
Ep 53: Croga Nutrition - August 2020 New Client Questions
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08/26/20 • 75 min
This week I sat down with our Croga Nutrition Coaching Staff (Cody, Meghan and Stephanie) to answer a bunch of questions form our newest set of clients and some frequently asked questions we’ve been asked over and over during our first year of nutrition coaching.
The questions were very well rounded, including, how to weigh and measure food properly, how to get more protein, how much water to drink daily, carbs versus net carbs and how to log these foods and much more.
And since there were four of us answering every question, the answers provided great insight and lots of different tips and tricks that should help you find something that works for you.
We hope you enjoy the episode and if you are interested in one-on-one nutrition coaching or have additional questions you’d like us to answer, shoot us a DM on Instagram at @CrogaNutrition or shoot us an email to [email protected] and we’ll get your more info or get your questions answered in our next podcast.
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Questions & Time Stamps
3:45 - #1 - I currently find myself with extra carbs towards the end of the day. What are some good (maybe pre/post workout) snack ideas?
9:40 - #2 - I would love a good high protein breakfast option that doesn’t include eating 6+ egg whites. I have mixed it up with “oatless oatmeal” but I get tired of it quick. Got any suggestions?
16:28 - #3 - My clothes don't fit me as well anymore... With shelter in place, it doesn't matter as much (plus baggy is coming back in style). That said, do I buy clothes that fit me now? Or wait until I hit my target goal? And should I keep my current clothes in case I need them in the future?
24:25 - #4 - Is it best to have more carbs earlier in the day or is the goal to split macros between 3 meals?
29:10 - #5 - If you're cooking something with oil, such as roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil, for example, how do you count the oil - as the full amount used or a portion given that not all of the oil is absorbed by the cooked food?
30:46 - #6 - How much water should a person drink?
36:19 - #7 - Net carbs vs total carbs. I have tortillas that are 30 gr of carbs a piece but 25 of those are fiber and only 5 are considered “net” carbs (starch I presume). How should I log them? Net or gross?
42:25 - #8 - If you go wildly over carbs or protein one day (ie 20-30percent over your macros because you ate out) are you best off doing which of the following: (1) Just writing that day off and continuing with the same macros the next day, (2) Trying to trade protein for carbs or carbs for protein if you can in any remaining meals. Ie if you are over protein by 15g then eating 15g less of carbs that day if you can (3) Compensating the next day by decreasing what you went over in (Ie if you went over in protein having a little less the next day)
50:23 - #9 - I’m regularly over on my carbs and fat, but I think that’s because I eat out too often. I assume people who know what they are doing plan ahead to hit their macros? Is that what I should plan to do to be successful? And similar to Whitney, if you’re way off, what’s the best approach for the rest of the day or the day following?
60:14 - #10 - We meal prepped but I don’t know how to count it. Can you help?
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This week I sat down with our Croga Nutrition Coaching Staff (Cody, Meghan and Stephanie) to answer a bunch of questions form our newest set of clients and some frequently asked questions we’ve been asked over and over during our first year of nutrition coaching.
The questions were very well rounded, including, how to weigh and measure food properly, how to get more protein, how much water to drink daily, carbs versus net carbs and how to log these foods and much more.
And since there were four of us answering every question, the answers provided great insight and lots of different tips and tricks that should help you find something that works for you.
We hope you enjoy the episode and if you are interested in one-on-one nutrition coaching or have additional questions you’d like us to answer, shoot us a DM on Instagram at @CrogaNutrition or shoot us an email to [email protected] and we’ll get your more info or get your questions answered in our next podcast.
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Questions & Time Stamps
3:45 - #1 - I currently find myself with extra carbs towards the end of the day. What are some good (maybe pre/post workout) snack ideas?
9:40 - #2 - I would love a good high protein breakfast option that doesn’t include eating 6+ egg whites. I have mixed it up with “oatless oatmeal” but I get tired of it quick. Got any suggestions?
16:28 - #3 - My clothes don't fit me as well anymore... With shelter in place, it doesn't matter as much (plus baggy is coming back in style). That said, do I buy clothes that fit me now? Or wait until I hit my target goal? And should I keep my current clothes in case I need them in the future?
24:25 - #4 - Is it best to have more carbs earlier in the day or is the goal to split macros between 3 meals?
29:10 - #5 - If you're cooking something with oil, such as roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil, for example, how do you count the oil - as the full amount used or a portion given that not all of the oil is absorbed by the cooked food?
30:46 - #6 - How much water should a person drink?
36:19 - #7 - Net carbs vs total carbs. I have tortillas that are 30 gr of carbs a piece but 25 of those are fiber and only 5 are considered “net” carbs (starch I presume). How should I log them? Net or gross?
42:25 - #8 - If you go wildly over carbs or protein one day (ie 20-30percent over your macros because you ate out) are you best off doing which of the following: (1) Just writing that day off and continuing with the same macros the next day, (2) Trying to trade protein for carbs or carbs for protein if you can in any remaining meals. Ie if you are over protein by 15g then eating 15g less of carbs that day if you can (3) Compensating the next day by decreasing what you went over in (Ie if you went over in protein having a little less the next day)
50:23 - #9 - I’m regularly over on my carbs and fat, but I think that’s because I eat out too often. I assume people who know what they are doing plan ahead to hit their macros? Is that what I should plan to do to be successful? And similar to Whitney, if you’re way off, what’s the best approach for the rest of the day or the day following?
60:14 - #10 - We meal prepped but I don’t know how to count it. Can you help?
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Ep 52: Croga Nutrition - Coach Meghan’s Transformation & Human Interaction
This week I sat down with our awesome Croga Nutrition Coach, Meghan, for the second time.
This time I wanted to chat with her about her experience DURING her journey and if/how life has been different since reaching her goal weight and body composition
I loved having this conversation because it opened my eyes to some things I would have never even thought about from a new athletes perspective, as well as, what it’s like to lose a bunch of weight in the CrossFit gym environment and have people notice and talk.
I think you’ll find that this conversation will give you a great opportunity to think about the way you think about yourself, the way others view you, and the decisions you make because of your internal dialogue.
To say that this conversation was a wonderful catalyst for thought and future conversations would be an understatement.
Meghan has been a hell of an athlete, client, guest on the show and is an amazing coach and I can’t wait to have her on again soon.
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Ep 54: Croga Nutrition - Thanksgiving/Holiday Tips & Tricks
This week, with Thanksgiving only a few days away, I sat down with our Coach Cody, who is not only our Head Coach at Croga Fitness, but also one of our awesome Croga Nutrition Coaches to run through our top tips and tricks for surviving Thanksgiving Day.
These tips and tricks just so happen to be useful at ALL holidays and throughout the year at different get togethers that revolve around food, so if you didn’t catch this episode before Turkey Day, don’t skip it just yet, there’s a ton of useful information in here for you still!
We hope that you enjoy the episode and can put at least a few of this tips to good use at your next food focused gathering.
Additionally, if you are interested in one-on-one nutrition coaching or have questions you’d like us to answer, shoot us a DM on Instagram at @CrogaNutrition or send us an email to [email protected] and we’ll get you more info or get your questions answered in our next podcast.
We’re thankful for all of you that we know personally and all of you that are listening and supporting the show. We hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
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Our list of 9 tips/tricks:
1. Make Breakfast and lunch High Potein, Low Carbs, Low Fat & High Fiber
2. Limit Alcohol and Pre-log it (Use Working Against Gravity Alcohol Calculator)
3. Understand which foods are unique to the holidays
4. No seconds unless you ate all of your protein and you could eat more protein with seconds
5. Sit with your back to the food if buffet style OR keep the food that's most tempting to you furthest away from you on the dinner table.
6. Drink lots of water
7. Minimize appetizers and try to only eat the ones unique to the holiday or special occasion
8. The first bite tastes the same as the last (Coach Preston) so try to have smaller portions or just a few bites of things you NEED, but you know are not "good" for you.
9. Avoid feeling guilty if things go awry
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