 Supplements are often overrated and overused.
However, some supplements are proven to be beneficial. The important thing is choosing the right supplement, used correctly, and for the right reasons. When it comes to building muscle and recovering your muscles, real food is key. Supplements, however, can be the cherry on top of the sundae when all other things are working like clockwork. In this blog post, I break down 5 supplements that may be able to help you level up your muscle-building potential and aid in some sweet recovery.
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 Time to start the year effectively!
I know many athletes find that starting the year well is the hardest part so I wanted to help you out in case you struggle with this too! With new years resolutions, dieting trends, poor advice, and life admin…it’s not hard to fall into traps when it comes to your nutrition goals and do things the wrong way. Not to mention the fact that there is so much nutrition misinformation around with new pieces of B.S. arising each new year to prey on the post-festive season vulnerability. You may very well be doing this nutrition thing the wrong way. Or not in the most optimised way at least. Time to change this… In today’s blog, I share 11 ways to kickstart your year when it comes to your nutrition, fitness, and health.  Every year. Like clockwork. An inevitable occurrence for many. A new year resolution is born.
The kicking off of a new year marks the time that alot of us decide to re-evaluate our lives and re-create our health and nutrition goals in a bid to “actually succeed this time, this year”. Sound familiar? Of course it does. You probably already have a goal in mind. Well, what if I told you that New Year Resolutions are not actually as effective and awesome as you may have been imagining? What if I told you that they are NOT ENOUGH to help you achieve whatever goal you have in 2024? In today’s blog, I explain the issue with new year resolutions and what you should be focussing on instead if you want a taste of that sweet nectar of “nutrition success” this year. 12 Ways To Navigate The Christmas Season (To Stay On Track With Fat Loss) | The Festive Dozen30/11/2023  It is no secret that navigating nutrition during the Christmas season is harder than usual. This means that fat loss efforts become a bit more tricky too.
From Christmas foods to more alcohol. From socializing to less time for yourself and prepping. Things are not designed to be fat-loss-friendly during the holidays. So what can you do? In today’s blog, I share 12 ways or things you can do this festive season to help you navigate it better and improve your chances of staying on track with your fat loss.  “PO-TAY-TOES! Boil em. Mash em. Stick em in a stew.” - Samwise Gamgee
Hobbits know their food and they do that food game well…and they love their taters, precious. Despite the information you may have been given in the past or the misconceptions you may unfortunately have about the humble potato...potatoes are actually awesome. I eat potatoes all the time and I have had my clients freely include them in their diet without issues and they have still seen the best results they have ever had because they implemented the right flexible nutrition system. In today’s blog post, I share 3 reasons that potatoes are ACTUALLY good for you!  There are many ways to achieve an outcome in the world of nutrition.
Fat loss is no different as there are various ways to achieve a result. As long as a caloric deficit is established in some way or another, you may achieve weight loss. However, just like with anything, there are good ways and bad ways to go about things. It is both important to determine what you should do and just as importantly what NOT TO DO! In today’s blog post, I share with you 5 crappy approaches to fat loss. In other words, a list of some of the commonly used but seldom effective strategies for weight loss nutrition. 15 Ways A Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist Can Help You | When To See A Nutrition Professional 10119/10/2023  If there is one thing I have learnt over my many years as a Dietitian and Nutritionist…
It is the fact that many people are not aware of what Dietitians such as myself, truly do and what we can help with. At least not to a full extent and there is some definite misconceptions too. As someone who is fundamentally in the business of helping people, I feel it is my duty (and quite important) to address this and provide some insight into what Dietitians do and how we can help you with your goals. In today’s blog post, I share 15 goals/things/ways (whatever you want to call it) Dietitians and Nutritionists can help you with so that you can gauge whether hiring one is the missing link in your journey. 3 Low Calorie Dessert Alternatives (For More Effective Fat Loss) | Dietitian Approved Snack Ideas5/10/2023  When you are trying to lose weight, keeping your calories in check and in a calorie deficit is a fundamental necessity.
So what is one to do when they want some dessert or to have a more indulgent snack? Well, all foods can fit but I understand the desire to have options that don’t break the budget (calorie budget that is) to alternate with so that you are not always eating the super high-calorie options. In today’s blog post, I share 3 low-calorie dessert alternatives to help you control calories more easily and reach your fat-loss goals with fewer restrictions. Disclaimer: I am by no means endorsed/sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in this blog post - they are simply my recommendations as a fellow consumer / Dietitian.  Everyone wants to eat more protein!
For good reason, too. With the increasing understanding of the benefits a protein optimised diet can have, it is no surprise protein is winning the food popularity contest these days. This explains the amount of “high protein” foods and alternatives flooding the nutrition food market for the last several years. Eating enough protein is a low hanging fruit that many of you can juice right now to help improve your nutrition and by default your results too. So how do you get your protein hit easily? What foods should you eat? Well, many people have a good understanding of how to hit protein at main meals but snack times can be a different story. In today’s blog post, I share with you 4 snack sources of protein that I recommend you look into if you want to level up your fat loss/muscle/performance using the fundamentals of macro nutrition. Oh and each of these can give you 20g with 200 calories or less! Let’s explore. Disclaimer: I am by no means endorsed/sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in this blog post - they are simply my recommendations as a fellow consumer / Dietitian. The 3 Pillars of Effective Muscle Building - According To A Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist7/9/2023  Muscle building goals are one of the most popular aspirations among dieters in the nutrition space - from working professionals wanting to look better to high level athletes wanting to perform better.
It is right up there alongside fat loss, as the flip side of the coin when it comes to body composition optimisation and the bread and butter of dieting goals. So it is no surprise that I often get asked about what it takes to build muscle effectively. I have worked with many a client over the years who wanted some sweet, sweet muscle protein synthesis. Like any goal, muscle gaining requires the correct strategies, focus, and time to reap the ROI and the benefits one seeks. In today’s blog post, I share with you the 3 pillars (or priorities) of muscle building strategy so that you can hit the ground running the right way and focus on the right stuff. |
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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