When the thermometer drops and the snow flies, it’s easy to forget about hydration. I mean, you’re not drenched in sweat like you were a few months ago and you don’t feel overheated. But for  athletes training hard this season, cold weather actually presents a host of hidden hydration challenges.  Nail­ing your fluid and electrolyte strategy could make the difference between performing at your best… or lagging behind. 

❄️ Why Cold Weather Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe from Dehydration

• Dry air + cold = lost moisture every breath. When you breathe in cold, dry air and exhale, you lose water vapor. This is what you see as your “breath cloud” but its actually fluid leaving your body. Over a long practice or game, that respiratory fluid loss adds up.  

• Sweat hides under layers. Winter training often means lots of clothing: hoodies, long sleeves, jackets, sweatshirts. Beneath all those layers you may be sweating, but because sweat evaporates quickly in cold, dry air and gets abso

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GLP-1 Myths, Misconceptions & the Truth: What You Really Need to Know

If there’s one topic generating more confusion, fear, and misinformation than almost anything in the health and longevity world right now, it’s GLP-1 therapies.

You’ve heard the comments:

“Isn’t that cheating?”
“Doesn’t it cause blindness?”
“I heard your stomach stops working.”
“Don’t you have to be on it for life?”
“Isn’t it dangerous?”

As someone who has spent nearly three decades in evidence-based nutrition, physiology, and athletic performance, I’m here to tell you: most of what you’re hearing is simply not true.

And more importantly, GLP-1s are not just “weight-loss drugs.” They are naturally occurring peptides with powerful, wide-ranging health benefits.

Today, let’s cut through the noise.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD

STORY:

AGING ATHLETES & THE “MYSTERY” OF DECLINING PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE, INFLAMMATION and INJURY

This is the part no one is talking about…yet it may be the most important.

As a...

If you’re training hard, competing often, or constantly on the move—your gut is under stress. And that stress doesn’t just affect digestion… it can impact your immunity, nutrient absorption, recovery, and even mental sharpness.

That’s where probiotics come in.

But not just any probiotic.

Athletes need strains that go beyond basic gut health. Ones that survive intense training conditions, help regulate inflammation, and support the immune system when it matters most—during heavy training cycles, travel, and competition.

That’s why spore-based probiotics are game-changers.

These are strains that have been specifically studied in athletes—and shown to:

• Reduce GI distress during endurance events (goodbye runner’s gut)

• Support immune function, especially when training volume is high

• Enhance recovery by reducing post-workout inflammation

• Improve nutrient uptake (more value from the food and supplements you already take)

• Strengthen the gut-brain axis, impro

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The Science-Backed Solution for Gut Health, Weight Loss, and Peak Performance

How much do you know about Gut Health? Do you know how much it's responsible for when it comes to our athletic potential? Our immunity? Our ability to manage our weight and body comp?

In the world of sports nutrition research we are learning more and more about how your gut is responsible for optimal health and performance.

Whether you're a competitive athlete, you're currently focused on weight loss,  you're looking to ensure longevity in your sport or your simply interested in  your overall well-being- your gut microbiome is the key to reaching your goals - or not. 

Today's holiday gift idea is one of my favorite brands of probiotics: Just Thrive Probiotics. Let’s dive into why adding these probiotics are game-changing when it comes to elevating your health, energy, weight loss goals and sports  performance!

The Science of Gut Health

Your gut isn’t just for digestion. It’s your body’s second ...

As athletes, we focus intently on our training. We spend hours at practice, adding more time in the gym, work on technical skills, and mental prep. How often, however do we take a look at what we eat? I have overheard many athletes say  “I eat chicken fingers and fries before games and I'm the best on my team" or "I've been drinking gatorade and eating a chocolate chip cookie before every practice for years" or even "I can't eat before a game-I get too nervous".  What most athletes don't realize is that inadequate or poor nutrition will hurt performance. Optimal nutrition can turn a good athlete into a great one and a great one into an off-the charts super star.  Nutrition isn’t just fuel; it’s the powerhouse behind endurance, focus, recovery, strength and overall health.

The problem is most of us don't have a game plan. Do you have a Sports Nutrition game Plan?  If not, keep reading...

The Difference Be

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