Food anxiety in female athletes is a big issue. There is a way to find with peace with food. My conversation with my guest, Jessica Salle, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, explores the connection between stress, anxiety and eating behaviors. In my practice as a sports dietitian, the issue of anxiety around food […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ready to learn an easy formula for proper fueling? This video shows you how. Are you sick of counting calories, tracking macros, and every little morsel of food that you put into your mouth? As a female athlete, you know that nutrition is important and you need to fuel your body appropriately. But every day […]

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, […]

Why do you crave certain foods? Could it hint at a deeper issue? “There’s probably a reason why you’re craving that food, and you should get to the bottom of it.” – Kristen Ziesmer Learning to analyze your cravings could be the missing link to what’s really going on in your body. Whether it’s chronic […]

Ready to ditch your toxic relationship with food, and love your body again? This video gives you 3 steps on how you can start healing today. I did it, you can too. We’re going to talk all about intuitive eating- what it is and what it is not. I’m also going to tell you 3 […]

Think carbs are the enemy? Think again. They’re the hidden fuel you don’t know you need. It’s time you made friends with this primary energy source because fueling with carbs the smart way changes everything with how you perform athletically. Be sure to also check out my blog: High Performance Carbs – the Who, What […]

Think snacking is the enemy? Turns out, snacking the right way can be your biggest ally, so it’s time to savvy up on snacking smart. It’s not about just mindlessly eating chips and candy. Snacks are a really important fuel source. A well balanced diet can improve your athletic performance by as much as 20%, […]

You can find freedom with intuitive eating. Do you wish you could eat normally… and not have to think about food all the time? Do you wish you could reach new PRs and know nutrition is the missing link? Yea that was me too, until I discovered intuitive eating! Check out my other blog, How […]