What Counts as a Cup?

What Counts as a Cup?

 One cup refers to a common measuring cup (the kind used in recipes). In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or 100% vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the vegetable group. One cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup...

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Protein

Protein

What do you think about when you hear the word protein? Maybe it’s an ad for some protein shake that promises massive muscles? Or is it the last high-protein diet craze you read about? With all this talk about protein, you might think Americans were...

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Featured Trainer

Featured Trainer

Coach Greg trains out of Primal Justice Training Center in Irvine   I had the opportunity for a little Q&A with Coach Greg (OCF) How long have you been providing personal training? (Coach Greg)  I have been personal training for about 17 years. I’ve been group training...

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Is it possible to lose 25 lbs. in 3 months healthily?

Is it possible to lose 25 lbs. in 3 months healthily?

Yes, it is certainly possible to lose 25 pounds in 3 months.  A safe guideline for losing weight at a safe pace is approximately two pounds per week.  This will ensure more permanent results as opposed to losing a drastic amount of weight quickly,...

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Keep Your Workouts Fresh

Keep Your Workouts Fresh

Contributed By: Personal Trainer Jacque Scaramella Even the most dedicated exercisers get bored with their workouts. And you can imagine that if your mind is getting bored with your workouts, so is your body. It is important to continue to mix things up by using...

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