 As athletes, we often push ourselves to the limits, whether that be in the ol gym or on the field/court/stage. But sometimes, no matter how hard we work and try to level up, things just feel... off.
We’ve all been there—dragging ourselves to the gym, struggling through a workout or two, and basically wondering why things aren't quite clicking. If you've been struggling with fatigue, lackluster performance, or a case of the “grumps” that even coffee or a good walk can't fix, the culprit could be your nutrition. As a Sports Dietitian, I’ve seen this time and time again—food isn’t just fuel, it’s the key to keeping your body and mind at their peak. I often work with athletes who don’t actually realise that their nutrition could be the missing piece of the puzzle, and you might be the same. So maybe it is time for you to take a better look at your “plate”... Let’s explore the 7 common signs that your body isn’t getting the fuel it needs and how you can turn things around sooner rather than later!
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 Books can be sources of inspiration, advice, and direction that one needs to help add fuel to one's pursuit of goals and achievement.
They can be the additional tool one uses to address limitations and/or obstacles getting in your way or simply a way to change your perspective to help move you further along any journey you may be on. When working on your nutrition and fitness aspirations, certain books can help provide information and tools that can assist you in overcoming setbacks or even provide a catalyst to boost you closer to your goals. So as a fellow book reader and as someone who has realised the value self-development can have, I have gained insight into some books that have personally helped me but also have become staples that I recommend to people wanting to leverage more from their nutrition. What recommendations do I have for you? In this blog post, I share 3 book recommendations I personally would recommend you read if you are someone looking to achieve some big goals in your health, nutrition, and fitness. These books address 3 different areas that can limit your potential when trying to reach your peak.  From creatine to pre-workout to anything in between…
More and more adolescents (both athletes and non-athletes alike) are moving towards the use of sports supplements or are considering using one. I have had more and more parents bring their teens to see me and provide advice around supplement use. It is a topic worth looking into as there is a good chance you are a teenager taking or wanting to take one or are a parent concerned and wanting more information. The truth is that everything is contextual to nutrition and the same applies to the use of supplements with adolescents, so it is not black and white either. However, the general consensus is that the first action should be to try and sway them away from thinking they should take supplements. Whether you are a teenager wanting to use supplements or you are a concerned parent wanting to learn more about this and seek insight, it is important to understand where we as health professionals stand in general. In this blog post, I share 3 reasons or considerations on why we as Dietitian’s tend to try and sway teenage athletes and gym goers from the use of or strict reliance on sports supplements. DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  You’ve started watching your diet…
You’ve started thinking about your calories… You are trying to lose some weight and understand you need to eat less food and cut calories to see changes… Yet things are not quite moving like they need to. This is when you should explore the reality of the situation and see if your calorie balance is truly what you think it is. Are calories sneaking their way in and rocking your nutrition boat? In this blog post, I share 4 sneaky sources of calories in many people's diets that are left unchecked and under-controlled when trying to maintain a calorie deficit for fat loss. DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  When someone says the word performance, the first and often only thing that comes to mind is…
Sports Performance! However, performance has many faces. Performance is important for various reasons and it does not only involve athletes. You need to start looking at performance beyond a single lens and look at the bigger picture. Embracing performance in its various forms is a great way to become the best version of yourself. In this blog post, I deep dive into what performance looks like and how you should start looking at and leveraging nutrition for the different types of performance that can help you reach your peak.  Protein powder.
Super popular. Well researched. Effective. But which one should you choose? You need to learn how to make this decision the right way. Luckily I have some basic criteria to share with you. In this blog post, I explain how to choose the right protein powder option on the market so that you do not waste your money (or simply to keep it nice and simple for you so you can focus on more important things). DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  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 nutrition game. In this blog post, I share 4 easy ways to improve your protein intake today!  Creatine.
Super popular. Well researched. Effective. However, which one should you choose and which form is best? You need to learn how to make this decision the right way. In this short n sweet blog post, I explain how to choose the best Creatine option on the market so that you do not waste your money on the wrong supplement stack.  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 I have seen this time and time again. This has even been me at some points in my life (not even just with nutrition). However, I learnt the real way to mentally approach goal achievement. And it involves managing your expectations. In this blog post, I deep dive into fat loss progress expectations vs how they deviate from the reality for most people. Allow me to manage your fat loss stress and manage what you expect from this journey!  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 more used to. So what can you expect on a calorie deficit? What is normal to experience when on a calorie deficit diet? In this blog post, I share 4 things you can expect to experience when on the calorie deficit train. |
AuthorHi there! My name's Aleksa Gagic - i'm a Brisbane Sports Dietitian & Brisbane Sports Nutritionist. I have 7+ years experience in providing professional nutrition consulting and want to help you learn about the power of flexible nutrition. Archives
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