Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Often times, I have clients tell me that they need new and exciting ways to cook vegetables. Roasting is one of the tastiest ways I like to make vegetables. Today, I wanted to talk about how easy it is to roast delicious veggies and potatoes! When roasting vegetables, I set the oven to 400 degrees... Continue Reading →
Self-acceptance is easy for some, but very difficult for others. As athletes, we often want to pursue becoming faster, stronger, fitter, healthier, wiser...the list goes on and on. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our pursuit that we forget why we ever got started. For most of us, we began our athletic career because... Continue Reading →
I’m not sure about my readers, but one of the struggles I have is that I carry stress in my shoulders and neck. There comes a point that the discomfort and stiffness will make it difficult to fall asleep. I typically wait until I cannot bear it anymore and then finally set up a massage... Continue Reading →
If you have ever visited San Antonio during Fiesta, you won’t forget your experience. Back in 1891, Fiesta began as a one-parade event that honored fallen soldiers from the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Fiesta has developed into one of San Antonio’s largest celebrations that recognize the diverse cultures within our city. This... Continue Reading →
Preventing Overtraining Through Nutrition & Lifestyle Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) can be detrimental to your training and success at an athlete. Last week, I discussed several hypotheses that can contribute to OTS. Today, I want to discuss several tips that can help prevent OTS. Sleep Research has shown that 7-9 hours of sleep a night is... Continue Reading →
Often athletes striving to become faster and better at their sport find themselves walking the tightrope of overtraining. During peak training times, most athletes feel fatigue, as their training plans are intended to create a similar fatigue that will be experienced on race day. Coaches do their best to create a perfect, personalized plan without... Continue Reading →
The recipe below is one of my family's recipes. My grandmother loved to bake and she made the best ever banana bread. Is it healthy...not by any means...there is Crisco in the recipe. In my opinion, it's normal to occasionally have a special treat, and this is a special treat for me and my family.... Continue Reading →
Under Training, Under Eating & Under Sleeping….a recipe for disaster. My body was as good as burnt toast last weekend! Today, I am going to share a true story from my training last week. First, I want to start off with saying….I am a Registered Dietitian and know better, but I am still human and... Continue Reading →
Most athlete who I consult one-on-one, are looking for nutrition education as well as a new edge in their sport. The new edge may be a new protein powder, electrolyte supplement, BCAAs or even antioxidant green drinks. The options are endless. When selecting a new supplement, key word supplement, it is important to ensure the... Continue Reading →
Ever since 1980, March has been recognized as National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is “Go Further with Food”. In response to the theme, I decided to pose a question to my readers…. What would it look like, if you could go further than ever before? What image popped into your mind? Was the... Continue Reading →
Fuel Fearlessly 