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There’s nothing else like it, anywhere. The first true nutrition certification for fitness professionals. The Precision Nutrition Certification. Click here to learn more…

Just getting set to open registration for the next PN Certification program on Sep. 29th, and looking over the questions I received from students in the last group, I was struck by one in particular: “What resources do you recommend for learning how to be a better coach?” Well, here are my top 6 book recommendations to get you started.

Since our last Lean Eating group wrapped in late July of this year, anxious participants and observers have been blowing up our in boxes wondering who won the 40K in prize money for the best male and female body transformations in this year’s Lean Eating program. Well wonder no longer. Click here to find out.

Low hormone symptoms can have multiple causes. Many things can go wrong in this complex chain. If you’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal dysfunction, look at the “big picture” and consider all the possibilities when seeking health care.

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 next Lean Eating Coaching Program opens Tuesday July 27th. As we get ready to accept a few new clients, I thought I would share 8 key lessons from Lean Eating that you can use right now for your own body transformation, whether you’re in the program or not.

It’s almost here: registration for the 2010 Lean Eating Coaching Program opens on July 27th, 2010! We’re getting ready to accept a small number of new clients into our renowned Lean Eating Coaching Program, and we’re also putting up $40,000 in prize money for the best transformations in the program.

As part of the Lean Eating coaching program, we incentivize participants with $40,000 in prize money for the best body transformations. Well, last week, the body transformation phase of Lean Eating wrapped up. And this week, I need your help in determining the men and women most worthy of the $40,000. Click here to vote.

As part of the Lean Eating coaching program, we incentivize participants with $40,000 in prize money for the best body transformations. Well, last week, the body transformation phase of Lean Eating wrapped up. And this week, I need your help in determining the men and women most worthy of the $40,000. Click here to vote.

On July 27th, we’re finally opening registration for the Lean Eating Coaching Program to a small group of new clients. To find out more, click here.

Plant-based eater, Ryan Andrews, was tired of talking about, reading about, and hearing about feedlots without ever having visited one. So, after being given fairly unprecedented access, he decided to check one out for himself. Here’s what he learned.

PN member YLR astounded the judges at the end of the second 2009 Lean Eating program. His remarkable transformation — losing 50 lbs and 13% body fat in 6 months — enabled him to walk away with a cool $10,000 as the winner of the men’s division. Was he a superstar? A keener? No, he was just a regular guy who got a second chance. Here’s his story.

Wondering who the new Scrawny to Brawny coaches are – and how they’re qualified to give you advice on muscle-building? If so, check out this article introducing each of the coaches. Be prepared to be blown away by their transformations.

With the announcement of our upcoming Scrawny to Brawny coaching program, we’ve received a ton of questions. Well, in today’s FAQ we hope to answer them all. And, in addition, we’ll be announcing our $10,000 prize. Check it out.

Want to build big muscles? Well, the key is to avoid making the big mistakes that little guys make. So, Scrawny to Brawny poster boy, Paul Valiulis, and I got together to create this list of the top mistakes skinny guys make.

PN member Cynthia was a clear winner at the end of 2009’s Lean Eating contest, showing that she knew how to stuff a wild bikini and walk away with our top prize of $10,000 as the winner of the women’s division. Here, she tells her story of losing 40 lbs and 20% bodyfat.

Later this month, we’re going back to our roots. We’ve created a new coaching program, exclusively for skinny guys looking to build muscle the Precision Nutrition way. Check it out.

My good friends know that I’ve long been on the quest for the perfect protein shake. Well, that quest has ended…in PN Ice Cream. With my trusty new Vitamix, I’ve found the holy grail of protein snacks. Click here to learn how to make low calorie PN-friendly ice cream.

A few weeks back I was invited back on the award-winning Canadian program – On the Line – with Christine Williams. In this article, you’ll find 8 segments, each about 5 – 7 minutes in duration, each segment covering a host of nutrition and health related topics.

Over the years I’ve met some great trainers. I’ve also met some trainers not qualified to shovel the sidewalk in front of the gym. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two – 10 strategies for distinguishing between the great trainers and the not-so-great ones.

Last Wednesday, we announced the launch of our brand new Precision Nutrition Certification program. Of course, all week, our Precision Nutrition community has been abuzz with discussion about this upcoming program. So we decided answer some of the key questions here to help those interested learn more about the program.

There’s nothing else like it, anywhere. The first true nutrition certification for fitness professionals. The Precision Nutrition Professional Certification. Check it out…

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.