Ever heard that saying, “Abs are made in the kitchen”? Phrases like that don’t make such an impact just because they were pulled out of thin air! There’s a lot to be said about how what you eat impacts your performance in the gym as well as how you feel …
We know that making healthy choices includes making sacrifices for our nutrition, but it is ABSOLUTELY okay to indulge every once in a while. So many social interactions center around food and alcohol, and as social beings it’s just part of human nature to want to partake. Not to mention, …
Happy one year anniversary, F5 Method! Over the last year, we have met with so many people around Indianapolis eager to change their lives through nutrition. There have been changes of all sizes and shapes, and we are so thankful for the community that has supported us over our first …
Why do we need to eat after working out? Generally speaking, we consume post-workout carbohydrates and protein in order to replenish our energy stores, repair and rebuild muscles, and improve recovery. Replenish glycogen stores. Glycogen is the energy that your body produces from carbohydrates. Exercising at a high intensity through …
Supplementing your workout with protein and carbohydrates gives your muscles a chance to begin their reparation and building processes. The suggested 20-30g of post-workout protein is most easily consumed and digested in the form of a protein shake. You’re faced with about a zillion different options when choosing a protein …
I don’t remember exactly where I read about intuitive eating for the first time, but I’m pretty sure it was in a magazine. This woman was talking about how she would eat when she was hungry, and not eat when she wasn’t. Boom, done, intuitive eating. Sounds like the easiest …
We see and feel it every year: The end of November starts to creep around the corner -Hello, Thanksgiving!- and suddenly everyone is sliding down a slippery, weight gain slope covered in mashed potatoes and gravy (actually, that doesn’t sound too bad). Whether it is social pressures from family and …
As humans, we are hard wired to choose situations that will give us momentary satisfaction over discomfort. It is human nature and it is embedded in our DNA. Our primal ancestors made life-and-death decisions daily. Lucky for us, modern times don’t require us to make the kinds of choices our …
Three things come to my mind when I think about Halloween: Pumpkins, Costumes, and CANDY. There is nothing worse (or better) than anticipating the post-candy binge stomach ache that happens every year, regardless of how much I try to resist. Well, I’m here to tell you: NOT THIS YEAR! Sure, …
My blog post in August, “Meal Prep Tips Part 1”, gave you some general ideas how to start meal prepping in your kitchen. Meal Prep Tips Part 2 is going to give you some more! Don’t get discouraged if prep takes you longer than anticipated, it is a trial-and-error process! …
