Protein Timing for Weight Loss and Muscle (Runners Listen Up!)
Does the timing protein for fat loss or muscle building really work? What you need to know about protein intake to optimize your results and …
weight loss
Whether readers are looking to lose a few pounds or make significant lifestyle changes, this section will provide you with incredibly valuable information to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Running coach Amanda Brooks answers important questions and shares information on why you might be gaining weight while workout out, and even how to measure body fat and quit sugar in 7 simple steps.
Walking 3 Miles A Day: Benefits For Weight Loss And Health
Walking 3 miles a day can have numerous health benefits including weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and increased energy levels. …
20 Best Ways to Socialize Without Food
Tired of feeling like the holidays mean months of non-stop food. Here are 20 ways to socialize without food to keep everyone happier and …
High Protein Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipe!)
Why must all tasty treats be unhealthy? That’s what I used to wonder till I made and tried these high protein pumpkin muffins! They’re …
Is Running the Best Way To Lose Weight?
While running can help people lose weight, it may not be the magic bullet some runners expect. Running requires training and commitment. …
Does Running Burn Fat? Yes, but Here’s What You Need to Know
Does running burn fat? Yes, but you need to know a few things about why, how and when. Here's everything you need to know according to a …
15 Strategies to Running for Weight Loss (by a Running Coach)
Looking to lose weight by running, but not sure how? Here are my ten secret strategies as a run coach to losing weight while running.
Walking to Lose Weight: Burn More Calories with These Tips
Want to start walking to lose weight? This article shares the top tips you need to know, plus 4 walking workouts and tricks to start burning …
How to Start Running When Overweight
Being a heavier runner doesn't mean you can't achieve big things. Running when overweight tips to work with your body for success.
Ultimate Guide to the Best Body Fat Measurement Tools
Body fat measurement tools are incredibly useful, but you need to know how each one works and which is right for you. Learn it all in this …
9 Reasons Why You’re Working Out But Gaining Weight
You've sweated, refueled, rested and yet the scale still goes up? Learn why you're gaining weight when working out instead of losing.
Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat? Here’s the Real Answer
Does muscle weigh more than fat? Or is it the other way around? This has probably popped up in your mind at some point. Here's the real …
How to Quit Sugar in 11 Steps (Without Feeling Miserable)
Are you struggling with being able to quit sugar? Trust me, you’re not alone. Many people find it challenging to reduce or eliminate …
Runner’s Diet: The Complete Guide to Eating for Endurance
A runner's diet is not just about feeling good, but also about running your best. Here's a full guide on everything you need to know about …
Bloated After Running: 6 Proven Ways To Eliminate It
Bloating can occur for various reasons and it may be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Learn six strategies that can help reduce the …
How to Lose Body Fat: What I Wish I’d Known Before Attempting to Lose Weight
Want to lose body fat in a healthy, sustainable way? This article has everything you need to know, including 15 tips to help you get there
Running Weight Gain | Why You Might Not Be Losing
Marathon training seems like it should be a great way to lose weight. Why is it then that many runners gain weight? It’s not because …
How Many Calories Should a Runner Eat?
Should runners count calories? After all, doesn’t a long run = license to eat. Whether that statement is actually true or not, it’s …
Runners Nutrition | January Run Club
In January our Virtual Run Club is exploring all you need to know about running nutrition, whether your goal is running for weight loss or …
Cortisol and Exercise | Impacting Sleep, Weight Gain and Adrenals
You’ve cranked up your training from half marathon mileage to run your first marathon or maybe your 20th, either way you’re …
Intermittent Fasting: A Key to Running for Weight Loss?
Each time a new diet trend comes out, I find my eyes involuntarily rolling in to my skull and a sigh escaping my lips. Which is largely what …
Racing Weight or Underfueling? Get Lean and Strong
Is there a perfect racing weight? Can you maintain muscle mass and be a distance runner? Will being stronger make you a better runner? These …
Losing Weight as A Couple: Lessons Learned and Tips
How do you lose weight after 40 when your spouse is still eating all your “forbidden foods”? From personal experience (through my 20’s …
Eating and Exercising to Burn More Fat
After finishing my Metabolic Efficiency test, I had some action steps to take to start burning more fat and more importantly, I was …
Metabolic Efficiency: Improve Fat Burning, Endurance and Prevent Bonking
I first shared a story about metabolic efficiency in 2014, as I watched a fellow runner slowly transform her body. After listening to her …
3 Intuitive Eating Tips: Practical Ways to Get Started and Stop Counting Calories
Calories In < Calories Out = Weight loss. The formula seems simple enough and so for anyone who has undertaken a weight loss journey it …
Post Sugar Detox: Sugar in Moderation?
Initially I committed to only a 7 day Sugar Detox as part of the Clean and Lean Project. For me, mentally – 7 days was much easier …
Sugar Detox: How to Change Your Eating Habits
Let’s be honest, it’s a little exhausting to manage all the do’s and dont’s of a detox, isn’t it? Because …
Sugar Detox: Emotional Cravings
“I just can’t believe he said no running for six months” she half mumbled, half sobbed through her spoonful of froyo …
7 Reasons Your Eating Clean is Too Expensive and How to Fix It ASAP
“I got my mind on my money, my money on my mind” — preach it Youngbloodz On a visit to Kansas City, I took a little spin to Wally …
How to Reboot Your Metabolism When It’s no Longer Working For You
Last year, I found myself wondering what this whole “macro” thing was about. I’ve been maintaining my 35lb weight loss …
Is the Scale Broken? What Happens when the Numbers Don’t Budge.
**Update on 2014 post with some additional information and my own personal update.** 12 weeks. 84 days. 100+ snacks. 252 meals. Not 1 pound …
Forget Running for Weight Loss, Try This Instead
Today, I’m going to share with you the secret to weight loss, health and fitness no one talks about. Yes, it’s the plan that …
Fitness and Weight Loss Resort: Lessons From A First Timer
In my first post I tried to capture the essence of the experience at Wellfit Malibu, from the beautiful setting to the people and of course …
3 Meal Planning Methods: Which One is Right for You?
Have you ever noticed that our gym loving friends tend to be much more detail oriented when it comes to meal planning? They have 6 meals …
3 Common Nutrition Mistakes of Runners that Cause Weight Gain
As a runner and avid researcher of all things running, I’ve probably seen (and tried) every nutrition-related running trend out there. …
12 Healthy Foods You’re Overeating on Accident
Too much of a good thing, it really is possible. Too much sun = red lobster looking tan lines and lots of aloe Too much birthday cake = …
Wellfit Malibu Fitness Retreat Review
Was one of your New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight? But you find yourself so bogged down with daily life that you haven’t been able to …
Diary of a Juice Cleanse Day 1: What and How
You know I love my green smoothies. You know I’m all about high nutrient foods for recovery. You know I’m not a fan of fads or diets or lose …
Chicken Quinoa Soup – A Classic Made Better
Mother Nature does a lot of things right…particularly sunrises which I shared a few of this week because I really believe they’re …
Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
It’s a feels like of at least 90 degrees every single day, so why I’m craving soup I can’t particularly say. I think my digestion wants …
Spicy Red Lentil Dip: A Hummus Alternative
Continuing with my goal of eating more anti-inflammatory foods and changing up my food rotation I decided to put to use some red lentils …
