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The Upfit Nutrition Academy - Become a nutrition expert!

Would you like to learn how to lose weight permanently, independently and free of charge? In 11 lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know about healthy eating, food, nutrients and more to achieve your dream weight! What are you waiting for?

Nutrition Academy by Upfit
Nutrition Academy by Upfit

The Upfit Nutrition Academy - Become a nutrition expert!

Would you like to learn how to lose weight permanently, independently and free of charge? In 11 lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know about healthy eating, food, nutrients and more to achieve your dream weight! What are you waiting for?

The Nutrition Academy is just right for you if:

  • You’ve been on many diets that were unsuccessful in the end.
  • You are looking for a dietary change that is sustainable and does not result in a yo-yo effect.
  • You are wondering what you are doing wrong and want to distinguish scientific findings from nutritional myths yourself.
  • You often don’t feel fit and tired and want to finally have more energy in your everyday life.
  • You are prepared to spend around 2 hours a week familiarising yourself with the content and implementing recommendations step by step.

What to expect

  • The bundled knowledge of our nutrition experts, which we have prepared for you in an easily digestible way in the form of articles, videos and ebooks.
  • 11 exciting lessons that you can master step by step, week by week, at your own pace and that give you a structured understanding of all the important pillars of sustainable weight loss.
  • Lots of practical support materials, checklists and tips that you can implement quickly and easily and that will anchor what you have learnt permanently.
  • Over 100 free, healthy and simple recipes that you can filter by time of day and occasion.
Nutrition Academy - Lesson 1: The basics: All about calories and macronutrients

Lesson 1 – The basics: All about calories and macronutrients

What you will learn:

  • What are calories? Calculate your daily calorie requirement!
  • What are macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)?
  • What functions do macronutrients have in the body?
  • What is your optimal nutrient distribution?

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Lesson 2 – The basics: All about vitamins, minerals and hydration

What you will learn:

  • What are micronutrients (vitamins, minerals)?
  • What are phytochemicals?
  • Why is drinking so important for losing weight?
  • This not that: What you should drink – and what you shouldn’t!

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Lesson 2 – The basics: All about vitamins, minerals and hydration
Lesson 3 – Causes of obesity

Lesson 3 – Causes of obesity

What you will learn:

  • Why exactly am I (too) fat?
  • What influences my weight?
  • What can I do about being overweight?
  • Understand yourself and lay the foundation for your weight loss!

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Lesson 4 – Portions and portion size

What you’ll learn:

  • Why it’s important to estimate portions correctly
  • How much of what you should eat each day
  • How you can use the food pyramid
  • How you can easily control portions at home and on the go

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Lesson 4 – Portions and portion size
Lesson 5 – Healthy eating in everyday life: tips for every situation

Lesson 5 – Healthy eating in everyday life: tips for every situation

What you will learn:

  • What influences your everyday decisions?
  • What should you look out for in the canteen or restaurant?
  • How can you avoid unhealthy choices when eating out?
  • Tips, tricks & alternatives for all everyday situations

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Lesson 6 – Behaviour change: your key to long-term weight loss – Theory

What you will learn:

  • How your mindset determines your weight loss success
  • Why mindfulness, reflection, goal setting, planning and preparation are half the battle
  • Cognitive behavioural techniques – what are they?
  • How to break negative mindsets and eating habits!

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Lesson 6 – Behaviour change: your key to long-term weight loss – Theory
Lesson 7 – Behaviour change: your key to long-term weight loss – Practice

Lesson 7 – Behaviour change: your key to long-term weight loss – Practice

What you’ll learn:

  • How you can influence your eating behaviour with mindfulness techniques
  • What influence preparation and planning have on your weight loss success
  • How you can motivate yourself sustainably
  • How you can reflect on yourself and change!

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Lesson 8 – From the sofa to your feet: tips & tricks for more movement in everyday life

What you’ll learn:

  • Why exercise is so important!
  • How can I integrate more exercise into my everyday life?
  • Simple tips to motivate you to be more active
  • How to break bad habits!

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Lesson 8 – From the sofa to your feet: tips & tricks for more movement in everyday life
Lesson 9 – The yo-yo effect: what it is and how you can prevent it!

Lesson 9 – The yo-yo effect: what it is and how you can prevent it!

What you’ll learn:

  • What is the yo-yo effect?
  • What causes you to often gain weight again after losing weight?
  • What are the risks and consequences of the yo-yo effect?
  • How can you prevent the yo-yo effect?

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Lesson 10 – Learn healthy cooking and shopping behaviour – Theory

What you’ll learn:

  • Why healthy shopping and cooking behaviour is important
  • What cooking techniques there are
  • Which advertising strategies the industry uses
  • What nutritional labelling there is

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Lesson 10 – Learn healthy cooking and shopping behaviour – Theory
Lesson 11 – Learn healthy cooking and shopping behaviour – Practice

Lesson 11 – Learn healthy cooking and shopping behaviour – Practice

What you’ll learn:

  • When you should use which cooking technique
  • How to make healthier choices in the supermarket
  • How to spot advertising tricks when shopping
  • How to understand and use nutritional labelling

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