#264: The Hard Truth About Hard Goals - The Blunt Reality of Nutrition Goals
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
4d ago
In order to succeed with your nutrition goals, there needs to be a proportionate effort to the level of results you are hoping for. This is where people get stuck. It is important to understand that while sometimes nutrition can be simple, it is not “easy” to achieve your goals. You need to do some things in a way that you might not be accustomed to or thought you would need to. What do I mean by all this? In this episode, I open up about the hard truth about hard goals - that sometimes you will need to do this one thing in order to succeed.  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is ..read more
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#263: Common Nutrition Trends To Avoid At The Start Of The New Year!
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
1w ago
With January comes a slew of returning (and new) nutrition trends and fads. Some are to be completely avoided. Others would require at least some more thought and consideration before you embark on doing them. Regardless, it is important for me to highlight to you some common nutrition trends that pop up, especially around the new year that you should be wary of.  In this episode, I share 6 common diet trends to look out for and be cautious about this next month or so.  ISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your uniqu ..read more
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#262: New Year New Diet Trap Red Pill vs. Blue Pill (New Year Resolution Edition)
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
2w ago
New year, new you? No. New year, new resolution? No. New year, new goal? Nope. New year, new diet? Yes. Or so it seems with the number of people switching and changing and jumping on the latest trendy diets every single new year in January. In this episode, I discuss why the new year new diet thing is a trap! And potentially keeping you from seeing the results you are waiting for.  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake. ___________ ..read more
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#261: Red Pill vs. Blue Pill (New Year Resolution Edition)
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
3w ago
New year, new you? Of course, it’s what we all say right… But when the decision needs to be made on how you approach your nutrition this year…which will you choose? The quick fix results in January and February? Or the long-term real results that take TIME? In this episode, I open up the dialogue around which “pill” would you choose when it comes to your nutrition and results as we kick off another new year. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dieta ..read more
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#260: Protein Takeover? Not everything needs to be a high protein version of something….and here’s why.
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
1M ago
High protein this, high protein that. It is no secret that protein has taken over and that food companies are now bombarding us with protein versions of what it seems like to be everything from ABC to XYZ. Is this a good thing though? A prime opportunity to never miss out of those protein gains? Well, yes and no. It’s neither good or bad. This is a nuanced topic and context really matters. In this episode, I rant a bit about how not everything needs to be high protein and the reasons why may surprise you (especially coming from a protein lovin’ and promoting Dietitian).  DISCLAIMER: The i ..read more
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#259: Uncovering The Truth Around Post-Christmas/Holiday Season Weight Gain
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
1M ago
After Christmas and New Years (the holiday season), you may find yourself a bit heavy. A bit softer. A bit more…less defined. So why is this? What happened? Well, most would believe they have had a setback in their fat loss goals. Many would see it as a failure.  However, you need to understand the truth behind the post holiday weight gain! The truth may look different that you expect and in turn change your perspective for the better.  In this episode, I deep dive into the post-Holiday season weight gain and uncover the truth of what happened, how to react to it, and what you shoul ..read more
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#258: New Year's Resolution Conundrum - Flipping The Script
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
1M ago
“New year, new me!” - You, probably, maybe. Every new year brings in a wave of aspirations in the form of new years resolutions. From nutrition and fitness to work, and everything in between. However, did you know that there is a good way and a bad way of going about it? Did you know that the simple new year resolution is not actually all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, I explain why I am not the biggest fan of the basic new years resolution most people seem to lean their hats (and hope) on each year, hoping to achieve something different. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is f ..read more
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#257: The Hara Hachi Bun Me principle of 80% - How To Simply Your Nutrition and Level Up Your Fat Loss
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
2M ago
There is a Japanese phrase that goes: Hara Hachi Bun Me. Using this simple teaching will help inject your nutrition game with a good dose of more mindfulness and intuitiveness when it comes to your eating.  This is invaluable when trying to level up your diet and improve weight loss results.  In this episode, I explain what Hara Hachi Bun Me means, why it’s awesome, and how you can use it in your life right now to make things easier and better for yourself.  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situa ..read more
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#256: “Is this snack ok?” - Introducing the “Fill The Cup” Test and Analogy
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
2M ago
“Is this snack ok to eat?” - Many a client over the years. The truth is that this does not have a blanket yes or no answer to it and is is highly variable due to the nuances and contextual considerations. Really is a “it depends” situation.  However, there is a way for you to think about this more simply and it will hopefully help you think more strategically about your snacks.  Let’s use the ol fill the cup analogy, shall we? In this episode, I explain a simple way on how you can look at your snack in question to gauge if it is ok or not for your fat loss strategy.   DISCLAIMER ..read more
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#255: Stack Your Days - Using The Power Of Reps To Create Real Change and Results
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by Aleksa the Sports Dietitian
2M ago
Reps reps reps. Reps remove doubt. So that is why it is very important to focus on the daily fundamentals and creating consistency. Enter “Stacking Your Days”. A concept I got introduced to from a Chris Paul video. This is a very effective way to look at your efforts and enable yourself to approach things the right way and build something overtime that will last.  In this episode, I share with you the concept of Stacking Your Days and how you can use this to improve your results and make the nutrition game a success story for you.  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for gui ..read more
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