Welcome to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Fatimah is very excited to start having important conversations surrounding healthy eating for people with paralysis. Fatimah is a registered dietitian who is married to a quadriplegic and specializes in nutrition for paralysis. Her passion is helping the paralysis community learn to eat right so they can live healthier and happier lives.

In this debut episode, Fatimah will define what a healthy diet looks like for a person with paralysis. However, this is not your average diet with countless rules and unsatisfying meals. With Fatimah’s approach, eating right for paralysis is learning how to balance your food choices, in a way that's sustainable for years to come. She will explain how learning about nutrition and taking control of your health using the power of food can be both rewarding and fun!

Highlights from the episode:

5 things that define a healthy “diet” for paralysis

• 5 things that define a healthy “diet” for paralysis
• Eat the right amount of calories
• Balance your macros (macronutrients- proteins, carbs, fats)
• Adequate fiber
• Adequate hydration
• Make it fun and delicious!

Episode topics to look forward to:

• How to lose weight without exercising
• Understanding Macros

Grab your copy of The Paralysis Nutrition Cookbook: 101 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight & Improve Bowel Health. With this book, you can create meals with real food, real taste, and real results! 

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

Apply to work with me: Paralysis Nutrition

Welcome back to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Today Fatimah has the pleasure of talking with Paralysis Nutrition Coaching Program graduate, Nikki Walsh. Nikki is a certified personal trainer who is paraplegic and has had amazing success with the Paralysis Nutrition Program. With adaptive fitness and Fatimah’s program, Nikki was able to get her diet on track, stop taking a suppository, and lose 16 inches from her waist!

In this episode, Nikki and Fatimah will discuss highlights from her journey thus far. As Nikki was recovering from an injury 3 years ago, she was given different nutrition advice from doctors, rehab staff, and personal trainers. She was exercising 6 to 7 times a week but failing to see any results in weight loss or in easing constipation. Feeling frustrated and losing hope, she finally found Fatimah’s program specially designed for people with paralysis. Now she is here to share insights and advice about working out and finding your nutritional balance to feel great, lose weight, and enjoy your food!

Highlights from the episode:

• How to eat right for paralysis
• Caloric intake - deficit vs. surplus
• 90/10 approach to weight loss
• Adaptive fitness for people with paralysis
• How to enjoy your meals without guilt, even out at restaurants!

Grab your copy of The Paralysis Nutrition Cookbook: 101 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight & Improve Bowel Health. With this book, you can create meals with real food, real taste, and real results! 

Connect with Nikki Walsh:

Updated Instagram: @nikkiwalsh.adaptfit

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

Welcome back to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Today’s episode is all about how to stay on track, even while on vacation. Going away is meant to be fun, but coming back bloated, constipated, and a few pounds heavier isn't fun for anyone. Fatimah is here to share her top tips for enjoying your vacation AND staying healthy.

This episode is your guide for healthy and happy travels with paralysis. As a registered dietitian and wife of a quadriplegic, Fatimah knows how important it is to eat right so you can be your healthiest self with paralysis, even when you're traveling. With Fatimah’s helpful pointers, you will be able to travel with confidence in your food choices. From preparing for the trip to mealtime suggestions, this episode packs lots of information to help you have a happy, healthy vacation.

Highlights from the episode

• Focusing on weight maintenance, not weight loss for vacation
• How to avoid overeating
• Choose one: alcohol OR dessert
• Checking out the local scene

Staying safe and happy during your travels.

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

Apply to work with me: Paralysis Nutrition