Category: Nutrition

I will never leave my nutrition in anyone else’s hands again!

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

I will never leave my nutrition in anyone else’s hands again!

“Let thy food be thy medicine” Hippocrates

As most of you know I just completed RAAM- Race Across America, The toughest bike race in the world. My sole responsibility on paper was to ride my bike as fast as I could as part of a team of 4 cyclists. We would have a support crew that would take care of everything else.

Although we did have the ability to list all the foods we wanted to eat during the journey, actually getting the food we needed was another story.

Our team were all rookies at this whole adventure and our RV broke so many times the food preparation really didn’t happen as I had hoped.

It nearly cost me the race!

Lack of adequate nutrition (carbs, fat and protein) along with 2 desert rides in the heat of the day between 10am – 3pm, where I got super dehydrated, followed by two massive climbs up to 8,000 feet and then 10,000 feet wiped me ALMOST out!

I was left pretty useless!

I was letting my team down but I had no gas in the tank. I think a little bit of Altitude sickness at 10,000 feet also didn’t help.

To their credit none of the crew were athletes or ate very healthy, so when I was asking for my clean food, I got blank stares looking back at me!!

I had to explain real food; “You know, protein like chicken, steak, turkey; Carbohydrates like potatoes, gluten free pasta and rice; And yes vegetables. I need these foods every single day without training and even more so on this non-stop 8 day race!

Of course I ate my sports nutrition during my rides but it got old quick.

My main source of nutrition on the bike was Vitargo plain, with watermelon Body health electrolyte powder, Go Macro Bars, Clif Bloks, Organic Baby Food, Endurance Tap Maple Syrup and Perfect Aminos.
(If you’re a member, please visit the website for links & promos on some of these products)!

Off the bike, eating drive thru food like McDonald’s was not an option for me, during RAAM or EVER!

I don’t eat gluten and if I did I would not be able to ride! So I had to take my power back and start getting what I needed to complete this race.

Once I started educating the crew a little more about real food, my energy came back and I got my power back. I actually got stronger every day we rode.

It was very tough and dark in those first four days being so nutrition depleted and sleep deprived (no sleep at all the first 3 days- and about 7 hours total for 8 days)

I really don’t know how I survived!! (Yes I do! I have an IRON will and I am a BADASS!)

I’m so grateful I know what real food and clean nutrition is and what my body responds to.

That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others learn what foods work for them and their metabolic type and lifestyle with my 6 week Nutrition Essentials Course.

Because of this clean nutrition, I was able, along with my 3 other team mates to do the unthinkable and ride 8 days non-stop in a relay style race format, 3078 miles to raise awareness and money for 4Kids. (www.4cyclsits4kids.org)

It really is so simple to eat healthy but I’m always so shocked how few people know how to do it!

Anyway, my first big meal when I finished was a 5 Guys Cheese Burger (no bread) and french fries and a chocolate milkshake!

So yes, I eat fast food every once in a while, but only in rare occasions.

The next day a I ate a huge steak and tons of broccoli and an amazing creme brule’ – Lord knows I deserved it!!

Want to learn more about my nutrition essentials program?? The next 6 week course starts soon!

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program or NUTRITION ESSENTIALS Program?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon/Nutrition Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Nutrition is a Key Component on Race Day

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Nutrition is a Key Component on Race Day

Nutrition is a key component of a race. And daily nutrition supports race day nutrition. 

If you are still a little foggy about your own personal nutrition strategy for life and performance, check out my Nutrition Essentials Program.

My holistic Nutrition Program literally saved my career in triathlon and actually my life. I was eating all the wrong foods for me based on what I was taught in higher education nutrition programs and it pretty much nearly killed me!

This is why I include nutrition as an essential part of all of my athlete’s training programs.

So,  jump on in if you’ve not learned all you can about your personal nutrition journey. All the details of what’s included are in the link.

Are you are a little foggy about your nutrition? I have a few spots left for my 6 week Nutrition Essentials course… Starts tomorrow! Register HERE or schedule a call with me if you have any questions.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Rockstar Nutrition: Christine Coppola

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition, ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Nutrition: Christine Coppola

Coach’s comments:

Christine is a rockstar triathlete who has completed half and full Ironmans but had gotten out of a training/eating rhythm that worked well for her.

I was thrilled when she wanted to learn more about how to approach training, racing and her lifestyle from a more holistic approach by joining my Nutrition Essentials

She is also a busy mom to a 4 year old, loving wife and successful executive with NBC. In other words busy and on the go!

Her success below is awesome because she didn’t force it or rush it.

She realized that small changes made over time had the best outcome.

She didn’t make every call and only attended for 30 minutes sometimes but went back and listened later when she had time.

With the online platform that is included you have all the information at your fingertips to use a resource on your own time. This is how it has to happen sometimes! And that is OK.

Sometimes to achieve the results we desire it takes a little longer, but the changes stick! You take the information given and tweak it to work for you all with my guidance and support!

So proud of you for all your hard work and success. Let’s keep it going on the way to your next big DREAM!

What positive results did you achieve during your Nutrition Essentials Course?

I was able to eat clean, drink more water and be more cognizant of my overall well being. I also learned a lot!

Did you lose weight or gain according to your desired goal?

Yes!

If you lost or gained weight, how much?

9 lbs

Was the program every thing you expected? Please explain:

Yes – it was actually more than I expected!

Did your thoughts about what is possible for your lifestyle change?

Definitely. It seemed so daunting and complicated when I tried to make changes alone, but this helped me break it down into manageable pieces. It also provided a forum to ask questions.

What was the easiest thing to implement and what did you have the most trouble with?

More water, less sugar, eating more balanced were easiest. I am still catching up/re reading on supplements info.

Did your sleep pattern improve?

Yes

Are you continuing to hydrate properly?

Yes

What specific changes in your nutrition did you make?

I stopped using creamer in my coffee, went from 16 oz a day to 8 oz a day and using recipe for brain boost coffee. I am drinking more water. I am also using the approved foods list to shop and prep meals. Also not buying food with lots of ingredients and really checking sugar.

Would you recommend this course to others?

Definitely

Did you clean up your toxic load? Please explain:

I am working on it! Starting with cleaning products then makeup hair etc.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program or NUTRITION ESSENTIALS?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

3 Healthy Chocolate-y Treats

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition, Recipes

3 Healthy Chocolate-y Treats

It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, and that can only mean one thing: CHOCOLATE!

OK, it can mean other things too. Like, you know, romance and stuff.

But… CHOCOLATE!

If you love it as much as I do, then you’re always interested in healthy ways to enjoy your favorite comfort treat. Too often, chocolate comes bogged down in too much sugar or additives or other ingredients that can actually be more troublesome to our eating plans.

That’s why I’m delighted to bring you a few healthy chocolate recipes that make wise use of healthy ingredients like avocado and cacao – so you can get your chocolate fix guilt free.

First, a hot chocolate recipe that’s packed with nutrition.

Second, a to-die-for recipe for chocolate cookies.

And third, a super-clever and delicious chia seed pudding that’s as tasty as it is good for you.

If you want the recipes, just click HERE to drop your name and email and I’ll send them over right away!

If looking to schedule a call for a Triathlon Breakthrough Session, use this link! https://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Manage Your Health Like a Bank Account

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Manage Your Health Like a Bank Account

Saving money is a lot like living a healthy lifestyle. Success comes from setting priorities, making sacrifices, and taking small actions every day that add up over time.

If you’ve already decided to eat right and exercise and train regularly, then congratulations!

You’re on your way to building a positive balance of health.

• Now, every time you eat an apple instead of a candy bar, you’ve made a
deposit.
• Every workout is interest earned.
• Every good night’s sleep, every little step of self-care… all more in your positive balance!

To start, make a list of your own health assets and potential roadblocks.

Set an initial goal, and when you’ve reached it, set another that’s a little more challenging.

Get a coach if you have questions or need support.

Sounds like Personal Finance 101, doesn’t it? But that’s also PRIME advice for managing that “health account.”

When you’re ready to draw on your savings and spend a bit, you’ll be ready.

Maybe it’s when you reach a goal and you give yourself a small reward.

Or it could be applying the power of your new habits to an activity or project, like running a 5K.

And on the rare occasion when you slip a bit on eating right and exercising, you’ll have a solid baseline to support you.

If you want some guidance on increasing your “health savings account “

This is your very last chance to join my Nutrition Essentials program – Text me now 786-586-6057 for all the details; We start at 12 noon, Tuesday, November 16th.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

“Ready” Isn’t a Thing

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

“Ready” Isn’t a Thing

Let’s just get to it.

The idea of being “ready” is unrealistic for making healthy choices as adults.

Why?

Because we can’t always be “ready.” And if we insist on waiting until we are, then we might be waiting forever.

When we’re planning to adopt healthy habits like exercising, training for a triathlon and eating right, this ideal state of being “ready” usually doesn’t come.

Instead, we have to start taking the actions we need to take, and from that comes the sense that we’re doing what we “should” be doing.

You’ve heard the expression “fake it till you make it,” right? It just means: Do the right thing, even if you don’t always feel like it.

Seriously. Do you miss work because you’re not mentally “ready” to face the day?

Do you tell the kids to drive themselves to school because you’re not “ready” to leave?

Of course not.

You do what you need to do, and before you know it, the chore is completed.

In the same way, start eating right and exercising today.

Do it again tomorrow. And the day after that.

Then, you’ll feel “ready” in no time!

Join my 8 week Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Program starting November 9th. Use this link to schedule a call with me now!

 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Easy Meal Prep for the Busiest People

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Easy Meal Prep for the Busiest People

Meal prep – or preparing meals in advance – is one of the best ways to eat right every day, while also saving time and money. You make meals ahead of time all at once, then put them in servings for serving or freezing.

It reduces the hassle of cooking at every mealtime, and it cuts down on binge eating or grabbing whatever’s most convenient when you’re hungry, rather than eating what’s in your plan.

But to start it might seem like a big time commitment, right? A whole hour in the kitchen? Well, I think you’ll find it’s a great investment.

Here’s how to manage the time.

  1. Choose a day or two each week where you can devote the time and focus. Most people pick Sundays because they’re not working. Some can get it all done at once. Others might want to break it up with, say, a Wednesday too. But remember: You don’t have to meal prep for an entire week; it’s up to you!
  2. Start simple, with just one entrée recipe. Slow cookers are useful. It’s so easy to make chili or soup in a crock pot and then have it to enjoy all week, along with a big salad you can prepare in advance (and dress when you serve).
  3. Gather recipes and make a shopping list. That way, you’ll be sure to have everything you need in advance.
  4. Make sure your supplies include glass storage containers you can put in the freezer, and materials like wax paper storage wrap.
  5. Make big batches of staples like sweet potatoes, quinoa and chia seed pudding. You can use them throughout the week to mix things up.
  6. Start with lunches and dinners. At home, a healthy breakfast can be quick and easy. But if you’re going to work every day, you don’t want to rely on food courts and cafeteria food. And, after a long day, it’s grand to come home to dinner that’s already done and waiting for you.
  7. Stock the freezer with meats and veggies, the pantry with nonperishable staples, and your spice drawer with your favorites. You’ll find it’s really kind of amazing how much time you’ll save each day during the week.
    And that hour you spent in the kitchen? Totally worth it!

Want to learn more? Join me on October 24th for my Nutrition Reset on Triathlon Obsessed!
Register here (it’s FREE!)

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Eat This, Not That

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Eat This, Not That

It can be so confusing when you want to start to eat healthy but you see and hear so many conflicting things on the news, in magazines and from your friends.

I wanted to share with you my “Top 11 Eat this, NOT that” choices you can make to start eating healthier.

Some of my suggestions you may understand and others may surprise you.

And guess what… I’m going live on November 1st, to go over WHY you should eat THIS and not THAT. – Register Free, HERE and even if you can’t make the live, I’ll send you the recordings!

This is a part of my 5-Day Nutrition RESET challenge, November 1-5. I was really hesitant to do this challenge right before the holidays and then it occurred to me, this is the exact time everyone needs guidance.

As we go into the holidays, we all tend to forget our boundaries.

Not this year, Not this time!

Join me to help you stay focused and still eat what ever you want on those special holidays and still love how you look and feel.

Eat Grass-fed butter NOT processed vegetable oil spreads
Eat Coconut aminos NOT Soy sauce
Eat Full fat organic yogurt NOT No/low fat fake flavored yogurt
Eat 1 ingredient coconut or almond milk NOT commercially farmed cow’s milk
Eat root vegetables NOT processed whole grain pastas and breads
Eat white rice NOT brown rice
Eat more fat Not processed carbs
Eat Free range organic animal protein not farm raised commercially raised animal protein
Drink spring water from glass bottles NOT filtered water from plastic bottles
Eat wild caught fish and shrimp NOT farm raised fish and shrimp 
Eat Chia seeds/ hemp heart pudding not processed oatmeal 

I’m having a FREE facebook live event to help you learn how simple it is to choose what works. Join me for a “Nutrition Reset,” just before the holidays so you can stay on track and still have fun indulging over the holidays !

Join me LIVE on Triathlon Obsessed – November 1-5, 2021 for my Nutrition RESET challenge – Register FREE now!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Choose Your Hard

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

Choose Your Hard

Which of these ways to spend a typical evening sounds easy, and which sounds hard?

A) You could go home after work and enjoy pizza and Netflix, or
B) You could exercise and then eat a healthy dinner.

Well… Trick question, right?

You’re SUPPOSED to say that the first one sounds easier than the second one.

And, in an “immediate gratification” kind of way, you’d be right.

But we all know that there is NO EASY WAY. Every choice we make in life comes with some kind of cost.

It just comes down to what you want to sacrifice for the “easy” way.

Look, getting healthy is hard for people. I get it. You have to set new priorities and follow through on actions to support them.

That might include not eating whatever you want or doing whatever feels best right now.

It might mean learning new eating and spending habits. All can be hard.

But being unhealthy is even harder.

Over time, it brings problems that far outweigh taking it “easy” through life.

Over time, if you’re not eating right and exercising regularly, you’re more likely to have health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

You’ll become less able to do the things in life you enjoy. Your health care costs will steadily rise. And you’ll have missed out on all those countless opportunities to simply FEEL better, that come from healthy living.

So, it’s the “hard” path for me – health and happiness. Joining me?

I’m having a FREE facebook live event to help you learn how simple it is to choose what works. Join me for a “Nutrition Reset,” just before the holidays so you can prevent over doing it!

Join me LIVE on Triathlon Obsessed – November 1-5, 2021.
MUST REGISTER TO VIEW LIVE & RECEIVE THE RECORDINGS! Please use this link: https://sx156.infusionsoft.com/app/form/nutrition-reset-registration


Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/nutrition.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

 

What’s in Your Diet?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

What’s in Your Diet?

If I ask about your diet, you naturally think about food, right?

But what if we include all kinds of things we consume every day? What does our “diet” look like for our emotions, our brains, or our social lives?

Consider each of these categories, what you consume, how it affects you – and where you can make some positive changes.

  • Physical. This means training and eating right. Simple exercise tip: Don’t neglect resistance training. And this month eat more whole foods and less processed.
  • Emotional. Take time every day to focus on the simple act of breathing, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Limit time spent scrolling social media – it just makes you anxious anyway!
  • Intellectual. Always be feeding your brain with a book (an actual book, not on a screen). And did you know drinking sugary drinks contributes to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? So, do your brain a favor and dringk spring water or organic green tea, instead.
  • Social. Nurture friendships that are good for you. End those that are not. Sounds brutal, but you don’t need to consume someone’s negativity if that’s all your getting from them. 
  • Spiritual. Say thank you for today, every day. And say goodbye to yesterday. If we fill our souls with regret, we’re poisoning the present and the future. Let it go.
  • Environmental. Go to places and situations that make you happy, and avoid those that stress you out. “No” is a complete sentence!

Remember, you are what you eat. But you’re also what you read, believe, tell yourself, do with other people, and put into the world.

Life is a banquet. Here’s to making positive choices.

I’M OPENING UP A FEW SPOTS FOR MY SIGNATURE “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” PROGRAM, ARE YOU IN? LET’S DISCUSS. SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE!

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule. This is a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/ nutrition.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.