Has your sports performance stagnated? It happens. There are various reasons why you may have plateaued and not achieved new personal records for a long while. But in this video I’m going to address the three main reasons why, and what you can do to turn things around. While training and nutrition are the key […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Why You're Not Hitting New Personal Records

Does the holiday season leave you 5 pounds heavier every January? Then watch this video where I discuss how you can balance your nutrition and health over the holidays, without depriving yourself. You have a holiday dinner or party gathering to attend, so you figure it’s a clever idea to not eat all day in […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Balancing Nutrition and Health Over the Holidays

Is it possible to enjoy Halloween candy and holiday treats without overindulging and feeling guilty? The quick answer is, yes! But the question of how is what I discuss in this video. Halloween is the kick-off to the holiday season, surrounding you with more tempting treats that your waistline doesn’t need. If every year you […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to Have Your Halloween Candy and Eat it Too Without Over-indulging

Your posture matters much more than you might realize when it comes to improving athletic performance and avoiding injury. Healthy posture is important especially for weight-lifting and running. Why? It enables you to be a stronger runner because properly engaged glutes will push your farther and faster, and allows you to lift more weight without […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Improving Your Posture for Better Performance

Understanding electrolyte needs is a big topic among the endurance athlete community, and for those just getting started in events such as triathlons and marathons. Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia is the main cause of muscle cramping, which every athlete wants to avoid. But even more importantly, sodium is directly responsible for muscle contraction including […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Electrolyte Needs for Endurance Athletes

Will it matter that much if I drink? The question of drinking alcohol or not comes up a lot, and many of my clients wonder if alcohol should be totally off limits. In this video, I discuss why the answer depends on what you’re drinking, how much, and what you’re mixing it with, to help […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Can Alcohol be Part of a Healthy Diet

Do you avoid snacking between meals because you think it’s unhealthy or will cause weight gain? Done properly, mindful or ‘smart snacking’ can make all the difference to having optimal energy levels, improved performance and higher brain functioning. As an important part of their meal plan, many of my clients learn that not all snacking […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Truth About Snacking

Did you know that carbohydrates are king when it comes to fueling your performance? Most people don’t realize we need more than just protein for muscle building and energy, and that carbohydrates play a critical role as fuel for brain function, muscle generation and repair, and endurance. Many people are reaching out to me after […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - High Performance Carbs, the Who, What and Why

Are you in tune with your thirst? Most people are not, and many of my clients are not even drinking enough water just to sustain what they need in their daily life. Because water makes up over 70% of our body, proper hydration affects everything from our metabolism, ability to digest food, think clearly and […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Hydration for Athletes, Determining Your Needs

Do you feel like after you eat you’re just not satisfied and constantly looking for the next thing you can eat? You’re full and probably don’t need to eat anymore but you just need a little something. This happens to my clients all the time and quite frankly, it used to happen to me too! […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to Get More Joy and Satisfaction Out of Eating with Intuitive Eating