by Andrea Dacey | Aug 7, 2026 | Blogs, Endurance Nutrition
Reviewed by Andrea Dacey, RDN, CSSD | Updated August 1, 2026 Building a Fueling Plan for Competition Season Training nutrition and competition nutrition are not the same job. A lot of athletes fuel competition week exactly like a normal training week and then wonder...
by Andrea Dacey | Nov 7, 2024 | Blogs, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition Coaching
Written by Andrea Dacey, RDN, CSSD | Updated November 4, 2024 Hey, team! At H2O Nutrition LLC, we’re all about fueling performance, and it all starts with understanding the building blocks of what fuels you best: macronutrients! As your quirky Sports Dietitian, I’m...
by Andrea Dacey | Feb 23, 2018 | Blogs
Weight Management Approximately 65% to 75% of the US population is overweight or obese. Overweight (body mass index [BMI] = 25-29 kg/m2) individuals make up approximately 30% to 40% of this total number, and the obese (BMI > 30) population comprises 35% (CDC,...
by Andrea Dacey | Apr 17, 2017 | Blogs
Good nutrition can help build muscle mass, increase speed, decrease body fat, gain weight, provide optimal recovery, and fuel performance. Football season is right around the corner and the time to dial in the nutrition and training programs is in the spring months....
by Andrea Dacey | Jan 25, 2017 | Blogs
Q & A with the San Diego Sports Dietitian What Should Gymnasts Drink? Water is best for most athletes. Plan to drink about 2 cups (16 ounces) of water 2 to 3 hours before training or competition. Then drink 1 cup (8 ounces) of water 10 to 20 minutes before...
by Andrea Dacey | Jan 21, 2017 | Blogs
The purpose of a weight loss meal plan is to help athletes lose body fat and maintain lean muscle mass without causing a detriment to performance. One main goal of this plan is to eat nutrient-rich foods that are lower in total calories but provide adequate nutrition...