Weekly Newsletters

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “I’ve used quite a few protein powders over the years and I never feel good using any of them. Do you think I could be allergic?”

Most women realize that what they eat while pregnant can have important effects on the health of their baby. However, very few women know exactly what to eat and what to avoid. Check out this article to learn more about the best nutritional strategies for pregnant women.

In this article, I’m going to share with you some strategies for maintaining and/or improving your fitness, even while pregnant. That’s right, you can exercise and even set fitness goals during pregnancy. Click here to learn more.

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.

Imagine seven people all lined up next to each other. Each one of them reports that they have the exact same thyroid-related symptoms: fatigue, difficulty losing weight, constipation, the “blues”, cold hands and feet, and feeling puffy all the time. Interestingly, each of these seven people can have a different defect in thyroid physiology and there is a strong likelihood that none of them will be diagnosed correctly.

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.

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.

In today’s update, PN’s Dr Bryan Walsh attempts to answer the question: is coffee good for us or not? And he tackles the question by looking at the effects on our neuroendocrine and immune systems. Whether you drink coffee or abstain, this is one article you’ll want to check out.

Back in 2008, in conjunction with the release of Gourmet Nutrition V2 – The Cookbook For The Fit Food Lover, we ran an article called “When Gourmet Meets Nutrition.” Well, it’s been 2 years since that article ran. And, just the other day, I realized that it’s high time I shared a few more examples of “gourmet nutrition” in action.

The anti-aging movement has it completely wrong. It’s not about hormones. It is about brain function. And in this article, we provide a broad overview of the brain as well as share some important ways of improving brain function through nutrition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

There’s a lot of discussion about gluten and gluten sensitivity lately. Is this the latest health-nut craze? Or is it a legitimate issue we all need to take more seriously? Find out just how damaging gluten can be – and where you can go to find out if you’re gluten sensitive.

Recent research suggests that basil can help fight bacteria, viruses, and chronic diseases. And you thought it was just for pesto! Click here to find out more about this tasty, healthy herb.

Two recent studies have shaken up the weight lifting and athletic world with respect to protein intake. But is all the hoopla doing healthy eaters a service? Click here to find out if we should all just limit our intake of protein to 20-30g. Or if there’s a smarter approach.

Whether you’re interested in competing as a bodybuilder/figure competitor, or whether you’re just looking to drop body fat as fast as possible, it’s important to understand the difference between training for aesthetics and training for health. In this article, Krista Schaus shares some valuable lessons about managing body image and imbalances while trying to get into the best shape of your life.

Phytochemicals are defined as non-nutritive chemicals found in plants. However, despite their “non-nutritive” status, these powerful little molecules can impact your health in amazing and surprising ways.

In Part 1 of this article series, Amanda shared some great “big picture” tips on how you can think about and plan for your fitness photo shoot. Now, in Part 2, Amanda’s going to get down to the details including: attire, hair, make-up, nutrition/exercise peaking, and much more.

Back in September, we spotlighted PN Team members Amanda and Erin, sharing pics and video from their recent photo shoots. And today we’d like to share some additional photos as well as Amanda’s top tips for looking your best – whether it’s a class reunion, back-yard bbq, or your very own photo shoot.

Today we update our Online Resource Library for Members with 3 new complete, 12 week training programs by expert trainers Scot Prohaska (Body Transformation Now), Geoff Girvitz (Athletic Training For Fat Loss, and Craig Ballantyne (Hot Zone Fat Loss Training). Added to the 15 other Member’s Only PN Training Programs, our training plan section is quickly becoming one of the best resources on the web.

This week I’m excited to announce a new partnership with our good friends at Competitor.com. Together we’ve produced Eat and Run, a video program presenting tons of great nutrition tips for active folks. In this first episode we talk all about Acid Base Balance. Check it out.

This past Sunday was opening day in the NFL. Crunch-time for 26 professional football teams. Around PN HQ, it’s crunch-time as well. This year we’re working with a host of NFL athletes. And that means Sunday was opening day for us too. So, to kick off the NFL season with a tasty note, check out
this sampling of our “Super Bowl Super Shakes”.

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.

Photo shoots aren’t just for models. In fact, at Precision Nutrition we use them as motivation for regular folks trying to accomplish inspiring, life-changing goals. For a little motivation, check out this behind the scenes look at our latest photo shoot.

Coffee beans have a host of excellent health properties. However, the typical roasting, grinding, and brewing process tends to diminish both the taste and nutritional quality of the coffee bean. So, around here, when we want coffee, we roast our own. Click here to learn how.

Time Magazine journalist John Cloud says that exercise is useless. Surprisingly, I sorta agree. Although let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Exercise ALONE doesn’t really help with weight loss. But with exercise PLUS good nutritional choices…watch out.

With the complexity of a female’s hormonal system, why does conventional medicine take such an overly simplistic view of it? Check out this article for a deeper understanding of female hormonal physiology.

Low testosterone — and low testosterone symptoms aren’t just for the sedentary and poorly nourished. Even active men can be affected. If you’re a man interested in optimal health, this is an article you’ll want to read.

Have you ever missed out on accomplishing a goal or task because you were overwhelmed? Well if so, we’ve got the answer for you. It’s called “Habit Based Coaching.” And it’s the commitment to a single, but immensely important idea: focusing on less helps you achieve more.

What happens if you’ve got the diet and the exercise part down pat; if your social support is great; your psychology on track… and you still can’t lose fat? Well, that’s when you’ve gotta dig deeper physiologically. That’s when you have to look to the 4 major physiological systems that could be holding you back.

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.

The results are in…announcing the female winners from our 2008 Lean Eating Body Transformation Challenge. Check out some of these awesome transformation photos.