Why count your macronutrients?

By Chris Martinez March. 12. 2011 “Why can’t we just eat whatever we want and just work out?” “Why do we have to be so strict on our diets?” “I can’t give certain foods up!” Truth is…Nobody says you have to do anything! It’s your body, your health, your lack of energy, and your looks. But, if you’re one of … Read More

College Nutrition 101

By Chris & Eric Martinez Feb. 2011- We remember when we were freshman in College, though we didn’t live on campus, we were very aware of the nutrition that was surrounding the students that did. When it comes to college food there is much to be desired. It usually tastes bad and it is usually not good for you. Most … Read More

What Kind of Diet Works For You?

By Chris Martinez Dec 1, 2010- I recently came across an interesting study called “The convenience-store diet.”  Basically, a Professor from Kansas State University, Mark Haub took on his “convenience store diet,” which included Doritos, Oreos, Twinkies and powdered doughnuts. In 10 weeks he lost 27 pounds. While two-thirds of his diet came from junk, he also ate veggies, drank … Read More

Don’t Eat Carbs After…

By Chris Martinez Dec 1, 2010- This is something that I’ve been meaning to write about for a long time because this is just about the most ignorant dietary myth that is still around and I hear it over and over again. This perpetuated myth of don’t eat carbs after ‘X’ o’clock because it will turn into fat. I mean … Read More