by Gillian SanFilippo | Nov 23, 2020 | Article
Nutrient timing is a nutritional strategy that involves consuming particular nutrients (likely a combination of protein and carbs) around our training session. The post-workout period, especially, has been consistently claimed to be the most critical part of nutrient...
by Laurin Conlin | Nov 16, 2020 | Article
While I wouldn’t consider myself a skincare expert, or even close to a beauty blogger (clearly… I don’t need to explain myself there), I’ve become obsessed with taking care of my skin as I’ve aged and particularly because of jiu-jitsu. I’ve been training jiu-jitsu and...
by Samantha Hall | Nov 3, 2020 | Article
Many millennials and gen x-ers grew up with parents who were products of a diet obsessed culture. From the Grapefruit Diets of the 1970s, to the Cabbage Diet of the 1980s, to the Low-Fat Diet and Blood Type Diet of the 1990s, these niche, quick fixes were everywhere....
by Gillian SanFilippo | Oct 24, 2020 | Article, Podcasts
“Personalized nutrition can be defined as the use of information specific to each individual, based on scientific evidence, to promote changes in eating behavior that can lead to measurable health benefits.” There are innumerable benefits to making lifestyle...
by Laurin Conlin | Oct 17, 2020 | Article, Podcasts, Uncategorized
How often have you said the following statements to yourself: “If I could just tighten up a little bit, I’d feel better.” “I’m getting pretty uncomfortable, I’d really like to diet and just drop a few pounds.” “The last time I dieted just wasn’t the right time,...
by Samantha Hall | Oct 11, 2020 | Article, Uncategorized
One of the most commonly overlooked pieces of the body composition puzzle is water intake. I have had several clients who had weeks where they nailed macros, workouts, and sleep but their water intake is non-existent. They feel like shit and did not make any progress....