We've all come across athletes who pound back a protein shake, only to head home to eat nothing but chicken breast and beef for the rest of the day. While we know that protein is important for athletes, is there such a thing as too much protein? Mike Bewley, Georgia Tech strength coach and sports nutritionist extraordinaire, explains why pure-protein meals and ketogenic diets may actually be causing athletes more harm than good.

Georgia Tech Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning and Specialist in Sport Nutrition, Mike Bewley, provides his final step in making your muscle-building diet successful. He breaks down some go-to meals that will instantly add more calories to your day and keep your taste buds satisfied.

Just starting your off-season? Now is the time to begin building lean muscle for next season! In order to gain muscle safely and successfully, you will need to be disciplined in the weight room AND the kitchen. Nutritionist and Georgia Tech strength coach Mike Bewley shares his tips and tricks for off-season muscle building, in part 9 of this popular 10-part series on eating to build muscle.

Want to build muscle by eating a healthy diet, but don't have millions to spend on groceries? Georgia Tech strength coach and nutrition pro Mike Bewley shares 4 tips on how to build big muscles on a tight budget, in part 8 of his popular 10-part blog series.

Find it hard to eat healthy on the go? Then you need to read Mike Bewley's top 5 quick and easy snacks to help you stick to your muscle-building goals and avoid the 3 PM vending machine run.

Are you a skinny athlete looking to put on some muscle? Look no further. Mike Bewley shares 10 quick tips for safe weight gain in Part 6 of his popular series on building muscle. A quick read with some great facts: for example, did you know eating oats cold helps you to eat more? Read on to learn more...

We are halfway through our popular series on how to build lean muscle! In Part 5, Mike Bewley shares his secrets on sticking to your diet plan, even when you don't see gains overnight.

In part 4 of his 10-part series on building lean muscle, Mike Bewley talks timing: specifically, how long it should take to realistically gain muscle (without simultaneously gaining body fat), how much muscle you can expect to gain, and how frequently to time your meals for the best results.

It's time for the third installment of Mike Bewley's popular series on building lean muscle. In part 3, Volt's resident nutrition expert explains which macronutrient sources are best for athletes, and how to track and manage sleep and hydration.

We all know that a proper diet is important, but how do we calibrate diet needs specifically to our own workout and training goals? How do we make sure we are putting the right fuel into our bodies—and how do we decide the right amount? In this second installment from Volt's resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley, he outlines 3 key takeaways for developing lean muscle mass without excessive weight gain.