Special Announcements

In this section we’ll share with you the latest happenings with Precision Nutrition including upcoming seminars, new products, and more. Stay up to speed with all that’s going on around the PN community right here. To stay up to date, subscribe to the Precision Nutrition RSS Feed or sign up for weekly email updates.

PN Writing Competition: Win $5K & A Job

We’re looking for a talented writer who knows how to tell great stories and write great copy. So, if you’re a professional writer and are looking for a new job, we’ve got a really cool opportunity for you – the PN Writing Competition. Impress us with your work and have the chance to win $5,000 and a full-time writing gig with PN.

Ask Dr John Series – On Men TV

Today I’m really excited to announce my new TV show. It’s called Body Fuel and it kicks off next week on the Canadian network – Men TV. Check it out.

Announcing: $10,000 Prize Winners

Since our last Lean Eating group wrapped in late Dec of 2009, anxious participants and observers have been blowing up our in boxes wondering who won the 10K male body transformation prize and the 10K female body transformation prize. Well wonder no longer. Click here to find out.

Hockey and Basketball Symposium

For you strength and nutrition coaches working with hockey or basketball athletes, there’s a symposium coming up in May that’ll be right up your alley. Click here to find out more.

6 Important Tips for a Fitter 2010

For those of you that didn’t get into this year’s Lean Eating program, or for those of you who aren’t yet ready to take the Lean Eating challenge – we’re still here to help. Indeed, you don’t have to be a Lean Eating client to get into the best shape of your life in 2010. Here are 6 tips, complete with video lessons, that you can use to live your healthiest and happiest in 2010.

Lean Eating Registration Opens Today

It’s that time again. The next Lean Eating group is about to kick off. And we’re doing something extraordinary. We’re offering 40K in prize money. And while this prize money will go a long way toward getting you motivated to change your body, there are THREE THINGS that must come first. Click here to find out what they are.

The Body Fat Vaccine

It’s that time again. The next Lean Eating group is about to kick off. And we’re doing something extraordinary. We’re offering 40K in prize money. But that’s not all. We’re also planning on giving you access to the NUMBER ONE fat loss advantage. Click here to learn what that is.

Blackmail Yourself Lean

It’s that time again. The next Lean Eating group is about to kick off. And we’re doing something extraordinary. We’re offering 40K in prize money. And while this reward is pretty freakin’ cool, reward only represents 1/2 of the fat loss equation. Click here to check out the other half.

Get Lean, Win $40,000

It’s that time again. The next Lean Eating group is about to kick off. And we’re doing something extraordinary. We’re offering 40K in prize money. And in this video, I’m not only going to tell you why, I’m going to tell you how you can compete for it.

Help Choose Our $10K Male Winner

Last Monday we wrapped up our last Men’s and Womens coaching groups for 2009. And, as you probably know, there’s $10,000 on the line for the top male body transformation and $10,000 for the top female body transformation. So, at this point, I’m reaching out to all our PN readers. I need your help in determining the one man and one woman most worthy of the two $10,000 grand prizes.

Help Choose Our Female $10K Winner

Last Monday we wrapped up our last Men’s and Womens coaching groups for 2009. And, as you probably know, there’s $10,000 on the line for the top male body transformation and $10,000 for the top female body transformation. So, at this point, I’m reaching out to all our PN readers. I need your help in determining the one man and one woman most worthy of the two $10,000 grand prizes.

The Exercise Myth

Despite the fact that fitness clubs across the globe are making billions per year selling exercise as a body transforming activity, exercise just isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In this video, I’ll share with you the results of two, rather embarrassing, exercise studies. 1-2 lb of fat loss in 3 months?! What a joke. Then, I’ll share with you the types of results you should be seeing. 20-30lbs of fat loss in 3 months?! No problem.

The Lean Eating Method

The Lean Eating Method is one of the most effective strategies available today for changing your body. Interestingly, it’s the opposite of most fitness approaches. Uh, no wonder 95% of all people who lose weight with diet and exercise gain it all back!

Paper Shortage = Awesome PN Deal

Thanks to a temporary paper shortage with our suppliers, and a subsequent discount on our printing, we’re
planning on doing something very cool for you. You have to act now, though.

PN University Course Renewed

The University of Western Ontario, one of the top educational institutions in Canada, is offering a body transformation course based on the Precision Nutrition principles.

Design Competition; Win $5000 & A Job

We’re looking for a world-class graphic artist with a specialization in web design and usability. So, if you’re a professional designer and are looking for a new job, we’ve got a really cool opportunity for you – the PN design competition. Understand and approve upon PN’s design aesthetic – make it happen on the web – and you can win $5,000 and a full-time design gig with PN.

Video Tips – Dr Berardi On TV

A few weeks back I was invited to appear on the award-winning Canadian program – On the Line – with Christine Williams. In this article, you’ll find 6 segments, each about 5 – 8 minutes in duration, each segment covering a host of nutrition and health related topics.

Lift Strong Day

Today is Lift Strong day here at Precision Nutrition Headquarters. What is that? And why are we celebrating it? Click here to find out.

Spezzatino, Comfort Food – Check It Out

The latest volume of Spezzatino, Volume 4: Comfort Food, has just been released! For more info on why we eat after breakups, how travellers find home, how fancy macaroni and cheese can be, how your ancestors’ gardens grew, how comfort may or may not be all in your head, and why we eat mindlessly – and to check out the Precision Nutrition food magazine – click here.

It’s Purple Day on March 26th

We’re already well into March, 2009. And I bet you didn’t know that March is Epilepsy Awareness Month? Well, it is. And March 26th has been designated as Purple Day – a National Empowerment Day to raise epilepsy awareness.

Precision Nutrition – What’s New This Week?

We’ve got a lot of cool things going on this week including some major changes to the Member Zone, a listing of upcoming seminars in Canada, the US, and the UK, and much more. Come check it out.

Canada, US, UK – Upcoming Seminars

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about upcoming events. So I wanted to share with you a listing of the seminars coming up in 2009. Check out what’s coming up. We’d love to see you!

Informal Experiment Update: 8 Weeks With Cosgrove and JB

The participants have been collected, the programs are up, and in gyms everywhere, folks are doing their first workouts! A quick update on the 8-week strength program experiment.

University Teaches Precision Nutrition

The University of Western Ontario, one of the top educational institutions in Canada, is now offering a body transformation course based on the Precision Nutrition principles.

Contribute to the PN Fat Loss Guides

Lots of great things happening around here these days. Just last week we began taking pre-orders for the new Precision Nutrition V3. And today, we’re kicking off a two new “member projects” here at Precision Nutrition: the Fat Loss Guide for Women, and the Fat Loss Guide for Men.
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Informal Experiments: Get More Free Supplements

Get free greens supplements! Advance scientific knowledge with the PN lab team! Check your acid-base status! All you have to do is whiz on a test strip! Now THAT’s a deal. We’re looking for 60 men and women to participate, so check it out.

New Coaching Program Opens Today

Today we’re opening 50 spots in our exclusive Lean Eating Coaching Programs. If you’re looking for some help getting in shape the Precision Nutrition way, now’s the time. Those spots are going to go quickly — and once they’re gone, we won’t be able to accept more clients until June 2009.

Informal Experiments: Free Warm-Up Program From PN

We’re looking for 40 men and women to participate in a research project that asks the question – can a proper warm-up give you a significantly better workout? We’ll give you the warm-up and you do the workout. And, in the end, we’ll find out which warm-up is best. Here are the details.

What I Learned At Amanda Graydon’s Latest Contest

A few weeks back, I published a short article called “The Amanda Graydon Project.” In this article, I showcased the physique transformation of PN Director of Customer and Expert Relations, Amanda Graydon and her first foray into the world of figure competitions. In this article I talk about her second contest and what I learned being backstage.

Lean Eating Coaching Stories

This past Monday, we wrapped up our latest Men’s and Women’s Coaching groups. And as we wrapped the program up, I was in awe at some of the physical and mental transformations we helped to create. But, to be honest, although the photos and the numbers were inspiring, I was most impressed with some of the stories. Check them out.

The Amanda Graydon Project

This year we decided to take on a new challenge. And over the last 12 weeks our PN Director of Customer and Expert Relations, Amanda Graydon, has been discovering what it takes to get “figure-competitor lean.” She wanted to compete in her first figure contest – and she did – this past weekend. And believe you me, we’ve got the pictures to prove it.

The Girl Scout Cookie Dilemma

As the founder of a nutrition company, as a coach to elite athletes and figure competitors, and as a former athlete myself, I find it very hard to say what I’m about to say. But I have an admission to make: I love cookies. But only good ones. So why can’t those darned girl scouts come up with something tasty?

Tea, Training Music, & Coaching

In this update, I’ve got a couple cool things to bring to your attention. First, there’s a sweet discount on tea. Second, there’s a really cool new music program. And finally, the new Lean Eating cohort will kick off shortly.

Informal Experiments: Free Supplements For Canadians

We’re looking for 40 Canadian men and women to participate in a really cool research project we’ve got going on. In this project we’re going to look at the effect of a specific nutritional supplement on the pH of the body. If you live in Canada and are willing to participate, here are the details.

Nutrition – For A Good Cause

Yesterday I ate 7 meals and 4,500 calories. Yet millions of people in the US and Canada didn’t eat one. And trust me, the irony isn’t lost on this big eater. As a result, for the last year, the entire Precision Nutrition team and I have spent a lot of time thinking about how we can help bridge “the gap” between those who buy and eat the best foods and those who can barely afford to buy any food at all. In the end, we came up with something we’re very proud of.

American Gladiators – Precision Nutrition Style

American Gladiators is back with our very own Valerie Waugaman as the Gladiator, Siren!Tune in and root Val on!She’s had a great year training with us, winning 2 pro figure events, placing top 10 in both the Figure Olympia and the Ms Figure International (at the Arnold Classic). And now, kicking butt on national TV. Go Siren!

The 2007 PN Challenge Grand Prize Winners

Well everyone, it’s time for the moment of truth. That’s right; after a few weeks of deliberation, we’ve finally done the deed and chosen our PN Challenge Grand Prize winners! It’s been a long road as we’ve had to narrow down the top 2 finalists from the over 400 people that started the challenge and 16 excellent age-category finalists.

The 2007 PN Challenge Age-Category Winners

We’ve chosen the PN Age-Category Winners. Your entries were so excellent that we had a heck of a time narrowing it down to the finalists, let alone the top four. However, after much discussion and some tough decisions, we’ve finally selected our age-category winners.

Women’s Under 40 PN Challenge Finalists

The Precision Nutrition Body Transformation Challenge was a huge hit this year with over 400 registrants! Here are the pics of our female, under 40 finalists. Check em out.

Men’s Under 40 PN Challenge Finalists

The Precision Nutrition Body Transformation Challenge was a huge hit this year with over 400 registrants! Here are the pics of our male, under 40 finalists. Check em out.