With some recent editions to the already impressive amount of studies on protein and muscle building I thought it was time to reiterate my views on the big P and muscle building. In the later part of 2013 we saw a review by Schoenfeld BJ, Aragon AA, Krieger JW that attempted to review the body of research on protein meal timing and muscle growth. In this review it was … [Read more...] about More Protein, More Muscle…
Weight Loss
Your ONE Thing for Exceptional Fat loss…
This last year I made it a goal to get out more... Apparently, in the fitness industry I've developed a reputation of being rather inaccessible, and now that my kids are a little older (they're 6 and 4 now) travel is a little bit easier for me, so I've been able to make it out to a couple of events, and do a few more interviews than I normally would. And boy am I glad I … [Read more...] about Your ONE Thing for Exceptional Fat loss…
The skinny on saturated fats
I've noticed a lot of information popping up about saturated fat, including its role in modulating Testosterone levels in men. Of course, the minute you say that saturated fats may increase testosterone most people say 'and give you a heart attack'. Saturated fat can quickly divide people into being either pro (sat fat is super awesome) or con (sat fat will kill you). One … [Read more...] about The skinny on saturated fats
Calorie Counting
Calorie counting is a weight loss tool. And it is a very valuable tool. There are many people who have successfully lost weight by doing nothing other than learning how to count calories and adjusting their diets accordingly. However, in my mind Calorie counting should be used as a tool, not a crutch. You should be learning from calorie counting. In fact, after 2-3 months of … [Read more...] about Calorie Counting
There is no substitute for hard work
I’ve met a fair number of successful, self-made people in my life. They all work in different industries, and came from different backgrounds and walks of life. The one thing they all have in common? They all work hard. And they all work a LOT. In my opinion success has always been about doing work. The old ‘right place, right time’ is what jealous people say about … [Read more...] about There is no substitute for hard work