As most people, I find the holidays can be quite a challenge when it comes to trying to stay on your healthy eating plan. Maybe you can make it a healthy holiday eating plan with some boundaries rather than restrictions! I see it all the time with clients and they drop their … [Read more...]
Tips to balancing blood sugar
Blood sugar management is what I think is the basis of any sports nutrition plan. I work with clients to help them lose weight, lose body fat, lower cholesterol and risks of diabetes. Many are athletes who want to improve body composition and combat fatigue while improving … [Read more...]
Are beans carbs?
I did a nutrition talk for the Get Fit Central Bucks program (in partnership with the local YMCA and Doylestown Food Co-Op) on carbohydrates. I am one of 4 nutrition experts talking about various macro-nutrients in foods, balanced meals, restaurant eating and putting it all … [Read more...]
How many carbs while training?
I was at a Bikram Yoga class last Sunday and I saw an athlete who had attended a sports nutrition lecture I had done for their club last year. We exchanged pleasantries and he asked me “How many calories should I be taking in on the bike from carbs?” I would love to give a simple … [Read more...]
Do you carb load?
This happens to be the week after TriRock Philly and the week before Challenge Atlantic City races. And my clients are asking me about the pre-race meal. At Challenge Atlantic City, and ironman distance race, they provide an athletes dinner two days before the event. And many … [Read more...]