The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast)

Protein Protein Protein!

We all want it. We all want more of it. We all want to optimise it.

So how do you easily do this?

What are some tips for improving protein levels?

The truth is that protein intake optimisation is easier than you may think but does require proactive, intentional strategy and consideration.

There are various ways to do so and I want to help you out by sharing some of the easier ways to improve your nutri...

Calories and macros.

What are they?

Why do they matter?

How are they connected?

Flexible nutrition can have various faces but a very common one is the one that has you track your calories and/or macros to some degree to juice the fruits of nutrition in your favour.

However, understanding the relationship between calories and macros is both important AND something that a lot of people don’t fully understand when then they first start out...

Alternative milks have risen in popularity in the last decade and more and more people are making the swap.

This is further reinforced by the extensive usage of almond milk as an ingredient in the vast majority of low-calorie recipes all over Tiktok and Instagram.

So is almond milk the better choice then?
Is dairy bad for you all of a sudden?

With the amount of hype and support almond milk gets, it is easy to get swept up in this ...

If you want to lose bodyfat, you got to get with the calorie deficit.

There are no ifs, no buts. It’s the reality of physiology and fat loss thermodynamics.

However, being in a calorie deficit is typically very different territory to what most people are used to or currently doing.

In fact, with the weight regain problem being the main concern for many dieters, it is safe to safe that being in a calorie surplus is something you may be...

To lose weight you need a calorie deficit.

So how much of a calorie deficit do you need? This is a common question I get asked as a Dietitian and Nutritionist.

This is a very nuanced and contextual topic that requires tailored guidance but hopefully, I can provide some direction for you to start understanding what you need to potentially do. 

In this episode, I share insight and perspective to help you understand calorie strategy with...

Goals Goals Goal.

The sparkplug for many a change. In the diet space. Fitness space. In many areas of life.

You need to have a goal. Goals are the first step of success in any arena and nutrition is no different.

However….that does not mean goal setting in of themselves are the trigger for successful change and results. In fact, goal setting is done so poorly by so many.

That is why New Year Resolutions are realised to be dead by the t...

When it comes to fat loss, there are fundamentals in place that need to be implemented in order to see the change you are hoping for.

The strategy is what I am referring too.

However, what happens when the strategy isn’t enough?
What causes fat loss to stagnate even when you have started making the right changes to your diet?

The truth is that it is about alot more than just “what you need to do”. Just as important is knowing (and...

𝗙𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟭- Expectations vs. Reality⁠. 

I find that 8 times out of 10, when speaking to someone who has just started losing weight or even say building muscle…⁠

They expect two things:⁠

That progress will be quick⁠

That progress will be linear⁠

However, are these expectations realistic?

What is the disconnect between expectations and reality when it comes to fat loss progress?

In this episode, I deep dive into...

To carb…or not to carb? For that is the question…

For many people, the choice is to NOT CARB themselves.

The correct choice, though, is to CARB YO SELF.

You should be eating carbs if you want to feel, perform, and even potentially look your best. This is something that as a Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, I can clear up and explain for you. 

In this episode, I share 4 reasons that you should include more carbs in your diet plan if y...

Eating more protein and knowing how to do it, seem to be 2 different things for many people.

Just knowing that you need to eat more and knowing your protein target, is not enough when you are struggling to understand how it would look practically and have clarity on how you can incorporate protein foods in your plan. 

We need to help you see what the protein game looks like in a real-life example!

In this episode, I break down a day o...

Protein, protein, protein!

We all love it. We all want to eat more of it. We all want to know how to optimize it.

The reality is that we often think about “what to do” when it comes to protein nutrition, but we do not focus on WHAT NOT TO DO too.

Building awareness (like building up your protein) around both sides of the equation, is a key step to optimal macro nutrition and results. 

In this episode, I share the 4 protein mistakes you...

Supplements are often overrated and overused.

However, some supplements are proven to be beneficial. The important thing is choosing the right supplement, used correctly, and for the right reasons.

When it comes to building muscle and recovering your muscles, real food is key. Supplements, however, can be the cherry on top of the sundae when all other things are working like clockwork. 

In this episode, I break down 5 supple...

Time to start the year effectively!⁠

I know many athletes find that starting the year well is the hardest part so I wanted to help you out in case you struggle with this too!⁠

With new years resolutions, dieting trends, poor advice, and life admin…it’s not hard to fall into traps when it comes to your nutrition goals and do things the wrong way.

Time to change this…

In this episode, I share the 5 ways to kickstart your year when it com...

Nutrition (specifically sports nutrition) is a fundamental pillar of an athletes life and their ultimate success in their sport.

Whether it be for performance, health, longevity, or mental prowess…nutrition is kinda a big deal.

That is why you need to build not only strategy and know-how, but also boost your awareness. Specifically your awareness of the signs and symptoms of poor nutrition (or lacking nutrition so to speak).

By unders...

Each new year we all have a vision on what we want the year to look like.

We all have an idea on the goal or goals we want to achieve.

The progress we want to make.

Yet so many “dieters” keep making the same mistake each and every year that is stopping them from seeing their new year aspirations through.

In fact, there is 1 very common, big mistake that you could be making that is setting you up on the hamster wheel of dieting each and...

Every year. Like clockwork. An inevitable occurrence for many. A new year resolution is born.

The kicking off of a new year marks the time that alot of us decide to re-evaluate our lives and re-create our health and nutrition goals in a bid to “actually succeed this time, this year”.

Sound familiar? Of course it does. You probably already have a goal in mind.

Well, what if I told you that New Year Resolutions are not actually as effec...

Did you know?! That there is a difference between weight gain and fat gain? (Technically speaking).

It can be a small distinction but this reality is particularly important around Christmas when you are a fat-loss dieter.

You need to understand the difference and how to interpret the results so that you can stay level-headed and informed. Trust me, you need to know the reality between weight gain vs fat gain.

In this episode, I share ...

One of the common questions I have gotten as a Dietitian over the year come Christmas/Festive time is: “Should I continue trying to lose weight over the holidays?”

It is no secret fat loss is harder to achieve among the festivities but should you even try in the first place is the general thought.

There is no clear cut answer and there is more nuance to this subject than meets the eye, but I can share some insight to help you make yo...

It is no secret that navigating nutrition during the Christmas season is harder than usual. This means that fat loss efforts become a bit more tricky too.

From Christmas foods to more alcohol. From socializing to less time for yourself and prepping. Things are not designed to be fat-loss-friendly during the holidays.

So what can you do?

In this episode, I share 12 ways or things you can do this festive season to help you navigate it b...