As the New Year begins and the Holiday hooplah has come to an end, we often sit back and reflect on the past year to determine what we can improve upon for the year ahead. Often times these resolutions focus on an aspect of weight loss. This could be focused on diet, exercise, or both. … Continue reading 2017 Resolution Solutions
Nutrition
All things nutrition from sports nutrition, weight management tactics, and recipes!
BBQ Chicken + Roasted Veggies
A very simple delicious meal for a Sunday full of football! I love this meal because I can make plenty for the week ahead. Chop up sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peppers. Top with olive oil, pepper, and garlic salt. Mix up and bake at 400 for about 40 minutes. Put this in before the … Continue reading BBQ Chicken + Roasted Veggies
How to Ace Finals Week
I cannot believe it is already finals week. Didn't school just start a month ago?! Before we can all enjoy the much needed winter break, we have to make it through (and dominate) finals week. A few tips to give you an added edge on the overly fatigued student next to you. SLEEP. This cannot … Continue reading How to Ace Finals Week
How-To: Hard Boiled Eggs
I talk a lot about eating protein at every meal and snack, which can be hard to do, especially at breakfast. I’ve found that hard boiled eggs are a great choice because they are fast and convenient. You can make some on Sunday and you’ll have a good option for breakfast for a few days. … Continue reading How-To: Hard Boiled Eggs
Travel Tips for Student-Athletes
It's getting to be that time of the year where all sports are going in different directions traveling for games and meets. Traveling can be the trickiest part of maintaining a healthy, "clean" diet. Whether there is a coach planning meals and providing snacks or you have to pack your own, here are a few … Continue reading Travel Tips for Student-Athletes
Alcohol & Athletic Performance
While doing some research to talk to the USD Track & Field team about how alcohol affects performance, I ran across this great article. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I'll post the link here. Great info! Can Alcohol Affect Sports Performance & Fitness Levels? (drinkaware.co.uk) Coach Cota
Q & A: Breakfast, Exercise Guidelines, Cardio
Why is that when I eat breakfast I feel hungry 2-3 hours later and when I don’t eat breakfast I can make it until lunch without feeling hungry? Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. While you’re sleeping your body is fasting for 8 hours, so upon waking, it is essential to feed … Continue reading Q & A: Breakfast, Exercise Guidelines, Cardio
Magnesium
I stumbled across this article last week and it is truly eye opening. Before reading this, a few of my athletes started supplementing Isotonix Magnesium to help regulate their cycles. I am excited to see the changes they will hopefully find. Enjoy! "Why we're all deficient in magnesium, the many signs and what to do" Coach Cota
Grocery Store Madness
A healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with a well-balanced diet, which begins with smart grocery shopping. Now, the grocery store can be more overwhelming than the information contained here, but this is a great place to start, especially if eating healthy is new to you. The grocery store is a huge place full of … Continue reading Grocery Store Madness
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