My Canned Fish Favs #WhatsJaimeEatin
Is canned fish something I eat? If so, what type of canned fish is what I look for? In this video, I give my thoughts.
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, PPSC*
Fish & Mercury #AskJaime
In this video I give my thoughts on which fish seem to carry, in general, the least amounts of mercury, as well as those that carry the most.
It seems like it's a fine line these days between choosing fish as a healthy alternative but, at the same time, avoiding too much mercury.
In this video I give my thoughts on which fish seem to carry, in general, the least amounts of mercury, as well as those that carry the most. #JaimeRD #Dietitian
(Run Time 1:57)
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements, Inc.
www.functionalelements.net
#WhatsJaimeEatin: C4 Smart Energy
C4 Smart Energy isn’t necessarily a beverage you would expect to be on my personal drink menu. In this video I tell you why I may drink it occasionally … and give my opinion on some of the reviews on the front of the can.
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
3 Modifiable Factors to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
What are 3 modifiable factors to help reduce the risk of the #1 killer of both men and women?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRD #ASCVD
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
A New Clean Protein … And I Like It! #WhatsJaimeEatin’
I’m always on the lookout for a good protein on the cleaner side of the scale. Why? Because adequate protein is such a key to each and every day … and the cleaner the better. In this video find out why I like Ascent, and how I use it.
How Do I Lose Weight? Here Are 3 Paths. #AskJaime
Starting a weight loss journey begins with first choosing a path.
What are those potential paths?
In this video, I lay out 3 which can be used individually, but also in tandem.
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Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
How a Dietitian Handles the Holidays #AskJaime
I'm about enjoying the holidays as much as anyone else.But I do still have goals, and because of this I take a few strategic steps heading into the big holiday meal, party, etc.
In this video, I tell you about them.
I'm about enjoying the holidays as much as anyone else.
But I do still have goals.
And because of this I take a few strategic steps heading into the big holiday meal, party, etc.
In this video, I tell you about them.
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Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
At What Age Do We Begin to Lose Skeletal Muscle Mass? #AskJaime
At what age does skeletal muscle mass begin to decline? It’s a question EVERYONE should be aware of and, in preparation for. In this video, I give my thoughts.
At what age does skeletal muscle mass begin to decline? It’s a question EVERYONE should be aware of and, in preparation for. In this video, I give my thoughts.
How Much Protein Do I Need If I’m Trying to Lose Weight?
How big of a factor is PROTEIN if you are in weight loss mode? Check out my thoughts, here.
So, you're in weight loss mode. How important is protein?
And how much of it do I need per day to maintain skeletal muscle mass?
In this video, I give my thoughts. #JaimeRD #Protein
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As We Age, What Should Our Priority Be? #AskJaime
As we age, what should our health focus be?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
Great question, and one I have a firsthand perspective of as my goals have definitely evolved in the last few years. In this video, I give my thoughts.
How Do I Choose a Whey Protein? #AskJaime
There's a LOT of whey protein options out there.
So, how do you choose?
There's a LOT of whey protein options out there.
So, how do you choose?
What are the biggest factors to be aware of and look for?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRD #WheyProtein
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
How Many Times Per Week Do I Consume Red Meat? #AskJaime
It may surprise you to know my personal feelings toward red meat,
and how many times per week I consume it. Or, maybe not …
It may surprise you to know my personal feelings toward red meat, and how many times per week I consume it.
Or, maybe not.
Bottom line is I like red meat, but I also consume it for a purpose.
In this video, find out why.
(Run Time 1:44)
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Certified Functional Strength Coach Certification Added
Congrats to FE’s Director of Training J. Antonio Muyco III (we call him Tony) for adding another important certification to his credentials - CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach).
Congrats to FE’s Director of Training J. Antonio Muyco III (we call him Tony) for adding another important certification to his credentials - CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach). The added knowledge and expertise fits perfectly into our #TrainForLiFE philosophy and helps us be even better prepared for the needs of our client family. Congrats Tony!
Should I Supplement With Collagen? #AskJaime
It seems as though collagen supplementation has kinda died, then come back, then died and come back, etc. In this episode I give my thoughts on the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen.
It seems as though collagen supplementation has kinda died, then come back, then died and come back, etc.
In this episode I give my thoughts on the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen.
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#JaimeRDLD #Collagen
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
4 Signals My Nutrition May Be Off #AskJaime
Our bodies can be pretty great at leaving 'bread crumbs' when something is off. And quite often, the culprit can be nutrition …
Our bodies can be pretty great at leaving 'bread crumbs' when something is wrong or off.
Most of the time, we don't realize it.
And quite often, the culprit can be nutrition.
In this video I give my thoughts on 4 common signals our bodies often give us when our nutrition is off and/or lacking a particular nutrient or nutrients.
#JaimeRDLD #Nutrition (Run time: 2:28)
Does Skeletal Muscle Mass Affect Disease Risk? #AskJaime
We always talk about how skeletal muscle mass (SMM) can help our performance - from stability and strength to overall movement. But how can carrying SMM affect disease outcome?
We always talk about how skeletal muscle mass (SMM) can help our performance - from stability and strength to overall movement.
But how can carrying SMM affect disease outcome?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #SkeletalMuscleMass
(Run time: 1:59)
My Go-To Protein Sources #AskJaime
As a dietitian, I'm always asked about what I eat.
And examples of my protein choices is no exception …
As a dietitian, I'm always asked about what I eat.
And examples of my protein choices is no exception.
In this video I give my top go-to choices for a typical week.
#JaimeRDLD #Protein
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Can Our Bodies Store Protein? #AskJaime
We can store glucose/carbohydrate.
And we can store dietary fat as body fat.
But, can we store protein?
We can store glucose/carbohydrate as glycogen.
We can store dietary fat as body fat.
But, can we store protein?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #cholesterol
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Why Am I Doing This? To Be Harder to Kill!
I wanna tell you about another reason to workout.
Like you needed one, right?
But his reason, well, it’s kinda evolved into my favorite …
I wanna tell you about another reason to workout.
Like you needed one, right?
Weight, body fat, mobility, energy, etc … everyone has their own existing motivations.
But this reason, well, it’s kind of evolved into my favorite.
Quite simply, when we exercise (referring to resistance training primarily), we are making ourselves HARDER TO KILL!
Talk about motivation … it makes me want to hit the gym instantly!
Harder to kill because our bodies can take more physical punishment from illnesses (i.e. viruses/bacteria to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's), all the way to preventing and protecting the body from injury (falls, accidents, etc.).
Maintaining skeletal muscle is our BODY ARMOR. It protects us inside and out due to the enhancement of immune function, as well as the physical barrier it provides.
So whatever your existing motivation or goal is to hit the gym, don’t give it up. You can do it! But remember, there are greater things at play … longevity and healthspan … and making us harder to kill across the heightened risks as we age.
(As a personal side note, when I think about the past 5, 10, 15 years and make an honest evaluation, my body composition needle probably hasn't changed more than a relative 10%, up or down.)
So why do I continue to work so hard at all of this? It's easy! Because I want to continue to feel good, have energy, feel strong, be able to move well, and overall, do what I want when I want to do it. Basically, I want to make myself HARDER TO KILL. If I make a few tweaks to both training and nutrition, I'm confident I can change my body fat percentage, but that, in my book, isn't the long term goal.)
Hope this helps. Remember …
EAT WITH A PURPOSE - AND BE WELL!
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Follow ‘Your’ Path of Skeletal Muscle Mass
If I'm working out and training consistently, I have this feeling that when I step on the InBody, I should see consistent progress in building skeletal muscle mass (SMM).
Well, let me give you the cold, hard truth …
If I'm working out and training consistently, I have this feeling that when I step on the InBody, I should see consistent progress in buiIding skeletal muscle mass (SMM).
It’s human nature, right?
I mean, why would we be doing this if we aren’t seeing progress?
Well, let me give you the cold, hard truth …
When we're younger, it's quite easy to build muscle and be strong, and see great GAINZ seemingly every time you hit the gym.
As we age, however, and we reach our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+, it becomes harder and harder.
Impossible?
Of course not! But without a doubt it is more difficult.
Now let's soften it a bit. While we all become more "mature" adults, we don't HAVE to see a continual increase in SMM, but we should remain aware of its status.
"I don't want to jump on the InBody! And why does it matter that I even track it, if I may not improve much in this area?"
Fair question.
It’s because it’s extremely important to understand the trend. Your trend.
That's right, you need to follow the path of your skeletal muscle mass.
Over the course of time (months and years), if you're holding onto the muscle you already have (or even going up), you're on the right path.
If your SMM is steadily decreasing, it's time to evaluate why and make changes (possibly in diet and/or training) that can help right the ship.
At 47 years old, my short-term goal is to work my butt off to increase my skeletal muscle as long as I'm able, understanding that my medium-term goal is to maintain that muscle mass as long as possible. Which, hopefully, will achieve my end goal of slowing the eventual decline of SMM.
Because, I want to stay strong and be able to do what I want, when I want.
Hope this perspective helps. Remember …
GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS, WHEN IT NEEDS IT!
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSCxKB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition