The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast)

As a Dietitian and Nutritionist, I work with many clients who want to lose weight to some extent or another and this has led to me having a lot of experience in this area over the years. However, another less known fact is that I myself have worked on my own physique over the years which included having fat loss goals - starting from before I even become a Dietitian. With this came wins AND mistak...

Protein bars are one of the most popular supplement food products on the market which is not surprising considering how many people are determined to boost protein levels.  In today’s episode, I talk you through some of the key considerations and criteria I personally use when deciding on a protein bar food for myself or one of my clients. Understanding what goes into choosing the best possible pr...

Hydration for a lack of better word…is good! It’s kinda big deal actually - especially if you are an athlete or active individual wanting to be both healthy and “performance optimized”.  In today’s episode, I talk about the basics of hydration for athletes and what you need to know about your fluid game when it comes to it’s impact on your health and sporting/training performance. We tend to alway...

If you are trying to lose weight and become a lean machine, then you are either successfully going about achieving your goal or you are struggling and wondering why you are not losing weight.  This is an unofficial part 2 to the last episode where I shared the first common fat loss inhibitor. In today’s episode, I want to share ONE MORE common issue is have seen in my years working as a Sports Die...

In today’s episode, I want to share ONE common issue is have seen in my years working as a Sports Dietitian and fat loss nutritionist. If you are trying to lose weight and become a lean machine…then you are either successfully going about achieving your goal… OR you are struggling and wondering why you are not losing weight effectively.  As popular as fat loss is in the nutrition world, it is not...

In this episode, I explore the new research that was completed on the caloric impact that nuts have when consumed. In order words, this new evidence suggests that nuts don’t provide us with as many calories as we might have previously thought.  If you have counted calories before and happen to eat nuts, then you would know just how much caloric punch these delicious snacks can pack in a small crun...

In this episode, I talk about the fundamentals of post-game/pre-training fuelling nutrition - showing you what considerations you need to have when deciding on a meal or snack to fuel your upcoming effort. This is the second part of the two part series where I cover the basics you need to know to start fuelling and recovering more effectively. Make sure you also listen to episode #151, where I cov...

In this episode, I talk about the fundamentals of pre-game/pre-training fuelling nutrition - showing you what considerations you need to have when deciding on a meal or snack to fuel your upcoming effort. Sports nutrition depends heavily on the strategy you use and it is a different beast to regular nutrition for the typical goal of fat loss or building muscle. Fuelling is a game that needs to be...

In this episode, I explore the key signs and symptoms of being in a calorie surplus zone.  We all know that in order to gain weight and achieve your muscle-building goals…you need to be in a calorie surplus. However, how do you know that you are in a calorie surplus when you are first getting started or to ensure you are sticking to one consistently enough over time? Here I share the 4 signs of a...

In this episode, I review a recent article I came across named, “10 Nutrition Myths That Need To Die”.  There are many nutrition myths floating around in the health and fitness space, and as a Dietitian it is my job to separate truth from myth and inform you of the reality when it comes to good, effective nutrition.  In this recent article they outlined the 10 common nutrition myths that need to b...

In this episode, I share 3 common myths surrounding muscle building and nutrition that you need to be aware of.  Avoiding these will not only improve your potential strategy but also reduce the confusion and overwhelm you might be experiencing hearing all the noise on “how to build muscle effectively”.  Muscle-building nutrition requires a specific strategy to maximise your potential ROI. The issu...

In this episode, I share the 4 signs of a calorie deficit that you NEED to know. If you want to achieve fat loss, you need to know what to look for to ensure you stay on the path.  We all know that in order to lose weight and achieve your fat loss goals…you need to be in a calorie deficit. However, how do you know that you are in a calorie deficit when you are first getting started or to ensure yo...

One of the most common questions we Dietitian’s get asked, is whether or not it matters how many meals we eat per day. This naturally leads to the question of, “how many meals should I eat per day to achieve XYZ goal?”  In this episode, I dive into the very popular topic of meal timing and specifically, its link to fat loss nutrition - because meal timing is variable dependant and your goal dictat...

Many people wonder if they could achieve fat loss by spot reducing in specific areas of the body first. It is safe to say that targeting fat loss is a common desire among most dieters trying to lose weight - I have seen it first-hand as a Dietitian.  In this episode, I explore spot reduction as a fat loss strategy. Is it real? Is it safe? Is it effective? So many questions to be answered that coul...

Fat loss is such a dynamic journey that requires the right mindset, strategy, and dedication to achieve.  In this episode, I look past the fundamentals and the common knowledge around fat loss and explore the more “niche” things you should know to improve your fat loss results. I am going to share with you 3 things you need to know about fat loss that you don’t already.  In the nutrition space, th...

Is there such as thing as the “ideal macro splits” for fat loss and muscle building? In this episode, I address a very common question I get as a Sports Dietitian regarding macronutrients and dietary strategy. There is this belief that there are specific macro percentage splits that are universally optimised for fat loss and/or muscle gains. How true is this? Is this all B.S?  With the growing int...

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Fat Loss? In this episode, I answer this very commonly asked the question once and for all. In recent years, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has risen in popularity and has become touted as a new age “health solution”. One specific benefit that has been linked to the consumption of this fancy vinegar is weight loss/fat loss. It has been said by some sources in the heal...

Do you find it difficult to stay on track and achieve the results you dream of? In this episode, I share with you a very simple but POWERFUL mindset reframe and analogy that will help you look at things differently when it comes to your nutrition and fitness journey. Too many people quit or let obstacles get in the way of them achieving the body, health, and/or performance they know they want to a...

Did you know that fat burning is not actually the same as fat loss? In this episode, I break down the very often overlooked truth around fat burn as a mechanism and fat loss as a result. The reality is most people see these are interchangeable concepts which then leads to nutrition decisions that are wrong or subpar. Fat loss is one of the most common health and fitness goals out there. Yet it&apo...

What are the key signs of poor nutrition among athletes? This is an important question to know the answer to so that you know when to seek help with your nutrition game. In this episode, I share the key signs and symptoms of poor nutrition practices and inadequate fueling.  Using this knowledge, I hope it enables you to assess your own situation and then seek professional guidance to fix it.  Nutr...

In this episode, I share my confessions on what I personally wish I knew when I first got started with the knowledge and experience I have now from working with countless individuals and helping myself to level up my nutrition & performance. One of the biggest values of having a Sports Dietitian in your corner is the experience they can impart to you. This can help you avoid the same mistakes...

Wondering what a diet break is? Curious to learn why diet breaks exist?\ Do diet breaks even work? In this episode, I share the fundamental truths about diet breaks - telling you what you need to know about the purpose of diet breaks and if they are worth considering.  Diet breaks are a strategy typically used in fat loss situations and the term has been thrown around a lot in recent years. Howeve...

Are you a vegan athlete? Are you a vegan who is not sure what to eat to hit protein targets? Wondering which plant based foods are high in protein? In this episode, I reveal the 5 best vegan protein sources for the vegan athletes/gym goers looking to level up their nutrition and improve their physique and recovery. Plant based dieting does not need to be complicated but it can be easily done incor...

Are you not seeing the results you want long term despite the fact you are working on your health and nutrition? In this episode, I share with you the 2 MAJOR (but often overlooked) obstacles many people face when “dieting” and following a new nutrition plan. These 2 obstacles I named the Nutrition O2 Issue - and I see it among athletes, gym goers, and working professionals.  Addressing these 2 is...

What is the “why” behind your fat loss goal? In this episode, I discuss the importance of purpose behind your goals - specifically for fat loss as it is a goal that has the power to bring you forward or set you back in confusion and frustration.  Simon Sinek wrote the powerful book, ‘Start With Why’, to show how the most successful businesses in the world harnessed the power of asking ‘why’ to dri...