It’s the Great Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake (Charlie Brawn)!
Yes, it’s that time of year again! And there’s nothing basic about Barry’s delish pumpkin treat, a Halloween treat that won’t it trick you into holiday weight gain. This deliciousness is being served...
View ArticleOur Favorite Healthy Food Blogs
by Emma Inkester We Bootcampers love our healthy foods, but we also love a pretty plate, and we especially enjoy subscribing to all the great bloggers out there who give us reams of wonderful recipes...
View ArticleHealthy Pumpkin “Ice Cream”
Halloween may be over, but with Thanksgiving ahead, pumpkin season is still in full swing. You may have reached maximum pumpkin-flavor-food saturation point by now, but many seasonal pumpkin desserts...
View ArticlePersimmon 101: The Nutritional Powerhouse You’re Not Eating
As summer has come to a close, we find ourselves missing the delicious fruit and vegetables we have been accustomed to over the past few months. However, we welcome a fall harvest that brings a...
View ArticleThe Skinny On Artificial Sweeteners: Not-So-Sweet Nothings
Ever had a diet soda or sweetened your coffee or tea with an artificial sweetener? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. In fact, non-caloric artificial sweeteners are among the most common food...
View ArticleCoffee Break: 5 Reasons Caffeine Can Help You Crush Your Workouts
Despite all the fancy and pricey pre-workout supplements on the market now, scientific studies show that the best “sports supplement” is not only FDA approved, it’s also the most affordable: coffee....
View ArticleCarbs is NOT a Four-Letter Word
Popular nutritional wisdom tells us to forgo bagels, say no to the breadbasket, and don’t even think about touching that doughnut. Gym goers, especially, extol the benefits of a protein-heavy diet...
View ArticleThe Number on the Scale Doesn’t Hold Much Weight
Attention all you compulsive weighers and anyone obsessed with the scale. You can now breathe a sigh of relief because that number it displays every time you step on? Well, it doesn’t hold much weight....
View ArticleBarry’s Miami Beach’s Famous Protein Shake – The Derek Skinny
The Fuel Bar menu across the many Barry’s locations is mostly the same, and so is the favorite shake – the Simply PB wins popularity contests at almost every location (and not because it’s skinny!)...
View Article10 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Vegetables
The average American eats just three servings of fruit and vegetables a day, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Regardless of whether that includes you, the one thing almost everyone...
View ArticleHealthy, High Protein Brownies That Actually Taste Good.
I know what you’re thinking. This isn’t your first time at the healthy dessert rodeo. You’ve gotten excited by the prospect of gluten-free, flour-less, chocolately goodness before, only to have your...
View ArticleThe Trouble With “Cheat Meals”
In the fitness world, the “cheat meal” is the ultimate happy meal. Cheat days are more anticipated than Christmas, Hanukkah, your birthday and any other national holiday combined. If you’re in a...
View ArticleShould You Be Taking Supplements?
If you’re a fitness buff or health aficionado, supplements may be a regular part of your lifestyle or routine. But should you rely on supplements? It’s a common question for which there may not be one...
View ArticleHealthy Strawberry Chia Jam
Strawberry season is in full swing and besides being deliciously scrumptious, strawberries are ranked in the top twenty of healthiest foods with the most antioxidants like polyphenol! Packed with...
View ArticleProtein-Packed Breakfast Recipes You Might Mistake for Dessert
It’s time to stop depriving our bodies— of breakfast, that is. It’s long been heralded the “most important meal of the day” and I’m inclined to agree. Our bodies fast all night while they focus on...
View ArticleCoffee Break: 5 Reasons Caffeine Can Help You Crush Your Workouts
Despite all the fancy and pricey pre-workout supplements on the market now, scientific studies show that the best “sports supplement” is not only FDA approved, it’s also the most affordable: coffee....
View ArticleCarbs is NOT a Four-Letter Word
Popular nutritional wisdom tells us to forgo bagels, say no to the breadbasket, and don’t even think about touching that doughnut. Gym goers, especially, extol the benefits of a protein-heavy diet...
View ArticleSummer Sips: Healthy Summer Cocktails
Summer is finally here! At last, we get to show off those toned gams and bulging biceps we’ve been working so hard on all winter. With the summer season also comes summer soirees filled with calorific...
View Article9 Ways to Save Time & Money with Meal Prep
Meal prep is an essential part of many busy fitness fanatics’ lives. However, the usual grilled chicken and broccoli made on a Sunday and eaten five days in a row can get hideously boring and...
View ArticleThe Number on the Scale Doesn’t Hold Much Weight
Attention all you compulsive weighers and anyone obsessed with the scale. You can now breathe a sigh of relief because that number it displays every time you step on? Well, it doesn’t hold much weight....
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