What is perfect health??
When it comes to health and fitness there is no one shoe fits all. It’s not a particular weight, a particular diet or training plan, or specific number hours of sleep at night etc. Everyone has different goals, different lifestyles, different likes and dislikes, different strengths and weaknesses and most people know when they feel […]
Are you happy or are you just comfortable?
Tough subject but valid question, & it always makes me nervous. Where does happiness end & plain old comfort begin? Can’t we all just be comfortable & content forever? I like to think we can. But then, sometimes at the end of the day when I am washing my face I look at myself & […]
Hydration tips for endurance athletes & longer workouts/races/runs
I have a couple nutrition clients who are endurance athletes/triathletes/runners etc and we have worked together to get their nutrition and hydration on point. So I thought I would put together a post with some of my experiences with them and share some simple tips on hydrating for longer runs/workouts. -Be sure to have a […]
On getting out of our comfort zones
This year so far has been a rollercoaster ride for me, in a good way! At the start of the year I was only just dipping my little toe into the water with my life & business. I realised that I had some pretty big goals so I decided to commit to trying new things […]
What should you eat after you train?
You often hear about the importance of post workout nutrition and that “anabolic window” where all your gains happen. But how important is a post workout meal? And what should it ideally consist of? First things first: a bit of science When you do a training session, you start a process where your muscle proteins are […]
Practical diet tips for shift workers
I have had quite a few nutrition clients who do night shifts and/or 12 hour shifts, i.e. flight attendants, cops, emergency workers, nurses etc. and these type of people present their unique set of challenges when it comes to eating healthy and reaching their diet goals. It’s been very interesting and challenging for me to […]
10 things I have learned from being a CrossFit coach
1) You do not need to PR everyday, Training and testing are two different things. 2) Do the strength work and percentages properly. If the strength work is front squats 4 sets of 5 @ 80%, then make sure you do that properly. It’s not time to go for a PB squat or do a […]
How to to make healthy choices when eating at a restaurant/going to a party
I’ve been asked quite a lot by my clients in the last few weeks of what they should do if they are going out on say a business lunch, or out to dinner or they have been invited to a party, a wedding, etc etc. How on earth do you track their calories or macros […]
40 truth-bombs about diet, training and life
…A mix of things I have learned from reading, listening to people smarter than me, and personal experience. *Some of these are compiled from my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Training: 1) No matter how strong you are, warm up with the bar first. 2) There is no better thing you can do for yourself […]