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KINDA CHIC… performance rd edition
08/19/2026

KINDA CHIC… performance rd edition

Summer eats 😋➡️cucumber + cottage cheese + tomato …don’t knock it til you try it!Sirloin with butter, garlic, and rosema...
07/31/2026

Summer eats 😋➡️

cucumber + cottage cheese + tomato

…don’t knock it til you try it!

Sirloin with butter, garlic, and rosemary on the cast iron.

My breakfast this morning! Farmers market sourdough, topped with an egg, avocado, and tomatoes 🍞🍅🥑🍳

TACO SKILLET: ground beef, black beans, bell peppers, topped with cheese

Another elite summer snack!

Tomato + mozzarella + basil (this is parsley but I typically use basil) + balsamic glaze

Fiesta shrimp & rice bowls!

A cortado from the farmers market >>>

Nebraska Beef Council girls who grill event!

On-the-go protein snack!

CRISP & GREEN

🥝

a breakfast burrito in CA 😍😍😍

Dietitian’s Dream = an organized fridge

Smith’s dinner!

Fully stocked fueling station >>>

GoMacro’s new bars!!!

Matcha + coffee

…Smith wearing most of his meal + trying the core of a pineapple for the first time

HUGE NEWS!!! Alexis is now a CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) 🤩👏🏼🏅Fun fact: Less than 1% of registe...
06/03/2026

HUGE NEWS!!! Alexis is now a CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) 🤩👏🏼🏅

Fun fact: Less than 1% of registered dietitians hold the CSSD credential. 🏆

A CSSD is a registered dietitian who has completed advanced training and demonstrated expertise in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, performance fueling, hydration, recovery, supplementation, and body composition management. The CSSD credential signifies a higher level of specialized knowledge in working with athletes and active individuals.

Want to work with Alexis? Check out the link in our bio! 🔗

05/19/2026

& LOVING IT

Student-athletes with upcoming finals… this one’s for you!Finals week = heavy brain load + high training stress. Your nu...
05/06/2026

Student-athletes with upcoming finals… this one’s for you!

Finals week = heavy brain load + high training stress. Your nutrition needs to support both. 🧠⚡️

These “brain-boosting” foods aren’t magic — but they are backed by nutrition science when used consistently:

🫐 Blueberries → antioxidants that support memory + cognitive processing
🍳 Eggs → choline for neurotransmitters (focus, reaction time)
🐟 Salmon / fatty fish → omega-3s for brain cell structure + recovery
🥜 Walnuts → anti-inflammatory fats for sustained brain function
🥬 Leafy greens → micronutrients that support blood flow + cognition
🎃 Pumpkin seeds → zinc + magnesium for nerve signaling + mental clarity
🍫 Dark chocolate → flavonoids + a small caffeine boost for focus
☕️ Coffee → proven to enhance alertness, reaction time, and endurance performance
🥑 Avocado → healthy fats for steady energy (no brain fog crashes)

⚠️ What actually matters most this week:

Don’t underfuel. Low energy = poor focus + slower processing.

Prioritize carbs. Your brain runs on glucose, this is not the week to try a low-carb diet.

Stay hydrated. Even mild dehydration impacts cognition.

Time your caffeine. Use it strategically, not all day.

Think: consistent meals, balanced plates, and snacks every 3–4 hours…not just cramming late-night snacks and hoping for the best.

Fuel your brain like you fuel your sport in the coming weeks. Finish the semester strong!

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