Last night I read a social media post that is stuck on my brain. It involved a topic that I feel very strongly about, and one that I encounter both personally and professionally on a daily basis: dietary control. If you follow triathlon, chances are you’re familiar with Holly Lawrence. If not, you can read […]
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Nutrition For Training After Prolonged Periods Away From Exercise
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Nov
Nov
Due to different circumstances (Busy at work, Family Commitments, A Freaking PANDEMIC), we might choose be forced to stay away from training for weeks, sometimes months. Thankfully, time away from training is not forever, and we will be able to train again. Current Recommendations For Training After Prolong Periods Away From Exercise As we return […]
02
Nov
Nov
A typical busy day at home Conference call is on, kids are on the way home from school, phone buzzing and the list goes on. This is a typical day for a work from home mum, and it does not stop! Because every time the kids are back from schools – first question is “Mummy, […]
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Oct
Oct
Over 40 you can keep getting fitter and stronger when you counteract what is happening with our body as we age. Below is Part 1 of my recipe for being the best athlete you can be over the age of 40. The primary focus of the anti-aging medical community these days is the steady and […]
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Jul
Jul
Meat lovers rejoice! Yes, there is such a thing as eating too much veggies! We’ve been told from young to eat our veggies. There is no doubt there are definite health benefits to be had. However, like everything else in this world, too much of a good thing is bad. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF EATING […]
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Jul
Jul
Calorie counting is not only a tedious task, it also takes away a lot of the joy in eating. Many have tried and given up. Even if you’re a meal prep kind of person, you are definitely going to have at least one meal outside. It’s very unlikely that you eat alone either (unless you […]
02
Jul
Jul
Gluten Free. A catch phrase in dieting the past couple of years. Do a quick search online and you’ll get a flood of information about the benefits of going gluten free. Before you jump onto the bandwagon, do you know what gluten is and what it does? Here’s a quick summary. What is Gluten? […]
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Jun
Jun
We often use the 2 words casually. In actuality the mean different things. Knowing the difference will allow you to be a more mindful eater with awareness of what your body needs for nourishment. Collins dictionary definition: Appetite: A desire to for food and drink. It’s an emotional and psychological need to satisfy. […]
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Jun
Jun
We all get attracted by the big bold statements on the front of every package. If it’s caught your eye, then that big bold message has done its job. The truth is more likely under the hood, or in this case, at the back of the packaging. Nutrition labels are boring. Lots of […]
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May
May
article kindly shared by: sportsnutritionistjames.com As somebody starting out on your fitness journey, you might hear a lot about protein, and have questions, but nobody to answer you. I have compiled some of the common questions received on protein and posted it into one big FAQ so you can find all your protein related […]