6 Ways Meal Prep Improves Productivity

Oct 13, 2020 | PLN Blog | 1 comment

You are probably here because you are researching if meal preparation or ‘meal prep’ is for you. The short answer is yes. Balanced healthy meal prep can be for everyone; whether you’re looking to eat healthier, save money, or save time;  whether you prepare the meals...

AMRAP in CrossFit and Life

Sep 30, 2020 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

AMRAP, what’s that? A smooth flow you drop in the morning? I’m lean, I eat clean, I’m chasing my dreams Making my gains, removing them chains Place all the blame on me I can han-dle Not a lame hold a flame inside See the can-dle Made to dismantle All of my obstacles...

A Guide to Heating Up PLN Meals

Sep 23, 2020 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

Heating up your delicious Lean Nation meal is a routine like anything else in your Lean Lifestyle.  There are two methods printed right on the meal but those methods assume you have defrosted your meal for 6 to 8 hours in the fridge prior to your mealtime.  Life,...

The Cheat Meal is Dead!

Sep 16, 2020 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

At Project Lean Nation we’re dedicated to killing the cheat meal. When I share this with friends their first reaction is:  “Nothing but clean eating 24-7?  You maniacs!!!” I quickly calm them down and let them know I’m not here as a protein puritan, you can have your...

Health Outside of the Box

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

The box. This word has so many applications! The CrossFit Box, the standard way of thinking box, and the cereal box to name a few. Whatever your take on the word, the truth is you may need to start thinking outside of the box to get healthy. To begin with, let’s...

Protein: How To Cook It To Lose Weight and Add Antioxidants

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

Protein is good for your health. Eat as many grams in protein as you weigh each day. Protein won’t turn to fat unless it’s fatty. Consume lean meats to get lean. You are what you eat. All of these well known tidbits of advice point towards the highly prioritized...

Flavors For Your Foods: A Guide to Sauces & Condiments

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

Nothing beats the PLN community. One of our users posted a question with a picture of an ingredients list that led to some great discussion and thinking. As a result we are giving you a guide for choosing the best additions to your meals. Whether you are prepping your...

Success Without the Stress: Paleo Diet Plan Tips

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

So you’re doing it. You’re going paleo. Once you’ve made the decision, you’ve bought the paleo foods for success, gathered all of the healthy food ideas for a Paleo Diet, all that’s left is to follow through. Shoot! That’s the hard part. Diets are no problem in...

The Beginner’s Guide to the Paleo Diet

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

The paleo diet is a popular go-to for health chasers and fitness fanatics everywhere. In fact Shape Magazine recently claimed that it is the “most popular diet among Americans.” That’s saying something! The Paleo Diet benefits must be significant to beat out the...

How To Make Change Stick

Aug 2, 2018 | PLN Blog | 0 comments

Making a lifestyle change such as finding the motivation to eat healthy, or even something as simple as stopping the habit of saying “sorry” whenever you feel you’ve made a mistake depends upon three key components. You need to recognize behaviors, develop will power,...