Sometimes the Easiest Starting Point is …
When I was in my early years of working with clients, I used to immediately attempt to focus their attention on building a foundation of nutrition. But over the years …
When I was in my early years of working with clients, I used to immediately attempt to focus their attention on building a foundation of nutrition.
I wasn't wrong. In a perfect world, that's where I would always start.
But over the years I learned that in many cases, the easier route can be exercise.
Why?
Because exercise typically doesn't come with the emotional and social baggage that food often does. Not to mention the feeling that may overwhelm us when thinking about nutritional change (the all-or-nothing mentality).
Plus, something like a 15-30 minute walk a couple of days per week can be a very simple starting point that can evolve into more rigorous cardio and strength training.
Eventually, we feel confident to layer in good nutrition knowledge and habits once momentum begins to build.
We often simply need to take the easiest first step in order to get started.
And if you are ready for the jump, well, it's never been easier than our 14-day 360° new client program.
It's 14 days of experiencing & evaluating the very best Functional Elements has to offer, at an incredibly low rate.
Until next time ...
TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE.
EAT WITH A PURPOSE.
AND GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS, WHEN IT NEEDS IT.
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Is Alkaline Water Legit? #AskJaime
I drink a lot of water, each and every day. But do I personally go the extra mile to make sure alkaline water is a priority? In this video, I give my thoughts.
I drink a lot of water, each and every day. But do I personally go the extra mile to make sure alkaline water is a priority? In this video, I give my thoughts.
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Why Don’t We ‘Practice’ Nutrition?
We practice meditation. We practice yoga. We practice pilates.
So, why not nutrition?
Amongst many areas of health, one's nutrition takes years upon years to develop and progress.
When we are new to the nutrition realm and want to implement a game plan to lose weight, gain muscle, reduce risk of disease, or just have an overall health improvement, we have what I call "shit nutrition".
This doesn't mean it isn't an improvement from our previous nutrition practices and it's wrong. It simply means this is the rough draft. The first go at it.
Think back to anything you wanted to get better at, or tried for the first time. You probably weren't very good, and you needed to work to improve.
This same concept can be applied to nutrition.
You begin with a few changes, whether they are right or wrong, but you make the decision to try.
Every day that you implement your game plan you learn about what your body needs. You learn from other people/coaches, books, podcasts about new strategies and this feeds into your growing knowledge base. You try certain things and some work and then some don't. Those things that work remain, the failed attempts are left behind. Your body and season of life changes, and this also factors into the practice of nutrition.
The practice of nutrition is a lifelong journey that, yes, we can improve, and progress, and make ourselves healthier. However, it is a practice that we will never perfect.
Practice hard. Learn all you can about yourself and the area of nutrition. Apply what you've learned and the strategies that enhance you. But be patient and keep progressing. I guarantee this practice will pay off.
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
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.
(Run Time 4:01)
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.
(Run time: 2:00)
#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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