Protein Basics: Protein is one of the three macronutrients required by the body. The other 2 being carbohydrates and fats. On average a person needs about 0.8-1.1g of protein per kilo of body weight. However, protein needs increase with age because our body becomes less efficient at synthesizing, digesting and…
Meal Prep Tips
Meal prep varies from person to person. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another person. In this article I will share with you a few different options that you can try and see what works best for you. Plan Your Week: Get out your schedule and…
Why you’re suddenly gaining weight when you haven’t changed anything
One of the first signs of perimenopause is the gradual increase in weight when nothing else has changed. The closer to menopause you get, the greater that increase may get. There are 7 factors that contribute to this ‘unexplained’ weight gain. Each one has a compounding effect on the other….
How Women’s Sex Hormones Influence Fat Loss and Training Results
There are different stages to your menstrual cycle, in which your hormones are secreted at different levels depending on the stage. Each stage uses fat stores differently, copes with carbs different, impacts your metabolism, as well as impacting your strength and fitness capacity during training. Whether you are in your…
Break the Cycle: How Skipping Meals Impacts Your Fat Loss Journey
People often skip meals thinking it will help weight loss. Alternatively, they get caught up in what they are doing and forget to eat or just don’t have an appetite so don’t eat. Unfortunately skipping meals can in fact increase fat stores and weight and reduce quality of life and…
