Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Summer is here which means you might be getting away for a few days on vacation. Often we look at vacation as a time to toss all mindfulness to the wind and do whatever we want, when it comes to food. Then we feel guilty and frustrated. Vacation doesn’t have to mean a lack of... Continue Reading →
Sports nutrition is everywhere, and the market is full of many amazing options. Gels may be one part of your fueling strategy, accompanied by a carbohydrate drink mix, bars, chews or various other products. So, how do you pick what is right for you? First, you need to assess sports nutrition needs based on duration,... Continue Reading →
Completely Transparent - Dietitians don't always get it right. Race Stats: Age Group Finish: 16th out of 56, Total Time: 6:03:46 IM 70.3 Waco was not my greatest race but it was all I had on the day. On paper, it doesn’t look amazing or horrible. Every race can’t be my greatest and I went... Continue Reading →
Saturday morning, I had the opportunity to retest my FTP. It is no surprise to me that after about 1 ½ months off from consistent riding, my FTP dropped 6 watts. While it is a bummer, it was expected. Nutrition Leading to the Test Breakfast – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (a treat curiously of my... Continue Reading →
My FTP Journey Continues Last week, I did it again! While it wasn’t a huge jump like the last two times, my FTP still increased 2 watts. I am now 3.3 watts/kg. Oh my, the workouts have hit a new level of challenging, that’s for sure! As I write about the adventure, I am so... Continue Reading →
This is the look of a surprised and stoked triathlete! This week, I set a new PR on the bike hitting 3.29watts/kg. I have never been this strong and am pretty excited with the progress. My husband wants me to shoot for 4watts/kg so we will see where this journey takes me. Throughout all my... Continue Reading →
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, Everitt and I went out to cheer for my husband and brother-in-law racing in the Jacobs Well Road Race. While I was there, I was asked by Matt Sevier, host of Splash Mash Dash Youtube channel, to discuss how power gains on the bike are impacted by nutrition. My first thought was, well... Continue Reading →
This weekend many of my friends are racing Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston! The weather looks great, sunny and warm. Last year, the weather took many by surprise as a cold front blew in and almost froze everyone. So if you are racing, even though the forecast looks warm, I would recommend taking gear for... Continue Reading →
Last Thursday, I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of Eating Recovery San Antonio on nutrition for pregnant mothers and mothers with eating disorders. There were about 30 medical and therapeutic professionals who attended and turned out to be a fantastic event. I wanted to share the cliff notes from my talk so that... Continue Reading →
Fuel Fearlessly 