A new book by Coach Sarah Stack to help young athletes maximize their performance by simplifying how to eat throughout their day based on when they are training, practicing, or competing.
“Coach Sarah, I have practice right after school. What kind of snack can I eat so that I don’t feel so tired?”
“Coach Sarah, we have conditioning early tomorrow morning. I won’t have time for breakfast. What should I do?”
“Coach Sarah, I have a two-day-long tournament this weekend. What are some foods I can bring to help me stay energized?”
The Teenage Athletes’ Nutrition Journal answers these questions and more about how young athletes can fuel their bodies based on what time during the day that they will be training, practicing, or competing. This three part book:
- includes foundational nutrition information so that young athletes and their parents can make informed choices when it comes to meals and snacks
- applies this information based on what time of day they will be exercising
- provides “take action” journal pages that step young athletes through a day’s worth of meals and snacks
This journal supplies athletes with the knowledge to confidently make informed choices about the foods they eat, and then guides them through various situations they may encounter regarding how to fuel their bodies based on the timing of their exercise. It is a valuable resource to help young athletes perform at their best in sports and in life.
Available on Amazon in June 2024
This Book Is For
Athletes
Do you want to feel strong and energetic when it’s time to practice, or at game time?
Are you ready to learn how to fuel your body so that you can maximize your performance when it counts the most?
Do you want a step by step guide to help you take control over one of the most important things you can do for yourself day in and day out?
Parents
Are you at a loss when it comes to buying snacks and meals that will help your kids fuel their bodies well?
Are you running from one thing to the next and meals and snacks have become an afterthought at the end of a long day?
Do you want to better understand why certain foods are better than others when it comes to preparing your kids’ bodies for the demands of playing sports?
Coaches
Have you noticed that your players are tired or cranky at practice?
Are you looking for something that will give your team an edge?
Are you ready to help your players learn a skill that will help them beyond the confines of sports and that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives?
Foundational Nutrition Information
- How You Fuel Your Body Matters
- Sports Nutrition Is Not Plug And Play
- What Are Macros
- Why Is Hydration Important
- What Are Glycogen Stores
- Eating Lunch From A Cafeteria
- Steer Clear Of These Foods
- How About Some Healthy Alternatives
- Tips For Making Healthy Food Choices Everyday
- Reading A Nutrition Label
- Pre-Exercise Fueling
- Post-Exercise Replenishment
- What About When You Get Off Track
Six Exercise Timing Situations
A Ready To Fill In Journal Section
The final part of The Teenage Athletes’ Nutrition Journal is an entire section of nutrition journal pages that are designed to help you TAKE ACTION. This section will guide you through your day based on the timing of your workout, practice or game, prompting you to make healthy decisions that WILL make a difference in your performance. You will notice that as you work to improve how you are fueling your body for sports performance, other aspects of your life will improve as well such as your ability to focus, your mood, and your energy levels. Additionally, you will have the confidence to make healthy decisions, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are taking action to improve your life.