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Trying to gain weight but struggling? Try these helpful tips on how to increase calories with real food!

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Simple and Practical Weight Gain Tips for Athletes

No cooking skills? No problem! Here are some simple

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No Cook Meal and Snack Ideas for Student-Athletes

Yes, your teen athlete should be using creatine. At any age, creatine has been proven safe, and effective and no reported adverse effects.

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Creatine Monohydrate and Young Athletes

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Athletes with ADHD can have worsened ADHD symptoms with poor nutrition and sleep schedule..learn more about how to properly fuel while managing ADHD!

Nutrition Tips for Athletes with ADHD: What You Need To Know

TF/XC athletes NEED ample carbs, protein, and calories to compete at their best. Learn just how much in Wendi's most recent blog post.

Fueling the XC/Track and Field Student Athlete

Why do we crave sugar? What can you do to stop craving sweets? Read on to find out!🤷‍♀️

Raw Versus Pasterized Milk

Why do we crave sugar? What can you do to stop craving sweets? Read on to find out!🤷‍♀️

3 Reasons You Crave Sugar and How to Stop

Read the full blog post on why I am focusing my energy on my relationship with Christ as well as sharing ideas and content via the newsletter. Be sure to subscribe to the list!

Spend too much time on social media? Me too

Becoming an All-American Athlete

Becoming an All-American Athlete

Unsure what to feed athletes before games. Give these balanced meal ideas a try for your next team meal!

What to Eat on Game Day

Fast Food FOUR Fueling

Fast Food FOUR Fueling

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐬? 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. So, are eggs healthy for us? Read on to find out!🤷‍♀️

Are Eggs Good for Us?

Concerned about how to eat around the holidays? Fear not we have you covered with these simple tips!

6 Holiday Eating Tips for Athletes and Adults!

Athletic Performance and Gut Health! Athletes READ THIS

Athletic Performance and Gut Health! Athletes READ THIS

Weekly nutrition, health, and performance tips to share with your athletes! Powerful yet simple ways to bolster health and athletic performance from a registered dietitian!

Weekly Weight Room Tip Tuesday with Wendi

Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!

What to Eat the Night Before a Game?

Helping your teen athlete meet their iron needs to support health, athletic performance, and reduce the risk of injury and illness!

Iron Deficiency: Fast Facts You Need to Know

Unsure of how to hydrate during extreme temps? Here are 7 easy ways to improve your hydration!

7 Hydration Tips for Young Athletes and Active Adults

Confused about what macros are? What about the serving size of our macros? Learn more now!

Macronutrients 101

We need to increase our willingness to prioritize our faith and time with God before anything else. Join me in putting God first before anything else this new year!

Be Bold in Your Faith

Have you heard of the concept,

Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthful Eating

Food Freedom Made Simple

Food Freedom Made Simple

Unsure how to eat before your half-marathon? Focus on eating carbohydrates paired with a little protein 2 hours before your race. Options include whole-grain bread; oatmeal, rice cake with honey, fruit, and non-fat Greek yogurt. Click to learn more

What to Eat Before Your XC Race or Half-Marathon?

Trying to gain weight but struggling? Try these helpful tips on how to increase calories with real food!

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Simple and Practical Weight Gain Tips for Athletes

What to Eat Before, During, & After a Games! I was once a teen athlete and also played college softaball. I get it, nutrition before games can be confusing but it doesn't have to be!

Nutrient Timing for Athletes: What to Eat and When to Eat it!

We need to increase our willingness to prioritize our faith and time with God before anything else. Join me in putting God first before anything else this new year!

Put your Faith First, Food and Fitness Second This New Year

Nutritional guidance for recovering from a sports injury or surgery to get you back to playing in < 500 words.

Nutrition Tips for Reducing Muscle Soreness

Losing fat can be difficult! Do you think you're doing all the right things but not seeing results? These common mistakes may be hindering your progress.

The Top Five Worst Fat Loss Mistakes

🥳Celebrating TWO Successful Years of Business!🍉

🥳Celebrating TWO Successful Years of Business!🍉

A student-athlete's guide to healthy eating on-the-road, at fast food, at a sit-down restaurant, and also the gas station eats! Learn how to fuel your goals!

A Guide To Healthy Eating Out For Student-Athletes and Adults

No cooking skills? No problem! Here are some simple

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No Cook Meal and Snack Ideas for Student-Athletes

Learning contentment through joy, generosity, and faith in the holy spirit.

“The Sixty Dollar Effect”

Learn more about the health, nutrition, and performance benefits of watermelon! It's

🎃Power Up with Pumpkin!

Learn more about the health, nutrition, and performance benefits of watermelon! It's

🍉Happy National Watermelon Day!🎉

Need help eating better, improving your health, and getting the body you want? Sign up for our program and get the physique and life you've always wanted!

🍉Healthy Lifestyle Coaching for Men

Back to the basics with refueling post-training. Learn the appropriate recipe for refueling post-training using these simple tips. Greatness is achieved by doing the little things consistently. If you want to be a better athlete listen to these simple tips I provide in < 500 words as part of a two-part series!

Refueling Youth Athletes in Under 500 Words

A sincere expression of thanks and gratitude to the ISSN for this humbling award and long-term membership!

A Humble Note of Thanks to the ISSN!

Welcome to the Nutrition with Wendi Newsletter!

Welcome to the Nutrition with Wendi Newsletter!

Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken

Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken

Yes, your teen athlete should be using creatine. At any age, creatine has been proven safe, and effective and no reported adverse effects.

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Creatine Monohydrate and Young Athletes

Sheet Pan Dinner in Under 30-Minutes!

Sheet Pan Dinner in Under 30-Minutes!

Jesus Doesn't Need a

Jesus Doesn’t Need a “Perfect” You; He Needs a “Healthy” You!

Back to the basics! There is no magic meal or diet that will 'win games'. Greatness is achieved by doing the little things consistently. Water, nutrition, and sleep are highly underrated. If you want to be a better athlete listen to these simple tips I provide in < 500 words.

Fueling Youth Athletes in Under 500 Words

How to Stay Fit and Healthy During COVID-19

How to Stay Fit and Healthy During COVID-19

Give the Gift of Health and Wellness!

Give the Gift of Health and Wellness!

7 Effective Weight Loss Strategies the Diet Industry Does Not Want You to Know

7 Effective Weight Loss Strategies the Diet Industry Does Not Want You to Know

Granola, oats, yogurt and fruit with coffee

What to Eat Before Your Workout?

Great breakfast tips for any busy sports family or active person on the go!

Motor Revving Breakfast Ideas for Fueling High School Athletes On-the-Go!

The Road to Better Health and Fitness is a Journey, Not a Destination.

The Road to Better Health and Fitness is a Journey, Not a Destination.

COVID-19 and Obesity-A Link Too Dangerous To Ignore

COVID-19 and Obesity-A Link Too Dangerous To Ignore

The Performance Training and Nutrition Menu for Athletes Desiring to Make the Jump from Good to Great!

The Performance Training and Nutrition Menu for Athletes Desiring to Make the Jump from Good to Great!

6 Necessary Tips to Maintain Health and Conditioning During Quarantine

6 Necessary Tips to Maintain Health and Conditioning During Quarantine

Nutrition tips to share with your athletes as a coach that will help them optimize their health, performance, recovery, and reduce risk of illness and injury!

Practical Nutrition Tips for Strength and Sport Coaches

Creatine: Not Just for Men or Muscle

Creatine: Not Just for Men or Muscle

Vitamin D supplementation is critical for athlete health, injury prevention, and muscle function. How much D3 should you supplement with for optimal absorption? Read to find out!

Vitamin D and Athletic Performance: What you Need to Know!

Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You at Risk?

Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You at Risk?

Bowls filled with granola and berries

Carbohydrate and Protein Needs for Young Athletes Desiring to Make the Jump from Good to Great!

Practical Nutrition Strategies for Youth Athletes

Practical Nutrition Strategies for Youth Athletes

Overindulge on Thanksgiving? Damage Control Tips for the Weekend After

Overindulge on Thanksgiving? Damage Control Tips for the Weekend After

You're likely not eating enough protein to lose fat and gain muscle. Learn how much protein you need to eat to support fat loss AND HEALTH!

Eat More Protein to Lose Fat and Build Muscle!

Tips for Staying on “Track” this Holiday Season!

Tips for Staying on “Track” this Holiday Season!

Veggies and eggs spread out on table

New Website Launches for Nutrition with Wendi