If I can only focus on one, which is better- exercise or diet? This is a common question, and a smart one. It's very difficult to work hard at multiple things at once. But the answer largely depends on your goals. If your goal is.... To run a 5k or half marathon: Obviously, your focus should be on getting the proper training in to complete your goal without injury or burn out. Nutrition, while also important, will be secondary. Race nutrition should have a higher percenta

We know breakfast is an important meal to kick start metabolism and give us energy for our day, but sometimes I have clients who avoid all carbs for breakfast in the hopes of having a better eating day. In my experience, most of the time this back fires. The brain is looking for carbs to replenish the glycogen stores after a night of fasting, and skipping them in the morning can cause cycles of carb cravings throughout the entire day. It's true that bagels and sweet muffins