It’s finally beginning to feel like Fall with all the leaves changing colors, cool mornings, and seasonal food items. It seems like everywhere I go, I’m seeing ads for a Pumpkin Spice Latte. I don’t know how you feel about pumpkin spice, but I DON’T love it. Seriously – being real with you guys. I …
It’s 3:00 pm. Your energy is dropping, you can’t pay attention at your desk and your stomach starts to growl. It’s time for your 3:00 pm snack but you didn’t prepare anything. So the vending machine will have to do. Your stomach keeps growling. You decide on a bar and an energy drink to keep …
Do you want to maximize your cycle as an athlete to help performance results?! Well, you are in luck! Though the science is very new, there is strong support that you can maximize performance gains by changing your nutrition depending on your hormonal fluctuations each month. Before we start modifying nutrition around your period, you have …
In our last blog post, we talked about If Cycle Syncing Right For You. These are things you need to ask yourself before jumping into modifying your nutrition based on your menstrual cycle. Once you’ve established the base, now you can implement some fueling modifications based on what phase of your cycle you are in. …
How often do you find yourself going to morning training feeling sluggish, weak, or “like you were running through the mud”? What if I told you that I could immediately help you stop feeling “sluggish” by incorporating the right breakfast before practice? As a Sports Nutritionist, I help athletes maximize their performance results with easy …
Backyard barbecues, patriotic parties, and of course ending the night watching fireworks light up the summer sky… let’s talk 4th of July for athletes. I fully believe that holidays and the fun fuel that often comes along with them are meant to be enjoyed! Check out these tips on how to continue to properly fuel …
Finding the right pre-match meal can be challenging during travel trips and tournaments. When you are on the road, you don’t have access to the regular pre-match foods you eat at home. You don’t want to risk choosing the wrong option that leaves you feeling sluggish and heavy during your game (or even worse, with …
This is a hot take and may be hard to hear for some athletes. Just because you are meeting your physical goals, doesn’t mean you don’t have a disordered relationship with food. There is so much more to being healthy and fueling your body properly than just meeting your physical goals. Being healthy involves having …
Fueling your body like an athlete can be challenging, overwhelming, and confusing. It can be frustrating and confusing to know where to start to maximize your performance and energy levels on the field. But don’t worry, you are in the right place! I’m going to be sharing my most affective sports nutrition tips to increase energy …
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The answer is most likely yes, you need to eat more as an athlete. Let me tell you a story about one of my amazing athletes: When Megan joined PFC, she was very hesitant to incorporate more fuel into her diet. She initially joined PFC in order to lose weight. Her top priority was modifying …
