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Essential Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition Tips for Female Athletes

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It’s not just what you eat that matters, but when. As the saying goes, timing is everything! Female’s nutrition needs are already different from males, with more complex considerations such as your menstruation cycle, your age (perimenopause and beyond), and your activity level. The bottom line is that proper pre- and post-fueling prevents your body […]

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How To Eat To Look Fit and Toned and 4 Steps To Get You There

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Want to get that coveted look? It won’t happen on its own. Knowing how to get toned is a top priority for many female athletes I work with. This video unpacks how your diet plays a key role in supporting that. Whether you need to gain muscle, already have a lot of muscle on you,

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Unmasking the Myths: The Truth About Sports Nutrition You Need to Know!

Leave a Comment / Athlete Nutrition, Athlete Training, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Healthy Eating, High School Athletes, Mindful Eating, Muscle Building, Nutrition, Sports Nutrition / Kristen

There’s a ton of nutrition myths out there… and I hear about them every day from my female clients. In this video, I focus on clearing up the confusion on 3 of these myths, which I feel are the most important- especially pertaining to female athletes. Please, do yourself a favor and watch as I

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Why Your Young Athlete Isn’t Gaining Weight

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Think losing weight is hard? Teen athletes often have a harder time gaining weight! This is a frequent issue I help parents with. It’s usually a concern that their young athlete is losing too much weight, not being noticed by College recruiters, not performing competitively enough, or just not being as healthy and robust as

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How to Bulk Up Your Young Athlete’s Meals to Add Muscle

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Can food alone help your teen athlete build muscle, without a ton of expensive and questionable supplements? Learn how to add muscle with these easy meal-bulking examples I reveal in this video. How to build muscle is a common question from parents of teen athletes that I work with, and my answer is… food first,

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The Benefits of Milk for Building Muscle

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In this video, I discuss why dairy deserves a second look for muscle building. June is National Dairy Month, so it’s the perfect time to pay homage to a glass of milk, and all the nutritional benefits it provides. In particular, in this video I explain how its benefits deserve a second look for building

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Is Fasted Cardio Good for Fat Loss?

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Is fasted cardio good for fat loss? Or just another fad? Find out in the video below…. It’s time to shine a light on the ‘fasted’ versus ‘fed’ cardio debate. Is it really true that a morning cardio workout with no pre-fueling is somehow better for fat loss than eating first? First, let’s see if

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Is Cardio or Weightlifting Better for Fat Loss?

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To lose fat, what’s the better option? Cardio or weightlifting? This video answers that question, and gives tips for how to get the best results. It’s one of the top questions I get from clients who want to lose those stubborn pounds, so they get the best results from their efforts. Exercising smartly is the

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Is Collagen Protein Good For You?

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Do you know the important role that collagen protein plays in your health? Are you getting enough, or the right type? In this video, sports dietitian Kristen Ziesmer breaks it down for you and explains the different types of collagen protein, their benefits, and how to get it with the right food sources and supplements.

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How Your Diet is Ruining Your Performance

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Is your performance suffering because of your diet? Good intentions or not, it’s critical to know why your choices with food could be hindering your potential. As a sports dietitian, I help athletes and active individuals fuel their body for better performance, and most of my clients approach me because they’re struggling. I help them

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