Tag: Nutrition
Taking care of myself properly is fairly new to me and I realize this may be a very dumb question, but I hear people refer to “eating clean” all the time. What does “eating clean” mean? Is this a specific diet?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Aug 20, 2010, under Customer Q & A, Diet Plans
This is definitely not a dumb question. Eating clean is not a specific eating plan. Eating clean is a term that is used to describe the act of “cleaning up” your diet. In very simple terms it means cutting out the crap. When you’re eating clean you’ve cut out foods like pizza, cheeseburgers, fries, ice [...]
The Importance of a Meal Plan and Keeping a Food Journal
by Phorm Athlete, Gillian Risebury on Aug 11, 2010, under Diet Plans
If you ever come to my house, take a ride in my car, or rummage through my purse you will find yellow sticky notes and “To-Do” lists everywhere! I love my lists and I have been a list maker since I was a teenager. Most of us juggle many responsibilities and for me, [...]
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!
by Dr. Chad Kerksick on Apr 07, 2010, under Never Settle
The world of exercise and nutrition is for many people largely build upon vanity concerns and outward appearance. While this isn’t true for everyone, it does seem to be the majority of individuals, especially if they are younger individuals. I guess older folks have either given up hope or don’t give two hoots anymore. [...]
I was recently told by my trainer that 90% of how you look is diet and supplementation. I have a hard time believing that. Is this true?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jul 19, 2009, under Customer Q & A
Well, it is impossible to put an exact percentage number on how important nutrition and supplementation. Some people will say 60%, some 70%, some 80% and so on. The point here is that proper nutrition is a MUST to get great results from you overall fitness program.
You absolutely have to have your nutrition in order [...]