In this video clip, I reveal the 3 top reasons your metabolism is suppressed, and how to turn it around. As a dietitian for over 10 years, specifically in sports dietetics, my passion is working with athletes, active individuals and those competing in endurance sports such as runners or triathletes. But there’s a common problem […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - 3 Reasons Why You're Ruining Your Metabolism and How to Fix It

The first home Gamecock Football game is right around the corner! Don’t ruin your diet by munching on wings, chip, and burgers all day! Try this healthy tailgate recipe: pork tenderloin…guaranteed to be the star of the tailgate! Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1⁄2 […]

For the last few years I have had the pleasure of talking to, meeting and working with trainers from many different places. Every single trainer I have met seems to have some personal style and opinion that shows in their work and the training prescriptions given to their clients. But what is the difference between […]

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5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from you as possible. I am here to make sure you get the best out of your money while still making healthy food choices. Below is a short list of ways […]

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Metabolism is the body’s process that converts food, water, and oxygen into energy for all of your daily activities, not just exercise. The calories in the food you consume are just units of energy. During metabolism, this energy is converted into a simpler form. The energy created from this process will either be immediately used […]

Has this ever happened to you? You follow a diet, lose a significant amount of weight, end the diet, gain all the weight back and plus some. Now, no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to lose the weight? Or perhaps in your 20’s it seemed so easy to lose weight with just […]

Fall is here and the state fair is rolling into town. Beginning October 8th through October 19, the space we know so well for tailgating will soon be covered with farm animals, games, rides, concerts and all the fried foods we could ever eat. The South Carolina state fair has become notorious for its food […]