by dochertyrd | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weight Loss
You may find that you are really enthusiastic about making a particular change to your eating habits, but as time goes on, that motivation starts to fade and those goals you set seem difficult to reach. Here are 5 of my tips to help you stay motivated over the long...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 6, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
(If you want to learn more about this topic – check out this podcast episode about Carb Loading Mistakes to Avoid! Listen here or check out The Fuelled Triathlete on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more endurance nutrition advice) You often hear of runners and...
by dochertyrd | Aug 31, 2016 | Uncategorized, Workplace Wellness
Healthy eating when you are constantly travelling and are on the road for work can seem like a challenge. Without packing the right foods or planning ahead, you may be stuck with having to eat out. But it doesn’t take a lot of time to ensure you have nutritious and...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jun 20, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
What’s fuelling you during exercise? When you choose the right foods at the right time, the pre-workout meal can help: Prevent low blood sugar (a drop in blood sugar an leave you feeling tired, sluggish and less alert) Maintain glycogen (This is the stored form of...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jun 14, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
As an athlete, the decision to lose weight can be a number of reasons. Reducing body fat may positively impact your performance by improving your power to weight ratio, agility, speed and/or endurance, and it may be necessary to reach a certain weight class. Your...
by dochertyrd | Jun 12, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
Getting the right nutrients after a long, strenuous workout is crucial for athletes so that you can still perform and train hard during your next workout, repair and grow muscle and prevent illness. Protein alone won’t do all that though! Carbohydrates and healthy...
