Eat Like Ruby

Last week we had a chat to my mum about her recent gaining phase and this week we are having a conversation about the gaining phase that I am entering in the next month! We chat about why you do gaining and fat loss phases, how you maintain the muscle you build in a gaining phase and what my gaining phase is going to look like. Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebook.com/g...

In today’s episode I am talking you through peak weeks and deload weeks and explaining the importance of incorporating them into a structured training plan. We talk about training block lengths, break down the physical and mental effects of having peak weeks and deload weeks and what they can look like. Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatlikerubypodcast...

Today I am taking you through my top 5 no-brainers when it comes to training and nutrition. These 5 things are more than non-negotiables to me, they truly just make sense when it comes to the goals I want to achieve. Listen in to hear about what I focus on, why I focus on it and how I integrate each aspect as part of my daily routines. Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebo...

Today we are breaking down the structure of training & nutrition when working towards a performance goal, in the lead up to Shack competing in the Mooloolaba triathlon next month. We talk about balancing performance goals with body composition goals, and the importance of prioritising each at different times.  There's a lot of juice in this episode (whether you're interested in triat...

In this episode I break down the structure of my own nutrition, training & goals for this year. I explain how I'm using different phases of Fat Loss & Muscle Gain, along with flexible dieting, and structured, progressive training, to build my best physique ever! Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatlikerubypodcast Follow Eat Like Ruby 🍫 https...

In this episode, I am joined by Poddy legend, Sophie Wilson. OG’s will remember Sophie from our last episode where we discussed fat loss, but today is all about mindset! Mindset is a huge part of our health and fitness journey, and really the key to smashing our goals. We dive into the importance of being aware of blaming external factors for interfering with our progress and how your success come...

In this episode, I wanted to take the time to dive deep into what Eat Like Ruby means for me and the girls who join. I am so passionate about educating women to be able to successfully navigate their fitness journey alone! I’ve never talked about my mission and why I love what I do, and side note ;) (IFYKY), I also break down what flexible dieting should be like in my opinion, and how you can star...

New Year, New Goals, Woop Woop! Coming out of the silly season can feel overwhelming, you can feel off track and have regrets about your indulgence over the holiday period. If you’re entering 2024 with fat loss as your priority, this episode is for you. I wanted to dive deeper into how to best enter a fat loss and the core elements to consider during the prep phase. I wanted to give my advice to t...

Today’s episode is a week away from our wedding, WOO! Shitttttt (IYKYK), so we thought it was a great time to see who knows who better? This week’s episode may end in a potential divorce, as we answer questions about each other and see who wins to avoid eating the hottest chip in the world. It’s safe to say, I haven't slept in 3 days because of the thought of eatting this chip, so tune in to...

This episode is following on from last week, and it’s all about getting back to the basics and really checking your lift techniques. Ruby breaks down how she likes to create training blocks to achieve not only PB heavy lifts but also to ensure adaptation is still happening in your training program. Going back to the basics and focusing on technique can be seen as regression but this is actually re...

This episode is for my gym gals! 2023 is coming to an end 😳, so this is typically the time we start to think about our nutrition and training goals for 2024. Today I’m chatting about what we can look at within our nutrition and training program to set up phases throughout the year, to help us achieve our goals. Christmas time can cause a spiral to occur in the new year, so getting prepped now wil...

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimised by the scales 🙋🏻‍♀️ We’ve all been there… So today’s episode is a chat for the gals! We all know conditioning has told us that skinnier is better, and we’ve all let the scale number dictate how we feel about our body. Today’s special guest is my incredible biz manager, Georgia Mott, and boy do we unpack all the tea today! You guys finally get...

Today’s episode is part 2 of the juicy Q&A with the big dog, Shack. With summer right around the corner, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to ask about your burning training Q’s. You guys pulled through as always and asked some wicked questions about all things training. Listen in to hear my thoughts on the best glute exercises, how to pick the best training plan for your lifestyle &am...

Today’s episode is a juicy Q&A with the big dog, Shack. With summer right around the corner, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to ask your burning nutrition Q’s. We get so many wicked questions from you guys and condensed this episode into the common themes that I see being asked. We dive into my thoughts on meal plans, how accurate body scans are, and how I deal with online haters.  J...

Today’s episode is to get you guys thinking…what’s new. Ruby is here to break down the restrictions and plans we put on ourselves in the name of ‘clean eating’. With the rise in the clean eating trend, it’s so easy for us all to jump on board the train and start to implement a cleaner diet, but what does this even mean? Listen in to find out how to really reflect on what a clean diet, that is sust...

Becoming intentional with your nutrition & training phases throughout the year is a game changer. As we enter the holiday season, we all know festive gatherings are almost a weekly event. This time can be the worst time of year for some, when it should be the best. In this episode Ruby dives into why she encourages moving to maintenance, to avoid the spiral that can come with a deficit during...

We all remember day one of our training journey, It’s overwhelming to say the least. As Ruby always preaches education is key to smashing your goals, the flip side of that is structured training! Ruby and Shack dive into the world of structured vs unstructured training, unpacking the importance of a structured training routine. Please remember this is judgement free zone always, and aimed to furth...

Well, the time has come to talk about one of the most common questions people ask during a fatlose phase, “what’s the secret to eating out”. Unfortunately, there is no secret just science! Ruby dives deep into what to think about when it comes to enjoying meals out during your fat loss phase, and what to avoid when you’ve indulged to help keep you in a positive mindset.  Join the Eat Like Ruby Pod...

One of Ruby’s favourite quotes is - “It’s only a problem, if you make it a problem”, and she has used this as fuel to decide what she deems as either a problem or a growth opportunity. With most people entering their fat loss phase, shifting your mindset and getting educated is step number one to smashing your goals ready for summer!  Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.faceboo...

Boy oh boy is today a big juicy ep! Ruby is here and she’s breaking down all things scale weight. The scales are such a make or break part of so many peoples day, but the reality is there is so much that causes the scale to fluctuate. Ruby wants to share what she believes is the best way to use scales to avoid the spiral, and how to track our nutrition & training progress in the most intellige...

With the start of the Eat Like Ruby Fat Loss Phase, I wanted to jump on and chat about the common things I see when people claim their fat loss program didn’t work. I see so often people saying “my calorie deficit didn’t work” or I’m a perfectionist, and savage mode is turned on today to clock these narratives we tell ourselves. There is so much to understand when it comes to fat loss, so I’m here...

Today’s episode is a direct link into last week’s episode - my goals to finish 2023 - If you haven’t been in the loop, I’ve spent this year working towards a 5km running goal to honour my dad on father’s day. Now that I have achieved that goal, I wanted to break down what my goals look like for the rest of the year, and how I set achievable goals to ensure I get my desired outcome.  Join the Eat L...

It’s that time again! Insta Q’s answered with my trusty side kick, Coach Shack. You guys always slide into my dm’s asking an array of different questions about fat loss, flexible dieting and just overall advice on how to get started. Today Shack and I sit down to unpack the world of flexible dieting, very low calorie diets  (VLCD) & juggling your health journey with life. As always this episod...

Did you know that in Australia it’s illegal for PT’s to give out nutrition targets and meal plans unless they have a nutrition qualification. In the industry I see this happening so often, but the reality is everyone is different and requires different meal plans to best suit them. The common 6-8 week challenges, I believe, aren't an effect way to achieve fat loss. They lead to unhealthy mind...

Following on from the last couple of episodes where I went deep into the world of fat loss. Today I’m unpacking further to help you better understanding how the body works during a fat loss phase. I see so many people try diet after diet and fall off track, so I’m breaking down the misconceptions and beliefs that come with diets. We often hear others say “bread, pasta & carbs is bad”, and as w...