I was having a lively discussion with my training partners while we were trying to schedule our morning bike ride last weekend. I was begging for us to go earlier, to beat the heat. My friend replied I have to race in the afternoon, so I need to get used to this crap (heat and … [Read more...]
no carb riding – not recommended with diabetes
The one thing I keep hearing from people with diabetes is that they don't (or think they shouldn't) take on any carbohydrates when they're riding. They'll go out for a 3, 4, 5 hour ride of anywhere from 50-100 miles and they won't eat anything! They're conditioned to be afraid … [Read more...]
are you a meal skipper?
Half of the clients that I see come in for sports nutrition and for weight loss, or losing body fat ideally. Athletes want to be lean. They train hard, they eat what they think is healthy but most have one thing in common when they want to 'lean out'.....they skip meals. This … [Read more...]
put the realistic into eating
I work with clients daily on helping them make better choices with their nutrition and how to incorporate it into their daily routine. The challenge is always to make it realistic as we do NOT live in a bubble and well, life kinda gets in the way. There is no such thing as … [Read more...]
can starting your day with wheat make you eat too much?
I had a client come in last week asking to help her with weight loss and getting leaner so she can maximize her efforts at the gym, and allow her to compete in fitness competitions this April. After reviewing her food logs, it looked like a few things may be contributing to her … [Read more...]