What are BCAAs? You’ve probably heard that protein is the building blocks of muscle.  Your muscles are basically a big pile of stored proteins in your body.  So when you train your muscles (workout) you break them down and create damage within the muscle itself.  When it repairs itself, it grows and gets bigger and […]

What if there was a secret weapon behind reaching your weight loss goals that does NOT involve macro tracking, counting calories, restricting food groups, or anything else actually ‘food’ related. Dreamy, right?! If you find that hard to imagine, I’m with you.  I’m a numbers-nerd who’s all about science and strategies. You know what they say – you […]

With all the fuzz over collagen lately, you might be wondering…   Is collagen considered a sports performance supplement?  Collagen is a structural protein that is found in the connective tissue of animals, including humans. It is a major component of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone.  While more research is needed to fully understand the […]

A calorie-free, sugar-free, guilt-free drink that helps you recover from your workouts and builds muscle?!?!! Sounds impossible, right?  It’s not! BCAA Slushy (click to download &/or print your recipe)   Learn all the sciencey facts about the what, why, when, and how much of BCAAs in our blog post.     Did you know? You […]

I agree with professional baseball player Jim Thome when he said, “The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat.”   I can’t count the number of students and clients alike who have asked me about commercial sports supplements over the years, from carb gels to steroids.  My response might […]

The sun is shining, and spring is officially here, which means it’s time to take your outdoor sports performance to the next level! We believe that optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving your athletic goals. Here are three ways you can optimize your performance this season: 👉 Hydrate like it’s your day job! […]

There was a time in my life when I didn’t have the best relationship with food. I struggled hard with inconsistent eating habits. Some days I’d eat less, while others, I’d eat more (um, way more). Healthy balance is so much easier said than done! It’s not that you don’t know the information — it’s […]

Smelling something extra funky during your kickass workout? We’re talking way worse than your average B.O. It may be you, but if it’s smelling like ammonia or bleach near the end of your workout, that’s definitely not a good sign. Smelling ammonia after a brutal workout can be an indicator of burning off stored protein […]

Here are our top three hacks to stay consistent with sticking to your meal plan all week long! I used to stick to my good nutrition intentions all week (well, Monday to Thursday) and then Friday would come and I’d binge all weekend. I’d tell myself that “this is balance”. If you can relate, keep […]

Dessert for breakfast?  Yes please!   OMG another recipe that says BUILD Nutrition all over it! We are all about making your macro-friendly, healthy food taste A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, and this recipe was created with our clients in mind 😁 When you love what you’re eating, you’ll be more likely to eat it.  Am I right?! Healthy, […]