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Sodium and Exercise

Sodium and Exercise

Nutrition Sodium is a vital electrolyte and helps maintain fluid levels in our bodies. We need it to live! The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for sodium is 2400 mg (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). For a bigger guy like me who eats 3,000 calories, that would be the equivalent...
by Dec 18, 2012 8 Comments
I’m Stuffed!

I’m Stuffed!

Nutrition I’m So Stuffed! How can I possibly cram 1900 calories of veggies and lean meats into my body every day?  That’s a TON of food! Not too many people would think that you could feel full on a diet, but it happens! Last week I talked about the folks who start...
by Dec 11, 2012 29 Comments
Snacks – Good or Bad?

Snacks – Good or Bad?

Nutrition Most of us aren’t used to intentionally planning for — and eating — multiple small meals every day. Before our commitment to get healthy, our diets may have looked a lot like this: Morning — skip breakfast. AM snack — none or some junk...
by Oct 23, 2012 26 Comments
Beachbody Help

Beachbody Help

Nutrition There should never be a doubt that I really stand behind Beachbody. The absolute best programs, amazing and unbeatable supplements, and great customer service. They make it easy to support their company because they support you! You know someone believes in their...
by Aug 21, 2012 18 Comments
The Obesity Epidemic

The Obesity Epidemic

Motivation I know not all of you teamRIPPED faithful are in the USA, but the vast majority of you are. And guess what … we are a bunch of FATTIES! Look at this data from 1998 about the obesity rate in America (as defined by a BMI over 30, which is equivalent to a...
by Aug 14, 2012 27 Comments
My BEAST Diet

My BEAST Diet

Nutrition Yesterday I gave you the low-down on one of my favorite workout programs I’ve ever tried — Body Beast. Today I want to let you know what I’ll be eating as I go through the Body Beast for the next 90 days.  I’ll be tracking on MyFitnessPal (user...
by Jul 17, 2012 137 Comments