Weight Loss

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Protein and Weight Loss: How much protein do you need to retain muscle and lose body fat? 

Get enough protein at the right times to change your body composition for the better!  Athletes spend years striving for the right body composition for their sport. They often do additional agility or speed or mobility work, they lift weights, and then… something happens. Their diet isn’t optimal or they get injured or they move into […]

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Support those going through lifestyle changes with positive messages of improved outcomes.

Outstanding behavior change support systems are your path to victory!

Behavior change is hard, but the right support system can lift you to triumph! Do you find that your current habits and actions just aren’t getting you where you want to be? Or maybe you see your athletic performance slipping because you show up to practice unprepared and hungry. Are you missing from key meetings

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Bariatric surgery athlete counseling can be a great learning experience due to their unique fueling needs.

Successful Athletes After Bariatric Surgery Impart Lessons for Triumph

These amazing athletes require special sports nutrition considerations, counseling skills and the ability to refer out when needed. I’ve worked with a variety of bariatric surgery athletes over the last decade and consulted with many more. They have some particular needs when it comes to fueling and hydrating, and even more considerations when it comes

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Build A Better Peppermint Mocha!

Design one that tastes delicious and will meet your athletic goals. Many coffee shops have sumptuous seasonal drinks, such as the peppermint mocha, designed to tempt the tongue with strong flavors and plenty of holiday sweetness. But they don’t really support either health or performance. How do you adapt them so you can enjoy the

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The plant-based Med Diet, a plant-based, seasonal eating plan, also includes fish and fermented dairy.

Mediterranean Diet FAQs for Athletes

Does the Mediterranean Diet support your sports performance goals? What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean Diet consists of traditional foods eaten in countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It’s also more than just a diet, it’s a lifestyle that includes meals with friends and family and red wine with those meals.  Some studies, cookbooks

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