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Preparing a presentation on sports nutrition for a

Preparing a presentation on sports nutrition for a girls hockey team (ages tween to young adult). What would you want me to touch on if you or your daughter was in attendance?

Sunday’s I fold laundry and watch bad tv. The gl

Sunday’s I fold laundry and watch bad tv. The gluttony of the bad tv is balanced by being productive. But, the key thing is that I get on the floor to do this. I get the bonus of some #movementvitamins from the twisting, bending, reaching, and changes of position that floor sitting brings. Give it a try!

"Blocks Fat!!" - that's the claim on a supplement

"Blocks Fat!!" - that's the claim on a supplement one of my friends was promoting. Sounds great, right? Maybe not.

Here's the thing - we need fat. If you're drawn to a product that's promoting blocking fat absorption then I challenge you instead to take a closer look at your diet. What are you eating that needs to be blocked? Instead of taking a supplement, can you simply change what you're eating?

My lesson with my teens yesterday focused on the basics of fat - what it is, why we need it, the different kinds, etc. As athletes and active women, fat is a source of energy for us. It also helps us recover from injury & training, and balance hormones. Sure, we need to limit how much we consume and focus on the types we consume, but we don't need to block it.

If the fat in your diet is mostly unsaturated, plant-based fat, then you are golden! If you have some lean sources of meat and dairy once a day or so, great. If your diet is founded on quick meals and packaged food - especially if you're pulling those out of the pantry and not the fridge - then that's your problem.

I introduced traffic light eating as it pertained to fats to my t(w)eens yesterday, and let me share this with you. 🚥
🟩Green Light Fat: Unsaturated Fats
🟨Yellow Light Fats (use sparingly): Saturated Fats

The amounts really differ based on your activity, your individual biochemistry, your age, and your hormones. So play around with your intake, but stop taking things to block its absorption. We need it. So add in healthy fats instead of supplements to offset your no-so-healthy choices. You'll be healthier for it, and have more money to spend on things that bring you joy!

2021 is my year to BECOME. That being said, today

2021 is my year to BECOME. That being said, today was not the day that I became (again) that girl who can do a bridge. I used to be her, and in my mind I'm still that kid/teen/young adult who could pop into a bridge and even scurry around like some bizarre spider.

But not anymore. I proved that to myself tonight. During my taekwondo training our Grand Master gave us the option of a bridge strength or knees to chest. I chose the bridge. Why? Why would an almost 50 year old woman who is not the the best shape, decide that the bridge was the better option. Well, it's because of my athletic mindset. The bridge was a challenge. There was a little voice who said don't do it, but I take the challenge and did it. And my body let me know that I'm an almost 50 year old woman who hasn't done a bridge in at least five year. There was a spasm, there was pain, there is some lingering tightness and I worry about what tomorrow will look like.

Will I do that again? Nope. But, what I learned is that the bridge is still in my wheelhouse of movement that I can still technically do, but I need to work back up to it. I think that's the hardest realization as we get older but still possess our athletic mindset. Just because you used to be able to do it and see it in your mind, doesn't mean that you can physically execute that goal in this moment. We often have to retrain, and a bit differently at that, to get back to that accomplishment. It's doable, but we need to build a plan.

So, test out those goals and make your plan. You'll get there eventually, with consistency and practice. If you get off course and fall, just get yourself back on track. If you need help finding that path, just let me know. I'm happy to help. 🙂

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This is your year. This is your year to walk your

This is your year. This is your year to walk your own path towards your athletic pursuits and health goals on your terms. You don't need to do that diet again. You don't need to buy yet another training plan. It's time for you to do you - You've Got This!!

Let me help you to plan your path and keep you on track. I don't give you a plan, but rather work with you to design your perfect fit. Sure, I might suggest some options based on concerns you bring up, but you have the final say. And, if it's not working, you don't fail but rather shift into something that does. You choose the adventure. I'm the Cheshire Cat to your Alice, popping up when needed to give direction and something to ponder. 😸

Shoot me a DM to set up a time to talk. Whether it's nutrition or balancing your existing plan, we'll work on it together. Looking forward to meeting you!

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