How Much Beta-Alanine to Take

Whether it’s included in your pre-workout drink or you supplement with it separately, beta-alanine is a good addition to any roster of performance supplements. But in order to derive all its benefits, it’s important to know how much beta-alanine to take. If you’re serious about getting fit, a growing body of research shows that bolstering … Read more

5 High Protein Meal Prep Recipes

Sharing 5 high-protein meal prep recipes! Some new inspiration if you’re looking to amp up your protein intake. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re managing the chaos of the holiday season well. Today, I want to talk about protein and the importance of healthy meal prep. Personally, I aim to consume 4-5 palm-sized … Read more

How to Use the NEW Voice Logging Feature in MyFitnessPal

As a registered dietitian who frequently uses MyFitnessPal—for my own tracking and with my clients—I’ve seen how time constraints can make consistent logging a challenge. But MyFitnessPal’s new Voice Logging feature really simplifies the process, making it faster and easier for busy users.  For example, I’ve been using the feature to track my typical breakfast: … Read more

Train for your Old Person Body

Last December, I sheepishly admitted there was a huge hole in my Nerd cred. I grew up drawing cartoons, took AP art in high school, and was always fascinated by hand-drawn animation… But I had ​never seen a single second of any Studio Ghibli cartoon​! Studio Ghibli is the Japanese equivalent of Disney, with Hayao … Read more