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How To Make The Kitchen Your Favorite Restaurant!
By: Angelique Millis
Having your kitchen set up properly is the first thing you need to do in order to be successful! Here are some simple setup tips and must-have items that will make cooking at home fast and fun! Learn more. 2197 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2009

#1 Food Nutrient Database
By: Other Writer
Find out what nutrients (protein, carbs, fat, calories, vitamins, minerals) are in the foods you eat! Search the database and find foods to fit your nutrition plan. 383 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2003

10 Amazing Metabolism Boosting Foods For Health!
By: Jaime Filer
The following 10 foods could act similar to the way a thermogenic or a cardio session in how they affect the body. These foods can ramp up your metabolism, and in essence, can assist you in burning fat... Learn more. 2191 Words - Date Added: Jun 16, 2008

12 Weeks To Your Future Physique: Nutrition - (Part 7)
By: Kris Gethin
You have to be strong and well armed with your new found belief before you go into battle. Just because most of your friends and family have their personal nutritional habits, it doesn't mean you have to follow. 4581 Words - Date Added: Jan 08, 2008

7 Reasons Why Bodybuilders Need More Water
By: AnimalPak
Water is needed for every single metabolic process, including protein synthesis. So if your training intensity is high, one of the simplest things you can do for your body is to drink more water. 699 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2003

A Nutrition Lesson!
By: David Knowles
I think that a considerable amount of people have no idea of how to eat correctly. Some think that drinking strictly shakes all day, or eating nothing but protein is the way to go. Let me tell you, this is ridiculous. Depriving your body of carbohydrates, proteins, or fats (yes even fats) can be very detrimental. 1634 Words - Date Added: May 01, 2002

A Step-By-Step Plan For Bodyfat Reduction!
By: Clayton South
Have you tried all of the products in the ads but with limited success? Are you confused as to what method is best for losing body fat? You are not alone. 2931 Words - Date Added: Dec 11, 2002

A Ten-Step Strategy To Consistently Eating Clean
By: Ryan Mackie
Eating a good quality, high protein meals and resisting junk food when you are 'bulking up' can be incredibly hard. Learn how to make it easier with these ten steps! 1928 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2002

A Unified Theory Of Nutrition!
By: Will Brink
In this article I attempt to unify seemingly incompatible or opposing views regarding nutrition, namely, what is probably the longest running debate in the nutritional sciences: calories vs. macro nutrients. 3057 Words - Date Added: Oct 07, 2003

All About Bread!
By: Jeremy Likness
This article will explain the history of bread, the types of bread, and the role that bread can play in the quest for good health and a better body. 1723 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2003

All About Calories!
By: David Galanis
For years now, calories have been all the rage -- people are counting them and cutting them, and you'd be hard-pressed to find something at the supermarket that does not list its calories per serving somewhere on the package. But have you ever wondered what exactly a calorie is? 1059 Words - Date Added: Mar 30, 2004

Are All Calories Created Equal?
By: ISSA
Gauging your caloric consumption without having an awareness of your energy expenditure is useless in gaining or losing body weight. 697 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2003

Are You A Healthy Bodybuilder?
By: Clayton South
Being a healthy bodybuilder, simply, means that in all areas of your life you seek to improve, and that bodybuilding is how you seek to improve your physical body and mind in order so that your mind and body can be used to love and help others. 2777 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2003

Baby Steps To A Better Body!
By: Other Writer
This is a short article on how to slowly work into living a healthier life and keeping fat off. Read on to learn more... 1051 Words - Date Added: Nov 10, 2004

Back To The Basics - Dieting Part I.
By: Par Deus
The goal here is fat loss and there are many ways to do it, regardless of what many protocols recommend. The information presented here is going to be aimed toward the less experienced. 1810 Words - Date Added: Sep 14, 2005

Banish Belly Fat By Adding These 10 Foods To Your Diet!
By: Shannon Clark
Losing belly fat is a goal that you're going to have to approach from a few angles however, as it's not as simple as just adding one exercise or making one change to your diet. Here are some of the best foods... 1520 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2009

Bare Minimum Training: Proper Nutrition - (Part 3)
By: Bill Belfert
So the million-dollar question is, what is proper nutrition? OK... in a nutshell, my idea of proper nutrition is anywhere between four to six portion controlled balanced meals about every three hours throughout the day. 2236 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2007

Basics of Nutrition Part 3: Oils and Fats!
By: FitforLife
Fats, and oils are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds called triglycerides-esters comprised of three molecules of fatty acids and one molecule of the alcohol glycerol. The fats normally occur in animal and vegetable tissue. 1174 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Begin Your New Year The Right Way: Nutrition Planning For The Beginning Bodybuilder.
By: David Robson
Designing an effective diet for the beginner bodybuilder - Arm yourself with as much nutrition information as possible. I've put together a list of those nutrients and how they will compliment your diet and training right here. 6234 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2006

Beginning Nutrition: The Facts About Protein, Carbs & Fat.
By: Jim Brewster
If you want to see best results from a training program, proper nutrition is critical. This means proper intake of calories, macro nutrients - protein, carbs & fats... Learn why they are important and the best time to have them. 2676 Words - Date Added: Jun 18, 2007

Brenda Kelly's Tools & Rules
By: Brenda Kelly
The question I've been asked the most often over the years are: What is your diet program? What exactly do you eat? How often, how much, how come? Learn what I eat and how I keep in shape! 1069 Words - Date Added: Dec 05, 2002

Bring In The Fats!
By: David Knowles
A diverse and moderate intake of fats is the way to go! 1192 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2002

Characteristics Of A Good Nutrition Program!
By: Hugo Rivera
Nutrition is what gives us the raw materials for recuperation, energy, and growth. Without a good diet, your dreams of achieving your ideal body will never be reached. We'll now discuss the characteristics of a good nutrition program and we'll also go over nutrition basics. 1743 Words - Date Added: Feb 18, 2004

Cravings: What They Are And Suggestions For Controlling Them.
By: Jeff Behar
Does your craving for food ever raise questions about why the craving starts to begin with? Many wonder, and there is much speculation. Let me share with you some beliefs and solutions to the need of cravings. 1728 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2005

Cutting Or Bulking?
By: Danial Samar
Each time I went and took a gander, I ended up getting lost and walking away with nothing. Well, enough with the mumbo jumbo, and let's get it on. 687 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Cycling Your Carbs To Maximize Fat Loss
By: Dave Draper
One very effective way to maximize fat loss is through a method called carbohydrate cycling. 1314 Words - Date Added: Jul 27, 2002

Deciphering Product Labels!
By: Reform Mag
Almost everyone has at one time or another attempted to read a label and realized that they seemed to be reading a foreign language. We try to read labels to be informed of what we are putting into our bodies, but do we really understand? One of the smartest and healthiest things you can do is to educate yourself. Learn it all here! Written by Deb Knapp. 3136 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2003

Diet 101: Basics Of A Sound Nutrition Plan!
By: Ginger Redeker
A person's diet is the number one key to achieving the goals they desire in any fitness program they partake in. Use these great suggestions when shopping, dining out, preparing your own, and more right here! 1550 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2007

Dietary Intervention For Athletes: Part 1.
By: XCell
It is extremely important to maintain adequate glycogen stores for athletes training in multiple sprint events. Below you will find some useful information from studies about carbohydrate consumption for different types of sports. 4144 Words - Date Added: May 31, 2005

Dissecting And Rebuilding Your Daily Nutrition!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
This article will dissect and rebuild an example daily nutrtional program given by a powerlifter looking for answers. You can apply the information gathered from this article to your own nutritional program to achieve your goals faster! 2961 Words - Date Added: Aug 05, 2003

Do You Know Your Foods? Free Guide Covers Types Of Foods & Farms!
By: Raine Saunders
There are many types of foods and it seems as though real, whole foods are a dying breed... The following information elaborates about the different types of available foods, their definitions, and where those foods come from. 2148 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2009

Does Fruit Make You Fat?
By: ISSA
Fruit is a healthy food, full of nutrients, high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and low in fat and calories. Learn the truth about fruits and the myth that it will make you fat! 1020 Words - Date Added: Apr 08, 2003

Dorian Yates Exclusive: In-Depth Interview Regarding Bodybuilding Nutrition.
By: David Robson
Dorian Yates shares much of his nutrition knowledge and provides valuable advice for those who are either new to the game or are lost in a quagmire of conflicting viewpoints. Also learn how Mr. Olympia prepared for his contests! 8281 Words - Date Added: Dec 05, 2008

Eat To Be A Freak!
By: Other Writer
Have you ever been picked on in school for being a scrawny Ectomorph? Do you have trouble gaining good quality mass? In this article I am going to explain in full detail how to gain good quality mass without sacrificing muscle loss! 1027 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2004

Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables!
By: Derek Charlebois
Fruits and vegetables are beneficial to your health and should be included in every person's diet. In this article, I'll explain why. 864 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Eat, Drink, Sleep Bodybuilding
By: Tommy Bell
Bodybuilding is an extreme sport, period. To be a bodybuilder involves so much more than going to the gym and lifting weights. One must be willing to eat, drink, and sleep bodybuilding. 1311 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2002

Eating Your Way To A Better Body
By: Zach G.
You've been lifting for the past 2 years. You gained a few pounds initially, but you hit a plateau about... 15 months ago. What happened? You've tried every training method there is, you tried 2-day splits up to 6-day splits, but you haven't gained a pound. 1742 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002

Every Meals Counts: A Complete Body-Type Nutrition Guide!
By: Marc Lobliner
Here's a breakdown of what it takes for your body type to get the results you need and exactly what to eat and what supplements to take. Keep reading to find out exactly what to eat to ensure that you get results! 5626 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2008

Fast Food Nutritional Facts!
By: Other Writer
Learn the truth about your favorite fast foods. Find out how many calories, carbs, grams of fat, protein and whatever else the food you eat has. Learn how to make a healthy choice! 735 Words - Date Added: Sep 13, 2005

Fat Loss Through Nutrition
By: David Knowles
Personally, I think that most people that want to lose weight claim that eating healthier is the largest barrier standing in the way of their goal. However, I do not believe that this is due to pure laziness. The lack of knowledge concerning nutrition is what I feel prevents the majority of people from starting or sticking with a diet. 1290 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2002

Fat, Water, Vitamins and Minerals
By: FitforLife
Eat fat you say? Now why on earth would I want to do a stupid thing like that? I was told not to eat fat, because it will pack on lots of weight, and also because it's bad for me. So why should I eat fat? 611 Words - Date Added: Nov 15, 2001

Fawnia's Keys to Success!
By: Fawnia Dietrich
Drink at least 2 liters of water every day. Tea and coffee does not count, but you can drink them. Do your weights (30-60 min) and cardio after your weights (20-45 min) at some point in your day, 5-6 days a week. 713 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002

Fine Tune Your Physique - Beyond Beginner Nutrition.
By: Michael Roussell
After mastering the basic nutritional principles for beginners you may be wondering what is next? This article is going to cover the other nutritional strategies you can implement for even greater optimization. Get the details. 1496 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2006

Fitness & Nutrition Tips For Optimum Weight Loss.
By: John DeFendis
This week I would like to give everyone some very simple and effective tips to help you burn fat and firm up. Once again it is important to realize that a successful weight loss program should have 3 main components. 866 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2003

Food Basics 101: Your Diet Makeover.
By: Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien - WNSO/FAME
Use these basic nutrition tips to help you get started and you will be sure to achieve the success you have been looking for. 1259 Words - Date Added: Nov 26, 2004

Food Connection To Biology!
By: Peter Knopfler
This is important information on who you really are and how you fit into the universal puzzle, and your relationship to the planet through the act of eating. There is not any other way as of yet that we survive without eating, so we live through our mouth... 1420 Words - Date Added: Feb 12, 2004

Food vs. Supplements
By: Matt Danielsson
Food vs. Supplements: The age old question. Learn what the difference is between the two and how one is more important that the other! 783 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2002

Future Fats That Build Muscle Today!
By: Planet Muscle
Believe it or not, eating more of the right kind of fats will enable bodybuilders to LOSE extra body fat. But, the best new news is that fats can facilitate help you build muscle faster and, of course, enhance performance. 2434 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

Getting Back In Shape.
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
We’ve all been in shape at one time or another in our lives. Unfortunately most of us have also gotten out of shape, and a bit pudgy, or even a lot. 743 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2004

Having It All: Strategies For Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle!
By: James Mace
Common sense strategies for those seeking both muscle gain and fat loss. Learn about training, diet, cardio, supplements and more. Bonus: Find out what works for me. You CAN have it all. 1586 Words - Date Added: Jun 20, 2002

How Food Becomes Body Fat!
By: Maia Appleby
If you don't burn it off, it hangs around in your fat cells. It's that simple. If you want to lose weight, don't eat too much of anything -- and do exercise regularly. 526 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2003

How I Mix Training And Trucking!
By: Tom Molnar
I read these articles in the magazines about guys who do split routines - part in the morning, part in the afternoon. Must be nice. 1375 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2002

How Should An Athlete Plan His/Her Daily Nutrition?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
How should an athlete plan his/her daily nutrition? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 4926 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2005

How To Choose The Right Foods To Successfully Transform!
By: Peter Czerwinski
The following article will explain in simple terms how to choose the rights foods for every situation that will make it easy for you to incorporate healthy eating into your daily life. 2026 Words - Date Added: Dec 26, 2007

How To Diet All Year Long Successfully Without Starving!
By: Francesco Casillo
I'm going to write about the general nutrition principles that you should follow in order to have a muscular and well defined physique. These principles are based on what physiology states on the matter and/or my personal experience with them! 4537 Words - Date Added: Oct 04, 2002

How To Diet For Lean Muscle Mass Gains
By: Alex D'Angelo
With winter comes bulking up, everybody's favorite part of the year, well maybe not but sure is mine. Learn how to diet for lean muscle mass gains! 788 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2002

How To Make The Kitchen Your Favorite Restaurant!
By: Angelique Millis
Having your kitchen set up properly is the first thing you need to do in order to be successful! Here are some simple setup tips and must-have items that will make cooking at home fast and fun! Learn more. 2197 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2009

How Well Do You Know Your Power Nutrition?
By: Anthony Ricciuto
So what I have laid out here is a nice little quiz for all you iron freaks to see if you have learned anything from all my articles. So get yourself a pencil and sit down and take the Power Nutrition Quiz. 3798 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2004

Hybrid Nutrition
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
How can you improve your nutrition? By putting yourself on a diet. Ok, don't frown at this fact. With the Hybrid Training System, your diet is YOUR diet simply because a lot of the foods you choose will be up to you. 879 Words - Date Added: Apr 05, 2002

Ideas For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
By: James Sadek
After dreaming of eating a variation of food for the last 12 weeks I decided to put all my dreams into writing for this. Below I will give options and examples of some of my favorite meals. 903 Words - Date Added: Nov 11, 2002

Incorporating Beef Into A Healthy Diet!
By: Stella Juarez
There are so many cuts and brands of beef that it's hard to tell which are the smart cuts to buy. There are multiple names and vague labels for every cut that confuse even the well-intentioned consumer. Learn the truth! 843 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2003

Intricacies of the Glycemic Index
By: Eric Satterwhite
The bodybuilder looking to gain the most from his/her training, the glycemic index is pretty familiar territory. Most of us understand the differences between low and high, which foods are high or low... 1252 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2002

Learning About Teenbodybuilding.com Stars
By: James Sadek
The questions and there answers are posted below in what I believe to be a pretty decent way to somehow get to know these guys a little better in regards to there bodybuilding. 2758 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002

Lose Weight Now!
By: John DeFendis
Find out the importance of eating less sodium induced foods and how and why to read nutritional labels. Learn the secrets of fat loss from John DeFendis. 1097 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003

Louis Dorman's Guide To Getting In Shape: Part 2 - Nutrition.
By: Louis Dorman
There were many things about myself that needed to be changed about myself on the outside and in the inside. Find out how Louis went from over 250lbs to 160lbs... 1409 Words - Date Added: Jan 11, 2005

Louis Dorman's Guide To Getting In Shape: Part 3 - Diet & Supplements.
By: Louis Dorman
Diet and supplements were part of the foundation that helped transform Louis' body. Find out how Louis went from over 250lbs to 160lbs... 1372 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2005

Manipulating Insulin Levels To Build More Muscle and Burn Fat
By: Mike Murphy
Some diets even have you cutting out carbohydrates altogether to control insulin levels. Thus, the question is, when and how is insulin responsible for both? 699 Words - Date Added: Oct 10, 2002

Maximize Your Results: Part 2!
By: James Cipriani
If your nutrition isn't in order, you can forget it. When it comes to your bodybuilding success, the way you eat is just as important as the way you train. 1983 Words - Date Added: Feb 13, 2003

My Basic Nutritional Strategy
By: Tracy Doll
This article will cover my basic nutritional strategy for reducing my body fat level. The first thing I will do is calculate my basic caloric intake needs in order to achieve weight loss. 1353 Words - Date Added: Sep 27, 2002

Navigating Your School Cafeteria: Healthy Options For Athletes!
By: Marie Spano
What aspects of nutrition help fuel athletic performance in a school cafeteria? My goal is to help you make better food choices than I once did. Here are options you have available right on your own campus. Check it out! 2344 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2008

New Year's Resolution: Mass Building - Nutrition (Part Eleven)
By: Richard Choueiri
Is your New Year's resolution aimed towards gaining overall mass? Then learn and use the most effective training tips right here. Today's focus is on nutrition, including protein, carbohydrates, and fat. 1379 Words - Date Added: Feb 01, 2008

No BS Nutrition: You Asked For It!
By: Dennis Weis
Here are some of the most thought-provoking questions regarding nutrition and the accompanying No BS answers! I hope you find them helpful. 8893 Words - Date Added: Jun 10, 2003

No More Excuses: Diet And Nutritional Planning For 2007!
By: Vince DelMonte
Is your kitchen prepared for your guest? Will he look inside your fridge and be impressed with your nutritional choices… Here is a timely list of Do’s & Don’ts for nutrition planning in your home. Just in time for the new year! 272 Words - Date Added: Jan 05, 2007

Nutrient Ratios & Caloric Needs!
By: ISSA
Laying the foundation for an effective diet can be a complicated process. Learn why and let's get back to the basics. We will simplify calculating caloric needs and nutrient ratios in this article. 1705 Words - Date Added: Aug 06, 2003

Nutrition By The Numbers
By: Patsy Rabdau
To continue getting leaner and tighter, you're going to have to start putting together your own lean healthy meals. 1304 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

Nutrition: An Overview Of The Five Nutrients
By: Joe Franco
Proper nutrition is a key component for good heath and physical fitness. For weight trainers, proper nutrition consumption is the most important aid for making gains. 1307 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2002

Nutrition: The Most Important Aspect
By: Alton Hare
When you eat large, infrequent meals, your body makes allowances to store some of the energy to be used when your not eating. Unfortunately that stored energy isn't very useful for bodybuilders since we don't need large amounts of stored energy to survive. 1117 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Nutritional Supplements Vs. Whole Foods: There's A Place For Both!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
If you are a competitive athlete, you know that whole foods arn't enough. Find out why and what supplements you should be taking... 495 Words - Date Added: Apr 05, 2004

Nutritional Tips For Beginners!
By: Tracy Doll
If you are a beginner looking for a basic nutritional plan and need some help, look no furthur. Also, check out some of Tracy's bodybuilding recipes! 1255 Words - Date Added: Dec 23, 2002

Physique Transformation: Failure Can Take A Back Seat To Success
By: Jen Heath
Did you know that if you want to reach your goals beyond a shadow of a doubt that nutrition is the number one thing that will assist you? Find out what your BMR is, physical activity level and how to fit it all in your life. Learn more! 1003 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2007

Powerful Nutritional Tactics For Meet Day!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
Today is the day of the big competition. You’ve been getting plenty of sleep, even taking those extra power naps that help you recover from those brutal workouts. Learn what you are missing and what to do to be completely prepared! 2347 Words - Date Added: Jan 23, 2003

Proper Nutrition
By: Randy Herring
Regularly eating the right foods often is a large part of gaining lean body mass or losing fat weight. The fact is that in the gym we are there to stimulate body composition change. Outside the gym is when that change actually takes effect: through proper nutrition and sufficient rest. 1012 Words - Date Added: Jun 25, 2002

Proper Nutrition - Carbohydrates
By: Randy Herring
Carbohydrates are your energy food and your source to recuperation. They are your primary source of energy or fuel at 1,600 calories per pound. Carbohydrates yield 4 calories per gram. Carbs come in two forms: simple and complex. 1027 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2002

Proper Nutrition - Fat
By: Randy Herring
Fat provides energy for aerobic energy metabolism, such as sitting, walking and jogging. The higher your resting metabolism is (through exercise) more fat will be wasting away while sitting and/or sleeping 1169 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2002

Q & A With Randy Herring!
By: Randy Herring
Check back often for updates to my frequenly asked questions from the viewers of Bodybuilding.com. This week I focus on nutrition questions. Learn the importance of eating right, eating frequency, and what ketones are! 1588 Words - Date Added: Feb 07, 2003

Quick Guide To Nutrition: Protein, Carbs, Fats, & How Often.
By: Matt Weik
This is a brief guide to explain a little about the importance of protein, carbs, and fat. In addition to that we have included a calculator to find out what your calorie intakes should be. Read on. 837 Words - Date Added: Sep 25, 2007

Rebuilding Ron Lester - Episode #7: The Basics Of Nutrition.
By: Rob Riches
In this seventh episode, Celebrity Trainer Rob Riches educates Hollywood actor Ron Lester in the basics of nutrition. Learn how to read a food label, learn about portion control, which types of foods can be eaten at which times, and more! 321 Words - Date Added: Apr 22, 2009

Roadmap To A Lean 2004 - Part 1!
By: Hugo Rivera
While I don't intend in this article to approve or disapprove any theories out there I do intend to provide a simple yet effective plan that I have used successfully for losing fat weight while retaining muscle, which is the matter that give us the shape to our bodies as well as keeping the metabolism in high gear. 1487 Words - Date Added: Apr 06, 2004

Small Changes Equate To Big Results - Rethinking The Beginner's Diet!
By: Shannon Clark
Eating healthy doesn't have to require a complete overhaul. Here are some examples to get started. Each face off shows a typical food you may already be eating and a better alternative that's easy to make... Try them out! 1869 Words - Date Added: Jun 09, 2009

So You Want To Change Your Body For The New Year?
By: Sara Morin
If you can’t seem to keep your diet clean this holiday season, here’s a plan you can adopt not only for the New Year, but also for a lifetime of good health and the key to a great body... 2000 Words - Date Added: Jan 17, 2005

Spicing Up Your Diet
By: Matt Danielsson
Skinless chicken breasts and tuna get really, really boring in a hurry. But you probably knew that already. Learn how to give it a kick and make it not so boring! 756 Words - Date Added: Oct 24, 2002

Stop The Madness: A Meal Plan That Works!
By: Maribel Sanders
In regards to the abundance of information concerning dieting and exercise, do what works and feels good to you. You need to stick to the diet. 754 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2002

Techniques To Your Future Physique, Episode 1: Changing Your Food Environment.
By: Marika Johansson
Join IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder Marika Johansson-Gethin as she teaches and shares basic (but often overlooked) techniques to improve your physique and help you reach your dream body! Episode #1: Change your home food environment! 169 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2008

Techniques To Your Future Physique: Video Show Main Page.
By: Marika Johansson
Join IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder Marika Johansson-Gethin as she teaches and shares basic (but often overlooked) techniques to improve your physique and help you reach your dream body! 963 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2008

Ten Quick Tips For Building Muscle
By: Phano Paul Som
Learn the ten secrets to gaining lean muscle mass quick! Get your body in an anabolic state in a hurry. See what you've been doing wrong! 1786 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2002

Test Your Nutrition I.Q: Prove You Know What's Best!
By: Shannon Clark
Taking a random approach to your diet after spending so much time on the workout program aspect is a huge mistake... how well do you know your nutrition? Take this quiz to put your nutrition-know-how to the test. 1780 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2009

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Nutritional Programs!
By: John Berardi
Take a look around the nutrition world. Confusing, isn’t it? Dozens of nutrition experts are rising to prominence. Part of the problem is that much of the information hasn’t reached the people who need it. Learn why... 1404 Words - Date Added: Mar 15, 2004

The Athletic Edge Is Performance Eating!
By: Par Deus
By: Zepplin. Information is presented in detail, but as other things in life, nutrition is not a cut and paste issue. You will have to make some decisions for this program truly to work. With that said, this information is presented for those individuals striving to improve physical performance. 3347 Words - Date Added: Apr 28, 2003

The Basic Of Good Nutrition!
By: Dave Draper
Good nutrition, like good training, is simple - learn the basics and practice them consistently. We have on our hands a zillion ways to diet, feed ourselves and live our lives for fitness. Let's clear the air and put some things in order. 760 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2003

The Basics of Nutrition: Carbohydrates
By: FitforLife
Sometimes I consider myself a guinea pig for bodybuilding, nutrition, and supplements. I am always looking for ways to make something work better then it already does. 602 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Dieting.
By: John Berardi
Many times in life we make things more complicated than they actually are; dieting is no exception. Read on and learn how easy it is to determine your daily macronutrient needs! 2472 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2004

The Glycemic Conundrum!
By: Planet Muscle
This revolutionary new food and supplement paradigm is helping bodybuilders, athletes and even couch potatoes learn how to get lean and healthy. 1180 Words - Date Added: Feb 17, 2003

The Glycemic Index!
By: ISSA
The varied use of low, mid and high glycemic foods are also being studied and integrated as part of good sports nutrition and enhanced performance. Learn why it is so important! 1460 Words - Date Added: Feb 01, 2003

The Importance Of Nutrition
By: Sean Quade
The importance of raw materials for your body to use for muscle growth cannot be stressed enough, and I suggest the first thing you do as a beginner is learn about proper nutrition. 1412 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2002

The Importance Of Red Meat!
By: Merry Christine
It does not matter how well you train, or even what supplements you take, if you are not dialed in on your food, you are not going to get there. Learn the importance of having beef in your diet! 878 Words - Date Added: Mar 17, 2003

The Important Role Of Natural Foods!
By: Dave DePew
There is a particular body of research by two nutritional pioneers which provides some amazing insight into just how important raw, unprocessed foods are to our overall health. Learn more about them right here! 888 Words - Date Added: Nov 12, 2007

The Limbo On Calories
By: Mike Murphy
When people want to lose weight, A.K.A. 'cut up' for a competition, most go onto a calorie-restricting diet, the smart dieters decrease the calories only slightly. 588 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2002

The Metabolic System
By: Sean Nalewanyj
I believe that it is important that we fully understand how our body's function during exercise and the way our energy systems operate. 1215 Words - Date Added: Nov 21, 2002

The Performance Based Diet.
By: ISSA
What if I told you that your diet might be robbing you of performance in the gym or in your sport? Most people familiar with trends in the nutritional aspect of the fitness field have seen a shifting of views regarding carbohydrates. Learn the truth! 2550 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2003

The Protein Bible
By: Planet Muscle
The issue of protein intake has been a source of much controversy among medical doctors, registered dieticians, nutritionists, scientific researchers and, of course, all kinds of athletes. Learn everything you need to know about protein in the protein bible! 7062 Words - Date Added: Oct 24, 2002

The Scientifically Proven Approach to Training and Nutrition: Part 2!
By: IDS Sports
The millions that view flab as the most disgusting ingredient of human flesh have, for years, waged war against its presence. Yet, through all their clashes, fat has emerged victorious a dreadful number of times, only to foster the same frustration that ignited so many ill-advised attempts to destroy it. 4740 Words - Date Added: Feb 07, 2003

The Ten Diet Commandments For A New You.
By: Jeff Behar
Find out what the ten diet commandments are here. Use these to become a new you! 1764 Words - Date Added: Aug 02, 2005

The Truth About Calories!
By: Bryan Locke
There are several factors that regulate how many calories we need each day. Some of these considerations are your metabolic rate, physical activity level and thermic effect of food, sleep patterns, age, gender, body mass and body size. 1037 Words - Date Added: Mar 21, 2001

The Winning Formula: How To Manipulate Your Diet & Exercise To Look Great Naked - Part 1!
By: John Berardi
I have yet to meet a healthy man or woman that couldn't use more protein in his or her diet. It's high time we drop our prejudiced attitude toward protein and start giving it the respect it deserves. 2753 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2004

The Zigzag Diet!
By: Dr. Squat
Learn the secrets of fat loss. Also, find out why diets fail, what causes obesity and what the Zigzag diet is and how it will help you lose fat! 3653 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2003

Top 10 Nutrients For Your Body!
By: Christopher Mohr
You cannot consistantly rip your body up in the gym and expect amazing gains without following some simple guidlines. These guidelines include diet, supplementation, whole foods, and of course sleep. Read on to learn more. 1244 Words - Date Added: May 26, 2005

Uncensored Secrets Podcast: The 4 Rules Of Performance Nutrition.
By: Marc David
The 4 Rules of Performance Nutrition: 98% of you aren't doing these! Join Marc David, The Beginner's Expert, this week as he fills you in on what you're missing! Plus, keep listening for the secret 5th rule... Shhhh. 1689 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2006

Understanding Fat Loss
By: Eric Satterwhite
There is never a time when there is a shift from one source to the other. The two are always contributing to the energy production pathways. One may be favored or dominant, but never exclusive. 1964 Words - Date Added: Oct 21, 2002

USDA & HHS Release New Dietary Guidelines!
By: Phil Campbell
The changes are finally here. Can we now say the government is actually trying to help? Well yes we can. But in the end these are only ideas on paper. The rest is up to you. Are you up to the challenge? Read on to learn more. 754 Words - Date Added: Aug 05, 2005

Utilizing Fiber In Your Diet.
By: David Knowles
When you think of dieting, you probably either think about cutting calories, fat, carbohydrates, or eating substandard tasting foods. However, few consider the advantages to incorporating fiber into their diet. Find out if it can help you! 1142 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2003

Vegetarian Sources Of Protein & Alternative Foods To Spice Up Your Meals - Part 2.
By: Kristi Lees
In part 2, Kristi goes into the option of dairy/egg products as a source of protein if you are a vegetarian who is willing to add dairy or eggs into your diet. Learn what she has to say... 1025 Words - Date Added: Nov 05, 2004

Vegetarian Sources Of Protein & Alternative Foods To Spice Up Your Meals.
By: Kristi Lees
Even if you are not a vegetarian your diet could probably benefit from the addition of some plant based protein so think twice before wiping it from your plate completely. Learn what they are and how they can help you... 2799 Words - Date Added: Oct 11, 2004

Vitamin & Mineral Profiles
By: Matt Danielsson
Vitamins and minerals are essential to our survival. Even a small deficit of a key vitamin or mineral can be enough to get your whole body out of whack. 961 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2002

What Is Powerlifting Nutrition?
By: Anthony Ricciuto
See how I turned an out of shape amateur powerlifter at a state level to 4 World Championships and 2 National titles! 2878 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2003

What Women Want, Part 2 - Educate Yourself About Diet!
By: Lisa Sutton
Information is crucial for success in any area and is no different when it comes to nutrition. Get some great tips on protein consumption, carbs, fats, and a sample meal plan right here. 1011 Words - Date Added: Sep 24, 2007

Working Out, Nutrition, and Supplements for Beginners!
By: Jeff Galterio
When I first started lifting it was to gain a little muscle and strength for swimming. Then after about 1 month I realized how fun and relaxing lifting really was. 1126 Words - Date Added: Mar 09, 2002

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