Men’s Health Week: A Reflection on Masculinity From a Bodybuilder
Men’s Health Week often focuses on sleep, fitness, and food. However, for many men, the real struggle is mental health. In this blog, I reflect on my journey through fitness, and one of my own insecurities, to shed light on my ideas of masculinity. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “be a man” in a certain way, this one’s for you.
Meatless Bulgur Power Bowls
A meal prep for the 9-to-5 grind. Fueling up with Asian-inspired bulgur power bowls — high-fiber, high-protein, and packed with the nutrients athletes need to train and recover strong.
Lazy Protein Lasagna
I’m back in the kitchen and ready to whip up this warm, hearty lazy lasagna. It’s high in protein to help rebuild muscle, convenient for busy days, and low effort. Perfect for a balanced meal prep that keeps things simple.
Bodybuilding Log 2025: Peak Week
Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep– in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.
Bodybuilding Log 2025: Weeks 12-16
Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep– in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.
Connecting Objective and Subjective Learning: A Framework to Build Habits That Stick
In today’s blog we dive into habit development, which many regard as the key to success in fitness. There are plenty of ways to think about habit development but here’s one I use: connecting objective data and subjective experience.
Bodybuilding Log 2025: Weeks 8-12
Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep– in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.
Protein Cheese Buns
5 ingredients? High protein? Cheesy gooeyness? Oh yes, this is all the above. ‘
Because sometimes it’s nice to eat something other than whey and Greek yogurt to get your protein in!
Bodybuilding Log 2025: Weeks 4-8
Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep– in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.
High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami
Changing your diet to support your health shouldn’t mean giving up foods you enjoy. This high-protein strawberry cheesecake Ninja Creami is a great option for anyone looking to stay on track of their fitness goals without feeling restricted to only eating meats, lentils, or yogurt.
Bodybuilding Log 2025: Weeks 1-4
Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep – in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.
Reverse Causality in Health Research
Reverse causality happens when cause and effect are misunderstood, leading to flawed conclusions. For example, does exercise make people happier, or do happier people exercise more? This blog explores how to spot reverse causality and why it matters in health and fitness.
High Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami
A high protein creamy substitute fo ice cream that carries the nutrient profile of a protein bar. If you have a Ninja Creami at home this is a quick way to please the heart and soul while trying to stick to your fat loss goals.
An Introduction to Periodization
Periodization simplifies your fitness journey by breaking it into focused phases, each targeting specific goals like strength, endurance, or body composition. This blog explains why periodization matters for everyone, how it prevents overtraining, and how to plan your training cycles for maximum results—no matter your fitness level.
Tzatziki Turkey Burgers
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make lean protein dinner idea, or your meal prep for the week, these Tzatziki Turkey Burgers are about to become a favorite in your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned turkey patties with fresh cilantro and onion paired with a tangy tzatziki sauce. This burger is a lighter, Mediterranean-inspired alternative to the classic beef burger.
Does Grip Training Extend Your Lifespan?
If you’re into fitness or follow health trends, you’ve probably heard it: grip strength is the secret to living longer. But is it really true? Can squeezing a grip trainer or mastering your deadlift actually add years to your life?
Optimizing Muscle Growth - Recovery
Muscle growth doesn’t occur in the gym, it occurs outside the gym. In this blog I discuss some of the more advanced concepts surrounding recovery and some tools you can use to set goals in recovery.
Optimizing Muscle Growth – Progressive Overload
Part 3 of Optimizing Muscle Growth. We dive into the nuances surrounding progressive overload for hypertrophy.
Optimizing Muscle Growth – Exercise Selection
Want to take your exercise selection to the next level? This week’s blog covers some of the more advanced ideologies for exercise selection in the context of bodybuilding.