Fuel You!

Low motivation and boredom is experienced by anyone, though magnified even more so by individuals with ADHD during the body fat loss process and meal planning. I'm highlighting in the episode of the Fuel You! Podcast the importance of addressing these challenges to maintain long-term adherence and achieve desired outcomes. 1.) Understanding the Challenges is important and the that the novelty-...

Today on the Fuel You! Podcast I explore the benefits of food tracking, calorie tracking, and macronutrient tracking for individuals with ADHD and others - how it differs from intuitive eating, and how combining both approaches can be a good strategy. Take a look back at Episode 62 with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Coach, Becca King where we talk in depth about the strategies I'm...

In this Episode of the Fuel You! Podcast I help you focus on the benefits of prioritizing muscle mass and building muscle for body fat loss. The goal of this episode is to help you achieve a leaner physique without solely focusing on fat loss strategies, and I promise to provide some applicable points on how to do it: There is a common misconception that solely focusing on body fat loss is the bes...

In this episode of the Fuel You! Podcast I'm providing a starting point for discussing the scientific evidence linking muscle gain and its impact on cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being. I'll expand on each of these points you're reading here. Neurotransmitter regulation: Resistance training and muscle-building activities have been shown to increase the release and availabi...

On the Fuel You! Podcast we talked today with Becca King, @adhd.nutritionist on Instagram, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, passionate about supporting adults who are challenged with ADHD and binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues. She works with her clients to find food freedom and improve their self-esteem. Discover more and apply for Becca's group coaching here linktr.ee/a...

Focusing on muscle gain can positively impact individuals with ADHD or those looking to improve focus, reduce hyperactivity, and boost mood. There are of course unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in these areas and explain the potential benefits of muscle gain. Let's explore the connection between muscle gain and ADHD. There is scientific evidence linking muscle gain and improved cog...

We begin the episode by discussing the challenges that people with ADHD, or anyone challenged with following through, may face when trying to stick to a training routine to build muscle. We talk about how ADHD can impact motivation, focus, and impulse control, and how these factors can make it difficult to maintain a consistent workout schedule. There are similarities and differences between the c...

Have you ever wondered what a training routine could look like for someone with ADHD and how certain routines, movements, or body areas can help improve focus, reduce hyperactivity, and boost mood. •Structuring the routine: Training routines for someone with ADHD should be structured to support our unique needs. This could include breaking the routine down into smaller, more manageable tasks, inco...

Deniz Perry (@dt.perry) is an ADHD creative who shares easy-to-digest scientific info with her community. She’s a chemical engineer who has spent 15+ yrs in biotechnology. She pulls from her background in science & corporate to support ADHDers navigating life, wellness and career with classes and free content. Make sure to get the best of what Deniz is putting out there for any ADHDer: Best wa...

We're creating a space here at the Fuel You! Podcast to discuss nutrition, training, and body composition challenges that EVERYONE faces, but challenges that are discussed through the lens of a brain wired differently. Believe, that the challenges and solutions we discuss can work for my ADHDers out there, but they can apply to anyone looking for solutions. You are wanted, welcomed, and understood...

Ryan Mayer is an ADHD Mindset & Performance coach (check out his offer for you below!) and as the Fuel You! Podcast dives deeper into the world of ADHD and how it may affect your performance and body composition goals - he was just the right person to have on for season 2. Before we get into it I need to have your ATTENTION! New first of it’s kind in the ADHD space NOW OPEN! SMS based course r...

Low levels of certain nutrients may have an impact on ADHD symptoms and cognitive function. Here's a closer look at the potential consequences of nutrient deficiencies in individuals with ADHD. The nutrients I'll talk about are important for overall health and cognitive function, and their deficiency may impact anyone, regardless of whether they have ADHD or not. Omega-3 fatty acids: Resea...

180 pounds down! I coached 22 active individuals to successfully drop 180 pounds of body fat, collectively, while on average, maintaining or increasing their muscle mass. Most were recommended to increase their resistance training, improve their protein and fiber intake, and eat to recover from their demanding training and life schedules. That's not the whole story and could very much be minim...

Season 2 Kickoff - continuing to discover how to best Fuel You! We are continuing to explore and share individualized nutrition and lifestyle strategies, unique to your own satisfaction, satiety, and biological needs... with a new flavor, an evolved focus. Well informed and dynamic guests lined up and ready to deliver impactful experiences and __________________________________________ Help me on...

Struggled with eating? You. Are. Not. Alone.  Madison's journey is her own, but far from unique, in that MANY people in all body sizes and performance levels has struggled. I've seen many people struggle publicly while others take on challenges silently. If this sounds like you, it's important to realize that you aren't alone - which is why I'm incredibly grateful Madison was open to sharing...

Today is for busy parents! I talked with Registered Dietitians, Shan Szeles and Alli Salvitti-Nelson - the PostGlo Nutritionists. A few years ago they both became parents and now have five kids between the two of them. So they know the busy parent lifestyle and balancing everything else that we need to in this busy world. As they share on their website , "whether it be right after having your baby...

Today we talk with Fitness Podcaster, Michael Suh. He has leveraged discussion with fitness and nutrition leaders on his podcast, Not another Fitness Pro (check it out on iTunes or Spotify) . The knowledge and confidence he's been able to absorb and apply to his life has been astounding and something we can all benefit from listening to - but also from observing. Michael's story is familiar. Micha...

In this "5 Minute Short" I'm sharing my nutrition "rules", which I redefine as my guidelines. This was prompted by a recent post I saw that got me thinking about how I eat that makes me feel good. There are guidelines that I do follow that make me feel good. Compared the original post mine aren't as defined and objective, but I know that when I live closer to them, I feel better and that better sh...

In this "5 Minute Short" I'm letting you now that small points of focus, pulling "small levels", over the next few weeks this holiday will pay dividends in the New Year(!) and keep you from the usual "New Year, New You, weight loss cycle". I share a client example for you to see how this mindset is helping someone already and how it can help you as well. Check out our Happiness & Hunger free d...

Taking on the Holidays while keeping your goals in mind can be challenging. We've ALL been there. I've definitely been there, it's hard to maintain the focus with all the excitement and planning going on for what feels like weeks on end. I'm sharing all my tricks & tips that I share with  my clients this episode. It's a recording from a Lunch & Learn I provided for our athletes and me...

Kelly is a wealth of knowledge and infectious energy. Seeing how much she has accomplished and is involved in within our field in inspiring. It all started at West Virginia University with a BS degree in Nutrition and then earned her Master’s degree in Health Education from SUNY Cortland in upstate New York. She formerly worked as the division dietitian at Wegmans Food Markets and as a clinical di...

A very personal thought provoking share about developing positive self talk strategies. I'm connecting couples' therapy strategies for building a friendship with yourself and continually evolve your self identity to reach your goals. When I ask clients about their level of positive self talk - there tends to be less thought provoking discussion and more quick recommendations to decius with a thera...

She has come so far, in just 4 months! Listen to the full interview on the @fuel_you_podcast on Spotify and ITunes Sofia, who I’ve been working with for over 4 months now, has achieved such a solid body composition result throughout the process - she’s been incredibly dynamic and consistent. It's about confidence. Confidence in finding that sweet spot at the intersection of Satisfaction, Satiety,...

As an entrepreneur, a dad, and a Coach, Zack juggles making the world a stronger place by providing impact from mobility product development, environmental awareness, and of course work getting his clients stronger. He's taken his personal philosophy, his interests, and his innate 'do [good] work' mentality to focusing on his invention. While currently in a powerful re-branding phase, his device w...

I met Tom in mid 2021 as a guest speaker for his online community. At that time I saw not only how connected he wanted his community to be, but also how he tirelessly searched for experts to help his clients have any and all information available to them to succeed. Tom McGee is a former corporate world employee turned fitness coach and entrepreneur.  Health and wellness are his top priority...