Ultra Low Carb Puppy Chow

  You honestly can't go wrong with butter and chocolate. Then add in some PB and a crunchy element and you've got yourself a sweet treat with texture that is sure to satisfy any cravings you have during your ultra low-carb days while on The Carb Nite Solution or Carb Back-Loading. … [Read more...]

Ultra Low Carb Almond Flour Pancakes

  There's nothing quite like "real" pancakes, but I'm confident my ultra-low carb version won't disappoint. They're fluffy, slightly sweet and only have 6.4 grams of usable carbs per serving! So whether you're on The Carb Nite Solution or Carb Back-Loading, these pancakes are acceptable to eat on … [Read more...]

Ultra Low Carb Breakfast Sandwiches

  After taking the first few bites of my Cheesy Jalapeno Biscuits, my mind (and stomach) immediately thought of a delicious idea—sandwiches! What could be better than cutting open an already yummy snack and turning it into a satisfying meal? … [Read more...]

Ultra Low Carb Cheesy Jalapeno Biscuits

  There's nothing quite like a warm, buttery biscuit to have alongside your favorite meal—especially when it's an ultra-low carb day! Biscuits are traditionally one of those carb-loaded dinner companions that many of us dream about having, but know we can't because it's an ULC day.   … [Read more...]

From Bookworm to Bikini: The Grand Finale

By Caroline Gick Since we’ve been away, Caroline Gick has competed in her figure contest, capping off her three month preparation process. To let you know how it turned out, here are her last two posts, presented in two parts: Peak Week I’ve entered “Peak Week”—the final days leading up to my … [Read more...]

Myostatin: The Muscle Killer

More from my original research notes about the hormones that influence your fat loss and muscle gain: Myostatin is easily one of the most exciting discoveries of the past two decades. Its name literally means “muscle-stopping chemical,” and this couldn’t be closer to the truth. Researchers found … [Read more...]

Ultra Low Carb Crustless Burger Pizza

If you're a lover of pizza and can't wait until Carb Nite, wait no more! This "crustless" pizza is sure to satisfy those pizza cravings and get you through those Ultra-low Carb days. The key to making this pizza more than just meat and cheese is creating a super thin crust using grass-fed beef and … [Read more...]

From Bookworm to Bikini: Week Ten

By Caroline Gick What’s your favorite body part? My shoulders are definitely mine. I like them now, and I like them even better compared to what they used to be. Every time I see my shoulders in the mirror, I have a clear reminder of what hard, focused work can do for me. This makes me proud of … [Read more...]

Yogurt is Not a Meal

By Jim Laird Life is nothing but a series of patterns. When you do the same thing every day for enough years, these patterns show themselves, and your sphere of influence begins to make more sense. In the fitness industry, this manifests itself in the mistakes you see people making, because few … [Read more...]

From Bookworm to Bikini: Week Nine

By Caroline Gick Last week was all about training. This week, I want to talk about my diet. I’m at the four-week mark—in terms of time remaining until my show—and my challenge over these next thirty days will be to lean out in certain areas while not getting too hard and vascular in others. To … [Read more...]