by Sandra | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary, Weight Training
1. Drink Up. Water, that is. Contrary to popular belief, bloating is not a result of consuming too much water—in fact, it’s just the opposite. If you’re dehydrated, your body actually holds onto water, increasing puffiness and bloating. Drinking water also helps...
by Sandra | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary, Weight Training
As a retired IFBB Professional Bodybuilder and certified Sports Nutritionist, I meet a lot of men & women who train with trainers who give them diets that competitors use to peak for bodybuilding (physique, bikini, figure) shows. The client’s goal is to lose...
by Sandra | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary, Weight Training
As we age, we usually don’t need as many calories, as we did in our younger years. This is mostly because we lose lean body mass, which results in a lower basal metabolic rate, and our activity level often diminishes, which lowers our energy requirements....
by Sandra | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
Do you think it is possible to drink too much water? Yes, it is possible! In non-athletes, it usually only happens in people with problems that cause the kidneys to retain too much water or during dangerous activities such as hazing rituals and the use of certain...
by Sandra | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
As we age, muscle mass declines (sarcopenia). Between 35-70, we lose approximately 20-25% of our lean body mass. Decreased production of certain hormones, disease, poor diet, and an inactive lifestyle contributes to this loss. By making dietary improvements, adding...
by Sandra | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
Flavored waters, made with or without added sugars, are widely available, as are so-called designer or enhanced waters. Many of these drinks are made with added nutrients and herbs and are labeled with structure-function claims stating, for example, that drinking the...