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 […]

Are you still living without this energy boosting snack? This is my FAVORITE protein ball recipe! I make this about once a week and keep them on hand for an easy snack that will keep me full and fueled! How many times have you been out somewhere and needed a snack that’s going to help […]

A solid meal prepping routine is easier than you think… with the right approach. Are you done with feeling overwhelmed and disorganized with preparing healthy and nutritious meals? As a busy mom with three kids, I have refined how I do meal prepping and have it down to a fine art. In this video, I […]

Are you suffering from a roller coaster of energy levels? Here’s why the steady-as-she-goes approach is best. Life is busy, especially when you’re a female athlete juggling school, training, practices, competitions, and just living your life! Ever feel like fitting in lunch somewhere just isn’t possible? What if you have a practice twice in one […]

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? This year, approach it the ‘smart’ way to achieve them. “Say goodbye to vague goals like ‘I want to get healthy.’ What does that actually mean? It’s necessary to get specific.” ~Kristen Studies show… 45% of Americans typically set resolutions, but only 8 to 20% of them actually achieve […]

Are you ready to kick the diet mentality to the curb? Are you sick of being out of tune with your body and denying what it really needs? Yes, you CAN make peace with food, stop feeling guilty, and heal negative thoughts and beliefs about eating certain things. You can also be more in the […]

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 […]