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The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast)

Aleksa the Sports Dietitian

The Reach Your Peak Experience is a health and nutrition podcast focussed on a Sports Dietitians exploration of the world of nutrition, health, and performance. Aleksa is a Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, who is passionate about helping athletes of all levels harness a flexible approach with their nutrition. Each week I bring you a new topic to help expand your knowledge and change your perspective - all in a light-hearted, no-nonsense, and easy-to-digest way. I will help you navigate the sports

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7:51

#296: Stress Eating - The 2 Flip Sides of the Coin

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2025/10/09

Did you know that stress eating does not look the same from one person to the next? We tend to associate stress eating with uncontrollable snacking and coping mechanisms but there is a different side to it that you should be aware of. In order to tackle issues with stress eating - or any emotional eating - you need to have awareness on how it can manifest in different ways. In this episode, I explain the 2 flip sides of the coin of stress eating that you might not know about, so you can hope...

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#295: 4 “Common” Supplements You May Be Wasting Your...

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2025/10/02

Supplements here, supplements there, supplements everywhere! And this means that the vast majority are pointless for you, don’t work, and are simply money wasters. So what are some supplements to tread carefully with? In this episode, I share 4 supplements to have on your radar as potential money wasters for you. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and ad...

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12:21

#294: 5 Nutrition Mistakes I Have Made (That You Can...

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2025/09/25

People see me being a Dietitian and assume I can never do any wrong (or have never done any wrong) with my own food game. The truth is no diet is perfect and I have made some mistakes with nutrition in the past that I hope can help you feel normal about it and learn from it to not make the same mistakes (or again!). I learnt from mine and my nutrition become better for it. In this episode, I share 5 mistakes I have made with my own nutrition in the past (and how you can learn from these...

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7:19

#293: The (Unfortunate) Power of Calorie Deficit...

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2025/09/18

“Why am I Not Losing Weight? When I Am Basically Eating Less?!” Common question, and clear explanation. It very well could be due to what I call “calorie deficit insufficiency”. What does this mean? Let me explain. In this episode, I show you one of the biggest reasons people don't see the fat loss results that they want (despite feeling like they are eating in a calorie deficit). DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice...

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10:25

#292: 6 Signs Of Crappy Dieting

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2025/09/11

The reality is that no two ways of “dieting” are equal… There are good ways of going about it and likewise there are crappy ways of playing the nutrition game. So how can you identify a crappy dieting approach? And identify doing things in a way that may set you back? Well, there are many ways to identify this. Signs of poor dieting practices if you will and you want to know some of the more common ones. In this episode, I share 6 common signs of crappy dieting that you need to know! DI...

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#291: Could It Be IBS? 4 Symptoms Worth Paying...

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2025/09/04

Let’s be real, as humans, we all get the occasional upset tummy (and this is perfectly normal). Our digestive system is a complex arena of microbiota, digestion, absorption, and processing. However, some people have more sensitive guts and this can lead to symptoms that impact quality of life and simply annoy the crap out of you (literally and figuratively here). One such condition that I have increasingly been seeing over the last few years, is IBS (Or Irritable Bowel Syndrome). I have...

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#290: Truth Behind The Dance of Motivation and Habit...

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2025/08/28

We have all been there…relying on motivation to keep up going, get started, and everything in between. We all know habits are important because they are the guardrails of our success. Yet so many of us let the imbalance between motivation and lack of habits keep us from the “prize”. The truth is motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going. In today’s episode, I explain what you need to know about motivation and habits when it comes to enabling your own nutrition t...

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#289: 4 Ways A Dietitian Can Be Your Secret Fat Loss...

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2025/08/21

Let’s be real...weight loss advice is everywhere. Your neighbour swears by cutting carbs, your gym mate is deep into intermittent fasting, and Instagram’s full of “what I eat in a day” reels. It’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused about what actually works. That’s where a Dietitian comes in: Not with a magic pill or silver bullet, but with real-world strategies tailored to you. If you're trying to lose weight and keep it off without losing your mind, a Dietitian can ...

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#288: Blunt Truths: Smart Reasons To Include Carbs In...

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2025/08/14

Stop avoiding carbs just “cause”! Let’s keep it short, sweet, and to the point… There are many ways people make nutrition worse for themselves, and none is more common than cutting out and fearing carbs for no good reason. In today’s episode, I share a few blunt, rapid-fire truths about why most active people should consider including carbs in their diet. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation...

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#287: Supporting Teen Athletes: How A Sports...

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2025/08/07

As a parent, you want the best for your teen athlete - not just in sport, but in health, growth, and development. And while school, training schedules, extracurricular activities, and social life often take the spotlight, there’s one powerful piece that’s often overlooked: nutrition. The right nutrition strategy can give your teen the “edge”... Not just to perform better, but to feel better, recover faster, and support their growing body through the demands of school, sport, and life. But let...

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#286: Blunt Truths: Stop Doing These Things To Make...

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2025/07/31

Stop making fat loss so much harder and less successful for yourself! Let’s keep it short, sweet, and to the point… There are many ways people make weight loss harder by repeatedly doing stuff that should be eliminated from their strategy. In today’s episode, I share a few blunt, rapid-fire truths about what you need to stop doing right now to make your fat loss go more smoothly. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Yo...

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#285: Rehab and Nutrition - Some Common Big Mistakes...

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2025/07/24

Rehab nutrition is a category in itself! Specific strategies, specific consideration, specific obstacles. Many athletes find themselves in uncertain waters when they get injured and start their rehab process, especially as far as their nutrition. Mistakes be made, indeed! In today’s episode, I share 4 big mistakes athletes make with their nutrition during the rehab phase - setting themselves back! DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized ...

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#284: 4 Ways A Dietitian Can Help You Save Money

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2025/07/17

Hiring a professional can feel like a big expense in a world where our cost of living is increasing. However, not focusing on your health and wellbeing is a major “expense” in itself and therefore working with healthcare professionals to assist you is an important need for many. I want to help balance the equation for you so you can start looking at the savings of a Dietitian, and not just the cost. In today’s episode, I share 4 ways a Dietitian can actually help you save money (and mak...

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#283: Muscle Loss in Fat Loss? Interpreting the Data...

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2025/07/10

Muscle loss during fat loss is a worry for many a body comp enthusiast. So what is the truth here? Is it normal to lose muscle during weight loss? Well, yes and no and it depends. The issue lies in how we interpret the data and what we perceive as normal or abnormal. In today’s episode, I explain what you need to know about muscle loss during a fat loss phase and how to properly interpret the data. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individu...

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#282: The 3 Pillars of Sports Nutrition: The Turn-Key...

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2025/07/03

Athletes train hard, but training alone won’t cut it—nutrition is the game-changer. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an elite competitor, the food you eat directly impacts your health, performance, and recovery. Think of it as the foundation of your success: without the right fuel, your body won’t perform at its best, recover properly, or adapt to training. Firstly, however, one must know that it is important to have the right intentions and priorities. To understand this, we need to...

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#281: Fat Loss: Expectations vs Reality 101

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2025/06/26

Fat Loss Timeline: Expectations vs Reality You need to understand this right here if you are even thinking about stepping into the fat loss pursuit space. Nothing gets in the way of solid, sustainable results with wirht loss then the gap and divide between what is expected and what naturally happens. Assuming good strategy is in place in the first place of course. In today’s episode, I explore and explain the key differences between fat loss progress expectations vs reality. The perspective ...

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#280: High Protein and Rest Days… - Is Protein Still...

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2025/06/19

"Hey Aleksa! I know you're telling me to eat more protein and include it throughout the day. But what about Sundays? I don't do any training then so do I really need to?". So what is the 101 on protein and rest days? Is it still important to optimise intake on those days the muscles are resting and activity is down? In today’s episode, I answer this question and explain what you need to know. . DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advi...

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#279: 4 Diets That Are Sooo 2020 (And Should Be...

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2025/06/12

Let’s face it… The world of nutrition trends moves super zooper dooper fast. What was in the spotlight a few years ago can seem obsolete to some now but this can be for better or for worse. In the “dieting space”, there are many things I wish would go away that still remain known in 2025 but should have stayed in 2020. Specifically, there are 4 diets that you should avoid in 2025. If you’re still dabbling in any of these or have been considering it, don’t worry as you’re not alone. Now is the...

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#278: Easiest and Quickest Hydration Status...

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2025/06/05

How hydrated are you? Enough? Not enough? What’s the deal? Hydration is often overlooked which is an issue in itself but what if you are wanting to know if you are well hydrated. How can you assess your hydration status? Well there are so many ways and there are gold standards to really get down to the finer details. However, let’s keep it simple today. In today’s episode, share with you the 1 super easy and simple way you can keep a pulse on your hydration status right at home (so you...

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#277: Liquid Calories…A Goal Dependant Approach

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2025/05/29

You’ll hear fear mongering around liquid calories and you’ll hear people praising it as a solution to fat loss, fuelling, and a busy lifestyle. So which is it? Are liquid calories bad for you? To be avoid? Embraced? All of the above - depending on your situation. In today’s episode, deep dive into liquid calories from a contextual point of view to explain how you should view them on a goal dependant basis for maximum strategy. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for gui...

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