Here’s how to overcome the overwhelm of meal prepping, and enjoy balanced, nourishing meals. You don’t have to sacrifice your entire Sunday at a hot stove to meal prep for the week (like I used to do before having kids!) As a busy mom and sports dietitian, I’ve got meal prepping hacks down to a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you know the food sources for the micronutrients she needs? If your teen female athlete is a picky eater, how can you ensure she’s getting the essential micronutrients she needs to be healthy and perform at her peak? If you notice your teen athlete is low in energy, not recovering well from their training […]

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 […]