Realistic Healthy Living

Guest: The Life of a Track Athlete

My guest today is Nicole, who is, among many other wonderful things, a Track and Field athlete. I love talking to athletes. They fascinate me. I always want to know what drives them, what goes through their head and what challenges they struggle with or overcome.  If you are like me, other than listening to this episode, you can check episodes 2 with Stacey and 6 with Jordan, in which they share their own input about the role of nutrition in their sport.  As a nutritionist, I’m also fascinated by the role of nutrition in athletes. I believe we can learn from anyone we choose to listen to, so I enjoy learning about athletes’ food intake, their routines, the struggles they may experience, and other facts that expand my view and help me grow more in my profession. And that’s exactly what my conversation is about with Nicole.  She shares some interesting information that is personal to her, but also some common struggles of an athlete. After my conversation with Nicole, I will touch on a very sensitive subject we discussed and dig deeper into it. Have a listen, and I’ll see you on the other side of the conversation. Connect with me: https://lemontreenutrition.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/lemontreenutritionconsulting https://www.instagram.com/lemon_tree_nutrition/ ________ Articles: https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-024-01769-8 [https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-024-01769-8] https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/mindset-coaching-49406140 [https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/mindset-coaching-49406140] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3560677/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3560677/]

How to Succeed with Fat Loss

You know it - To lose fat, we must be in a caloric deficit. But that is not what you wanted to hear. What you want to know is how to overcome all the less favourable things that we think come with being in a caloric deficit: Feeling hungry, being miserable, not being able to eat what you love most, doing cardio 7 times a week, feeling alienated from people throughout the process, etc… In my nutrition consulting business, I see over and over again that those who practice the following two key and crucial points, will not only reach their goals but will maintain them too. I hope that after listening to this short episode, you will feel more empowered to start or continue focusing on your fat loss goal, should you have one. Lemon Tree Nutrition [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/] Connect with me: info@LemonTreeNutrition.ca [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/contact/] Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/202207/patience-necessary-skill-weight-loss-success [https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/202207/patience-necessary-skill-weight-loss-success]

Guest: Biking, Mindfulness & Nutrition

My guest today is Shauna, an avid mountain biker, mum, wife, writer and a business owner as a life & health coach. Shauna shares with us how nutrition played a role in her life as an athlete and shifted as her needs and preferences changed. Whether you are interested in taking on healthier choices or have other personal physical goals, I highly recommend listening to this episode as there are some great insights and useful tips. My website: ⁠Lemon Tree Nutrition⁠ [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/] Connect with me: ⁠info@LemonTreeNutrition.ca⁠ [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/contact/] Social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lemon_tree_nutrition/] ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/lemontreenutritionconsulting] ⁠Tiktok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@realistichealthyliving] Shauna's website: https://www.scribblywisdom.ca/ [https://www.scribblywisdom.ca/] Resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14998709/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14998709/] https://www.psychologytoday.com [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flourish/200912/seeing-is-believing-the-power-visualization]

What If I Don't Like Exercising?

If you are one of those who cringe when they hear the word ‘exercise’ for any reason, or if you are okay with exercising but there seems to be some kind of a personal struggle attached to this concept that doesn’t allow you to keep consistent, this episode is for you. Join me for an episode that raises common struggles with exercising, and some realistic, practical solutions to these. Lemon Tree Nutrition [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/] Connect with me: info@LemonTreeNutrition.ca [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/contact/] Social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lemon_tree_nutrition/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lemontreenutritionconsulting] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@realistichealthyliving] Resources: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1424733/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1424733/] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15838583/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15838583/] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7288608/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7288608/] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5666622/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5666622/] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5928534/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5928534/] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6431367/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6431367/] https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness [https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness] https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/being-active/physical-activity-your-health.html [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/being-active/physical-activity-your-health.html]

Vegetarian & Vegan Diets - What to Know

It seems like way too many people are not sure what exactly are the vegetarian and vegan diets, the difference between them and what people eat when they follow these diets.  Maybe you know someone who is considering these diets and you want to support them better. In this episode, I provide simple, straightforward information and give you 5 important points to know about these diets that can help you be better informed, so you can decide if it is something you may want to pursue or how to support a loved one who is considering these diets. In this episode, I discuss the following 5 points: 1. Weight management 2. Saturated fats 3. Fibre 4. Life cycle 5. Ethical & environmental impact Resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702597/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702597/] https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/saturated-fats [https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/saturated-fats] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good [https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20071648/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20071648/] __________________________ https://lemontreenutrition.ca/ [https://lemontreenutrition.ca/] info@LemonTreeNutrition.ca #Vegetarian #vegan #diet #Lifestyle