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The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast)
The Reach Your Peak Experience is a health and nutrition podcast focussed on a Sports Dietitians exploration of the world of nutrition, health, and performance. Aleksa is a Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, who is passionate about helping athletes of all levels harness a flexible approach with their nutrition. Each week I bring you a new topic to help expand your knowledge and change your perspective - all in a light-hearted, no-nonsense, and easy-to-digest way. I will help you navigate the sports nutrition space by bringing you real, evidence-based advice & nutrition tips to help you reach your peak potential. Subscribe now to stay informed, competitive, and level up your nutrition & health.
Episodes
297 episodes
#297: Are diet drinks just as bad for you as the sugary counterpart?
There has been many discussions and discourses around diet soft drinks and artificially sweetened products.Whether they are safe and how they compare with their original sugary, “full strength” versions etc etc.So what is the 101?...
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Episode 297
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8:46
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#296: Stress Eating - The 2 Flip Sides of the Coin
Did you know that stress eating does not look the same from one person to the next?We tend to associate stress eating with uncontrollable snacking and coping mechanisms but there is a different side to it that you should be aware of.
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Episode 297
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7:51
#295: 4 “Common” Supplements You May Be Wasting Your $$$ On
Supplements here, supplements there, supplements everywhere!And this means that the vast majority are pointless for you, don’t work, and are simply money wasters.So what are some supplements to tread carefully with? In...
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Episode 295
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8:51
#294: 5 Nutrition Mistakes I Have Made (That You Can Learn From)
People see me being a Dietitian and assume I can never do any wrong (or have never done any wrong) with my own food game.The truth is no diet is perfect and I have made some mistakes with nutrition in the past that I hope can help you fe...
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Episode 294
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12:21
#293: The (Unfortunate) Power of Calorie Deficit “Insufficiency”
“Why am I Not Losing Weight? When I Am Basically Eating Less?!”Common question, and clear explanation.It very well could be due to what I call “calorie deficit insufficiency”. What does this mean? Let me explain. ...
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Episode 293
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7:19
#292: 6 Signs Of Crappy Dieting
The reality is that no two ways of “dieting” are equal…There are good ways of going about it and likewise there are crappy ways of playing the nutrition game.So how can you identify a crappy dieting approach? And identify doing th...
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Episode 292
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10:25
#291: Could It Be IBS? 4 Symptoms Worth Paying Attention To
Let’s be real, as humans, we all get the occasional upset tummy (and this is perfectly normal). Our digestive system is a complex arena of microbiota, digestion, absorption, and processing. However, some people have more sensitive g...
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Episode 291
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14:20
#290: Truth Behind The Dance of Motivation and Habit - What You Need To Understand If You Want Lasting Change
We have all been there…relying on motivation to keep up going, get started, and everything in between.We all know habits are important because they are the guardrails of our success.Yet so many of us let the imbalance between moti...
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Episode 290
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6:25
#289: 4 Ways A Dietitian Can Be Your Secret Fat Loss “Weapon”
Let’s be real...weight loss advice is everywhere.Your neighbour swears by cutting carbs, your gym mate is deep into intermittent fasting, and Instagram’s full of “what I eat in a day” reels. It’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed, frustr...
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Episode 289
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9:22
#288: Blunt Truths: Smart Reasons To Include Carbs In Your Diet
Stop avoiding carbs just “cause”!Let’s keep it short, sweet, and to the point…There are many ways people make nutrition worse for themselves, and none is more common than cutting out and fearing carbs for no good reason.
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Episode 288
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5:21
#287: Supporting Teen Athletes: How A Sports Dietitian Can Make A Difference
As a parent, you want the best for your teen athlete - not just in sport, but in health, growth, and development. And while school, training schedules, extracurricular activities, and social life often take the spotlight, there’s one powerful p...
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Episode 287
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11:50
#286: Blunt Truths: Stop Doing These Things To Make Your Fat Loss Easier
Stop making fat loss so much harder and less successful for yourself!Let’s keep it short, sweet, and to the point…There are many ways people make weight loss harder by repeatedly doing stuff that should be eliminated from their s...
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Episode 286
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5:07
#285: Rehab and Nutrition - Some Common Big Mistakes Athletes Make
Rehab nutrition is a category in itself! Specific strategies, specific consideration, specific obstacles.Many athletes find themselves in uncertain waters when they get injured and start their rehab process, especially as fa...
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Episode 285
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8:37
#284: 4 Ways A Dietitian Can Help You Save Money
Hiring a professional can feel like a big expense in a world where our cost of living is increasing.However, not focusing on your health and wellbeing is a major “expense” in itself and therefore working with healthcare professionals to ...
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Episode 284
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11:12
#283: Muscle Loss in Fat Loss? Interpreting the Data and Cutting Through The Feelings
Muscle loss during fat loss is a worry for many a body comp enthusiast.So what is the truth here? Is it normal to lose muscle during weight loss?Well, yes and no and it depends. The issue lies in how we interpret the data and wha...
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Episode 283
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10:35
#282: The 3 Pillars of Sports Nutrition: The Turn-Key Roles For Athletes
Athletes train hard, but training alone won’t cut it—nutrition is the game-changer. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an elite competitor, the food you eat directly impacts your health, performance, and recovery.Think of it...
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Episode 282
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9:30
#281: Fat Loss: Expectations vs Reality 101
Fat Loss Timeline: Expectations vs RealityYou need to understand this right here if you are even thinking about stepping into the fat loss pursuit space.Nothing gets in the way of solid, sustainable results with wirht loss then th...
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Episode 281
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5:30
#280: High Protein and Rest Days… - Is Protein Still As Important?
"Hey Aleksa! I know you're telling me to eat more protein and include it throughout the day. But what about Sundays? I don't do any training then so do I really need to?". So what is the 101 on protein and rest days? Is it still imp...
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Episode 280
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5:40
#279: 4 Diets That Are Sooo 2020 (And Should Be Avoided in 2025)
Let’s face it…The world of nutrition trends moves super zooper dooper fast. What was in the spotlight a few years ago can seem obsolete to some now but this can be for better or for worse.In the “dieting space”, there are many thi...
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Episode 279
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10:47
#278: Easiest and Quickest Hydration Status Assessment (That You Can Even Do At Home)
How hydrated are you?Enough? Not enough? What’s the deal?Hydration is often overlooked which is an issue in itself but what if you are wanting to know if you are well hydrated.How can you assess your hydration status? Well...
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Episode 278
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5:40
#277: Liquid Calories…A Goal Dependant Approach
You’ll hear fear mongering around liquid calories and you’ll hear people praising it as a solution to fat loss, fuelling, and a busy lifestyle.So which is it? Are liquid calories bad for you? To be avoid? Embraced?All of the abo...
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Episode 277
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7:26
#276: Should You Focus on Fat Loss or Muscle Building First? 1 Simple Question To Cut Through The Noise
One of the more common body composition-related questions is whether or not one should focus on fat or muscle first.The truth is that there is no universal rule or guideline to follow here as its very much nuanced and contextual.H...
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Episode 276
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8:08
#275: The Tyre Analogy Mindset Hack - Overcoming Self Sabotaging Behaviour
Do you ever find yourself overreacting to an obstacle or slip-up with your nutrition and weight loss journey and end up giving up for a bit or ruining things even more?Allow me to help.Introducing the tyre analogy mindset switch....
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Episode 275
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7:11
#274: Stress Eating? Pattern Interrupt Method revealed!
Are you a stress eater?So many are so you are not alone. Stress eating habits and behaviours can truly be an obstacle when it comes to your nutrition but is one that can be addressed through correct strategy.One such w...
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Episode 274
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9:21
#273: Harsh Truth Post-Muscle Building Phase - Setting Realistic Expectations With Body Comp
"Where did my muscle go?!" - Many people after thinking they are smaller than they should be after a cutting phase post bulk.So what is happening here? Did you actually lose the muscle?When it comes to nutrition I have realised t...
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Episode 273
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