The Good Stuff — health

Thanksgiving is a day where all of us feel absolutely stuffed. Turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and let's not forget the gravy. What do I do with all of these leftovers my mom forces me to take home? Some pointers I have used in the past: 1. Take the healthy options 2. Avoid taking a plate of dessert 3. Take only what you will use If you have leftovers focus on the healthy options you can use in your meal prep for the next few days. A few slices of turkey, maybe some ham or even roasted chicken depending on...

We all know food timing can be overwhelming and confusing but it doesn't have to be.  Food timing is important for feeling your best and fueling your workouts. The timing component comes down to your schedule and preferences when eating. A lot of it based off of how you feel throughout the day and may need to be adjusted over time.  For us, we like to keep it simple.  1. We always stick to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some people prefer smaller meals throughout the day, but make sure you at least eat the three main meals. This will help you create...

Often times people come to us struggling to hit their protein numbers. Of course, no one usually struggles with their fat and carbohydrate numbers because those are the delicious macronutrient’s. Believe it or not, hitting protein numbers can easily be done by doing one or some of the following things…  Increase your protein portions at each meal: This is usually the first thing we suggest. For reference, one ounce of lean meat equals six grams of protein. If you add an ounce of meat to four meals, you have already added 24 grams of protein for the day! Do you...

Yes, we know... meal prepping every week is annoying and can be exhausting! But there are ways to knock out your weekly meal prep within a few hours.  Meal prepping doesn't have to be difficult and doesn't have to be fancy. Just make a plan and keep it simple.  Some tips for a faster meal prep: 1. Bake in bulk: pick two proteins, two veggies and a carbohydrate you would like for the week. Arrange them on a large baking sheet and pop everything in the oven! If you have a grill, this is also an option. You can quickly...