Metabolic Testing - Champion Health

10/01/2023

If a diet has you severely calorie restricting, cutting out entire food groups or you’re just forcing down that 10th salad you hate this week; it ain’t it. 👎

I’m a big believer in diets should be personalised, backed by science about *your* body and still take your individual tastes into account.

Might someone need to cut out gluten due to coeliac disease? Sure.
Might someone need to manage carbohydrates if they have Diabetes? Absolutely.
Should you be cutting things out without a medical/ethical/religious reason? Definitely not (unless you hate the taste!)

Break free of the diet culture, get a personalised plan, take the guesswork out of your goals!

Champion Health

09/01/2023

Scan Protocol - all that you need to know!

We love our metabolic scanning machine, however in order to make it as ACCURATE as possible, we have a few things we need from you prior to the scan...

1. Fasted (no food) for at least 5 hours prior 🤐
2. No Alcohol or Smoking for at least 2 hours prior 🚭️
3. No Coffee for at least 3 hours prior ☕️
4. No Intense Exercise for at least 14 hours prior 🏃‍♀️
5. No Moderated Exercise for at least 2 hours prior 🚶‍♀️

Phew! I know it seems like a lot, but to get the most accurate results we need you in as RESTED state as possible for the scan. All of the above can affect your rested state. 😴

Any questions? Hit us up!

04/01/2023

Ok put down the pitchforks and let me clarify 😅

DEXA scans are a great way to measure body composition. InBody Scans (when all variables have been accounted for; time of day, fasted, rested, euhydration) can be a great way to see if your body composition is changing. Neither of these are good measures of your resting metabolic rate.

Why? Because that’s not what they’re measuring. The only way we expel calories is through our breath. The only way to measure this (outside a lab) is to measure rested breathing for a set period of time and use indirect calorimetry to calculate your resting metabolism.

Did I nerd out too much? 🤓 Probably. Let’s make this a little simpler. Anything that measures body composition is only going to be able to *estimate* your resting metabolism. We actually measure it. Our machine can’t tell you anything about your body composition, it’s not designed for that. It’s designed for the sole purpose of measuring your metabolism.

Take the guess work out of your goals. Book a scan.

Champion Health

03/01/2023

That's right baby!
I know this account has been AWOL for a number of months, however we are back and operating out of Champion Health in Slacks Creek! 🤗

So what better time than the new year to get your metabolic rate measured and let us help you get on track for 2023! 🎉

Follow the link in bio to book in or book a call to ask us any questions 😁

10/01/2022

Happy New Year!⁠
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Haha, who made the mistake of saying this this year, only to get caught up in COVID or iso or any other stall point? I know I did!⁠
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Thats totally ok. If you still have your new years resolutions and don't know where to start, let us help you. We take the gold standard in metabolic testing to help you start your fitness and health goals out without the guesswork.⁠
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Got questions? Shoot them below or in our DMs!

09/01/2022

20/05/2021

OMG!!! Pancakes are the best weekend brekkie 🤤🤤🤤
This incredible Gluten Free pancake recipe by is definitely worth a try.

Ingredients:
👉 1/2 cup gluten free flour
👉 2 tsps baking powder (optional)
👉 2 eggs
👉 150g coconut yoghurt
👉 1 tsp cinnamon & vanilla

1. Whisk together all ingredients until smooth and combined. If the mixture is looking too thick you can add in a splash of plant milk
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and grease well with butter and/or oil
3. Cook each side of the pancake for 3-4 mins or until lightly golden
5. Add toppings of choice and enjoy!

Check out the other delish recipes 😋

19/05/2021

“I’ve heard sugar is really bad, are Artificial Sweeteners healthier?”

This Frequently Asked Friday we’re tackling artificial sweeteners!

We all know that too much sugar is linked to lots & lots of health problems like obesity and tooth decay.

‘Natural Sweeteners’ like honey and syrup are seen as healthier alternatives but in reality they are just sugars in a different form.
On the other hand Artificial Sweeteners like Sorbitol, Stevia and Xylitol often have far fewer calories and are not as damaging to our teeth.

Plus they can give those suffering from diabetes a sweet taste but without affecting their blood glucose level.

The Verdict:
For the purposes of weight loss, artificial sweeteners can be a helpful edition to our diets to reduce dependence on sugars. However you ultimately want to reduce the amount of sweetness you consume.

10/05/2021

How many times should I be exercising each week? 🤔

Everyone online seems to have a different answer to the question, making it almost impossible to know for sure. 😭

At Peak Potential we will give you that surety! With our full metabolic breakdown we can tell you:
💪 Your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate i.e. How many calories you burn if you lay in bed all day!)
💪 What % you are of your predicted RMR values (based off your height, weight, age and s*x)
💪 What % of carbs vs. fats you burn at rest (and whether your body is “starving”)

Using the data we can answer questions like this with the accuracy you need to ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS!!! 🏋️‍♀️

Visit our website and book in a metabolic test today via the link in our bio!!!

*xpo

09/05/2021

A healthy recipe for when you're feeling tempted!

BAKED PIZZA SCROLLS by
Only 110 calories each!!!

Macros:
F.1, P.6.1 C.18.3

DOUGH:
1.5 cups of self raising flour 190-200g
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup of thick Greek or vegan yoghurt
A pinch of salt

FILLING:
1 small tub of salt reduced tomato paste
1/4 of a red capsicum
hand full of spring onion
handful of spinach leaves
1/3 cup of light mozzarella
herbs and spices

METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 180c . In a bowl sift the flour with salt. Using a spatula combine with the yoghurt. Once well combined knead dough on a floured surface to bring all the loose bits together. If too sticky add more flour.
Once well combined, and not too sticky, roll dough out into a rectangle. Spread over tomato paste, followed by the remaining toppings and cheese. Then sprinkle herbs and spices of choice , I used a bbq spice , garlic and paprika.
Roll from the side tightly roll into a log, and slice.
Place on a lined baking tin with some distance. Top with a little extra cheese and bake for 15 minutes! You can thank me later!!

Thanks for this delish recipe!

08/05/2021

Want to get a head start on your weight loss journey?

Our state of the art metabolic monitor is the only one commercially available in Australia. After just a few minutes we will know:
👉 How many calories you burn at rest (RMR)
👉 What % of carbs and and fats you burn
👉 What % you are of your predicted RMR values

Then we take all this data and work with you to find the best pathway to achieving your fitness and health goals.

Book a full metabolic test with us today, so you can work out without the guesswork!

07/05/2021

It’s Frequently Asked Friday!!! 😮

Where we take one of the web's most asked questions on nutrition and tell you the CORRECT answer. No Bu****it!

First up: Is coffee bad for you? ☕☕☕

It’s a common assumption that coffee is bad because it contains caffeine. However it actually has plenty of health benefits.

The Good 👍:
👉 It’s got plenty of antioxidants
👉 There is evidence it helps protect your brain from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
👉 It’s magnesium and potassium content can help regulate blood sugar and assist in weight loss.
👉 Caffeine stimulates the neurotransmitters, helping to fight depression.

The Bad 👎:
👉 It’s easy to drink too much
👉 Can cause insomnia and anxiety
👉 It's a diuretic that can irritate the stomach

The Verdict:
Anything up to 4 or 5 cups of coffee a day is perfectly healthy, however its best to avoid it if you experience extreme anxiety, insomnia or are pregnant.

P.S. don't have too much sugar in your coffee. 😂

05/05/2021

Most dietitians won’t provide a meal plan! But I do. 🤩

What my clients want most of all when they come through my door is CLARITY. They want to know what will work for them and how to do it.

That’s why as part of my initial consultation I can provide you a detailed meal plan that fits your lifestyle and schedule.👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Let’s work together to find what works for you!

Book an initial consultation by visiting my website via the link in the bio.

*xpo

03/05/2021

Dietitian V.S. Nutritionist, what’s the difference? 🤷‍♀️

What is a Dietitian?
Dietitians or Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD’s), are qualified industry experts in the fields of dietetics, nutrition and sport science. In order to be a one you are required to have a bachelor's degree and have completed over a year of supervised work in the industry. 🎓

Much greater expectations are placed on dietitians as they are required to keep their knowledge base accurate by regularly reading the latest scientific research.

What is a Nutritionist?
Nutritionists can offer a similar service to APD’s but lack the accreditation standards and education requirements. Many nutritionists have studied courses to increase their knowledge but it is often a mix of good and bad info.

Assisting people achieve their nutrition and health goals is a noble and often challenging task. Any who choose to pursue it should be commended for their work. 👏👏👏

01/05/2021

Let’s define some Nutrition Acronyms!!! 😊

RMR - Resting Metabolic Rate
This is simply the total number of calories your body burns when it’s completely resting. i.e. Lying in bed doing nothing. 😴

BMI - Body Mass Index
A value derived from body mass divided by your height squared. This is a common indicator used to determine healthy weight levels, but it can be a flawed metric.

kcal - Kilocalorie
the measure of energy we most often refer to as a “calorie”

30/04/2021

Progress in the gym starting to slip? 🏋️‍♀️

If you’re doing everything right in the gym & still not seeing progress, it is probably what you’re using as fuel that is letting you down. If you want to stay at the top of your game, regular appointments with an accredited dietitian are a must. No matter what your goals are, we will get you on the right track to achieving them. 🏆🏆🏆

Book an appointment and we’ll tell you how to reach your PEAK POTENTIAL!!!

*xpo