Many people know that they need to eat proper amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fats and vegetables for optimum nutrition and performance, but have loads of questions about whether or not they need vitamins and other supplements on top of a healthy, balanced diet....

As we are all digging out of the latest storm, some of us heading to work, some dressing kids to get out of the house for a few hours (hopefully) and some just sipping coffee watching the plow undo all the work we just did, we thought it would be fun to share with you...

The New York Times recently published an article Entitled “The Key to Weight Loss Is Diet Quality, Not Quantity, a New Study Finds”.  It summarizes the findings of a recent study published in JAMA. The study size and methodology of the study make it unusual, so it is...

When asked their favorite types of workouts, many CrossFitters answer, “something with cleans or snatches” or “anything with heavy lifting.”  I agree. These workouts are really fun. I feel much cooler lifting a heavy barbell than doing air squats! The problem is that...

In Part I of this article, I talked about what a mass is and my reasons for doing one.  Today, we’ll look at how it went, what I would do differently, and what my plans are for the future. I started my mass in November for a reason: I wanted to use holiday eating to...

In November, I did something I never expected I would do: I started overeating on purpose.  Yes, you read that right – I deliberately ate more than my body’s caloric requirements for the express purpose of gaining weight.  Why would I ever do that after all of the...

When people learn I am a nutrition coach, one of the first things they often say to me is “Oh, I wish I had more time to eat healthy food, but I’m just too busy to cook.”  I get it.  I really do.  I was a trial attorney for twenty years, a partner in my own law firm...

I always hated sweat and dirt.  As a result, I spent most of my childhood with my nose in a good book.  My individual athletic career (ice skating, gymnastics and ballet) pretty much ended before my tenth birthday when I realized I had neither the aptitude nor the...

Renegade Rowing at MSCF This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending Patrick Larcom’s Renegade Rowing Seminar here at MSCF. I love rowing, but it was a gradual process to get to this point. When I first started CrossFit, I had no idea what I was doing on an erg....

Don't Forget Your Toothbrush -Warren Cormier I have a great affinity for sardines.  I really love these little guys.  They’ve become a game changer for me when it comes to reeling in my nutrition.  They’re jam packed with good stuff for the body, relatively...

You Can’t Run from the Facts For many years, moderate intensity steady state cardiovascular activity (MISS), and running in particular, was touted as THE best way to lose weight and get lean.  While the benefits to regular MISS activity are many, if you think running...

Calories Lie.  No, Really, They Do. How many of us have heard time and time again that if we simply count calories and stay active, we will be able to lose weight/gain weight/keep our weight stable?  While making sure that we are eating appropriately for our goals and...