Nutrition, Mindset Ashley Beaver Nutrition, Mindset Ashley Beaver

A Relationship with Food Worth Building

Looking back on my journey, I can pinpoint several transformative shifts that allowed me to reclaim control over my relationship with food. Each change didn't happen overnight, but was a gradual process of learning, unlearning, and healing. Having a coach by my side was invaluable, providing the guidance, support, and perspective I needed to navigate these complexities.

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The Power of Healthy Fats for Women's Well-being

In the world of nutrition, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. While all macronutrients play a crucial role in our overall health, healthy fats deserve special attention, especially when it comes to women's diets. It's time to debunk the myth that fats are the enemy. Let’s explore the reasons why women need to incorporate healthy fats into their diet and how these fats can promote overall well-being.

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The Best Way to Measure Body Fat

Manipulation of body composition is a common goal in a variety of pursuits, but how do we accurately and objectively measure and track changes over time? Body composition devices and techniques offer a solution here. However, people often place undue confidence in both the accuracy and precision of body composition values that they get from techniques that are regarded as high-quality.

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The Power of Committing to Weighing Your Food

Have you ever considered the benefits of committing to weighing your food? Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, gain muscle, or simply develop healthier eating habits, precision in your nutrition can be a game-changer. While it may seem like a daunting task, weighing your food can yield remarkable advantages, especially when combined with regular exercise.

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The Low Carb Secret to Maximizing Endurance Performance

Have you ever wondered if training on a low carb diet could be beneficial for overall endurance performance? Enter the "Train Low, Compete High" strategy: an approach where athletes manipulate carb intake during training to push metabolic boundaries and heighten glycogen usage thresholds. By staying low-carb during training and refilling glycogen before events, athletes might delay tapping into these energy stores, theoretically enhancing endurance. But how substantial is the evidence? 

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Freeing Yourself From Food Guilt

In my work, both at the hospital and with my clients here at BIN, it really strikes me how much emotion and guilt surround the foods we eat, making us “good” or “bad” people in any given moment. We've been conditioned into a world that treats food as an "indulgence" to be restrained, instead of something we literally need to survive, live our best life, and yes, achieve the goals we want to achieve, whatever they may be. So, how do you break that cycle of guilt when everyone around you, in the media, on the internet, and maybe even in your own circle, is pushing that on you?

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Sodium 101

Why do we care? How our intake can add up. Where should my levels be? What about supplementation? Can I still salt my food? What should I change?

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Collagen Protein: What you need to know about the supplement

The fitness and nutrition industry is constantly pushing to add more and more supplements to your regimen. A lack of knowledge on the consumer end, combined with marketing campaigns that aren’t telling you the full story, can lead to confusion and misinformation about what you should and should not be taking for your health. One of those supplements that can be quite confusing to understand is collagen protein. What is it? What are the benefits? What is the difference between collagen and protein supplements like whey? I hope that I can answer a few of those questions for you.

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Budget Hacks for Grocery Shopping: Saving Money Without Sacrificing Nutrition

When it comes to grocery shopping on a budget, strategic planning and smart choices can make a significant difference. By utilizing a combination of money-saving techniques you can stretch your dollar while still enjoying healthy meals. In this blog post, we will explore various budget hacks for grocery shopping, ranging from buying in bulk to utilizing coupons and taking advantage of local resources.

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Weekly Food Prep: 3 Easy Tips To Get Started

Not sure where to start with your nutrition plan? Honestly, just having food cooked and in the house is the biggest barrier to success! Keeping your fridge stocked limits the potential of coming home from a long training session or work day and needing to order food out or skip a meal altogether.

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