Welcome to our new site! I'm excited to have the opportunity to share education and inspiration through this new website. I hope you will find this to be a great resource to help you along in your goals toward a more Healthy Way of Life. Some of the objectives of this site is to provide:

• clarity about the science of nutrition and how it impacts your fitness goals
• direction, to help you use what you learn to achieve your fitness goals faster
• inspiration, from reading articles from experts in our organization and from the success stories of members who have faced challenges similar to yours
• answers to many of the common questions people have about nutrition and fitness.

Nutrition is a very individualized topic. While many topics are written about for the population as a whole, there are certainly individual needs that can and should be addressed. As time goes on, I hope to have a wealth of information available to you for any goal you may have. The exercise part of your fitness program can sometimes require as little as 3-4 hours per week. Proper nutrition requires attention during a much greater portion of your week. It can be a challenge for many people, with our fast-paced lifestyles and processed foods available everywhere. The journey to achieving optimal health through nutrition is really just that - a journey. It is an ongoing process of learning and experimenting. Over time, you'll discover what works best for you to look and feel your best. Hopefully this site will serve as a resource that can help you get there.

You can expect to see something new each week from Dominique Lopez-Stickney, RD (Lake Houston, TX), Dr. Matt Marturano, ND (Troy, MI), and from me. You will also find articles written by a few of our other Registered Dietitians, including Suzanne Parker, RD (San Antonio, TX), Lisa Schwinn, RD (Romeoville, IL), or Abby McQueeney-Penamonte, RD (Parker, CO) and/or other Registered Dietitians and Personal Trainers throughout the month. All of these Fitness and Nutrition Professionals can be a great resource for you. You'll also see current nutrition news and upcoming events. Finally, if you're interested in any of our outstanding products or services, you'll find information easily accessible on the main Nutrition page.

If you would like to, please feel free to contact them directly. In addition, if there are topics you'd like to see discussed, you can contact me. We also hope many of these articles become discussions, either in the actual blog or in the forums. Be sure to come back often and learn something new.

Yours in health,

Tom