This Father’s Day, let’s try something different for dad! Instead of cooking the same old boring hotdogs and hamburgers loaded with unwanted saturated fat and loads of calories, get dad out of bed early for a fun workout/activity. Follow that up with our Father’s Day healthy cookout menu consisting of lean protein, fresh produce, and […]

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Do you want to be a fit mom to-be? In this video, I share what I am doing to maintain a healthy diet throughout my pregnancy. Perhaps you’re expecting and want to be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy. Or maybe you hope to one day be pregnant and want to be healthy throughout […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Fit Mom To Be - Eating for Two

The first home Gamecock Football game is right around the corner! Don’t ruin your diet by munching on wings, chip, and burgers all day! Try this healthy tailgate recipe: pork tenderloin…guaranteed to be the star of the tailgate! Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1⁄2 […]

Are you  getting the most out of your training? Learn why pre-workout fueling is essential for an effective training session. A good training session allows your body to positively adapt to the training stimulus. Think better results, faster! How does this happen, you ask? By giving your body the proper nutrients it needs, your body […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Fuel to Get Most out of Training

Healthy Eating On a Budget Whether you are a broke college student like I am, or a busy parent trying to balance bills, saving money is a top priority! Instead of using excuses to not eat healthy, like the infamous ‘healthy eating is expensive’, try to use these few ideas below to choose healthy foods, […]

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How-To: Eating Healthy While Dining Out I can’t even tell you the number of times I broke my healthy eating streak because I couldn’t resist a night out to dinner with the girls or with my family. Not only would I eat unhealthy foods, I would over eat because of the portion sizes that my […]

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5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from you as possible. I am here to make sure you get the best out of your money while still making healthy food choices. Below is a short list of ways […]

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Trail Fuel: What to pack for backpacking Did you know that a full day of backpacking can translate to your body burning upwards of 3,000-4,000 calories a day? Most backpackers out on the trails tend to under fuel in attempt to avoid carrying a large amount of extra weight. Understandably so- a backpack usually weighs […]

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Competition Prep: Supplements – video blog by Kristen Ziesmer, RD and sports certified dietician Week 2 of Competition Prep Done! This week I will be focusing on supplements because this is such a hot topic. The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry and supplement companies will do just about anything and everything […]

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Spring cleaning is here! Spring is the perfect time to not only ditch the dust bunny-ridden clothes sitting in the back of your closet, but also cleanse your body for the inevitably approaching summer season. Though it may sound daunting to think about getting into your tiniest bikini in the next few months, if you […]

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