Get energized… without the jitters. If you’ve been following my blog or podcast, you know I love money-saving hacks and swapping out costly products with natural alternatives that are just as effective, if not better! Are you trying to enhance your workout with expensive supplements that make you jittery? Do yourself and your wallet a […]

4 Natural Alternatives to Pre-Workout Supplements for an Energy Boost

Do you really need to splurge on expensive electrolyte supplements? Or are there cheaper and more effective alternatives? With shelves full of colorful drink mixes promising hydration miracles, it’s hard to know what’s worth your money. With a price range of $1-2 per packet, are you standing there wondering if you really need to spend […]

Do I Need Electrolyte Packets to Rehydrate

Ready to simplify, de-stress, and save time and money? There’s an app for that. As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. This is very true with meal planning. For my busy life and family, meal planning is non-negotiable because there are just so many benefits! Not only will you […]

My Favorite Meal Planning Apps For 2025

Train at a lower perceived excursion… to push yourself more, with pre-workout snacks! If you’re making the effort to roll out of bed at the crack of dawn to work out, then why not make the most of your training and make it count? Don’t you want to be at your most powerful, energized, and […]

4 Early Morning Pre-Workout Snacks You'll Actually Want to Eat

Want to meal plan like a pro? It’s easier than you think! How many times have you had good intentions with your nutrition plan for the week only for it to fall apart by Tuesday? Are you struggling to come up with an easy meal plan that actually works for you and isn’t going to […]

How to Meal Plan for the Entire Week in Under 10 Minutes

Please don’t make the same mistakes I did for ten years. Are you a female athlete who struggles to eat enough? Are you dragging yourself through your training sessions and know your poor nutrition is to blame? You can learn from my personal struggle and break the cycle of under fueling and over training. “If […]

Struggling With Under Fueling - 3 Ways to Kick-Start Your Journey to Recovery As a Female Athlete

Misinformation, lack of efficacy, and adverse reactions… Confused about nutrition supplements ladies? You’re not alone. Valued at $49.6 billion in 2024, the global sports nutrition market is on fire and only expected to grow, with seductive advertising, over-the-top promises, and a whole lot of claims to compete for your money. In this video, watch as […]

5 Truths About Nutrition Supplements and Why the Internet Isn't Helping

Or a recipe for disaster? I’ve come across a book that promotes a diet… disguised as a “not a diet” approach. Hmmm.. Let’s shine a light on the mixed messages, confusion, and harmful advice for female athletes that can appear in nutrition books.  They may have the right intentions, but the result could be disastrous […]

Are Nutrition Books a Diet In Sheeps Clothing

It’s more common than we think… and it’s time to remove the shame. Female athletes with revved-up metabolisms are burning so many calories, they are naturally hungry a lot of the time. But today’s diet culture encourages under-eating and is in stark contrast to the reality of a young athlete’s caloric needs. This not only […]

How To Stop Binge Eating In Its Tracks

Is there cause for concern? For female teen athletes to gain weight and build muscle for their sport, they need fuel. A moderate level of exercise requires a range of 2,200 to 2,400 calories per day. Does she have high-intensity training most days of the week? Then she should be eating between 2,400 and 3,000 […]

How To Get Your Teen Athlete to Eat More