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Helping the everyday athlete achieve peak performance through nutrition, mindset and movement. MIM SMITH
I’m a lover of life and a juggler of everything.
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Throw me a challenge, and I will give it 200%, 200% of the time. I grew up not being particularly sporty at all, until in my teens I started Tai Kwondo and realised that it wasn’t being active I disliked – I just hadn’t found the sport that was right for me. I competed into my 20s, and took up kickboxing as well. In fact, it was my sport and my drive to stay healthy that got me through all of the most difficult moments in my life, from managing anxiety, grade 4 endometriosis, losing a baby and an assortment of injuries. As a proud mum of a couple of preteens, I also love watching the way that fuelling my kids right for sport and adventure enables them to achieve their best, and often surprise themselves. You see, I believe, no I KNOW, that with the right mindset and the right fuel, anyone can achieve anything. PAOLO BELLINI
Paolo first discovered skiing on a family holiday when he was about 5 years old. Suffice to say, by the time he was a teenager he was sneaking out of school, and onto the bus just to head up the mountain and ski as much as he could. By 18 Paolo was working in the Victorian Alps as a lifty where he was discovered by a ski coach, Renee, as he weaved inbetween skiiers in the lift queues. And so began Paolo’s career as a racer. That same year the team had a training camp planned in San Bernadino, California and offered Paolo a sponsored place train with them. By the end of the season Paolo was winning most of his races and was invited to come back again the following year. Halfway through the second season Paolo, being the perfectionist he is, wanted to do one more practice run before the incoming storm set in. He was the last skier on the mountain after convincing the lift crew to let him up one more time. And as he was racing down he was hit by a whirlywind which tossed him through the air. Three months later Paolo awoke from a coma in hospital, his whole left side crushed. It was then he was told that he would never walk, let alone ski again. Fuelled by determination and a love of skiing, Paolo wasn’t interested in accepting a diagnosis. He would walk out of that hospital. And he did. Two months and 14 days later he left the hospital refusing to be pushed out the door in the wheelchair they insisted he use. Paolo continued his rehabilitation in Australia and returned to skiing 2 years later, becoming an instructor and a race coach in both Europe and Australia. From there Paolo developed a keen interest in mindset, sports psychology, nutrition and body mechanics. He has helped children through to adults find their way. From facing and understanding their fears through to learning to feel what their body is telling them, being present and in the moment, and tapping into their ability to bolster their weaknesses to become their strengths. He also owns Australia’s first indoor ski centre, which he singlehandedly built and coached in for 4 years, before deciding to take a step back from the day to day and focus on sharing his passion for mindset coaching and spending time with his family.

26/11/2023

After over a decade of working with individuals it’s time for me to close my books.
The juggle of writing my PhD, being present as a parent and everything else in between is no longer sustainable in its current form.

For now, it’s adios and ciao from me. I have loved meeting and working with so many wonderful humans. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey to health and performance.
But, I leave the legacy that is Nourish-Meant in capable hands. Paolo will still be sharing his knowledge and love of sport and health, working with clients to improve their fitness and mindset.

19/09/2023

🌟 Embrace Your Golden Years: Introducing our 50+ Mobility Program at Our Cozy Studio Gym! 💫💪

We're thrilled to unveil a gem designed just for you - our 50+ Mobility Program at our intimate studio gym. 🏋️‍♂️🍃

Age is a story of wisdom and strength, and our program is all about celebrating the incredible journey you've been on and enhancing the adventures that lie ahead. Here's what makes our mobility program stand out:

1️⃣ **Tailored for You**: Our mobility program is thoughtfully crafted for the unique needs of our 50+ community. It's about empowering you to move freely, improve flexibility, and nurture strength in a safe and enjoyable way.

2️⃣ **Expert Guidance**: Our skilled trainers are experienced in working with mature adults, providing expert guidance and support throughout your fitness journey. We're here to motivate and assist you every step of the way.

3️⃣ **Small Studio, Big Heart**: Our cozy studio gym offers a warm, inviting environment where you can comfortably engage with our program. The small class sizes ensure personalised attention, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

4️⃣ **Functional Fitness Focus**: We emphasize functional exercises that mimic daily movements, helping you maintain independence and enhance your quality of life. It's about feeling great and enjoying every moment.

Join our 50+ Mobility Program at our studio gym, where every step you take is a step towards a more vibrant, empowered you! 🌟✨

Ready to embrace a journey of mobility, strength, and camaraderie? Drop us an email at paolo@nourish-meant.com.au🗣️👇

14/09/2023

🌿 The Power of Routine: A Deeper Dive 📊

Ever wondered why consistency is key to your health journey? 🤔 Here's the scoop: routines reduce decision fatigue, making it easier to stick with those wholesome choices! 🧘‍♂️ Each time you choose that morning walk 🚶‍♀️ or opt for a balanced meal 🍲, you're reinforcing neural pathways that lead to healthier decisions. 🧬 It's not just a routine; it's a science-backed strategy for lasting health. Let's make those choices count! 💚

13/09/2023

🧠 Ready to upgrade your fitness game with a touch of neuroscience? 🤓 Our personal training program is more than just reps and sets – it's a tailored journey guided by the science of human movement and motivation. 🏋️‍♂️ Experience the fusion of exercise physiology and psychology, as we optimize your training for maximum results and lasting habits. 💪 It's not just fitness; it's a mindset transformation. 🌟 Elevate your training with us today! 🚀

11/09/2023

🏋️‍♂️💤 Mastering Muscle Recovery: The Basics 💪

Ever wonder why rest days are crucial in your fitness journey? Let's break it down! 💡

Muscle recovery is like your body's repair shop 🛠️. When you work out, you create tiny "micro-tears" in your muscles. 😲

During rest and sleep, your body goes to work, fixing those tears and making your muscles stronger 💪. That's why rest is just as important as your workouts! 🌙

Remember, it's not just about lifting weights; it's about giving your body the time it needs to rebuild and come back even better! 🚀

05/09/2023

Your next workout or training session isn't the justification for your last meal.

The second you start seeing all of your food as calories you need to burn when you exercise, you're heading down a slippery slope of disordered eating.

Food is fuel that your body needs:
- to train and recover from training
- to maintain strong, healthy bones
- to build a strong immune system
- to grow if you're a teenager
- to give energy to your muscles like your heart and diaphragm that keep you alive
- to provide essential nutrients for your health, like omega 3 for brain health or iron to carry oxygen around your body

05/09/2023

🏠 Home is where the heart is… and also where you binge-watch Netflix. 😅 But what if we told you our gym feels like home, only with a lot more sweat and a little less laundry? 🧦 Get ready for a workout experience that’s so fun you’ll forget you’re actually working! 🤣 We promise, the only drama here is which playlist to blast. 🎵 Join our tribe of fitness fanatics and make friends that will keep you accountable, even when you’d rather be eating cake. 🍰🏋️‍♂️

04/09/2023

If I had a dollar for every time someone came to me and started their sentence with something like "I saw this guy on Youtube..." I would quite literally be a millionaire.

And therein lies part of the reason I have been relatively quiet on social media of late.

Do you ever find yourself fatigued by the barrage of information at your finger tips?

I do, largely because as a health professional, I find it intensely frustrating to see the amount of utter garbage that ends up freely available.

Because we don't teach health literacy to our kids from day dot, to help make it easier for us in our vulnerable teens, or as we enter adulthood looking for quick answers to our health or performance issues.

Because on a daily basis, at a minimum I see nonsense, and occasionally plain dangerous advice touted as though it were the truth.

So how can you sift the fact from the fiction? Here are the questions you should ask before following any recommendations you see online:

1. What are the qualifications of the person giving that advice?
2. Is the advice backed up by evidence?
3. Does the advice suggest some extreme intervention?
4. Do they claim they are the only person doing this or that they are the first one or this is a trademarked method?

If you can't find clear qualifications and the answer is "yes" to questions 2-4, then walk away.

Nutrition, health, performance... none of them have any hocus pocus behind them. There's no magic bullet for anything. There's commitment, effort and sometimes hard work. So if it sounds too good to be true, it more than likely is.

17/08/2023

Don’t be too quick to jump onto the heavy weights to achieve your goals.
Body weight and resistance band exercises are important parts of building functional strength. Importantly, they also provide a safe method for learning correct technique!

05/08/2023

What’s so different about training with Paolo?
As an ex athlete, Paolo knows well just how easy it is to actually injure your body when you think you’re building it.
Paolo starts at your feet and strengthens your body from the ground up, including flexibility and joint strength.
You will never have “too much pain” to do the things you love again.

03/08/2023

Don’t forget your hammies!

They are crucial to:
- running speed and agility
- injury prevention
- knee health and stability
- propulsion

…just to name a few things…

Reaching your full potential relies on these bad boys being strengthened.

Starting young with proper technique, especially for youth athletes is really important for preventing longer term wear and tear as well as injury prevention.

06/07/2023

Underfuelling can affect more than just your training

05/07/2023

This is one of the most important things you can do for your body every day.

There are a few types of stretching that should form part of your regular routine. The first is dynamic stretching. Start your workout with dynamic stretching or exercises designed to increase your range of motion, promote mobility, and wake up your muscles like walking lunges, or leg swings! Choose exercises focused on the muscles you plan to use during your workout.

Use static stretching (such as standing forward fold, or kneeling hamstring stretch) as your post-workout recovery. Just like your dynamic stretches, choose exercises focusing on the muscles you just worked during your workout to give them some TLC.

And thirdly, stretching while you are under load... more on this to come...

04/07/2023

You know how when your iPhone hits 20% battery remaining it offers you low power mode? Your body does that too, when you aren't eating enough. Here's how:

🍏- your body slows digestion down which can cause nausea and bloating
🦵- your metabolism slows to conserve energy
🫀- your heart rate slows to burn fewer calories
🥶- your hands and feet are like ice blocks because your body is conserving energy by prioritising blood flow to your organs instead of your extremities.
👩- your hair skin and nails will become weaker and cuts may not heal as quickly

03/07/2023

You do not need to train every day.

Most of the time you should be getting at least 1-2 days of total rest every week.

But what is rest? Rest doesn’t necessarily mean 48 hours of Netflix and chill. Light, regular movement such as walking your dog around the block, or taking time for stretching or foam rolling are great recovery techniques to help increase blood flow and reduce tension in tight muscles.

A good training program is periodised in blocks working towards key goals or events, with regular recovery blocks.

30/06/2023

We cannot stress this enough.

Most of the time, you don't need to be counting calories or macros.
You don't need to be doing overcomplicated workouts.

Move every day - choose something you love or find a trainer who keeps you motivated.

Choose wholefoods and cook at home as often as possible.

Whether you're an elite athlete or anyone else. Health comes before performance.

29/06/2023

You need to be eating these FOUR foods every day!

1. Fruit and veg: nope nothing sexy sounding here. It's as simple as 5 serves of veg and 2 pieces of fruit every day to make sure you have plenty of fibre, vitamins and minerals for health and recovery.

2. Nuts and seeds: a small handful will do. As well as containing healthy fats, these little nutrition powerhouses are known for their health benefits for your brain and your heart!

3. Fermented foods: you can get fancy with fermented veggies or cheap and chearful with a bit of plain Greek yoghurt. Either way, make sure your regularly introducing 'good' gut bacteria regularly.

4. High fibre foods: Think oats and beans. They are amazing food for your gut bacteria and they help keep your cholesterol levels down.

27/06/2023

Muscles are important, but if you can harness and use stored elastic energy the results are next level.

Muscles are powerful, don't get me wrong, but they can’t produce much force when they’re shortening at high speed. They produce most of their force via two proteins: actin and myosin which essentially rotate, forming powerful mini motors.

Tendons however, act like springs. When the muscle produces force it stretches the tendon, storing elastic energy. The subsequent recoil of the tendon generates a power far superior to our muscles.

With the right training, you can strengthen your tendons to get better recoil AND prevent injuries during training, while increasing your flexibility!

26/06/2023

How much energy are you wasting comparing yourself to others?

This is your journey, your challenge, your challenges, your successes, your timeframes. This is your life.

22/06/2023

Is your training causing you more harm than good?

The WAY that you move your body is just as if not MORE important than how much or how often.

So often I see clients who are nursing chronic injuries, avoiding activities or simply have a history of being in pain every time they exercise.

It shouldn't be that way and that is exactly why I exclusively run private and semi private sessions only. To make sure every move you make counts.

22/06/2023

Super excited to be expanding our gym to be able to offer even more to our awesome clients 👏
Watch this space for the finished product!

21/06/2023

Canberra based private training.

Contact us to find out more about our teen athlete program.

20/06/2023

Hi, I'm Paolo!
It's been a while since we got personal and introduced ourselves.

I'm a Molonglo Valley based Strength & Conditioning Coach. I have worked in the sporting and wellness industry my entire career. I am passionate about human mechanics and the importance of correct movement to prevent injury and achieve optimal performance.

I run private and semi private strength & conditioning sessions out of my boutique studio in Denman Prospect. Whether you're working with an old injury or are an athlete looking to get more out of their training, I run tailored programs guaranteed to get your results.

19/06/2023

How many times have you been shamed for eating in the evening?

Well there's no hard and fast rule on when you should eat. For some of us, late is better than nothing and for others, hungry is just hungry!

As it happens, sleep is when your body does most of its tissue repair so it relies on a steady stream of amino acids to support those processes.

If you are going to reach for a snack later in the evening, choose something high protein like a yoghurt, a smoothie or even a collagen drink to support muscle building through the night.

That doesn't mean no carbs though. Smaller amounts of carbs can help your body deliver those amino acids to your muscle.

18/06/2023

Your excuses are holding you back.

09/06/2023

Always practice your race day nutrition in training.
But do you know how much carbs you actually need for the amount of time you are exercising?

07/06/2023

How much protein do you actually need after training?
Probably not as much as you think...
1 palm sized serve of protein, or 20-30g with hit the spot. Bonus points if you add approx 50-60g of carbs to help you refuel!

That's a small tin of tuna with a bit of brown rice. Or a small chicken wrap. Or even a choccie milk!

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WHAT DO YOU PUT IN YOUR RECOVERY SMOOTHIE? Many of my clients find that they aren't necessarily hungry after a big training session, myself included. But this is a lost opportunity and where smoothies are a brilliant option. To make the ultimate recovery smoothie add: - 1/2 cup fruit - 1/4 cup rolled oats - 1/4 cup plain greek yoghurt - 10g @collagenstraightup - 1 tablespoon nuts or nut butter - liquid of choice #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased #trailruning #running #marathon #tri #triathlon

Ever wondered what happens in a nutrition appointment? Do I write meal plans? How long does it take? What do we talk about? How often do we need to meet? I have a very flexible approach to nutrition. I don't believe that everyone needs a precise meal plan. They definitely have their place, but they are not something I encourage for everyone. The first time we meet, we spend time getting to know each other. It usually takes about an hour to build a picture of your life and start to make some recommendations to target the lower hanging fruit and set some goals. How often we meet really depends on you and your goals. I prefer to follow up 1 week after our first meeting and then make a plan from there. That's so that we can see how you go implementing our first round of changes and make sure you're starting off on the right path. Every single one of my clients is an individual. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased #trailruning #running #marathon #tri #triathlon

Are you a runner? Have you tried or wondered about beetroot juice? Like many supplements, beetroot juice is more like the cream on top. You're never going to get the best out of anything if you don't have your diet right first. That being said, there are some great benefits to be had from adding beetroot to your run. They are high in nitrates, which increase your exercise tolerance. The down side is that for some people, beetroot can have a laxative effect. But as I always say- practice in training, not on race day! #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased #trailruning #running #marathon #tri #triathlon

Some hard truths from a Nutritionist

Why do most dets work (at least for a little while)? Because they have 2 things in common: 1- they restrict your calorie intake 2- they are almost an improvement on what you were doing before. But how many times have you tried a "diet", lost weight, only to find that that its all too hard and you regain the same weight all over? For a diet to really work - it has to be sustainable, realistic and enjoyable. So basically it shouldn't be a diet at all. Just a set of healthy habits. What have you found to really work for you? #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

What do you use on days when you have a hard training session planned? Instead of relying on energy drinks or sports drinks try... 🍞 Make sure you've fuelled with carbs before your session 😴 Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep every night 📅 Schedule a rest day 🍵 A cup of coffee 30-60mins before training will improve your endurance 🍎 Add an extra snack into your day 🥛 Using recovery aids such as collagen between training sessions will make sure you're ready for every session. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

When is your next event? @stromlorunningfestival has been postponed until the new year, as have a number of mountain biking events. Have you thought about fuelling your race?⁠ ⁠ Getting this 1 simple thing right is the difference between finishing strong and maybe even not finishing at all.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

When is your next event? @stromlorunningfestival has been postponed until the new year, as have a number of mountain biking events. Have you thought about fuelling your race? Getting this 1 simple thing right is the difference between finishing strong and maybe even not finishing at all. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

I was discussing the merits of different diets the other day, and a comment really stuck out. This colleague said to me "I've started eating a lot less carbs and that works for me". OK, but if you are running a marathon - that's not a strategy that's going to have you be the fastest our body is capable of BUT, as an every day human going about your business, that makes a lot of sense. If you stop eating more energy than your body needs, then that's going to work for you. Ideally, when you exercise, that carb amount increases. That's where meal plans fall flat on their face - you can't eat the same every day. It makes no sense - do you train every day? If you're not training every day then the amount and composition of your meals is going to vary greatly. Does that mean that low carb diets are better for everyone? No - habits that give you the correct amount of carbohydrates for the work you are going to do and the outcomes you are trying to achieve are best. You must fuel for the work you are going to do. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

Calling all runners!

Injury can be a frustrating setback, but it doesn't have to keep you out of your activity for as long as you think. With the right nutrition, you can be back doing what you love, faster: 1- Eat a rainbow: fruit and veg are full of essential vitamins and phytonutrients to support your immune system. The fibre will also make sure you don't struggle with constipation, particularly if you have had surgery or are taking painkillers. Also, doing less exercise can also contribute to constipation. 2- probiotics: particularly if you have had surgery or have been taking painkillers. A healthy gut microbiome supports a healthy immune system to help your body heal more quickly. 3- Omega 3: These will help reduce inflammation around the injury site. Make sure you include nuts, seeds every day. I also recommend algae-based supplement. Supplements made from fish are often made from omega 3 that has gone rancid, and fish don't make their omega 3 anyway. They get it from eating algae and from the supplements farm fed fish are fed. 4- Vitamin C: Essential for wound healing and decreasing inflammation. You don't need a supplement here though. Focus on foods that are high in C like broccoli, oranges and kiwi fruit, to name a few. 5- Collagen: Collagen is the primary protein in our bodies and is essential to building healthy joints, bones and muscles. 6- Lean protein: increase your protein intake. But choose more plant based options because they will help keep your inflammation down, rather than adding to it. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

Let's play a game! I am forever frustrated as a health professional by the vast amount of misinformation that is allowed to cross our paths. I'm genuinely passionate about promoting good health, based entirely on scientific evidence - the balance of evidence, not cherry picked evidence either. Does fat free mean it's good for me? I cannot stress enough how important it is to read nutrition labels. Firstly, your body needs fat - healthy fats from things like nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. You can still eat too much of these things though, pushing you into OVER nutrition. Years ago the Heart Foundation ran a campaign promoting low fat diets and the 'tick' on food products and that was incredibly detrimental to our health because manufacturers had to replace fat with something that would give the same flavour and mouth-feel. We went from moderate fat diets to high sugar diets and our health took a downward spiral. If you eat mostly whole foods - you won't ever need to worry about low fat, fat free, low carb or any of the other wild claims. Nothing beats a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts for a snack. #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports #plantbased

I know you're really busy. How many times a day do you find yourself saying "I'll do XYZ when I have time" or "I wish I had time to...." or "I don't have time to...." Are you sure you don't have time? How does your body feel when you eat nutritious meals? How does your body feel when you move it regularly? There are so many benefits to the way you feel, and to the health indicators inside your body that may not seem important to you right now but will in the future. Is it better to say "I don't have time for ...." now and in 20 years time be saying "I wish I made time" because now I'm suffering the consequences? Or would you rather say "my day is busy but I am a priority so I will do this for me" and live with no regrets? #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesscoach #healthcoach #coaching #healthyhabits #sustainableliving #goals #bodypositive #mindset #positivequotes

This weekend my daughter competed in a gymnastics competition. The issue I'd like to discuss is not unique to gymnastics. I see it across all sports, both extracurricular and as a technique promoted by some schools. I want to talk about how we fuel our athletes DURING competition. You may think that lollies give your athlete energy, or junk food makes the competition more exciting but here's what actually happens in their bodies: 🍭lollies give your athlete a big sugar rush, followed by a sugar low. They will actually feel more FATIGUE. 🧂salty snacks make your athlete THIRSTY 🍟high fat snacks such as chips can make your athlete SLUGGISH because they are hard to digest. So what does your athlete need during competition? Foods that are easy to digest and give a slower, more sustained energy release. You could try: 🍌a piece of fruit 🥪a sandwich with a bit of honey 🍫a muesli bar 🥜a small handful of nuts and dried fruit (if nuts are allowed) #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports

One of the biggest challenge for an athlete (at all levels- including your kids!) is picking the right foods without getting caught up in the latest fad. And then you get told things like you have to "eat before training", "eat after training". But you're one of the many who aren't hungry after exercise, or you feel sick if you eat before so even that information sends you for a spin. What if I told you that you're completely normal feeling that way? Exercise does shut down your appetite but fuelling afterwards actually helps you get more out of your training session. If its a struggle for you, try a liquid instead. A chocolate milk is a great hit of protein for your muscles and carbs for refuelling. Or a fruit smoothie can be just as good! #nutrition #nutritionist #fitnessfun #fitnesslifestyle #fitfam #fitfoodie #coach #blogger #eatinghealthy #easyrecipes #mealprep #sustainable #sports #sportsnutrition #sportsperformance #sportscience #nutritioncoach #healthyrecipes #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #canberrasports

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Mim is a Nutritionist and sought-after health science writer and presenter. She holds a Master of Human Nutrition, an undergraduate degree in physiology and psychology and is currently completing a Diploma in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympic Committee.

Taking an evidence based approach, Mim treats every client as an individual whether it be fuelling your sport, your injury recovery, your family or your every day.

Her philosophy is simple: there is no such thing as a magic bullet 'one size fits all' solution to healthy eating. Our food choices and eating habits are much more than an energy transaction. They are also a complex mix of personal, cultural and lifestyle choices. I do not accept sponsorship from processed food companies, nor do I accept any form of payment or benefit for referrals. If I refer a client to another practitioner or business it is because I believe that is best for you, my client. I am committed to delivering the very best service. I'm excited to be a part of your journey and to share my passion and knowledge with you and your family. Mim Pollak ANutr BSc (Physiology), GradDipSciComm, MHumNutr, IOCDipSportsNutr Other Qualifications: Certificate in the Science of Infant Feeding - Deakin University Certificate in Infant Feeding Management - Deakin University Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Change Skills for Dietitians and Nutritionists - Monash University