Anything under 6.5 hours of sleep lead to sleep deprivation and eventually chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), otherwise known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a long-term illness that deeply impacts numerous…
Hormones and Hunger
Ghrelin hormone makes you hungry – Ghrelin is a hormone produced by cells in the lining of your stomach when it’s empty. Ghrelin directly stimulates your appetite center in the…
Change Your Set Point and Manage Your Weight
Change the composition of your diet. If your diet currently includes a lot of sweets or refined carbohydrates (things like white bread, cereal, pasta, and pastry), consider cutting way back…
Calories and Weight Loss
When it comes to body fat, weight management and body change, the topic of calories in vs. calories out has been an ongoing debate. Some professionals argue it’s all the…
Basketball – Muscle Mass Diet with Jordan Shoob
Body by Coach Conner Height 6’5” Weight 160 Age 16 Active Weight Suggested optimum weight – 185 lbs. Eat 119 to 152 grams of protein & 3552 to 4084 calories…
Holding Court with Jordan Shoob
Interview with Coach Mike Conner and Lauren Crockett Was there a defining moment where you know you were meant to play basketball? The very first basketball league I joined I…
Reboot Your Thinking About Grilling
Great news for vegetarians! Vegetables contain antioxidants that counteract the cancer-causing effects of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). If you grill vegetables, you can feel free to…
Facts About Low Carb Diets
Why Low Carb Diets don’t promote High-Performance Athletes This article is about fueling a high-performance athlete not weight-loss. Whether you call it keto, Paleo, Dukan, or Atkins, low-carb eating patterns…
Obesity’s Relationship to Cancer
Only 31% of Americans realize that obesity is a risk factor for cancer, according to an American Society of Clinical Oncology survey. But in a 2016 study published in The…
Energize Your Mind & Body
1. Begin with breakfast 2. Eat primarily complex carbohydrates 3. Cut down on the caffeine 4. Lunch lite 5. Eat mini-meals 6. Curb your sweet tooth 7. Eat protein to…