Fueling Performance with Nutrition

I lost weight, built muscle, and gained greater confidence with race day and every day nutrition!

"While struggling my way through a marathon in December of 2022, a wonderful friend offered the suggestion to go see a dietitian to help with running nutrition. I started working with Eve in January of 2023. I was the classic example of running the miles in order to eat whatever I wanted. Well, that mentality finally caught up to me!

Going to see Eve was one of the best decisions. She taught me so much about nutrition and built a plan specifically for me and my goals! I learned what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat. As a result, I lost weight, built muscle, and gained greater confidence with race day and every day nutrition! I am so excited to chase down my PRs in 2024!

The best part has been accomplishing goals with many people I love! As my family and friends watched what Eve did for me, they also started seeing her. I highly recommend it!”

I improved my marathon from 4:00:31 to 3:43:52! That is a 17 minute improvement in less than a year!

"Working with Maria helped me train safely for a marathon during the summer and become leaner! I wanted to perform as best as I could for my marathon in Berlin and I lost some weight, increased my muscle mass, and became healthier overall!

My main goal was to gain fitness to be as ready as possible for my marathon. Training for a marathon is already hard on the body, and even more so during this past summer. I wanted to make sure I was doing everything as safely as possible. My previous training cycle was super exhausting and I was constantly hungry and tired. This time, I noticed how much more energy I had during all my runs once I was fueling properly, especially my long runs on Saturday; I never felt tired and I never missed a workout due to fatigue. I saw improvement in my performance during training and could tell I was getting faster. I improved my marathon from 4:00:31 to 3:43:52! That is a 17 minute improvement in less than a year!

I definitely would recommend Nutriworks! I used to think pizza was the perfect prerace meal, but realized that isn't the case. I never realized how much fat is in our foods! It was helpful to log my food and have Maria monitor it so I could make changes when necessary. I would recommend a runner that doesn't know much about food (like I did) and how it can benefit their performance.

Maria was great to work with and I plan to use Nutriworks again during my next marathon training cycle. I love how my clothes fit now and I am still following most of the nutrition plan she created for me. I feel better overall and super happy with the results!”

Even during bumpy life events divorce, marriage, cross-country moves, loss of loved ones, changing jobs - what I learned from Nutriworks was always there.

"I have worked on and off with Nutriworks since 2006, receiving support at different phases of my life. Throughout these years and life stages, I've achieved remarkable results from working with the team.

At one stage, I decreased my body fat from 22% to 13% over a couple of years with decreased waist circumference from 34.8 inches to 16.9 inches, decreased fat mass from 34.8 lbs to 16.9 lbs, and decreased total weight from 156 lbs to 130 lbs. Results take time! This was during a period of my life when I was all about triathlon (for the record, I'm just a regular ol' gal... not a fast person, just an ordinary back of the packer who wanted to make change).

Another, more current stage in my life includes perimenopause. I’ve successfully reduced my weight from ~170 lbs to ~148 lbs while reducing my body fat from 32% down to 24%.

Even during bumpy life events divorce, marriage, cross-country moves, loss of loved ones, changing jobs - what I learned from Nutriworks was always there. I might not have been able to leverage what I learned, but I always came back to it either by reconnecting and getting support or on my own by using the tools I learned about meal planning, nutritional balance, fueling properly for exercise because yes, this is important even for us regular folks! I don't fall for goofy nonsense fads. I know from my experience that nutrition is a science and there's no crazy magic to it, but it IS totally magic because it works! I've learned that I can have command over my choices and that every whim doesn't need to be catered to.... I have more choices. I still make very human choices and not always the right one, but I have more CHOICE because I'm armed with knowledge and have experience being supported in doing things the right way.

Food is fuel and working with Nutriworks at different stages in my life has taught me that I can enjoy food, feel nourished and be healthy. It's always been about progress not perfection for me.

I have been referring people for years and will continue to do so. The Nutriworks team is good for the athlete, the ordinary mortal just doing the best they can, the busy person, the person with big goals... it works for everyone! If I could give everybody that wants it the opportunity to work with Nutriworks and benefit in the ways I have I'd feel like I'd given back a fraction of what I've got!”

I'm down 20+ lbs and I hit my goals for the Shamrock Shuffle (March 2023), the Stars & Stripes Half marathon (June 2023) and my first marathon (Chicago in October 2023).

"I started working with Maria (Nutriworks Inc) in February 2023. I knew my body needed a reset and had some running goals in mind for the year. Maria did a great job of listening to my specific goals and provided valuable information to help me feel confident about the steps I took to reach my goals. Fast forward to October 2023: I'm down 20+ lbs and I hit my goals for the Shamrock Shuffle (March 2023), the Stars & Stripes Half marathon (June 2023) and my first marathon (Chicago in October 2023).

I am a runner at heart (started in middle school), and I've been given lots of varying opinions on how to properly fuel my body. It was not until I started working with Maria that I began to understand how to properly fuel my body before, during and after my runs. I credit her for my success in my 2023 races. I look forward to continuing to work with Maria as I shift my goals to increasing my strength and toning as I near my wedding in June 2024.

I would refer Maria and Nutriworks Inc to anyone who needs to reset or even jumpstart the way they fuel their body. It doesn't matter if you're a new-comer or a long-time athlete, everyone can benefit from understanding how to properly fuel your body before, during and after training.”

Being lighter on my feet and properly fueled made all the difference in the world. I loved how I felt on race day - lean and strong!

"Nutriworks (and Maria) taught me how to properly fuel my training and racing. As a triathlete, I often have workouts in the morning and in the evenings. I have learned how to eat to prepare for these workouts as well as how to eat to fuel for recovery. I also learned how much I need to drink during training in order to remain properly hydrated. Learning how to balance my daily macros to insure that I am eating the proper amounts was of great value.

I was steadily gaining weight before I started working with Nutriworks. I think that I finally hit a point where I was no longer able to out-exercise a bad diet. With the guidance I received from Maria and Nutriworks I was able to hit my goal body fat percentage and weight. It is exciting to fit into clothes I never thought that I’d wear again and I’d given up on myself. I feel so much better too - my energy has increased and training has improved.

I learned how to plan meals with the appropriate balance of macros. I tried some new recipes and have some new favorite foods and snacks that I had never considered before. It was super helpful to have my days set up in My Fitness Pal. In the beginning, I would enter everything that I planned to eat the next day to make sure that it lined up with my calorie and macros goals. It was easier to stay on track when I knew exactly what I would be eating. Maria also gave me a plan for eating the two days leading into my recent Half Ironman. I really think that following the plan helped me feel properly fueled and ready for race day. Having a fueling and hydration plan for race day helped a lot - it gave me something to focus on and insured that I was on track with calories and hydration.

I am so happy that I made the decision to work with Nutriworks and wish that I’d done it sooner. I recently raced Ironman Oregon 70.3 and had a PR! But more importantly, I had a race that I can really feel proud of - it has been a few years since I could say that. Being lighter on my feet and properly fueled made all the difference in the world. I loved how I felt on race day - lean and strong! I could talk on and on about my experiences. Thank you so much, Nutriworks, for your help. It has been life changing stuff. I’m ready to tackle some big, scary goals in 2024!

I would certainly refer this service to someone! I think that a person like myself could benefit (as I have) - someone who trains hard and does the work but still sees the scale creeping up despite that. Someone who is interested in learning how to fuel their training and recovery would find this service very valuable.”

The dietitians at Nutriworks helped me to reach my goals. I lost 15 pounds and was taught tools to maintain healthy habits.

"Dieting" had always intimidated me because after I reached my goals, I didn’t know what to do. I had started and stopped numerous popular diets (like Whole 30) because I didn't know what I was doing and was always discouraged by the lack of results. At Nutriworks, I had an entire session dedicated to maintenance, where I was taught how many calories to burn and how many calories to consume in order to keep up with the goals I had reached. It was freeing to see numbers that felt completely achievable with my current day to day schedule and lifestyle. I also was taught I needed to severely increase my protein intake. As someone who doesn't eat a lot of meat, that felt foreign to me. They helped me to establish creative ways to increase my protein (eggs, smoothies, etc.).

I also travel a lot and enjoy eating out with friends. Nutriworks taught me how to make choices to not only reach my goals, but also how to choose foods that make me feel good. Along with reaching my weight/body fat goals, I also noticed an increase in physical energy. I have even doubled my cardio and am running over 4 miles at a time, something I'd never done before!

Nutriworks was really easy to work with. The plan I utilized gave me a month of established meal plans, which was great for creating healthy habits and exploring ways to incorporate new foods into my diet. After, I created my own meal plans and was provided with feedback. I enjoyed that because I was able to incorporate some of my favorite foods and get feedback on how to make it healthier (which for me usually meant adding in more protein). My grocery bill increased significantly the first month, however it balanced back out the following weeks as I was reusing staples that I'd purchased up front.

I would absolutely recommend working with the Nutriworks team! I think everyone can benefit - whether you have goals that feel far to reach or just want to learn how to make healthier choices, Nutriworks can help.

The virtual option has been a game changer for me... I have improved my speed with running and learned how to fuel my body to take on high strain and long runs without excessive fatigue or burn out.

I have a whole new outlook on nutrition and food since I have been working with Maria and Nutriworks, Inc. Before this, I did not have a good relationship with food and always felt like I was trying the latest fad diet or new way to eat that was never sustainable. Working with Maria has shown me that building a menu does not have to be difficult and eating for what my body needs and my goals is something that works and is more effective at getting me to by body and fitness goals. I have improved my speed with running and learned how to fuel my body to take on high strain and long runs without excessive fatigue or burn out.

Having accountability was a huge part of my success with Nutriworks, Inc and Maria. I knew that I had to check in every few weeks and I did not want to have a check in where I wasn't making progress. I needed to have Maria break down the specific macros that my body needed and combine that with my fitness goals and running plan to determine my caloric needs each day. I feel like it was so helpful to have a personalized plan that worked and access to Maria through email, etc if I had questions. I was able to finally make progress with my fitness goals and lose body fat and I had tried and failed for years prior to finding Nutriworks, Inc.

I have lost inches from my hips and waist to the point where it is truly changing my body composition. So far I have lost 3.5 inches from my waist, 4.5 inches from my hips, and 2 inches from my thighs. I have lost a total of 10% body fat since I started working with Maria! The scale says I have lost 11.2 lbs since Sept 2022, but in reality I have lost around 17 lbs of fat mass and gained around 6 lbs of muscle. I feel like the layer of fat that I have been holding on to has now diminished because I learned how to eat in a way that is realistic and sustainable- even with my busy life and long hours at work.

The virtual option has been a game changer for me since I am all the way in Salt Lake City, Utah. I was referred by a runner friend that lives in Fort Worth and I have been so impressed with how she has improved her running times and lost weight/changed her body composition in the process. She spoke very highly of this service and I have had nothing but an amazing experience with Maria and Nutriworks, Inc. I will continue to maintain my relationship with Maria and having the accountability aspect is something that helps me to continue to stay on track.

I 100% would refer this nutrition service to anyone who is struggling to fit proper nutrition into their fitness routine. It makes a huge difference in hitting fitness goals and that is a lesson I learned through this entire experience. The type of person who would benefit from this service could range from someone who is new to running and fitness and trying to figure out how to piece it all together all the way up to elite athletes. There is something for everybody with this service and I am by no means an elite athlete but I want to be a faster, more efficient runner and have learned that proper nutrition is a huge part of fitness.

Overall I have more energy, I feel better physically, and my general mood and outlook on life has improved.

I have loved working with Eve - she’s a great listener and has been such a huge help in my fitness journey these last few months. I know I couldn’t have done it without her and the Nutriworks team!

Over the last 8 months, I’ve learned how to properly fuel my body (without making huge changes to the foods I was already eating) to get to my goal weight. As a result, I finally have the confidence to try new things that I was too scared or embarrassed to do before. I recently got into running and ran my first half marathon! Overall I have more energy, I feel better physically, and my general mood and outlook on life has improved.

I wish I had done this sooner. I am taking away life long lessons in nutrition and in sport.

I (like many people I know) put on weight during the COVID lockdown. Before COVID, I felt like I was in some of the best shape of my life, but through exercise alone. During COVID, we (my husband and I) started to get more take-out and my exercise fell flat. Fast forward 2 years, I realized that the extra weight wasn't going anywhere unless I made big changes.

My husband decided he wanted to do another Ironman triathlon, but he too had gained weight. After I brought up seeing a sport nutritionist for some time to help him, he said he was ready to go. I told him I would do it with him. We started seeing Eve in October 2022.

Now, I have lost my COVID weight (down 15 lbs and over 6 inches) and have found my lost energy again. I was able to lose body fat while maintaining muscle. It was hard work, but Eve gave me every tool and support that I needed. I am back to being more confident in my clothes and am now cleaning out my closet from the clothes that are too big! The energy and just overall feeling better is what has been the best for me. I am not as tired and rundown as I was before. I am fueling my body for my workouts and for my life.

Along with more energy, I recover better after working out or a long day. My running speeds are becoming faster weekly. My recent blood work has shown the best cholesterol levels I have had in years. Recently, I completed my first Ironman 70.3 race. I know these successes are directly related from working with Eve.

I would absolutely recommend Nutriworks to all people, and I have already told so many people about it. Many people have asked what I have done to become healthier, because they see it. I think people who are looking for a change from their daily practices of trying to become healthier or lose weight would greatly benefit from the knowledge that Nutriworks gives. And now as a Ironman 70.3 finisher, athletes of all kind need to know how to fuel their bodies for training and racing. It will make them that more successful and confident.

I wish I had done this sooner. I am taking away life long lessons in nutrition and in sport. It restored a part of me that disappeared for some time and gave that back to me, and then some. Eve has been wonderful through the whole process. She really is there for you every step of the way. Anytime I had a question, she would be there. She is motivating, kind and respectful. I wish everyone could have her in their corner. She tailors the program to each individual. My husband's plan is totally different from mine, but together she helped make it work for us!

I was able to get down to my goal race weight, maintain high mileage weeks, and improve my energy levels.

After many years of attempting to qualify for Boston and several marathons that would end with cramps, I started working with Nutriworks. As a busy working mom, my own nutrition and hydration was often not a priority. Working with Nutriworks empowered me to find healthy options that met my hectic lifestyle. As I worked with Kelsey and Maria, I was able to improve my nutrition and hydration in order to improve my overall health and my running. Not only did I gradually improve my race times and qualify for Boston, I was able to train and maintain my energy levels and optimize recovery.

I really learned how to manage my nutritional needs while working full time, being a mom, training for marathons, and completing my PhD. I love that my nutrition plans were individualized and I had some "on the go" options which proved to be so important going from working out to work meetings to parenting. Having so many options allowed me to fuel quickly without much time and effort. No matter how busy I am, I learned I can always find ways to prioritize nutrition and hydration while still eating foods I enjoy.

Most recently, I was able to get down to my goal race weight, maintain high mileage weeks, and improve my energy levels. As a result, I had strong training runs throughout my training cycle and ultimately ran my PR at Boston '23 with a 5 minute improvement over my previous best time. The best part was that I was able to execute my Boston race plan without cramps, without "hitting the wall," and with the last two miles of the race being my fastest miles.

I think anyone can benefit from working with Nutriworks regardless of whether they are athletes or individuals who just want to shed some weight or get healthy.