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When it comes to performance nutrition, the fitness and tactical world is full of myths, outdated advice, and straight-up misinformation. In this episode, Susan Lopez (Tactical Dietitian) is joined by Diana Nguyen (911 Dietitian, Sports RD) and Callie Roseland (Fueling Upwar...
Recorded and Edited By Susan Lopez, Tactical Dietitian
Firefighters aren’t just employees—they’re tactical athletes. Long shifts, unpredictable schedules, interrupted sleep, and high-stress environments demand strategic fueling to maintain strength, endurance, and cognitive sharpness. But let...
Did you hear the recent food related news? No doubt your news feed has been blowing up with this information. The FDA has recently banned Red Dye #3 from food products. But before you celebrate or panic, let’s break down what this really means for your health, the food industry, and how to make sma...
3 Proven Strategies for Tactical Athletes to Conquer Meal Prep
Meal prepping can feel overwhelming, especially for tactical athletes such as military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (LEOs) who lead
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In this episode, Learn the 3 biggest mistakes athletes make when trying to gain lean muscle mass without adding body fat. Is it possible to recomp? Listen and find out.
This is a new format! Come along on a run with me as we talk through fueling strategies and hydration. We will also review what I am doing to get back into running safely and injury free.
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I get the extreme privilege of introducing you guys to one of my favorite accounts on Instagram. So today we're going to be talking to Jon Hamilton from Infinite Grit. Now, Jon is a former Green Beret w...
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Have you been told that you need to stop eating red meat to improve your LDL cholesterol?
This is advice that's given out. A lot of times when individuals go to get their cholesterol checked and they find that they have slightly eleva...
This article first appeared on the AGD Ready Blog on January 20, 2024.
Kickstart Your Periodized Nutrition Plan
By Tactical Dietitian - Susan Lopez MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, TSAC*F
Nutrition talk often lends itself to only discussing calories and meal plans. This is a disservice not only to you,...
What is their nutritional value with juicing? Is there any value in it at all? What about amino acids? You really need to take them. Or are they just a waste of your money body recomposition? Is it possible? Is it possible to gain lean muscle and lose body fat at the same time? So we're ...
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6:30 What mindset do I need to have and how to build trust with my athletes?
9:45 Embrace the suck with your clients
11:20 Trust is everything and building relationships
15:00 A nonlinear approach to coaching
19:00 You don’t have to hit a PR every week
20:30 What are ener...
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Before and preparation of upcoming high stress training or event
4:00 What are things we can do before stressful situation?
4:30 When training practice mindfulness and empathy will help increase level of retention of training
6:00 Seek out opportunities that will level up y...
Remember the old milk does a body good campaigns? Your favorite stars on your teen magazine with the iconic milk mustache? Got Milk?
While calcium does play an essential role in bone health it is definitely not the only factor that is needed to ensure strong, resilient bone. For the tactical ...
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Let's go over some meal prep basics! Just a few things to help you feel a little bit more confident. If you're new to meal prep or if you've done meal prep in the past, here are some tips to make sure that you are getting the most out of it and do...
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Coach Hunter has almost a decade of experience working with the Army's Special Forces or Green Berets and talks to us today about how to achieve a level of strength that increases durability and performance. Check out Hunter o...
This is Susan Lopez and welcome to episode 2 of season 2 of tactical nutrition and performance.
Guys, this is an exciting day. When I started this podcast last year it was really because I felt there were few resources out there for sports dietitians in the podcast ...
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Angel is formerly of the 75th Ranger Regiment and is currently on his way to becoming a registered dietitian. In this episode we discuss his background, what motivated him to enter the military and ap
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