What grab-n-go food should you keep on hand to keep them fueled? And how much do they need? School is back in full swing and that means life is even busier than it was during the summer! If you’re not prepared with quick and easy foods to keep on hand for your athlete, then you’ll […]
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Training in the summer heat? What do you reach for to stay hydrated and fueled? When it comes to staying hydrated, knowing when to reach for plain water, an electrolyte supplement, or a sports drink can dramatically impact your performance. But what’s the difference? And does it matter? The answer is a resounding “YES”, and
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Athletes and active individuals need to drink more than just water. With sweaty summer training, your body’s best friend is sodium. Here in South Carolina, it’s a typical hot and humid summer, and any activity outdoors can take it out of you…sodium that is! Many of my clients are telling me how they’re not feeling
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Is fasted cardio good for fat loss? Or just another fad? Find out in the video below…. It’s time to shine a light on the ‘fasted’ versus ‘fed’ cardio debate. Is it really true that a morning cardio workout with no pre-fueling is somehow better for fat loss than eating first? First, let’s see if
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To lose fat, what’s the better option? Cardio or weightlifting? This video answers that question, and gives tips for how to get the best results. It’s one of the top questions I get from clients who want to lose those stubborn pounds, so they get the best results from their efforts. Exercising smartly is the
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Is your performance suffering because of your diet? Good intentions or not, it’s critical to know why your choices with food could be hindering your potential. As a sports dietitian, I help athletes and active individuals fuel their body for better performance, and most of my clients approach me because they’re struggling. I help them
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Do you know how to make nutrition your ally for getting more toned? How to get muscle tone is one of the top 5 requests I get from clients. This video explains how to leverage nutrition to support your goal of a leaner and toned physique. Achieving better muscle tone does not require a special
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Are you letting the scale ruin your day? In this video, I share my perspective on whether the scale is your friend or foe. Observe what feelings arise when you approach your scale – are you anxious, worried, filled with dread, or excited? From there, what happens when you actually step on it and see the
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Is your diet right for you, and your unique nutrition needs? In this video, I discuss a major issue I see time and time again with my clients who are on diets that are not customized to support them. The result is they don’t reach their goals, and their health potentially worsens or even develop
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Do you think hydrating isn’t as necessary when you’re exercising in cold weather? This video explains why proper hydration is even more important in the winter months, and how to calculate your needs. It’s common to think you don’t need to worry about hydration when it’s cold because you’re not sweating as much, but this
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