The brain's role in weight: Why weight loss & weight loss maintenance are so challenging - Pt I
According to data from the CDC, each year roughly half of U.S. adults attempt to lose weight (1). While losing weight is challenging,...
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- Jun 28, 2020
- 5 min
Athlete sleep: Can nutrition make a difference?
Oh sweet, sweet sleep. One of life’s basic and often overlooked luxuries that so many of us miss out on. Yet sleep is recognized more and...
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nutritionunlocked
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
Middle-of-the-road nutrition: Being okay with the "gray" area
I often talk to clients about nutrition being a gray area, which doesn’t always go over so well. People like things compartmentalized –...
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nutritionunlocked
- Jan 2, 2017
- 3 min
Setting a resolution? Try one of these instead of weight loss
Setting a New Years’ resolution can certainly be a motivator for some. You get that little flutter of excitement inside when you are ...
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nutritionunlocked
- Oct 27, 2016
- 2 min
Fall is for Cruciferous Vegetables
Almost every year a cruciferous vegetable becomes the latest and greatest superfood. First it was kale, then Brussels sprouts. The...
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nutritionunlocked
- Oct 15, 2016
- 3 min
Nitrate: From carcinogen to health and performance booster?
For many years the term “nitrate” was mostly used when discussing the sodium nitrate found in smoked and cured meats. Nitrates and...
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nutritionunlocked
- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
Choosing a protein powder
Protein powders used to be mostly associated with bodybuilders and weightlifters. Today, folks from recreational exercisers to Olympic ...
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nutritionunlocked
- Sep 1, 2016
- 2 min
What impacts weight? (Hint: It's not just diet and exercise)
I’m not a fan of diet trends and fads for several reasons, but probably the biggest reason is because it leads people to believe their ...
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nutritionunlocked
- May 2, 2016
- 3 min
Is it necessary to eat before an early morning workout?
Whether to avoid the afternoon heat or prevent workday chaos from interrupting an exercise routine, many individuals choose to partake in...
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nutritionunlocked
- Jan 15, 2016
- 4 min
7 things to consider if you have trouble losing weight
Fairly regularly I hear people say they just can’t figure out why they can’t lose weight. They are doing everything right – exercising, ...
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nutritionunlocked
- Dec 28, 2015
- 2 min
5 new or reinvented protein sources
Since protein is well-documented as important for weight loss and muscle building, it’s no surprise many folks are looking for new ideas...
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nutritionunlocked
- Dec 15, 2015
- 2 min
The eating change of events: Choosing the right link when you want to break it
Carbs, fat, gluten, soy, sugar – at some point one (or all) of these things have been blamed for our weight and eating habits. And it’s ...
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nutritionunlocked
- Dec 1, 2015
- 3 min
Balanced eating in the holiday season
Well, it’s official – it’s the holiday season. And for many this is a double-edged sword time of year. We look forward to the parties,...
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nutritionunlocked
- Jul 29, 2015
- 3 min
What to do when you fall behind on fueling in a race
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to fall behind on fueling in a race (I’m included in this crowd, too), then you know it’s no walk in...
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nutritionunlocked
- Jul 15, 2015
- 3 min
Why blindly following a meal plan can backfire
A few weeks back I met with Sarah* for the first time. Sarah had tried every diet known to man – Atkins, a very-low-calorie diet, Weight...
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nutritionunlocked
- Jun 29, 2015
- 1 min
What to drink during a workout
Ever wonder what’s appropriate to drink during a workout? Check out this flowchart to help make your decision!
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nutritionunlocked
- Jun 20, 2015
- 2 min
5 quick dinner ideas
For many, time is a precious commodity. And evenings can really put the spotlight on just how limited time can be. Long work days, kids’...
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nutritionunlocked
- May 26, 2015
- 3 min
Build muscle, lose fat: Can both occur at the same time?
Fairly common goals I hear are gaining muscle mass, losing fat mass, or both. But can we gain muscle and lose fat at the same time? It’s...
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nutritionunlocked
- May 15, 2015
- 2 min
Why shame isn't the secret to weight loss success
Be honest: did you ever think you could shame yourself into kick-starting weight loss by creating a total and utter feeling of disgust...
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