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Let’s talk about something that comes up a lot and I found myself thinking about with many clients - diets, restriction and black and white thinking.
I like to think I use my words carefully, especially with clients, not moralizing food, limited use of “good” or “bad”, “healthy” and “unhealthy” foods.
Nutrition isn't just about the nutrients from food.
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Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) may sound fancy or complicated, stick with me for a second, while I lay down some science, then we will get into it!
Amino acids are molecules that are the building blocks of proteins and skeletal muscle. When we eat protein, we break it down first with our teeth, then with stomach acid (aka hydrochloric acid) and enzymes. This protein breaks down into amino acids that our body can then reassemble as needed for growth and repair. It’s especially important to those needing a bit of extra recovery, for example, those lifting weights or who are very active.
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If you know me or follow my stories on Instagram, you know I am pretty vocal about my experience with and use (or lack of use) of alcohol.
A lot of my own and likely your experience with alcohol is due how entrenched in our culture. And if you are an athlete or active person, you know how prominent it is here too! How many races end with a beer station? How many opportunities to sweat include a post-workout drink? How many commercials relate a sport with drinking alcohol?
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“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” - Michael Jordan
This may be one of the biggest questions I get to date. So, let’s breakdown what to eat around those workouts and training schedule.
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“Drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.” - Stephen Curry
Hydration is not a super sexy topic. So you know if we are talking about it here it’s THAT important!
You may already know this but it warrants saying again, it’s THAT important. Our bodies are 60% water, brain over 70% and lungs up to 90%!
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“There is always going to be a reason why you can’t do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams.” - Shannon Miller
Let’s talk about what’s the best type of exercise.
While I am not a personal trainer, (and I do appreciate professionals staying in their lane) I am an athlete and holistic healthcare professional and get asked this question A LOT! So I did my research and here’s what I found out.
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