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Everything you need to know about - Caffeine

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used and researched supplements/ergogenic aids. It's been shown time and time again to be effective in increasing alertness, mental focus, and athletic performance. But how much is too much? Isn't caffeine dehydrating? Are pre-workouts safe? Does it help burn fat? In this blog I answer all these questions and more to help you decide how, when, and if you should use caffeine. 

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Everything you need to know about - protein powders

As protein powders continue to grow in popularity, it’s important to educate yourself first on the “do’s” and “don’ts” before adding them to your diet. Do you know what’s inside your protein powder? How to use it effectively? In this blog, I answer all these questions and more to help you decide how, when, and if you should use protein powder. As the title states, here is everything you need to know about protein powder. 

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Body Image Battle

Scenario: You've spent an entire month waking up early to get a workout in, you've cut out junk food and soda, and you've ate more fruits and vegetables than you ever thought you would. Yet when you step on the scale, your weight hasn't budged. At this point, you may have decided to give up and let your weight dictate your day and how you feel. Has this ever happened to you? 

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How to Achieve Weight Loss Success: (The 5 Simple Steps)

Two of my "biggest losing" weight loss clients have lost 92 pounds and 125 pounds (both now at their goal weights) in less than a year, just by carrying these five steps into their everyday lifestyle! It has nothing to do with taking fat burning, craving controlling, metabolism boosting supplements, or following restrictive fad diets. Here are the basic steps my clients have adapted as part of their daily lifestyle in order to see success in their weight goals.

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Everything You Need To Know About - Bread

The problem is not bread itself, but the TYPE and AMOUNT of bread that can be harmful to health and lead to unwanted weight gain. Having a solid understanding of what bread is best can help you include it as part of a healthy diet. Here is everything you need to know about choosing the healthiest bread.

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Planning Ahead: The Key To Success

If there’s one “secret” I have to living a healthier lifestyle, it’s the importance of planning ahead. Have you ever heard the saying “if you fail to plan, plan to fail?” I can’t stress enough how true this statement is. Here are some tips to help you perfect the art of meal planning. 

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Everything You Need To Know About - Nut Butters

I'm so fortunate to have clients that ask me several excellent nutrition questions daily. This blog is inspired by my clients questions and contains everything you need to know about nut butters. All of your questions are answered from "which nut butter is healthiest?", "what ingredients should I avoid?" "should I eat PB2 peanut butter instead?" "what are partially hydrogenated oils, and mono- and diglycerides?" Stay tuned for my new blog series - "Everything You Need To Know About" - I will be posting a new food topic each week!

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What Should I Eat to Prevent Injury or Illness?

When training intensity increases, practices become longer, and competition becomes more frequent, an athlete’s risk of getting injured or sick increases. For this reason, getting a good balance of nutrition at all times and particularly after exercise is so important for athletes. Certain foods can help to boost immune function and prevent injury.

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