Increasing your protein intake might be the key to unlocking your potential. Here's how much to increase it by, and real-life examples of what happens when you do.
October 22, 2018
•5 min read
Mass monster? Nah...you'd rather be proportional and ripped, right? Here are the top 10 nutritional strategies you need to ensure you're on track to a lean, muscular physique.
August 08, 2018
•7 min read
It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the complicated diets available these days. This simple but effective balanced-macro approach can serve as a foundation of a nutrition plan that's just right for you.
July 03, 2018
•4 min read
Your meal-planning shopping trip doesn't have to be an hours-long slog up and down grocery store aisles. Change your way of doing things, and you can get 'er done in no time.
January 04, 2018
•4 min read
If yet another Sunday spent meal-prepping feels like a drag, take some inspiration from these athletes who've used their meal-prepping commitment as a stepping stone to success.
December 08, 2017
•4 min read
Food shopping when you're a bodybuilder can get really expensive, really fast. But IFBB pro and Animal-sponsored athlete Derek Lunsford shows you how to shop smart and minimize your costs.
November 14, 2017
•3 min read
Dieting is no fun and rarely brings lasting results. There must be a better way! Emerging companies think that hyper-personalized meal plans might just be the key to good health.
June 19, 2017
You want to get big, but you only have $50 for groceries this week? IFBB pro John Jewett has a secret ingredient to get you there. It's cheap, it goes down easy, and it tastes likeâ¦well, let's not spoil the surprise.
April 17, 2017
From Wall Street oil trader to IFBB Pro physique competitor, Craig Capurso knows the meaning of hard work. Check out what fuels his success with a peek inside the fridge of this Bodybuilding.com athlete.
April 02, 2017
Salads are supposed to be your best friend when you're on a diet. But there are definitely ways to get this staple dish wrong. Master these four salad-building rules to keep your salad on your side!
January 12, 2017
•3 min read
So you consumed the optimal pre-workout meal, drank a pre-workout drink with an effective formula, and absolutely killed your workout. Now what?
October 30, 2016
•6 min read
Plenty of planning and years of experience have gone into IFBB pro Evan Centopani's diet. Watch him shop, prep, and explain how to make his lessons work for you.
September 12, 2016
•10 min read
The secret to monster size? A short and sweet grocery list. Learn what Dorian Hamilton ate to earn his nickname "Heavy D" and what he's eating to earn the coveted IFBB pro card!
August 10, 2016
•6 min read
If you need to boost your protein, meat is a great place to start. These 3 sources will give you more protein per serving than any other!Â
August 08, 2016
•2 min read
Meal prep doesn't have to be something you dread. Rather than making last minute grocery trips and guessing about the numbers, follow these 5 simple rules of successful meal prep!
July 30, 2016
•4 min read
Avoid late-night dietary disasters that can ruin your physique and even your sleep. Here are the 5 worst offenders, and 5 great alternatives for when you've got the munchies.
July 30, 2016
You don't have to prepare every part of every meal ahead of time to meet your goals. Just focusing on protein can be the game changer you've been waiting for!
July 20, 2016
•6 min read
Your metabolism never takes a break, even while you sleep. Give it the energy it craves with easy-to-make snacks that fuel muscle growth!
July 20, 2016
Want to eat center-cut pork chops and steak every day? Of course you doâbut it's not cheap. Here's how one up-and-coming bodybuilder got big on a budget!
July 10, 2016
•5 min read
Eating the right foods, making nutritious recipes, and managing your time in the kitchen doesn't have to be a struggle. Follow this simple guide to make healthy eating easy!
December 29, 2015
•9 min read
Training is an art, but eating for growth is a science. And it's one that IFBB pro Roman "Rex" Fritz has dialed in down to the gram. Here's his masterwork, for the price of $100 a week!
December 17, 2015
•6 min read