Nutrition Consulting

Nutritional counseling begins with an analysis of the client's current dietary habits and nutrition-related goals. The client will complete a questionnaire about dietary habits, goals, and activities, which will serve as the basis for further analysis.

When it comes to dietary interventions, both the coach and the client must be very cautious. Although dietary interventions may appear simple and easy at first glance, nutrition is typically one of the most complex and sensitive areas, especially when combined with increased physical activity. Missteps can significantly impact health and athletic performance. Additionally, aggressive changes are never good or desirable from a health standpoint, nor for the sustainability of habits.

Let's start with some common myths. Diets don't work. Today, the term diet typically refers to various forms of highly restrictive interventions that may initially yield results, such as rapid weight loss due to dehydration and/or reduced water retention. However, the extent of changes often leads people to struggle in later stages. Motivation is usually high at the beginning when results are visible. After a short period of optimism, problems arise - progress slows down or stops, and the mental and physical pressure (stress) of changes and sacrifices increases every day. The ultimate result is a return to old habits and conditions, potentially causing harm to health and metabolism. Incorrect and restrictive dietary approaches can cause long-term adverse effects on the body, even leading to serious illnesses.

Another myth is calorie counting. Calorie counting also doesn't work, except in specific situations under the supervision of healthcare professionals with clear health goals. In all other cases, it's a waste of time and unnecessary burden. A wrong approach can also lead to long-term adverse health effects. The premise that calorie expenditure and intake can be aligned is incorrect for several reasons. Firstly, we cannot accurately know, unless frequently measured through laboratory tests, how much energy the body expends at different levels of effort. Calorie expenditure displayed by sports devices is only an approximate estimate. Secondly, information about the energy value of food found on product packaging or the Internet can vary significantly. Thirdly, the representation of energy expenditure in calories in the body has no connection to how energy is converted, used, and expended in the body.

If you expect us to prescribe diets or count calories, you've come to the wrong place. Although it might be simpler for us as coaches, we know it doesn't work and can be potentially harmful. Therefore, we won't do it.

So, what can you expect from our service? When it comes to a general approach to nutrition, we will, through education and useful, scientifically-based advice, promote healthy and sustainable habits that will gradually help you achieve and maintain your goals over the long term. Regarding the fundamentals of nutrition, the focus is on intuitive, comprehensive, healthy, non-restrictive eating, aiming to optimize blood sugar levels according to the client's lifestyle and activity level, and establishing a balance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and water in the body. Basic nutrition is the foundation of health and metabolic efficiency regardless of whether the client is involved in sports or not.

For clients involved in sports, depending on their experience, level of involvement in sports, and goals, we can further discuss:

Finally, it's worth mentioning the occurrence of relative energy deficiency in sport, characteristic of endurance sports, especially long-duration disciplines. This condition, like overtraining syndrome, causes significant health and performance problems for athletes. It can occur in combination with or independently of overtraining syndrome, and in any case, it should be avoided. It represents a state in which energy availability does not match energy expenditure over an extended period, significantly impacting health (primarily hormonal balance) and performance. The role of the coach is to advise the client to prevent this condition, recognize it if it occurs, and promptly refer the client to a physician and initiate recovery, which may be prolonged.