The Food Pyramid and Other Options
A few emails prompted me to look into the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Pyramid used for the last dec...
Diet and Nutrition
3 "Super Foods" to Help You Gain Weight Fast!
Some foods work better than others for people who are trying or even struggling to increase muscle mass.
Foods for Fitness
"Eating well does not mean your food has to taste like cardboard or that you will starve yourself trying to eat healthy."
Carbohydrate Secrets for Fast Weight Gain
Having trouble gaining weight? Eating carbohydrates the right way may be the answer you're looking for.
The Fundamentals of Nutrition
When people stop exercising and no longer care about what they eat, they can gain five to ten pounds a year, on average.
Tactical Athletes and Nutrition
As a firefighter understands fire, the warrior must understand war. Maintaining combat effectiveness via proper training and...
Five Things You Need for ANY Fitness Program To Work
Finding the perfect exercise plan that works best for you and your goals at your current fitness level is not easy.
Getting Fit on a Budget
You can get fit and lose weight with little or no money at all -- it just takes an investment of time.
The Importance of Planning and Preparation with Training and Nutrition
Here is why it is important to consider scheduling, planning, and preparing both training programs and a nutritious food plan...
Healthy Tidings Fill Care Packages
No one ever said when you joined the military you'd be eating fine dining, but there is an even greater challenge for our tro...
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