The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast)

Motivation…. It comes and it goes. It helps and then it doesn’t…. So what can one do when motivation dips and the effort drops - leading to your nutrition plan and exercise not being adhered too? In this episode, I share some easy tips to help you re-motivate yourself and get back on track.  ____________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET  Your Guide To Imp...

“What is the best fat loss diet?” This is a question every dieter wants to know or has asked themselves before. We all want to know the BEST way to do something in the hopes its the easiest and quickest way to get to our goals. So what is the truth here? Does one exist or are you chasing unicorns? In this episode, I answer this question once and for all.  __________________________________________...

Fat loss is the top goal in the nutrition space. This means so many people are wondering how quickly they should be achieving their fat loss goals and body composition aspirations.  There is no universal rule here but there are some key considerations you need to have as well as an understanding of what is realistic and what is normal.  In this episode, I break down some insights on weight loss sp...

Nutrition is a crucial pillar of sports success. There are no two ways about it. It is undeniable. Its science. Fact. When it comes to sports nutrition, the first thing people think about is “what should I eat before a game or competition?”. Aka the pre-game meal/snack. So naturally this is where most start and where some of the early issues showing their face. We need to address this! In this epi...

Everyone and their dog seems to be taking whey protein powder or some form of protein powder. Whether one is losing weight or building muscle, it is undeniable that protein powder has entered the chat and doesn’t want to leave. The issue is when you have people loudly and with a lack of context, attributing their success to taking whey powder.  Even more so a problem when you have people in their...

One of the biggest obstacles dieters face is the daunting prospect of having to manage their nutrition when holiday time arrives. What does one do to maintain control or prevent themselves from falling off track and losing much-earned progress?! The truth is that you should not have to stress about this. Keeping yourself on track can be more simple than you would imagine. It comes down to framewor...

Many athletes and non-athletes alike (such as busy parents, working professionals, and fitness weekend warriors) don’t eat enough because they want to be “shredded” but this often comes with a price when done incorrectly and without professional guidance. Fat loss goals can be a slippery slope for some people and lead them to the point of under-fuelling.  In this episode, I share the 5 key signs t...

Is it true that you can eat too much good, healthy food? As it relates to fat loss specifically. Fat loss requires a calorie deficit and most healthy foods contain less calories than their discretionary counterparts.  So it is understandable to think that merely swapping to healthy foods will solve your weight loss woes, right? Yet so many dieters still struggle when they swap to a healthier diet...

Creatine. Super popular. Well researched. Effective. But which one should you choose and which form is best? You need to learn how to make this decision the right way.  In this episode, I explain how to choose the best Creatine option on the market so that you do not waste your money on the wrong supplement stack.  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individua...

Protein Protein Protein! We all want it. We all want more of it. We all want to optimise it. So how do you easily do this? What are some tips for improving protein levels? The truth is that protein intake optimisation is easier than you may think but does require proactive, intentional strategy and consideration. There are various ways to do so and I want to help you out by sharing some of the eas...

Calories and macros. What are they? Why do they matter? How are they connected? Flexible nutrition can have various faces but a very common one is the one that has you track your calories and/or macros to some degree to juice the fruits of nutrition in your favour. However, understanding the relationship between calories and macros is both important AND something that a lot of people don’t fully u...

Alternative milks have risen in popularity in the last decade and more and more people are making the swap. This is further reinforced by the extensive usage of almond milk as an ingredient in the vast majority of low-calorie recipes all over Tiktok and Instagram. So is almond milk the better choice then? Is dairy bad for you all of a sudden? With the amount of hype and support almond milk gets, i...

If you want to lose bodyfat, you got to get with the calorie deficit. There are no ifs, no buts. It’s the reality of physiology and fat loss thermodynamics. However, being in a calorie deficit is typically very different territory to what most people are used to or currently doing. In fact, with the weight regain problem being the main concern for many dieters, it is safe to safe that being in a c...

To lose weight you need a calorie deficit. So how much of a calorie deficit do you need? This is a common question I get asked as a Dietitian and Nutritionist. This is a very nuanced and contextual topic that requires tailored guidance but hopefully, I can provide some direction for you to start understanding what you need to potentially do.  In this episode, I share insight and perspective to hel...

Goals Goals Goal. The sparkplug for many a change. In the diet space. Fitness space. In many areas of life. You need to have a goal. Goals are the first step of success in any arena and nutrition is no different. However….that does not mean goal setting in of themselves are the trigger for successful change and results. In fact, goal setting is done so poorly by so many. That is why New Year Resol...

When it comes to fat loss, there are fundamentals in place that need to be implemented in order to see the change you are hoping for. The strategy is what I am referring too. However, what happens when the strategy isn’t enough? What causes fat loss to stagnate even when you have started making the right changes to your diet? The truth is that it is about alot more than just “what you need to do”....

𝗙𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟭- Expectations vs. Reality⁠.  I find that 8 times out of 10, when speaking to someone who has just started losing weight or even say building muscle…⁠ They expect two things:⁠ That progress will be quick⁠ That progress will be linear⁠ However, are these expectations realistic? What is the disconnect between expectations and reality when it comes to fat loss progress? In this e...

To carb…or not to carb? For that is the question… For many people, the choice is to NOT CARB themselves. The correct choice, though, is to CARB YO SELF. You should be eating carbs if you want to feel, perform, and even potentially look your best. This is something that as a Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, I can clear up and explain for you.  In this episode, I share 4 reasons that you should in...

Eating more protein and knowing how to do it, seem to be 2 different things for many people. Just knowing that you need to eat more and knowing your protein target, is not enough when you are struggling to understand how it would look practically and have clarity on how you can incorporate protein foods in your plan.  We need to help you see what the protein game looks like in a real-life example!...

Protein, protein, protein! We all love it. We all want to eat more of it. We all want to know how to optimize it. The reality is that we often think about “what to do” when it comes to protein nutrition, but we do not focus on WHAT NOT TO DO too. Building awareness (like building up your protein) around both sides of the equation, is a key step to optimal macro nutrition and results.  In this epis...

Supplements are often overrated and overused. However, some supplements are proven to be beneficial. The important thing is choosing the right supplement, used correctly, and for the right reasons. When it comes to building muscle and recovering your muscles, real food is key. Supplements, however, can be the cherry on top of the sundae when all other things are working like clockwork.  In this ep...

Time to start the year effectively!⁠ I know many athletes find that starting the year well is the hardest part so I wanted to help you out in case you struggle with this too!⁠ With new years resolutions, dieting trends, poor advice, and life admin…it’s not hard to fall into traps when it comes to your nutrition goals and do things the wrong way. Time to change this… In this episode, I share the 5...

Nutrition (specifically sports nutrition) is a fundamental pillar of an athletes life and their ultimate success in their sport. Whether it be for performance, health, longevity, or mental prowess…nutrition is kinda a big deal. That is why you need to build not only strategy and know-how, but also boost your awareness. Specifically your awareness of the signs and symptoms of poor nutrition (or lac...

Each new year we all have a vision on what we want the year to look like. We all have an idea on the goal or goals we want to achieve. The progress we want to make. Yet so many “dieters” keep making the same mistake each and every year that is stopping them from seeing their new year aspirations through. In fact, there is 1 very common, big mistake that you could be making that is setting you up o...

Every year. Like clockwork. An inevitable occurrence for many. A new year resolution is born. The kicking off of a new year marks the time that alot of us decide to re-evaluate our lives and re-create our health and nutrition goals in a bid to “actually succeed this time, this year”. Sound familiar? Of course it does. You probably already have a goal in mind. Well, what if I told you that New Year...