Tips & Tricks for Nutritionists and Dietitians

Tips & Tricks from our Performance Team

Thoughts, Tips, Tricks & Triumphs

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7 red flags of poor body image in men

Are you a dietitian or nutritionist feeling unsure of how to identify poor body image in men? You’re not alone.

FODMAPs

The Low FODMAP Diet – Your secret weapon!

As a nutrition professional, I am sure you are aware of the low FODMAP diet and FODMAPs, aka fermentable carbohydrates

adolescent athletes

Working with Adolescent Athletes

From busy day syndrome, supporting their needs through a time of change and growth to nurturing their relationship with food

Women’s Health – An Overview

This week (5-11th September) marks Women’s Health week and we wanted to cover some pretty big topics on the matter.

How to Effectively Train The Gut for Race Day

Gut issues are rampant through endurance running & cycling, triathlon, and even intense team sports. Everyone seems to have their

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Nutritional Considerations for Concussions

We had the absolute honour to sit down to talk with the incredible Dr Eric Rawson from Messiah University for

Where we share our thoughts

How often do you jump in overenthuasticastically t

How often do you jump in overenthuasticastically to 'fixing mode' with your clients?

How often do you pause to get curious and to listen to where they are right now in life - both mentally and physically? What space do they have to entertain curiosity or change?

Your gift as a practitioner shouldn't be in providing the information, your gift is in meeting the person in front of you - to help them translate their definition of success into actions that can be scaled to their capacity and their coping levels.

There are many ways to do this, but at the core of all of them are kindness, curiosity, compassion and empathy.
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One option might be to consider the scale here, as depending on where they are currently feeling will impact their ability to create change and practice resilience - so it should definitely be a core piece of any behaviour change concepts you are working through.

If we have a client in crisis mode, even the thought of finding something to eat at a meal can feel overwhelming and fatiguing - let alone asking them to change all their meals, snacks, or way of shopping/cooking!

Our environment, circumstances and emotions are always changing, so it is crazy to expect that our food actions or relationship with food/body would stay the same!

Progress can sometimes mean staying still, or scaling it all back, or removing all pressure for action and simply aiming for awareness and compassion.

Your success as a practitioner isn't defined at how much content you can deliver or facts you can provide, it is defined by your ability to build meaningful connection with your client that is centred upon them becoming their definition of what success in support looks (and feels) like.

#compeatacademy #dietitian #nutritionist #nutritionprofessional #copingscale #thrivingnotsurviving #thriving

Welcome to research mountain... Where every day t

Welcome to research mountain...

Where every day there's a new, exciting, and sciencey nutrition, sports, performance, or well-being journal article released, like a fresh layer of snow upon a mountaintop.

Now I love new research, and the latest science as much as the next nutrition nerd! (Nutrition nerds unite!)

But if you're not careful... that fresh layer of snow you're expecting to take a leisurely ski down can soon turn into a blizzard that leaves you walking around aimlessly without knowing which way's up.

Keeping up with the latest research can be overwhelming. Just like a fun ski trip, you need the right gear.

And that's what we're giving you at Compeat Academy. The right gear.
Think of us as your personal ski instructors. We take papers, break them down for you, and get together on a call to collaborate and discuss.

You'll be a pro in no time! Head to the link in our bio to join Compeat Academy today!

#compeatacademy #research #dietitian #nutritionprofessional #nutritionist #community #journalarticle #nutritionresearch

Conference incoming! So flipping excited for this

Conference incoming! So flipping excited for this blockbuster event and just really honoured to be one in an absolutely star studded line up of experts, athletes and coaches - for what will be days of epic discussion in all things Women’s Football.
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I feature on Panel 6 on Day two, in a panel lead by none other than the wonderfully talented @anthea.clarke 🙌
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Not too late to register if you happen to be keen - registration is via the host’s @sydney_uni @sydneyunisfc website!
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#football #soccer #worldcup #fwwc #womensworldcup #performance #sportsperformance #athleteperformance

This quote from the incredible @suzannejanehoitink

This year my accreditation and credential expectat

This year my accreditation and credential expectations feel like I am a high school athlete competing in 3 different sports and none of my coaches are talking to each other. I am feeling over-trained, over-scheduled, under-recovered and no one is asking me what other sessions I am doing each week or fees I am paying each year :sweat_smile:

Like many others in our Academy, I have chosen to go down the path of multiple credentials as I truly feel the need for supervision, CPD and recognition in these areas of expertise is important.
However, over the last few weeks I have been speaking to multiple Dietitians who are also feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and financially stretched with the different websites, emails, systems, fees, CPD expectations and the multiple platforms for logging said CPD.

To the point where a significant number of our Academy members are having to choose to drop at least one of their memberships, or decide not to go down the path of even attaining the credential in the first place.

This need for many to choose is a massive concern that I think deserves holding a discussion about. Either those in our profession are not feeling valued, are financially insecure or they feel they aren’t receiving adequate value/recognition from the credential to continue - whichever it is, there are significant issues that need addressing.

If credentialing in areas of expertise is the future direction in our field, how can we do so in a way that recognises how that feels to most of us that are required to work across multiple fields in multiple roles?

How can we achieve an integration of credentialing that makes sense both financially and logistically, while still be a major value add to the recognition, respect and value of our profession?

Where are you at currently with your credentialing? Have you had to make decisions about your membership this year (or previous years) based upon your financial capacity or perceived value?

#compeatacademy #dietitian #cpd #nutritionprofessional #financialfreedom #professionaldevelopment #expectations

Whenever I see the use of this phrase, I can see t

Whenever I see the use of this phrase, I can see that it is being used with positive intentions - however it is unintentionally using shame and guilt as a motivator (not a good mix!).

The truth is though, for full disclosure, new grad me would have used this more than once.

However, with more living and listening, there comes a whole lot more understanding, empathy, compassion and growth in all that we face but also in how we approach others.

Even just in personal experience over the last decade, the living through grief from unexpected deaths, chronic (debilitating) sleep deprivation with babies, business stress, chronic injury, travel and financial strain has all made it pretty clear that there are indeed excuses.

However, these 'excuses' aren't a form of laziness or even a negative, they are a form of protection in that moment of time for that individual.

When there is no mental capacity left in the day, it's ok for your clients to not be able to hold space for planning meals.

Instead of jumping in to prescribe a fix or solution, take a moment to pause and listen to the person you are working with:
What is their definition of success in this area?
What does success for them feel like?
What do they have capacity to include or shift this week or day?
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Be curious but kind to both yourself and those you work with in these questions. Their response may not align to what your priorities are, and that's ok. Remember, your role in this isn't to talk above them, but rather beside them.
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THEY are the experts in their life, you are simply the facilitator to progress.
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& this same concept of compassion and empathy should be something we do for ourselves in practice too. It is so easy to find ourselves getting swept up in comparison, FOMO and all the things we SHOULD be able to get done or achieve.
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However, these thoughts will only ever lead to guilt, shame or anxiety - whether that be in CPD, business, research or client load.
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Just as we need to be kinder and lead with empathy with our clients, it's important we return the favour to ourselves too!

What are you currently prioritising within your capacity?

This month we've got mood on the menu! With our l

This month we've got mood on the menu!

With our latest course Food for Thought is sure to explore the delicious connection between nutrition and mood & concentration!

We will whip up the perfect blend of science and practical tips to support your clients and cast a spell of optimised mood and focus.

Dive into this course to:
Unravel the secrets of neurotransmitters
Decode the connection between food and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and even disordered eating/eating disorders
Craft the perfect personalised mood-boosting elixir for your clients
Join us for practical training sessions, case studies, and research deep dives!

But here's the kicker: Compeat Academy is not just about giving you mountains upon mountains of science.

It's not about throwing you a life boat full of content when you're already drowning in a sea of information and research.

Compeat Academy is about equipping you with practical strategies that bring these learnings to life. Allowing you to better connect with your clients like never before and become a better practitioner.

To join us at Compeat Academy all you need to do is subscribe via the link in our bio!

Happy learning everyone!

#compeatacademy #dietitian #nutritionist #nutritionprofessional #foodforthought #foodandmood #professionaldevelopment #dietitianCPD

To the point where this was once one of my key rol $To the point where this was once one of my key roles as a Dietitian if I’m honest 😂 Well #Health has come a long way since these days! As dietitians, we've witnessed a paradigm shift in our field, and it's time to reflect on how our roles have transformed over the years. Looking back, I remember when advocating for the switch from syrup to juice was considered a significant step towards promoting better nutrition. It was a time when our focus was primarily on reducing obvious sources of added sugars and empty calories. While those efforts were well-intentioned, they represent just a small fraction of the comprehensive approach we now embrace. Today, we find ourselves operating in an era where our responsibilities extend far beyond simple swaps. Instead we are now at the forefront of empowering individuals to make informed choices based on whole foods, balanced nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Remember, we are more than just dietitians; we are agents of change, guiding individuals towards a healthier, happier, and more balanced life! 📣 What's your favourite nutrition glow-up moment? Share your stories below and let's have a good laugh, reflection, chat about the days when canned peaches were the epitome of health goals! 😄🥳 #CompeatAcademy #Dietitian #Nutritionist #ThrowbackThursday #NutritionGlowUp #DietitianHumour$

I have had some comments lately that initially rat

I have had some comments lately that initially rattled me a little - that we give too much away for free and by doing so we are devaluing our profession as Dietitians.
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Whether it be through our socials, blogs, or podcasts we definitely share a lot of our brain space with you guys and our audience over on Compeat Performance...
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This has left us wondering...
Are we achieving our hope that we add a small amount of clarity amongst the noise? Or we are just adding to the confusion by putting more out there!?
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In terms of devaluing our profession? We call BS.
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That is the complete OPPOSITE of what we are about and one of our key objectives for Compeat Academy is to empower and uplift the profession.
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In a world where Dietitians and Nutrition Professionals are yet to hold the voice that they should in performance nutrition (& all areas of nutrition) we are here to take up that space and demand, we be heard.
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We are here to shout from the rooftops that we are more than meal plans AND that our scientific knowledge isn't the only place where our value lies.
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We shouldn’t be paid to teach people how many grams of protein they need - This 'free' information can be found anywhere!
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Our true value as professionals is in TRANSLATING these tough, sciency, overwhelming concepts so they mean something to our clients. So they are more accessible to everyone.
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So we are here to show our value as a profession to anyone and everyone that will listen. We are here to advocate for our friends, colleagues, new graduates and future dietitians of the world.
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The truth is we want to make noise. We want to be seen. We want to be heard.
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& yes that means sometimes sharing 'free' information.
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What do you think about sharing 'free information'? Do you notice yourself feeling uncomfortable that so much of your knowledge is now so easily accessible through the socials, searches and now AI?
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#compeatacademy #compeat #dietitian #nutritionist #advocate
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#compeatacademy #compeat #dietitian #nutritionist #advocate

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