"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right...." ~ Martin Luther ~
"Who aims at excellence will be above mediocrity; who aims at mediocrity will be far short of it." ~ Burmese Saying ~
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle ~
"There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second." ~ Logan Pearsall Smith ~
"Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving." ~ Dennis Waitley ~
"Men's best successes come after their disappointments. ~ Henry Ward Beecher ~
Even the fittest, leanest athletes need fat. The best choice for dietary fat this time of year is Avocado. Avocado is a fruit that is abundant in the summertime months that provides necessary dietary fat and is full of vitamins to help our bodies...
One of the biggest keys to successful weight management is building and maintaining an active metabolism. For some, this will never be a problem as they have been blessed with a naturally elevated metabolic rate. For others, the challen...
The Last Supper by Kevin Myles One of the most commonly asked questions about diet is regarding the last meal of the day. "Is it true that I shouldn't eat anything after 7:00pm?" Or 6:00pm or 9:00pm and once I even heard 4:00pm! T...
I played on my first club soccer team at the age of 9; I can remember my coach talking to us about Carbohydrate Loading. He shared how we should eat a big pizza Friday night to prepare for the game Saturday morning. Then during the game we shoul...
It seems one of the hottest topics in the health industry is fiber. Almost every health article I read talks about fiber and how it's a crucial component to losing weight. Now I will agree that fiber is an important ingredient in an ind...
There is often a misconception that foods that are good for us don’t taste all that good and I have to admit that’s been my stand with yogurt. Although I am aware that it’s a great source of calcium and protein, and contains beneficial bacteria...
Contrary to the popularity of the “low-carb” and “no-carb” diet craze, simple and complex carbohydrates are critical to excellent short and long term health and also play a significant role in attaining optimum fitness performance. The key is...
With the summer months fast approaching, we are seeing more and more brightly colored fruit filling up the produce aisles. Most will stock up on berries, apples, and melons, but how about pineapple? This tropical favorite is available year-rou...
Proper hydration is key year round but with spring in the air and warmer temperatures outside it's even more important to make sure your body is properly hydrated. Remember that you can breathe off a pint of water in one hour and perhaps even m...
Nutrition by definition is the consumption, digestion, and assimilation of foods and other nutrients for conversion into structural compounds (skin, muscle, hair, etc.) and functional processes (growth, energy, metabolic maintenance, etc.). T...
Taste and texture are very important when it comes to enjoying your food and if you have ever tried to pan fry any fish that you have thawed out to prepare then you know how difficult it is. Unless the pan is searing hot you probably end up wit...
The Wonder Fruit The tropical brightly colored fruit Papaya is not only delicious it has amazing health benefits! Papaya is a rich source of antioxidant nutrients such as: ~Carotenes ~Vitamin C and flavonoids ~B vitamins ~Folate and pantothe...
When the majority of the American population hears the word “diet”, they envision carrots and lettuce dancing in their heads and other foods that closely resemble what they feed their pet gerbil. It's no wonder they going running in the opp...
Spaghetti squash is a wonderful little piece of produce heaven that has several benefits and an abundance of versatility for dynamic meal plans. The nutrition facts of spaghetti squash is as follows: * 30 calories per serving * 0 grams of fa...
Beat Cravings to Lose Fat in 2010 4 Tips to Turn Your Resolutions into Results We are a few weeks into the new year so by now you have probably chosen and started your workout and nutrition plan to shed the extra layer around your waist...
So you’ve made a conscious commitment to slim your waistline once and for all. With a written plan in hand, you’re fired up and off to the races. Ready…set…NOT! What happened? Life happens, that’s what. There will be plenty of t...
Eating breakfast is priority Teach your kids that your brain and body need food for energy to think, work and play! A way to help them visualize this is to explain to them that just like our cars will not go anywhere without gasoline, our bodies wil...
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and of course available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synt...
L-Glutamine is technically a non-essential amino acid since it can be produced in the body by other amino acids. But since glutamine needs can under certain conditions be greater than the body’s ability to produce it, it is considered to be ...
One of the “new breed” of supplements that is rapidly growing in popularity is Beta-Alanine. And with good reason, it works! In fact, most major supplement companies include Beta-Alanine in their pre, post, and intra-workout formulas....
Coffee contains a bevy of healthy nutrients Waking up at the crack of dawn to do cardio… lunging yourself silly for that picture perfect bootie… pounding the weights for that sleek, sculpted physique… turning away sweets and flavorful, fatty t...
You want your physique to look ‘fat-free,’ but not your diet! Fat plays a critical role in the diet of a fitness and figure competitor. You want your physique to look ‘fat-free,’ but not your diet! Adequate dietary fat is not only crucial to...
This is a light and delicious way to prepare chicken breasts. The balsamic vinegar marinade and mustard gives the chicken a tangy yet sweet flavor. Tip: make double the recipe to store extra meals for the week. Marinade Time: 6...
Cooking in foil is a great way to lock in flavors, and ensures that the halibut is steamed to perfection. Just be careful when you unseal the packets, as the steam will be very hot. If halibut is unavailable or too expensive, another firm white fish ...
Bring on the summertime and bring on the backyard BBQ’s! Try this hearty burger recipe that will fit right into your healthy eating plan without skimping on taste! This is one of our favorite family meals for the summer and after you taste th...
Fish is a staple food in any fit person’s diet but cooking fish can really smell up the house and has not so surprisingly been one of the more contentious issues for physique competitors and their families. Fitness Professional Julie Lohre i...
Ingredients: 1 large, ripe papaya, seeded, peeled and diced ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced ¼ red onion, finely chopped 1 Serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, (a palm full of leafy tops), ...
IFBB Figure Pro and Fitness Supermodel Kristal Richardson is as disciplined as any athlete but if there is a way to eat a freshly baked pan of brownies while dieting for a contest, Kristal was bound to find it. Neccesity is the mother of in...
