Coach, I want to gain weight! LRN 2 Move Macro Chart

Everyone has to eat. Athletes have to eat more. Below, find our basic chart on what the needs are for active individuals. Whether you're trying to add, lose, or maintain weight, this chart will give an APPROXIMATE intake of macronutrients that individuals need. If you're trying to gain weight, eat like someone 5-10% above your current weight. For those looking to lose, the opposite. In general, everyone has to find what works for them, the below chart is a flexible guide, not a hard truth.

Powerful Snacks for Athletes (actually, everyone!)

Chromebook/Ipad, math book, water bottle, etc... all packed for school....

Powerful Snacks?????? Absolutely necessary. No student-athlete, or anyone for that matter, should go 4 or 5 hours from breakfast to lunch or lunch to dinner and not have quality snacks, filled with necessary macronutrients (Protein, Carbohydrate, Fats). Below, I share a few of my families snacks for all of us, not just the in season athlete.

Back to School - Fueling the Athlete

Breakfast is not for everyone, nor is playing time or improvements in an athletes sport. Nutrition and hydration, along with sleep, will play the biggest roles in an athlete's overall, long-term athletic (and academic) development. Learning to fuel takes time, from shopping and meal prep to getting up on time and eating a well balanced breakfast (maybe two!). Below I run through a few ideas for getting off to a great start to an athletes day.