Is there a link between the body and the brain? Absolutely. So, can how you feed your body affect neurodevelopmental disorders like ADD or ADHD?

In this episode I discuss what the research and my own experiences are showing in how dietary choices relate to ADHD symptoms, and triggers. Diet is not a cure for the disorder. Medication and behavioral therapy are the only found effective treatments, but it certainly cannot hurt to also be mindful of the impact of food on focus and impulse regulation. 

It's a perpetual party amongst your now 40 something Frat boys, or your girlfriends from high school. Your group's "rules" have been established. Everyone joins in, no one brings down the group by having HEALTH goals of all things. Sound familiar?

Nearly 75% of women, and I am sure a similar percentage of men report that they feel no or little support around their lifestyle choices when it comes to fitness and nutrition. This makes success, consistency, and socializing so hard on the journey. 

In the episode I will share some suggestions, tips and tools for combating social circle sabotage and also how to avoid being anti-social during your fitness process. 

Fiber is the little known carb that could. What is fiber, and how does it impact our ability to maintain normal blood sugar, moderate hunger, manage cholesterol and fat storage, regulate digestion...SO many things. 

But also we have to be super mindful of how the manufacturers of products are using the low carb, keto craze to over simplify fiber. In order to drive down the net carbs (total carbs - fiber & Sugar alcohols), they are infusing a lot of "junk" fiber into products. Many are even falsely claiming carbs just to sell more. 

Work on whole foods, quality sources of fiber, and see how it works in your favor on the scale, and otherwise.

Hydration is a buzz word in the fitness industry. We are instructed to drink lots of water to “stay hydrated.” Yet, many of my clients who follow this advice still struggle with water retention, bloating, and excessive thirst. Why is this?

I’m diving into that topic today. We’re discussing all things drinking water, sodium intake, water retention, and dehydration. It’s very important that we understand how water works in our bodies, what electrolytes do, and the chemistry behind all of this. Tune in to learn more about all of this!

Show Highlights:

• How water moves throughout your body.
• Where electrolytes are found in your body and how they work.
• How electrolytes and water work together.
• How to maintain homeostasis in your body.
• Why magnesium is so important.

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Do you think a peanut butter toast in the morning is enough to get you through the day? The truth is, the peanut butter itself is not a complete protein. And it also just doesn't have a lot of protein. When you compare that to your daily protein requirement, you might only get six or eight grams in there. So what are the best protein sources out there? And how much protein do you actually need to begin with?

The food and supplement industry is grabbing hold of the benefits of protein, and then they’re just blowing them way out of proportion. Even manufacturers of nuts, cereals, and breads are all claiming to be high in protein that can fuel your body. First off, protein is not a fuel source, well at least, not a primary fuel source. 

There is a LOT of misinformation about protein that’s circulating in the fitness and nutrition space today. And so, we’re going to be busting a lot of myths around protein. Let’s tackle what protein really is, its benefits, its timing and spacing in terms of pre and post-workout meals, and the best protein food sources and supplements. 

At the end of the day, you need to understand the role of protein in rebuilding muscles and how protein synthesis works to help you recover, and understand which sources are most absorptive and most bioavailable so you can get the most of what you’re eating during the day.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The definition of a complete protein
• Clarifying the claims of protein being fuel 
• Why do you need protein?
• The best sources of protein
• Understanding BCAAs
• The best protein powder or bar supplement
• How much protein do you need?
• The anabolic window theory
• How to boost protein synthesis and slow down the breakdown

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There is one thing I always tell my clients and put on my marketing material: I don’t want repeat customers.

This may sound like a funny thing to say as a health and fitness coach. It’s unfortunately very common for people who have lost weight to gain it all back. However, this doesn’t have to be the norm. My goal is to educate my clients about metabolism restoration and reverse dieting after they lose weight so they don’t become repeat customers.

That’s what I’ll be discussing in today’s episode as well. I’m going to explain what a reverse diet is and how to do one properly. If done successfully, a reverse diet can give you so much more flexibility and freedom in your life after weight loss. Tune in to learn all about it.

Show Highlights:

• Why it’s so easy to gain weight back after significant weight loss.
• What happens to our metabolism and other bodily functions when we go on an intense diet.
• What a reverse diet is.
• Why you need to be patient during a reverse diet.
• How to properly begin a reverse diet.
• Signs that this may be a good next step for you.
• How reverse dieting can help you find your maintenance calories.

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Because I work in a physical therapy office, I run into patients all the time who are going through an orthopedic setback. I see their struggles and the way many of them just try to grin and bear it. 

However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There is so much more we can do to make our recovery process easier and quicker, especially with our nutrition.

In this episode, I’m going to cover some of the ways nutrition can help with recovering from surgery or an injury. Your nutrition is truly paramount to this process. It has the power to kickstart your healing. Tune in to learn the habits and practices to get into regarding your nutrition after surgery.

Show Highlights:

• Why you should not restrict your calories after surgery.
• Why it’s important to focus on high fiber foods after having surgery.
• How to deal with nausea from painkillers.
• How to prevent a loss of muscle mass post-surgery.
• Anti-inflammatory foods and drinks.
• Supplements to consider taking during recovery.
• How to support your children’s nutrition after they have surgery.

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Are you wanting to grow muscle and gain some lean mass?

I hear this request a lot from my younger male clients who are looking to improve their performance and put on some size. However, I also hear this from older clients who are just looking to be strong in their later years. Losing lean mass is inevitable as we get older but there are ways to train that will help you build muscle back.

This is something I’ve been personally working on lately. I’ve learned so much through my own experience as well through research and working with various coaches and colleagues. There are ways to put on muscle healthily and that is what I want to share in this episode.

If you’re looking to put on weight specifically through muscle without gaining fat in the process, you’ll want to do what I call a “lean, clean bulk.” Tune into this episode to learn the strategies for how to do this. 

Show Highlights:

• Why women can’t get bulky from lifting.
• Why you have to balance weight lifting and cardio to gain muscle.
• The benefits of having muscle.
• What the P ratio is.
• How to prevent chronic inflammation.
• What happens to your metabolism when you reduce and when you increase your calories.
• How to figure out your basal metabolic rate, maintenance calories, and surplus point.
• How to start a hypertrophy phase.
• How much of each macro you should be eating.
• The emotional considerations of bulking.

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