Tag Archives: Diet

Change the way you think about food

Posted on April 11, 2012 by 1st Phorm Athlete Kerri Hayes

1st Phorm Athlete, Kerri Hayes, looks at the love/hate relationship many people have with food and the word ‘diet’. You can learn to love your healthy lifestyle by adopting a positive attitude and visualization. Continue reading →

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Post-Diet Rebounds… Or Possible Metabolic Burnout?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by 1st Phorm Athlete Angela Coleman

Let’s face it, when it comes to losing weight and getting in shape YOUR DIET WILL ALWAYS BE KEY!! But how does one choose a diet that is right for them with all the FAD diets floating around?  Some of … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Protein, Essential Amino Acids, Muscle Mass and Body Composition

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

High quality protein sources like whey protein, particularly isolate versions which provide greater than 90% protein by weight are critical components to a person’s diet.  If you think, however, that protein is just for people who want to bulk up … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Eat

Posted on October 25, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Tony Friedrich

When it comes to losing weight, building muscle, or just toning up, it’s important to remember: what you eat is just as important as how you exercise (maybe even more important).  Without the right nutrition program to support your exercise … Continue reading →

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Tackling Energy Needs and How They Impact Your Health and Fitness Goals – Part I

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Part I – How do I figure out how many calories I should be eating? I’ve decided to do another multi-part series as my previous series involving resistance-training variables has been received with rave reviews (thanks for the support, by … Continue reading →

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Research Summary – A Higher Protein Diet Can Help Improve Body Composition in Health

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

An ever-expanding waistline is a need for concern, not just because you may not like how you look in the mirror, but also because you become at a greater risk for having severe health issues.  Sure it may not seem … Continue reading →

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I’ve been thinking about competing for awhile, I’m just not sure where to start. People at my gym think I could do very well. I’ve heard of this guru in my area who has coached several bodybuilders at my gym. I’m a personal trainer so I think I have enough knowledge to get ready for a show but I’m thinking about hiring a bodybuilding coach/guru since this is my first show. Have you used a bodybuilding coach/guru, and what qualities do you look for in that person?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Brett Becker

Thank you for your question. It’s great to hear that you have potential and are thinking about stepping foot on stage for the first time. I think it would behoove you to employ the services of a diet coach, but … Continue reading →

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None of my friends are in very good shape, but they all say it’s genetics and they can’t help it. I have always thought you were supposed to eat six small meals a day to get lean and they told me that there is no way I could get in shape and lose fat eating six times a day. To make things worse, I recently saw on the internet that science has proven that 6 meals a day is wrong. Is this really true?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Andrew Frisella

First off, do yourself a favor and don’t listen to your friends who obviously have no idea what they are talking about. Why would you listen to someone whose idea of eating healthy is probably “not eating fries”. Like 90% … Continue reading →

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Femme Phorm Recipe and Nutrition Tips: Go Greek!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by 1st Phorm Athlete Gillian Risebury

Perhaps you have heard of Greek yogurt or seen it in grocery stores and wondered what the buzz is all about. I was at the grocery store the other day and noticed several different varieties scattered among the already wide … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Meal Plan and Keeping a Food Journal

Posted on August 11, 2010 by 1st Phorm Athlete Gillian Risebury

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 … Continue reading →

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