Diet Tips

Eating healthy—lots of vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, and whole grains—is something we all should strive for. That said, when you’re on a tight budget, eating healthy can be quite expensive. Nonetheless, just because your...

Whether you a decorated marathoner, or a complete beginner, your running performance, recovery, and fitness levels depend, mostly, on eating the right foods at the right times. By eating the right foods and drinks at the right times, your body will recover quickly and be able to perform the way you want it to. Without the proper diet, it matters little how hard or great your running routine is, eventually,  your athletic performance will suffer, and most likely start going backward. That’s why proper nutrition goes hand in hand with logging the miles. Here is the good news In today’s post, dear reader/runner, I’m sharing with you basics of proper runners diet. My hope is that by the end of this post, you’ll have all the pieces you need to start eating healthier. So, are you excited? Then here we go.

As a runner, chances you already know what you should eat and when you should eat it. But that’s easier said than done—the real trick is really about turning the theory into practice. Nonetheless, fret no...

Looking to improve your performance, speed up recovery, and increase total health and fitness? Then, you need to pay attention to your pre- and post-workout nutrition. If you don’t adequately address your pre- and post-run nutritional needs, odds are you might not make it down the road. In fact, consuming the right nutrients at the right times is just as important as the frequency and intensity of your runs. That’s why today you’re in luck. To make sure you’re eating the right things at the right times, I have gathered an extensive list of some of the most nutritious pre-run and post-run meals and snacks. Enjoy! So, are you excited? Then here we go.

I believe that this is the ONLY weight loss article you will ever need to read. This blog post is the ultimate collection of some of the best and scientifically proven weight loss techniques you will ever need to know. In fact, this is the ultimate insider’s guide on how to lose weight and keep it off for good. This guide will take you through every aspect of weight loss possible, from exercise to diet, motivation and lifestyle. So if you are looking to lose weight—whether it’s 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 20 pounds, you name it—then keep on reading.

As a runner, staying well hydrated is essential both during the winter season and through the long hot summer. In fact, if you do any sort of exercise, drinking enough water, before, during, and after your workouts, is of utmost importance. As we are going to see today, dehydration is the recipe for mediocre performance and training disaster. And you don’t want that. Here is the good news. Staying well hydrated is not as difficult as you might have been lead to believe. It’s simple—once you start implementing some of the hydration strategies I’m sharing with you today. This blog post will teach how to stay well hydrated—that means preventing both under- and over-hydrating. So, are you excited? Then here we go.

Here’s a no surprise: Eating more vegetables is the ideal way to improve overall health and well being, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Why it’s the case? Vegetables are packed with many vital nutrients, including...

Do you find yourself starving after a run? Does your stomach screams for substance following a hard workout? Are you experiencing runner’s hunger, aka “runger”, more than often? If so, then you are not alone. In fact, this is pretty common and happens more often than you think. The Runger Phenomenon Runger, which is the hunger induced by running (Running + Hunger), is very common and can be handled without much trouble. However, this little issue can become a real problem to be taken seriously, especially if you are serious about reaching your fitness goals, be it losing weight, building healthier eating habits, or improving running performance.

If you’re looking to become a better runner, then you need to know your carbohydrates. Otherwise, your running performance will be in great trouble. In fact, understanding the complex nature of these nutrients might be...

Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day; it’s also the most important. Sure, recent research suggests that skipping breakfast may not be as bad we used to think; but I’m still a...