 Basketball performance and nutrition go together like spaghetti and meatballs. Without the correct nutrition programming, a hooper is not going to achieve their peak potential. However, many basketball players make mistakes with their nutrition that limits them even if they are doing the right things at the same time.
In today's article, you will learn about what NOT to do so that you can focus on what TO DO in the best way possible. May this be your sports nutrition "no no" list going forward!
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 When it comes to achieving results through nutrition and fitness change, it is not always the things you need to ADD to your life that will help you with achieving a goal. Sometimes it’s the things holding us back that we need to eliminate, that will help us achieve our goal.
For some, this is the fear of trying. For others, it’s the negative self-talk and sabotage. For me it was perfectionism. For you? Well, I can’t answer that for you. But what I can do is give you direction and that is why today’s blog post will explain to you 10 things you NEED to eliminate to achieve better results and longer-lasting success with nutrition. Quite frankly, if your goals are important to you then this list should be important to you too (and I’m not just saying that because I wrote it - that’s only 20.5738% of the reason).  If you have ever tried to lose weight, you would know about the annoying feeling that runs through you when you see the scale jump around like a Kangaroo across the Australian bush.
Sometimes it may even feel like you take one step forward only for the scale number to bring you two steps back. Rinse and repeat. This is only made worse when you find yourself plateauing too. Well let me assure you that the weight fluctuating is perfectly normal and a part of the process - which is easier said then embraced, I know. However, if you are to truly succeed in your weight loss journey you will need to embrace the good with the bad and be one patient son of a gun. That brings me to the purpose of this blog post you are reading right now as I type the word “WELCOME”. This post is about the ‘why’ behind the reality you may be experiencing with the scale weight fluctuating like a flux capacitor (greats scott!). I am going to answer for you - Why does your weight fluctuate? (for reasons other than body fat change). That way you can move past the frustration. Embrace the reality of it all. And start putting in energy where it matters so you can start getting better results while stressing less.  Are you finding yourself constantly "eating healthy" but you can't seem to lose more body fat and achieve the physique you desire?
You may be experiencing what I call - The Weekend Paradigm. This concept may very well explain why you seem to be constantly "dieting to no avail, and in today's blog I explain it to you and how to overcome it.  Are you stuck at home more during COVID-19 and finding yourself battling increased cravings related to stress or boredom?
Or finding it harder to manage your previous emotional eating now that you are home more and the fridge a few steps away? Then this mini-guide will help you - you'll learn the 3 Step Nutrition Strategy to conquering ISO cravings more effectively (and it's Sports Dietitian approved)!  Ever wonder why the calories and macros don't match up on My Fitness Pal when counting calories & tracking macros?
Or are you just not feeling confident with the accuracy of your nutrition tracking & want to improve your strategy? This is your guide to understanding tracking discrepancies, errors, and improving your accuracy to ensure you get better results with less guesswork and less stress.  “Who are you accountable to?”
I wanted to start this blog post with a question that underpins the ultimate purpose of this piece: to get you the accountability needed to succeed. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines accountability as an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. So you may be wondering how this relates to nutrition and your quest to become leaner, build muscle, get stronger, and feel more confident.  As 2019 draws to a close and 2020 gets ready to shine, it is time to talk about the well known player that rises from obscurity at the eve of each new year: The New Year Resolution.
 If you have been following me for any bit of time you will already know I specialise in flexible nutrition. Specifically I use what I call the Flexible Macro Approach - flexible nutrition meets behavioural nutrition coaching. So safe to say macros are a big part of my approach and understanding them can help elevate your nutrition game if you implement a flexible dieting approach.
 So many weight loss attempts are unsuccessful...but why? In today's post I explore 3 key reasons diets fail that I have personally seen among my weight loss clients. Read on to discover how you can avoid them YOURSELF!
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AuthorHi there! My name's Aleksa Gagic - i'm a Brisbane Dietitian & Nutritionist. The aim of this blog is to provide value and spread quality evidence-based nutrition information to counter the BS floating around. Archives
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