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45 contributions to Nutrition x Fitness Collective
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SEARCH ON NUTRITION SUBJECT & ANSWERS NOT CLEAR
Maybe I was seeking information on osteoporosis and diet and/or osteoporosis and exercises. The information seemed generic, little inclusion on estrogen, hard to distinguish among various types of calcium supplements and sort through the other supplements that may enhance absorption. Overall, there was plenty of information but I found it confusing.
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@B G The ~500 mg cap and the TUMS question are actually separate. The 500 mg thing is purely about absorption — your body can only take up so much calcium at once, so splitting it is smart (which you're already doing). TUMS being calcium carbonate isn't "bad advice" on its own — carbonate's real limitation is that it needs stomach acid to absorb well, so it's a weaker pick for anyone older or on acid-reducing meds. If your MD suggested it and it's sitting well with you, they weren't steering you wrong — citrate's just the more forgiving form for a lot of people. Your carbonate/citrate mix actually gives you the best of both. On K2 — yes, that's the theory exactly: it helps shuttle calcium toward bone and away from soft tissue like arteries. Worth flagging that the research there is still developing rather than locked in, so I wouldn't treat it as a miracle, but the mechanism is sound and that's the reasoning behind the recommendation. And honestly — the fact that it feels complicated isn't on you. It's a genuinely layered topic, which is exactly why having someone help you sort the signal from the noise is worth it.
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@B G glad I could help
Question of the week
What's the last fitness or nutrition thing you googled (Or maybe you used AI instead of google) where you didn't get a straight answer?
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3 libraries. Most of it free. 60 seconds to find yours.
Hey everyone 👋 I've been quietly building out some things in classroom for a while now, and here's the part most of you don't realize: there are three full libraries in here — and most of it is open to everyone, not just clients. Quick map so you can find your thing 👇 🆓 Free Resources — open to all, no login The Fat Loss Plate Method (plus a restaurant and a fast-food version), Athlete's Edge for fuelling around sport, and the Nutrition Foundations basics. Start here if you want a fast win. 🍎 Leverage Nutrition — built for clients, but most of it's open to browse The deeper dives, sorted by goal: Fat Loss & Weight Management, Building Muscle, Gut Health, Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes, Supplements, Athletic Performance, and Maximizing Health. 💪 OverHaul Fitness — same deal, mostly open The training side: Fat Loss, Build Muscle, Train Better, and Making Fitness Work For Your Lifestyle. The only thing behind a password is the interactive Tools — the Recipe Selector, Meal Plan Selector, and the protein/fibre/calorie calculators. Those are built around your specific numbers, so they come with coaching. Already a client? Same password you've got. Not yet but want in? → book a free consult (nutrition) or see coaching options (training). 👇 One quick ask: drop a comment with what you're working on right now — fat loss, building muscle, a sport, gut stuff, whatever — and I'll point you to the exact section to start with. Don't go hunting; let me do the work.
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3 libraries. Most of it free. 60 seconds to find yours.
What is the biggest struggle you’ve experienced/experiencing this summer?
Drop questions below, or DM me if you’re not comfortable sharing publicly, and I’ll do a screen share answering how to overcome some of these struggles.
What is the biggest struggle you’ve experienced/experiencing this summer?
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@B G thanks for sharing. Here are my two main tips to clients for this: 1. Get hydrated when you wake up - drink a big glass of water when you wake up (in addition to the coffee, even better if before) 2. Always have something to drink with meals and snacks
The fuel source question nobody asks
When you're in a calorie deficit, your body has to find fuel somewhere. Most people assume that means fat. But the research is pretty clear that whether you're burning fat or breaking down muscle depends on specific, controllable variables — not just the size of your deficit. Quick poll for the collective: which of these are you currently doing? ✅ Hitting 1.6g+ protein per kg bodyweight ✅ Lifting 2–3x per week (not just cardio) ✅ Averaging 7–9 hours sleep Drop how many boxes you can check. And if you're missing one — which one, and what's the friction? I'll post a full breakdown in the comments.
The fuel source question nobody asks
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@B G Thanks for sharing.
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I help people look, feel, and perform their best—without food guilt or overtraining. Registered Dietitian (RD) and Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)

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