It’s one of the most frequently asked questions I get… “how do I know how much I should be eating?”. This can be a very simple question to answer, or a very complicated one depending on many factors. But we need to start somewhere- so here it is. These are the three steps I useContinue Reading How Much Should You Be Eating?

This article is very specific because of the diet needs of the athlete type we are discussing. Crossfit athletes have unique nutrition needs because of our sport. We don’t just have long aerobic endurance, or short sprints- we have both, and if you are a competitive athlete you may see both in your daily training.Continue Reading Cutting for the Competitive Female Crossfit Athlete

It’s Friday night. You made it through a week of getting to the gym and eating clean. Now the weekend is upon you- what are you going to do? I get a lot of my clients asking me what I think about cheat meals and cheat days. Personally, I hate the idea of them. NotContinue Reading Eliminate The Cheat Mentality and Crush Your Weekends

One of the questions I get asked a lot is “how do I figure out what to eat before and after I train?” This might seem to be a simple question to answer, but multiple variables play a part in addition to how important the right fuel is at the right time. Here are theContinue Reading Training and Nutrient Timing

Stress is something most of us deal with on the regular. From the never-ending inbox full of emails to the “to do” list that always has boxes unchecked. We know we are supposed to manage our stress, but if you’re like most people, it has a way of getting the best of us at times.Continue Reading Managing Stress Through Diet

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. We get to spend time with family and friends, relax, take naps, and enjoy some amazing foods. But the holidays can also be a time of year where we let ourselves go and we lose ground on all the hard work we’ve put in thus far.Continue Reading Your Nutrition Through The Holidays

California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls 4 servings. Ready in 50 min. Ingredients 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional),0.5 cup (2.3 oz) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder,0.5 teaspoon (0 oz) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne,0.25 teaspoon (0 oz) 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (may sub 1 tablespoon dried),0.25 cup (0.2 oz) Salt + pepper,4 1/2 tsp (0.1Continue Reading California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls

Green Salad with Apples, Goat Cheese, and Apple Cinnamon Vinaigrette 4 servings. Ready in 45 min. Original source: http://motherrimmy.com/green-salad-apples-goat-cheese-walnuts-apple- cinnamon-vinaigrette/ Ingredients 4 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled,4 tablespoons (2 oz) pinch cinnamon,1 Dash (0 oz) tablespoons apple cider vinegar,2 tablespoons (1.1 oz) 1 tablespoon olive oil,1 servings (0.5 oz) 1 medium apple, cored and cubed,1 mediumContinue Reading Green Salad with Apples, Goat Cheese, and Apple Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Meal Plan Summary Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks M O N Meat Lover’s Breakfast Casserole, 1.5 serving (10.4 oz) Whole Wheat English Muffin, 1 oz (1 oz) Green Salad with Apples, Goat Cheese, and Apple Cinnamon Vinaigrette, 1 serving (6.1 oz) Chicken Breast, 1 portion(s) (7.1 oz) Rosemary Chicken Breasts, 1 serving (7.1 oz) balsamic glazedContinue Reading Meal Plan Summary Example