Sports Nutritionist

[kacie tri-ing]

V-I know you cut WAY down on sugar, do you take in any now? Any natural ones?

[Veronica]

Oh I defintely eat some sugar still. I have a major sweet tooth. My days of four Red Bulls and a Snickers bar are gone though. I just try to make it all count instead of being overkill.

Artificial sweetners mess with head and taste funny so I avoid them.

Veronica

[arielmoon]

Actually I rarely see a protein powder (as opposed to meal replacement drinks) that's sweetened.

Brands I've used:

Nutiva hemp protein (with or without added fiber)
Nutribiotic rice protein
Peaceful Planet rice protein powder (can't find a label online...)

I am stalking you OakLeaf!

I am vegan and since I eat a good deal of soy products (Mostly tofu and soy cheeses) I wanted other sources of protein powder. I have tried Hemp and I like that in my THRIVE receipe pancakes but I really like Olympian Labs Pea Protein.

Also, I drink Tru-Food Vegan and get 24g of protein per serving. It has a mixed source of protein including pea and hemp. Tru-Food Vegan is alkaline-forming, made with 70% organic ingredients, and is free of most common allergens (such as milk, soy, wheat, gluten). It also provides complete protein and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and dietary fiber.

It is rather thick though if you dont like that.

[OakLeaf]

Here's what I was thinking of the other day: Garden of Life Raw Protein. It's not cheap, but I was really impressed with the ingredients. I brought some home today. It's powdery, a little chalky, tastes pretty much like pea protein but blends a bit easier. Will see how I feel in a few hours.

[colby]

Hey Kacie,

It's been a couple weeks since your first visit - how are you feeling now?

I'm thinking of finding a good sports nutritionist, too, it's encouraging to see someone succeeding. More than a coach, I think I need a nutritionist. I don't really eat crap, I think my problem is that I don't eat enough of the right stuff or eat often enough. Need some help to solve this problem.

[Possegal]

I'm thinking of finding a good sports nutritionist, too, it's encouraging to see someone succeeding. More than a coach, I think I need a nutritionist. I don't really eat crap, I think my problem is that I don't eat enough of the right stuff or eat often enough. Need some help to solve this problem.

I'm right there with you! I'm hoping to find one as well. I'm meeting with a trainer tomorrow, which I also need. But then I'm hoping he can recommend a good sports nutritionist.

[bikerHen]

Hey Kacie,

It's been a couple weeks since your first visit - how are you feeling now?

I'm thinking of finding a good sports nutritionist, too, it's encouraging to see someone succeeding. More than a coach, I think I need a nutritionist. I don't really eat crap, I think my problem is that I don't eat enough of the right stuff or eat often enough. Need some help to solve this problem.

Hey Colby, If you find a good one let me know. I've been looking around but haven't had much luck. bikerHen

[colby]

Hey Colby, If you find a good one let me know. I've been looking around but haven't had much luck. bikerHen

Here I was hoping you'd come with a recommendation

A friend of mine and I checked out the metabolic institute but didn't get much past calling and getting a feel for their services. They seemed disorganized and uninterested in helping or making recommendations over the phone (it was all pretty matter of fact - we were going for more like "this is what we want, can you do that, and in what order, and how much would it cost" but just got "these are the services we offer, call back if you want an appointment"). Could just be the office staff, but it would take personal recommendations from others for me to get beyond that.

Haven't shopped around beyond that. I know of nutritionist services elsewhere that are, well, for people who want to go on a diet and discuss vitamins and supplements, not people who want the sports nutrition angle. I don't really want to be someone's experiment.

I'll be sure to post again if I get any farther.

[bikerHen]

Colby, I wouldn't recommend the metabolic institute. I tried them a few years back. Not real helpful in the nutrition department. PM me if you want more details. bikerHen

[Pedal Wench]

Kacie, Skini-M and Denny (and anyone else in Atlanta!)

We're hosting a nutrition clinic tomorrow night -- I'll be there, and maybe y'all can make it!

Sorella Nutrition Clinic
Nutrition for Training, Racing and Recovering
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:30-7:30pm


Sorella will be hosting a clinic on nutrition for cycling by Namrita Kumar O’Dea, MS, RD, LD on Tuesday evening, February 23, from 6:30-7:30pm

Location: We will meet in Namrita’s office which is in the same building as the new location of Georgia Sports Chiropractic. Here is a map and address: http://georgiasportschiropractic.com/directions.htm

There is a parking garage on the corner of West Peachtree and 4th St. Bring your parking ticket in with you and you can get it stamped at the office.

For more information about Namrita, see her bio at: http://www.namritaodea.com/bio.html


Information about her company is available at: http://www.55nine.com/nutrition.html