Understanding electrolyte needs is a big topic among the endurance athlete community, and for those just getting started in events such as triathlons and marathons. Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia is the main cause of muscle cramping, which every athlete wants to avoid. But even more importantly, sodium is directly responsible for muscle contraction including […]

Will it matter that much if I drink? The question of drinking alcohol or not comes up a lot, and many of my clients wonder if alcohol should be totally off limits. In this video, I discuss why the answer depends on what you’re drinking, how much, and what you’re mixing it with, to help […]

Think starving yourself to lose weight is the best approach? If you’re drastically reducing calories and view food as the enemy for your waistline, this video will help you see things differently, and view food as your weight loss ally! Although there is no magic bullet, eating for fat loss is simpler than many people […]

How much of an impact does your diet have on your strength? More than you might think! What you eat has a direct influence on your muscles, and in this video I reveal 3 principles of what you need to eat to best support your strength, no matter what your age or activity level. Eating […]

Is there a reason that High-Intensity Interval Training is all the rage? In this video, you’ll learn why HIIT is definitely a ‘hit’ for fitness and performance, and why it’s such an effective form of exercise to maintain muscle mass, and burn body fat at the same time in just 20 minutes. I don’t know […]

Are you overwhelmed with meal prepping for you and your family? If you’re out of ideas and have limited time to prepare healthy meals, this video has just the tips you need to help get you on track. Many of my clients find meal prepping complicated, and can’t figure out how to get healthy food […]

Looking for some inspiration? In this video testimonial, my client Ashley Working shares her journey as an athlete, and how she overcame her challenges with her relationship with food. Ashley describes her issues that she brought to me, and how over the 9 months of working together, she re-learned how to fuel her body with […]

Do you have a habit of setting a goal, but not following through and abandoning it? If so, you’re not alone! And instead of feeling bad, achieving a goal or not often comes down to how you approach it. A huge part of my work is helping my clients achieve their goals, so I’ve come […]

Do you avoid snacking between meals because you think it’s unhealthy or will cause weight gain? Done properly, mindful or ‘smart snacking’ can make all the difference to having optimal energy levels, improved performance and higher brain functioning. As an important part of their meal plan, many of my clients learn that not all snacking […]

Did you know that carbohydrates are king when it comes to fueling your performance? Most people don’t realize we need more than just protein for muscle building and energy, and that carbohydrates play a critical role as fuel for brain function, muscle generation and repair, and endurance. Many people are reaching out to me after […]