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How Much Electrolytes Does My Athlete Need?
How much electrolytes does your athlete need? Sodium is the one that counts — 3 to 4 grams a day at ages 10 to 18, and 2 to 3 grams at ages 6 to 9, spread across five blocks. Potassium, magnesium and calcium matter for health, but they are not what holds fluid in. Sweat carries roughly nine times more sodium than potassium. Food first, the salt shaker second, a product only where the schedule breaks
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
20 hours ago0 min read


What Can I Pack My Athlete for School Lunch or Breakfast that Won't Just End Up in the Trash?
Fading late in games. Cramping. Asleep in the car at 6 p.m. Not gaining strength no matter how hard they train. Those symptoms usually start hours earlier, with a lunch that came home uneaten — and it is almost never the food. Here is what to pack for school lunch and breakfast so it actually gets eaten, and how to fix one fuel gap at a time.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Aug 161 min read


Stop Guessing What to Feed Your Athlete this Fall
Fall season is coming. USA's #1 Fueling Expert, Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS, opens 8 spots this week to find the fuel gap before it costs a season.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Aug 31 min read


Why is My Distance Runner Tired and Not Getting Faster?
What Do I Feed My Athlete When Why distance runners get tired and plateau — October for cross country, end of year for track. From USA's #1 Fueling Expert, Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS. · Sports Nutrition 2Go
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Jul 191 min read


What Do I Feed My Athlete When There's No Time To Eat?
What Do I Feed My Athlete When There's No Time To Eat? USA's #1 Fueling Expert, · Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS · Sports Nutrition 2Go
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Jul 120 min read


Why Some Athletes Can’t Gain Weight or Muscle — 6 Signs of MisFueling
6 signs of athlete misfueling. Learn the 4 fueling zones and how proper fueling improves energy, recovery, and performance with Dawn Weatherwax.
Low energy during practice
Heavy legs late in games
Poor focus
Slow recovery
Parents often assume the issue is conditioning. But very often the real issue is misfueling.
When athletes don’t fuel properly before, during, or after activity, performance can drop even when training is strong.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Mar 102 min read


Is Your Athlete Misfueled - Hurting Performance?
Low energy during practice
Heavy legs late in games
Poor focus
Slow recovery
Parents often assume the issue is conditioning. But very often the real issue is misfueling.
When athletes don’t fuel properly before, during, or after activity, performance can drop even when training is strong.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Mar 43 min read


Olive Garden Taste — Re-Invented for Athletes
Healthy Olive Garden classics rebuilt: lighter Alfredo, Italian salad, and breadsticks under 10% sat fat. Free recipe download + Food for Speed TV demo.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Tummy Trouble Holding Athletes Back? Here’s the Fix That Changed Everything
Stomach pain or cramping? As a Sports RD/ATC, I fix gut issues with testing, timing, and clean fuels so athletes play better—without gimmicks.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Sep 9, 20254 min read


3 Fast Snacks Your Athlete Can Use Before and During Practice💧
Simple snacks that fuel athletes before practice or games. Quick carbs, hydration, and sodium tips included. Free snack guide inside.. FREE SNACK DOWNLOAD INCLUDED!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Parents: 4 Nutrition Habits to Boost Energy, Prevent Injuries & Help Your Athlete Win!
Parents: Boost your athlete’s energy, prevent injuries & improve recovery with 4 proven nutrition habits. Free tips & tools inside!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Aug 9, 20254 min read


Joyride Sweets: A Smarter Candy Choice for Young Athletes
Discover why Joyride Sweets are the smarter snack choice for young athletes! Plant-based, low-sugar, gut-friendly, and co-created by D1 runner and YouTube star Ryan Trahan. Fuel smart, snack smarter, perform stronger!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
May 4, 20256 min read


Fuel Your Goals and Dreams NOW: Food for Speed TV Coming Soon!
Fuel Your Goals. Fuel Your Dreams. Food for Speed TV! Coming Soon! Food for Speed TV helps youth athletes fuel their goals and dreams. Sponsors apply by May 21, 2025. Past clients: submit your story by August 1, 2025 and tag #foodforspeedtv.
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
May 2, 20254 min read


🏆 How Senior Athletes Over 50 Can Boost Strength, Recovery, and Endurance with Smarter Nutrition
Discover smarter sports nutrition strategies to build strength, recover faster, and improve endurance after 50. Join our live Golden Fuel event — free replay included!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Apr 26, 20255 min read


Kencko: The Easy Fruit & Veggie Hack Every Athlete Needs for Peak Performance!" 🚀
A Game-Changer for Athletes’ Performance and Recovery
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Mar 15, 20255 min read


🚨Athlete Asked Me "What Caffeinated Energy Drink do I Recommend"? You Will be Surprised by my Answer!
🚨You Will be Surprised by my Answer!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Feb 27, 202510 min read


🚨5 Worst TikTok Nutrition Myths for Athletes 🚫
🚨 TikTok Nutrition Trends: Are They Ruining Your Athletic Performance? 🚨
The Truth About Social Media Nutrition Advice for Teen Athletes
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Feb 15, 20255 min read


Level Up Your Game: Dawn Weatherwax Approved Triple Snack Combo Guide
🎉 Ready to level up your game? Let’s go! 🚀
Transform your energy with my favorite snack combo that’s Dawn Weatherwax Approved™ !
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Jan 10, 20255 min read


Snack to Soar: Pre-Workout Fuel to Smash Your 2025 Goals!
Snack to Soar: Pre-Workout Fuel to Smash Your 2025 Goals!
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Jan 2, 20254 min read


Noodle Night! Fueling Champions!
Do you have any sports nutrition questions? If so, please join me for;
🍝✨ Noodle Night: Fueling Champions!🍜✨
Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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