 125 lb very lean and toned/fit body . I eat pretty...

I'm sure a lot of you are like me and are in an office for the majority of the day. What is your nutrition schedule like? What snacks do you...

I was in the supermarket yesterday looking at the section where the marinades are and notice that all the brands have High Fructose Corn Syrup in...

I recently bought a 6 pack of isopure protein water. it's fruit punch flavored. each bottle is 60 calories and 15 grams of protein, no carbs. This...