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Back to the basics! There is no magic meal or diet that will 'win games'. Greatness is achieved by doing the little things consistently. Water, nutrition, and sleep are highly underrated. If you want to be a better athlete listen to these simple tips I provide in < 500 words."
They struggle because they are:
Under-fueling without realizing it Eating “healthy” but not enough for sportTraining hard while under-recovering
Over time, this leads to:
– Low energy
– Poor recovery
– Increased injury risk
I created a free Athlete Fueling Checklist to help parents and athletes identify common fueling mistakes and understand what to fix next.