I was asked a few weeks ago to test out a new-to-me product for diabetics. I was thrilled to be asked to write a review. The bars are called Extend Bar by Extend Nutrition and are easily available in your local pharmacy! They are not available in the grocery store though. But … [Read more...]
Eating during my taper week
I have many clients who are racing Ironman and long distance events throughout the year. And they always ask "Should I change how I eat during my taper week?". It really depends on how you eat during every week. If you are balancing your blood sugar regularly, then your food … [Read more...]
Hydration is essential
I have been working with clients and athletes for years on hydration. I help them learn the signs of dehydration that apply to them. Not everyone is the same in their symptoms, but once you know your signs, you realize that hydration is essential to finishing a long workout, … [Read more...]
Why a recovery meal?
The past few weeks I have been working with many athletes - triathletes, runners and cyclists mainly. Some are doing longer distances for the first time, some have been at Ironman or ultra running for a few years. The question aways comes up about the recovery meal. Why do I … [Read more...]
Burn fat, not sugar
As athletes, we want to be leaner come race day but the challenge is trying to get the body into that fat burning mode…but not only when we are racing. One thing we don’t consider is what we do outside of race day – if our diets consist of more carbohydrates, then we will burn … [Read more...]