Which Starchy Foods Should You Avoid?

Which Starchy Foods Should You Avoid?

Did you know that white bread, bagels, and pancakes are actually higher on the Glycemic Index than table sugar?!Just like sugar, starchy foods have the potential to elevate blood sugar levels quickly. When this happens, your body releases the hormone insulin. Insulin...
Does Lifting Heavy Weights Make Women Bulky?

Does Lifting Heavy Weights Make Women Bulky?

“I am afraid that if I workout, my arms will get bigger. They are so big already and resistant to losing weight. If I gain muscle and I don’t lose any fat from that area, I can’t imagine…” I understand the concern my new Instagram friend has. After all,...
The 80-20 Rule And Flexible Dieting

The 80-20 Rule And Flexible Dieting

The best plan is the one you can stick to. This goes for training and for nutrition. If you hate it, if you can’t stand the thought of doing it, you’re probably not going to be able to maintain it. This is why fad diets like Keto, South Beach and Atkins don’t work...
How To Lose Fat Not Muscle

How To Lose Fat Not Muscle

Your body has the ability to “catabolize”, or break down and use your muscle tissue for energy if your glycogen stores are depleted and no glucose is available. If you are trying to lose body fat AND build lean muscle simultaneously, you obviously want to avoid this....