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Macronutrients 101: #3 Carbohydrates

March 27, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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First and foremost, you do not need to avoid carbs in order to lose fat. I am almost certain that at some stage, the majority of you reading this have come across someone, if not yourself who has avoided carbohydrates or ‘carbs’ in the hope of losing weight.

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Macronutrients 101: #2 Fat

March 20, 2016March 20, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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Before you go thinking that a low-fat diet leads to a lower body fat – it doesn’t!

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Macronutrients 101: #1 Protein

March 11, 2016April 1, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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First of all, what are macronutrients or ‘macros’ as they are more commonly known? The three main macronutrients are Protein, Fat & Carbohydrates. The foods you eat on a daily basis are made up of different macronutrient combinations. Continue reading →

Why you should ditch the weighing scales!

February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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For years now people have relied solely on the scales as an accurate measurement of how their diet is going.

Weighing scales are not an ideal way to track your body composition – in fact all they seem to do is trigger anger, judgement and self-doubt in those who don’t see the numbers they want to see when they step on them. Sound familiar? You’re not the only one. Continue reading →

Common Nutrition Myths

February 15, 2016February 14, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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Some of the most common nutrition myths – busted! Continue reading →

Common Fitness Myths

February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 | caloriesandcarbs

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Most common fitness myths – busted! Continue reading →

New Year, New You. . .again!

December 15, 2015 | caloriesandcarbs

downloadAlready panicking about what you are going to do in January? How will you lose those added pounds you’ve already accepted you’ll put on over Christmas? Maybe you’ll try that detox everyone is talking about, not drinking alcohol all of January, extreme calorie deficits, training every single day…….Why? Continue reading →

Living with Type II Diabetes

December 3, 2015December 8, 2015 | caloriesandcarbs

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If you suffer from Type II Diabetes, there are actually a few things that you can do to help improve your health. Tweaking your diet and knowing what you can/can’t have, or should I say knowing what you should/shouldn’t have, can prevent your condition from worsening.

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Nutrition during Pregnancy

October 3, 2015December 8, 2015 | caloriesandcarbs

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There seems to be something in the air when it comes to pregnancy these days so I thought I would do a post to help you mammy-to-be’s on having a healthy diet during your pregnancy 😀

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