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Alex Rodriguez: Nutritionist Personal Trainer Student Dietitian
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25.01.2022 If you’re like myself and had a big weekend of over-indulgence during the AFL Grand Final celebrations, you may be having mixed feelings about things! . Rest assured: . You’re human (believe it or not)... . You’re allowed to treat yourself . Your goals are still right there in front of you- leave what happened behind and keep progressing towards them . Happy Monday everyone . @getgoingpt . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #weightloss #dieting #diet #mentalhealth #sugar #sweet #fitness #fit #gym #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional See more
24.01.2022 Happy day everyone! . Happy (camel emoji) day everyone! . Under the watchful eye & by the rules of FSANZ (Food regulatory agency in Aus and NZ), food companies are allowed to label their products with certain claims/phrases.... . There’s an increasing list of them- sometimes they are useful, as they help consumers make healthier and/or educated eating choices. . Other times, debatably, phrases and claims could be used to grab consumers’ attention, influencing them to believe the food product is healthy. . Just because there’s a label/phrase on there to do with nutrition, it doesn’t mean it is necessarily the best decision to make. . Flick through as I dissect some nutrition labels- what are some others you have seen? . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #weightloss #dieting #diet #mentalhealth #sugar #sweet #fitness #fit #gym #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional @ Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
23.01.2022 Salmon + veg soft tacos going down! . #mexican #tacos #salmon #nutrition #healthy #healthyfood #arodnutritional @ Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
23.01.2022 Man, woman, hetero, gay, white, black, overweight, underweight, no matter what . People are here for you . You’re allowed to not be okay... . You’re brave if you make yourself vulnerable . You’re allowed to cry . Let’s make EVERY DAY R U OK day . Love and peace! . #RUOK #mentalhealth #love #anxiety #depression #awareness See more
21.01.2022 BACK INTO LOCKDOWN, good ol’ Victoria . Instead of being negative, let’s keep our heads up and fill that glass halfway instead. (Enough with the cliches Alex, what can we do?) .... INCORPORATE PROTEIN AND FIBRE INTO EVERY MEAL AND SNACK- meat/fish/poultry/dairy/eggs/legumes/tofu/whey protein (protein), fruit/vegetables/whole grains/legumes (fibre) . FOOD ENVIRONMENT: buy a small amount of treats you love, but aim to not fill your pantry and fridge with them. If you don’t buy them and have them in your house, they are far less accessible. . STAY ACTIVE: Daily. Walking, jogging, home garage workouts, whatever it is. Anything is better than nothing. Don’t chase ‘optimal’/‘ideal’ in difficult circumstances! . COMMUNICATE: stay in touch with family and friends, over social media, and video calls. . Just some ways to help support your physical, social and mental health during these frustrating times . DM me whenever you would like if you need a chat
20.01.2022 Everyone get around Aussie mango farmers this spring/summer (Even though I probably don’t have to encourage you to..) . They’re packed full of: . Vitamin C ... . Beta Carotene . Fibre . Potassium . Taste of an Aussie Summer . #health #healthy #food #fruit #mango #nutrition #fitness #summer #carbs #arodnutritional #australianmangoes @aussiemangoes See more
20.01.2022 Who can caption these the best? . @blakerule_ photography . #gym #exercise #fitness #musclecity #gymmotivation #gymmemesofficial @ Muscle City Gym 24:7
20.01.2022 @fromsmoltoswole and my chilli con carne is finally flavoursome enough to be put into the recipe book. . Can be made with lean beef, kangaroo, chicken breast, turkey or Quorn mince! .... Cannot wait to share these with you guys and gals . What are you making for dinner that ticks those nutritional boxes?
19.01.2022 Have you heard other people speaking about diets in this way, or do you yourself? . As usual, the answer probably isn’t what you want to hear: . IT DEPENDS ... . It’s probably not the best idea to lose weight quickly (for many reasons) . Flick through to help build a more balanced view on weight loss and dieting . @getgoingpt . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #weightloss #dieting #diet #mentalhealth #sugar #sweet #fitness #fit #gym #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional See more
19.01.2022 Happy (pre) summer everyone . Just a reminder to: . A) get outside on days like this ... . B) don’t take yourself too seriously (one of my goals this year) . Love enjoy myself looking like an idiot . #nutrition #fitness #PT #PersonalTrainer #arodnutritional See more
16.01.2022 CHANGE YOUR MINDSET . I myself fall into negative/excuse seeking mindsets and tones sometimes- I think we all do. . What’s most important is that we combat these and enable ourselves to realise we are capable of doing what our minds can sometimes convince ourselves out of. ... . What are some negative things you say to yourself which could be adapted? . @getgoingpt . #mentalhealth #motivation #positivity #hardwork #mentalenergy #positivethoughts #negativethoughts #anxiety #goals #dream #mindset #psychology #nutrition #health #fitness #gym #exercise #personaltrainer #nutritionstudent #PT #arodnutritional See more
16.01.2022 LONG READ (hopefully worth it) . For those who don’t know what IIFYM is, it stands for ‘If It Fits Your Macros’. Simply put, as long as the food and drink one consumes fits within their energy (and macronutrient) targets for the day, then they can eat/drink whatever they want to. . ... One of the key advantages is that it allows somebody to enjoy whatever they wish, or in other words, allows a FLEXIBLE dietary pattern. . No food or food group in this approach is demonised/instructed to be cut-out of one’s diet like many extreme approaches out there. . However, there are pitfalls to this approach. . To put it into perspective, somebody could achieve their protein, carbohydrate and fat targets by drinking whey protein, eating Froot Loops and drinking oil. . I DO NOT ADVISE THIS. . Long story short, if somebody stays within their energy and macronutrient requirements, they could potentially achieve body composition goals, eating predominantly junk food. . The problem is- just because somebody is in visually aesthetic condition, this doesn’t mean they are meeting their micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) or fibre requirements, thus, they may not be physically healthy now and/or down the track. . Whilst following IIFYM, to ensure we are doing our best to meet our nutrient requirements, it’s important to base most of our intake around the CORE FOOD GROUPS: - Vegetables, beans and legumes - Fruit - Whole grain bread and cereal products - Dairy (or suitable alternatives) - Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs (or suitable plant based alternatives . If your energy demands are higher, once your core food group intake has been met, then you may have more ‘room’ to eat more refined food products, which are higher in refined starches, added sugar and oils, to help you meet your energy requirements without feeling overly full from large quantities of whole foods. . HOWEVER, it is important to meet your recommended number of servings of CORE FOOD GROUPS, BEFORE incorporating ‘treat’ foods into your diet, aiming to meet your total nutrient requirements, rather than just staying within an energy budget. . DM me to chat further! @husla_coaching
15.01.2022 EMOTIONAL EATING . Do you find yourself frequently having the desire to eat, even when you’re not physically hungry? . Everybody, including myself emotionally eats sometimes-you are not a bad person for doing so. ... . However, there are healthier ways of doing things than drowning our emotions in food! . @getgoingpt @getgoingnutrition . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #mentalhealth #fitness #fit #gym #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional See more
11.01.2022 Dairy (and suitable alternatives) are in the Australian Dietary Guidelines as a core food group for a reason. . Dairy is rich in calcium (yeah yeah Alex Grandma taught me that when I was 5), quality protein, phosphorus, iodine, vitamin B2 and many other nutrients. .... HOWEVER, unfortunately many people suffer from different degrees of lactose intolerance- when they do not produce sufficient amounts of lactase to break down lactose in milk, leaving them feeling like a bloated, gassy mess (sometimes worse ) . Before you head to Google to read about how every second Joe and Karen from down the street swears that dairy is the devil (), that it causes inflammation (), or that it causes calcium to leach from your bones (seriously guys?), I encourage you to LOOK FOR LOWER LACTOSE or LACTOSE FREE versions of dairy instead! . This allows you to reap some or most of the nutritional benefits that dairy has to gift you, hopefully without leaving your stomach feeling ‘blegh’. . Always consult the Aus Dietary Guidelines for your nutrition information Dairy has so much to offer you and I promise it won’t be evil to you. . *Look for plant-based milks with minimum 100mg calcium/100ml (some don’t add any, or much calcium)
10.01.2022 The vegan diet seems to be increasing in prominence- some people following the diet for health reasons, some for ethical purposes. . It IS possible to eat a nutritionally balanced diet whilst being vegan! . HOWEVER, it requires closer attention and greater planning, or the person may be at risk of eating inadequate quantities of certain nutrients (and may eventually become deficient). ... . Flick through to see certain nutrients you should consider if following a vegan diet . @getgoingnutrition @getgoingpt @dietitians_association_australia . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #mentalhealth #fitness #fit #gym #vegan #plantbased #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
08.01.2022 If you’re like me, it feels weird going to bed without having something sweet after dinner. . Relax, you are human, this is nothing to feel guilty about. . If you only eat sweet indulgences on an occasional basis, eat whatever you want! ... . However, if you’re a frequent sweet-toother post-dinner, flick through to see some smarter dessert swaps! . Let me know if you have any creations of your own . @getgoingpt . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #fitness #fitnessfood #gym #workout #health #healthy #food #delicious #protein #dessert #sweet #sweettooth #aspiringdietitian #personaltrainer #PT #arodnutritional See more
07.01.2022 Stealing @rpdrmike ‘s words, because they couldn’t have been said any better. . FREEDOM AND LOVE and happy Saturday
06.01.2022 Whether you’re a sweet or savoury person, snack choices can have a great influence on our long term health, as well as our productivity during the day. . Next time you feel that mid-meal hunger, think beyond what’s easy, close and tasty, and think about what you can give your body to keep it powered and moving (it should still be tasty) . Have a look through for some snack suggestions! ... . @getgoingpt @getgoingnutrition . #nutrition #nutritional #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #healthymeals #healthyfood #healthysnacks #fitness #fitnessmeals #fitnessfood #gym #protein #delicious #vegetables #personaltrainer #PT #arodnutritional See more
06.01.2022 I’ll start this post with a disclaimer by saying there is NOTHING wrong with bread! . There seems to be a stigma around bread in it being ‘bad for you’ or ‘fattening’, which is entirely not true. . Wholegrain, darker breads are full of quality carbohydrates, fibre, B vitamins and more. ... . The point of this post is to help you mix up your breakfasts, if you’re the type of person who finds themselves stuck having bread every single morning, sometimes multiple times a day. . This should help you get a greater variety of both foods, and therefore nutrients in! . @getgoingpt . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #fitness #fitnessfood #gym #workout #health #healthy #food #delicious #protein #bread #breakfast #carbs #oats #sweetpotato #potato #proteinpancake #aspiringdietitian #personaltrainer #PT #arodnutritional See more
06.01.2022 Do you reeeaaaaaalllyy not have time? . This took me less than 15 minutes- so if you need something quick and easy, swipe to see what I made using just @vettapasta smart pasta , @sirenatuna chilli tuna , kale and a few more flavourings. . But seriously, is there better tuna than @sirenatuna ? (The answer is no) ... . #nutrition #nutritiousanddelicious #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #dinner #fitness #gym #protein #carbs #nutritionstudent #arodnutritional See more
06.01.2022 How do sugar free/no added sugar products get so sweet? . Heard people yelling that aspartame will give you cancer? . Heard anyone sipping on a big bottle of regular coke saying that it’s better for you than coke zero? ... . We’re fortunate nowadays that science has helped us discover alternative ways of sweetening products than having to add tonnes of sugar. Flick through to see a little more on alternative sweeteners . @getgoingpt @getgoingnutrition . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #mentalhealth #artificialsweetener #artificialsweeteners #sugar #sweet #fitness #fit #gym #vegan #plantbased #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional See more
03.01.2022 Diet culture nowadays seems to focus heavily on what we should be ‘removing’ or ‘excluding’ from our diets. . This may leave us unhappy, and with heightened levels of temptation to reach for so called ‘demonised’ foods, or those which fad diets proclaim we should be excluding. . I was inspired to write this post mainly after listening to the @dietitianconnection podcast with @simone_austin , who spoke so passionately about how we as a society should be thinking about + valu...ing giving our body what it needs, and focusing on what we should be including in our diets. . No matter whether you’re a serious athlete, an avid gym goer or just someone who wants to look and feel a little healthier- approach eating like an ‘athlete’: . MOVE your body, GIVE your body what it wants and needs to recover, flourish, and achieve whatever your goals may be. . @getgoingpt . #nutrition #nutritious #nutritionstudent #health #healthy #food #smarteating #weightloss #diet #mentalhealth #fitness #fit #gym #PT #PersonalTrainer #exercise #food #arodnutritional @ Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
02.01.2022 Got to keep the old man happy! . Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there, cook them one or take them out to breakky today . #happyfathersday #breakfast #homebreakfast @ Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
