Here is a sample template of your daily feeding schedule you can follow in December.

This accounts for the 8:00am strength practices. If you do not have strength, you can adjust accordingly and delete the first, 7:15am, feeding.

This is an “optimal” example of how to space your feedings throughout the day to support cognitive functioning and athletic performance and recovery. It is ideal to “front-load” your day with feedings and hydration so you have consistent energy for practice and to optimize your recovery.

You will not see a snack after dinner because if you front-load your day with energy, you will not need to biologically eat after dinner. Again, this is the “ideal” scenario but sometimes life schedules do not allow for “ideal” and you may need a snack after dinner. I encourage you to reach out to me so we can individualize this to your specific schedule.

Here is a sample template of your daily feeding schedule you can follow from September - November.

This accounts for early morning strength practices. If you do not have strength, you can adjust accordingly and delete the first, 6:15am, feeding.

This is an “optimal” example of how to space your feedings throughout the day to support cognitive functioning and athletic performance and recovery. It is ideal to “front-load” your day with feedings and hydration so you have consistent energy for school and practice (brain and body).

You will not see a snack after dinner because if you front-load your day with energy, you will not need to biologically eat after dinner. Again, this is the “ideal” scenario but sometimes class, practice and life schedules do not allow for “ideal” and you may need a snack after dinner. I encourage you to reach out to me so we can individualize this to your specific schedule.

The following feeding ideas are examples for you to incorporate into your daily nutrition plan.

Each athlete has different requirements and goals so I encourage you to reach out to me so I can help you create an individual feeding plan that meets your needs.