The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast‪)‬ Aleksa the Sports Dietitian

Nutrition is a crucial pillar of sports success.There are no two ways about it. It is undeniable. Its science. Fact.When it comes to sports nutrition, the first thing people think about is “what should I eat before a game or competition?”. Aka the pre-game meal/snack.So naturally this is where most start and where some of the early issues showing their face. We need to address this!In this episode, I share a number of common signs that you are eating the wrong foods before your game, comp, or...

Everyone and their dog seems to be taking whey protein powder or some form of protein powder.Whether one is losing weight or building muscle, it is undeniable that protein powder has entered the chat and doesn’t want to leave.The issue is when you have people loudly and with a lack of context, attributing their success to taking whey powder. Even more so a problem when you have people in their 50’s and older transforming their physiques to crazy amounts of muscle nearly overnight and tou...

One of the biggest obstacles dieters face is the daunting prospect of having to manage their nutrition when holiday time arrives.What does one do to maintain control or prevent themselves from falling off track and losing much-earned progress?!The truth is that you should not have to stress about this. Keeping yourself on track can be more simple than you would imagine. It comes down to frameworks and considerations you can put in place - some you don’t even have to think about much. In ...

Many athletes and non-athletes alike (such as busy parents, working professionals, and fitness weekend warriors) don’t eat enough because they want to be “shredded” but this often comes with a price when done incorrectly and without professional guidance.Fat loss goals can be a slippery slope for some people and lead them to the point of under-fuelling. In this episode, I share the 5 key signs to look out for to determine if you are not eating enough calories. Are you experiencing t...

Is it true that you can eat too much good, healthy food? As it relates to fat loss specifically.Fat loss requires a calorie deficit and most healthy foods contain less calories than their discretionary counterparts. So it is understandable to think that merely swapping to healthy foods will solve your weight loss woes, right?Yet so many dieters still struggle when they swap to a healthier diet and are “eating only healthy foods”. Could it be that you can eat too much healthy food?&...

Creatine.Super popular. Well researched. Effective.But which one should you choose and which form is best? You need to learn how to make this decision the right way. In this episode, 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. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjust...