We all say it, “I’m trying to lose weight.” Are you really trying to lose overall weight or just body fat? Chances are it’s just body fat, that unsightly bodily tissue that causes muffin tops, double chins and cellulite. A recent study found that the average adult American spends ~$1,400 per year on losing weight: […]

The Paleolithic diet, which is more commonly referred to as ‘Paleo’, is a recent diet that is gaining some popularity within the exercise and fitness community. Most people who participate in the CrossFit program are encouraged by their peers to adopt this diet and lifestyle, but its popularity doesn’t stretch too far outside of this […]

Hello everyone! It’s Sallie here again to chat with you guys on Kristen’s blog. This time around it’s all about trendy health foods. I will be starting a 5 week series on all the foods you’ve heard about on Oprah or Dr. Oz, but haven’t managed to incorporate into your diet quite yet. Every Friday, […]

Keeping up with a healthy diet not only during the peak of training but all year is essential for successful early season training and optimal performance throughout the season.  A simple way to make sure your body is in good condition for the start of training season is to follow the newest version of the […]

Nowadays it seems that almost everyplace you go to eat has some item being advertised with Avocado as the selling factor. Avocados are in fact very good for you, but don’t think that a little piece of this fruit (yes, it is a fruit, not a vegetable) will instantly make a Big Mac healthy. It […]

Sigh, if I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question, I might be a millionaire by now! This is one of the top questions I get asked most frequently, and for a good reason! Every time we enter the gym or look in a fitness magazine we’re bombarded with protein, supplements, […]