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Most of the time when you work out, you feel powerful and energized. But there are some days where you hit a wall: you feel groggy and exhausted and you just can’t shake it. Why is your body responding like this? How can you get rid of this feeling?

No matter what your workout preference—pilates or crossfit or anything in between—carefully calculated nutritional strategies and supplements are the key to optimizing your workouts and eliminating your fatigue.

Making New Year’s Resolutions is probably one of the strangest “holiday traditions” in the United States. It’s not really about the holidays at all, of course; it’s really about personal self-improvement which coincides with the start of the New Year. No matter the reason, approximately 40 percent of Americans make these resolutions each year. Unfortunately, less than 10 percent of them will actually achieve their goals.

Have you pulled out your "winter clothes" yet? With the days getting cooler and shorter, it won't be long before you'll need them. Back in March, when you last wore your winter clothes, you might have noticed they were getting snug. That’s because most of us put on some weight over the winter—sometimes as much as seven pounds! If this has you concerned, here are some tips to help you maintain your current weight and enjoy a healthy lifestyle through the winter.

Concerning nutrition, there are hundreds of “dos and don’ts” out there. These often conflicting pieces of information can be misleading, contradictory, and sometimes, just plain wrong. To help you have a better, more accurate view on nutrition, we’ve compiled this list of common nutrition myths for you to read, and counter them with factual information.

 “What do I eat before working out?”

This is a question that our nutrition experts at Jax Nutrition get all the time.

While most people know what to eat after a workout, they’re unsure as to what they should be eating prior to a workout. 

Good nutrition before, during and after a workout routine is essential for performance and stamina. Requirements can vary with your goals, workout intensity and body weight, however if your goal is to lose fat and increase performance, it is important to strategically eat before your workout by selecting the right amount of carbs, protein and fat.