A new year has begun. A good moment to reflect on our resolutions! How about you?…
In mid-January, things are usually still going well. … Read More
Author Archives: Kitty Atsma-Ansems
Full of good intentions? What does it take to stick to them!?
The importance of strength training with a Personal Trainer
The vision of MINT Personal Training: we do not view Personal Training as just training. Training is the foundation, but to achieve the best possible results, we work with our four-pillar program. What this entails is explained below. … Read More
Is not eating meat healthy? A hype or is it the future?
Not eating meat: is it a hype or is it the future? Nowadays, we see more and more people who do not eat meat (vegetarians) or no longer eat any products derived from animals at all (vegans). … Read More
“Unlimited Fitness” with Personal Training
How often do you need to stress a muscle for muscle growth? How often do you need to stress your muscles to enter a negative energy balance, and thus start losing weight? … Read More
The added value of our free PRO app.
Developments in digital communication are following one another at a rapid pace. Take, for example, the WhatsApp messenger. Not only has the distribution area within the population expanded enormously in recent years, but functionality has also increased.
That growth and public acceptance of digital tools for all kinds of applications has therefore increased in general, as has the case for all kinds of health apps.
Naturally, we also make use of such a tool, and with conviction!
The app we use provides a database with extensive information on nutrition, training schedules, and tools that help influence behavior.
A significant part of the functionality has been developed by our own professional organization LIJFSTIJL and is therefore always evidence-based and up-to-date.
The far-reaching arm of the interactive Pro App.
With the use of our app in our programs, the coach's influence extends beyond just the time you spend with him during training and coaching sessions.
The app enables the coach to monitor your behavior 24/7, if you wish. And to enable you to ask questions.
Because you feel coached 24/7 with this communication, the programs are highly effective.
Why we don't send you on a wild goose chase with a text message and why the end does not justify the means.
Our app therefore offers significant added value in terms of the effectiveness of our programs. However, the app is not an end in itself, but a tool.
Your personal contact with the coach remains central, and therefore using the app is not a must or an absolute prerequisite for successfully completing our programs.
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About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach
Stay active on vacation, of course! Tips to stay fit.
Vacation! It’s finally here. You often look forward to it for a long time. But how do you actually stay active on vacation? Here are a few tips. Kitty Atsma-Ansems About Kitty Atsma Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific background in nutrition … Read More … Read More
The sugar hype debunked
Sugar is not addictive. At least, your body will not become addicted to it. You are addicted to substances you need, and with use, you require increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same effect. If you stop consuming it, your body will experience withdrawal symptoms, and none of that applies to sugar. Sugar is also not poison. You won't die from it. You even need it.
We all eat too much sugar.
Sugar is not harmful to our bodies in itself, but we eat too much of it. On average, 28 large sugar cubes a day, and because we do not exercise while doing so, we become overweight. Being overweight increases the risk of serious diseases. But being overweight is not the fault of a single nutrient. People become overweight because they eat too much of everything. Sugar is not the only factor.
Added sugars
Two years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that no more than 10 percent of daily energy intake should come from added sugars to prevent overweight. That is 50 grams for women and 60 grams for men. This refers to sugar added by manufacturers or consumers. The Dutch exceed this by well over 80 grams (14 percent of energy intake). Research by Wageningen University shows that only 19 percent of adults and 5 percent of young people meet the WHO guideline.
AH implements changes
The industry puts too much sugar in products. As a consumer, you can pay better attention yourself. Labels on food and drinks state exactly how much sugar is in a product. Albert Heijn recently announced that it has been working for some time to put less sugar in its products. Watch the Albert Heijn YouTube video below.
Less sugar and more unprocessed food
We quickly get used to the taste of high-sugar foods. Often, the combination with fat and salt is also a great temptation. Getting used to eating less sugar, fat, and salt will help you go through life healthier and slimmer. Our advice is to eat less processed food, and then you will surely succeed.
About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach
Exercising and losing weight, the real story!
A glass of wine is 123 kcal = 30 minutes of exercise… The role of physical activity in weight loss is often significantly overestimated. Why is that? Firstly, much more effort is required to extract the energy from a food item or a … Read More
Why coaching works in training! On personal attention.
Knowing but not doing; you can’t read the newspaper (these days the NOS app), open social media, or watch a current affairs program without it being discussed. We need to move more. The new physical activity standard for 2017 is for many now … Read More
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