It's common knowledge that protein is one of the more essential nutrients you need. It's used by the body to create and/or repair almost all kinds of tissue. It's especially valuable for people who are attempting to build muscle. But how much do you really need?

It's not a surprise that the average American doesn't drink enough water each day. With such a wide array of conveniently available flavored beverages to choose from--fruit juices, coffee drinks, sodas, and many more--many people just don't make room for their daily allotment of water, because they've already drank their fill of other things. And some people (like me) just flat-out don't like the taste of it. But getting your daily ration of water is very important to overall health and well-being. Not drinking enough water can put your health at risk!

What is the F.I.T.T. Principle?

The F.I.T.T. Principle is a concept used throughout the fitness community as a means to keep workouts unique and varied. This concept, and the variations it provides, has several purposes:

Do you ever get nauseous during a workout? Do you ever get light-headed in the middle of performing an exercise? Ever feel the need to take a heavy-duty nap right after you workout?

All too often, individuals who are looking to improve the shape they are in are too quick to jump into advanced activities without properly warming up. They're physically capable of lifting weights and performing basic exercise movements, so they think this is all they need to do—and then, they injure themselves doing anything complex, or complain of aches and pains. Why is this?

This is my list of great vegetarian recipes for simple weight loss plans. Dieting is not easy for most people so let's make this diet easy for you. Choose one recipe from each of the Meal Categories (ie: Breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinners) and implement it into your meal plan. You should have 5-6 meals per day. Make sure that you're able to fit these recipes into your daily caloric needs.

Working out doesn't always require a gym membership or expensive pieces of workout equipment. If you're looking to get in a really quick and effective workout that will get the blood flowing and make you sweat, try my Nebraska Workout!

Every one of my clients absolutely love and hate the Nebraska series. It's one part convenient and one part absolutely brutal! Everyone from traveling businessmen to stay-at-home moms love this workout because they can do this anywhere, anytime with little to no equipment whatsoever.

High protein diets are ever-so-popular in our culture. It's not just a trend, however. Eating foods high in lean proteins and low in carbohydrates has been proven to help dieters to lose weight and shed body fat. However, not all protein sources will give you the best results.

Protein is an important part of your body and helps to build as well as repair tissue. It is a so called ‘macronutrient’ meaning your body needs a larger amount than some other nutrients. When looking for a meal replacement or a protein rich snack to supplement your workout, what is better, a bar or shake?

Protein Bars