Dr Susan Baxter
What is a plateau?
If you are no longer noticing changes in your workouts despite working hard, you might find you have hit a plateau. A plateau is a...
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Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Will high protein diets make me lose weight?
There are a number of high-protein diets out there that are popular: Atkins, duke, paleo, and the infamous low-carb. High protein diets...
Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 29, 20221 min read
What's best for muscle growth: protein or carbohydrates?
Everyone seems to know about protein needed for building muscle, but don’t skimp on the carbohydrate either. In the post-workout window,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 29, 20223 min read
Females vs males … Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting or IF has a plethora of different potential protocols to follow, but overall the message is the same: there are...
Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 29, 20223 min read
IIFYM (If it Fits Your Macros)
QU: Suz what is IIFYM? ANS: IIFYM or 'if it fits your macros' is (as I understand) a type of flexible dieting and eating. It is flexible...
Dr Susan Baxter
Dec 11, 20153 min read
7 injury mistakes that you are making daily
These are all things that can contribute to imbalance through uneven stress on the body. Identifying the issues is part of making a...
Dr Susan Baxter
Oct 15, 20152 min read
What is the BEST time of the day to exercise?
Well my young padawan, the answer all depends on your goals! First things first, showing up is paramount. If your aim is to get there in...
Dr Susan Baxter
Sep 30, 20152 min read
When you mix sessions: Cardio/weights…. Which should go first?
The question you need to ask yourself is… what is your goal. Your goal determines the answer. You want to be healthy: Congratulations,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Sep 25, 20153 min read
My trip to the Olympia 2015
The Olympia: possibly the true pinnacle of any bodybuilder or fitness competitor's career. But what is the Olympia? The Olympia was...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jun 13, 20151 min read
7 NEW ways to use your protein powder
1. As a mousse: Add 2 tbsp water to 1 scoop of whey. Less water makes for a tasty mousse! 2. In a dip: When you make hummus or pesto,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Aug 12, 20146 min read
DIETS AND WILLPOWER
It’s no longer January; most of us have now abandoned their new year’s resolution to “Get fit and healthy”. Despite the most zealous of...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20145 min read
How to keep friends and not alienate people (dieting blunders!)
In this article, Suz discusses how to ‘stay friends with your friends’ as you pursue your fitness goals… Friends unite. Whether you are...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20142 min read
Artifical Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners add sweetness to food without affecting the number of calories. Anecdotally one could keep food sweet, but reduce...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20144 min read
GO FISH! OMEGA NUTRITION
Food is always first priority before adding supplements. Sleep, exercise and recovery are also paramount. After addressing these areas as...
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