Are you making this common running mistake?

Happy Thursday friends! For any of my long time blog readers and any newbies that stumble upon this post, I work as both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) AND a UESCA certified running coach. I practice as a RDN through my own private Amanda Wagner Nutrition PLLC and I work as a certified running coach … Continue reading Are you making this common running mistake?

Animal Rights Advocacy As A Plant-Based Person

We all love animals. Why do we call some ‘pets’ and others dinner?” -K.D. Lang As a longtime vegan this quote really resonates. I’ll be 6 years vegan in May & 11 years plant-based total! I was previously vegetarian from Sept. 2013-May 2018. Last weekend was my 1st time since going vegan where I spent … Continue reading Animal Rights Advocacy As A Plant-Based Person

Quick Vegan Pre-Run Snacks

As a veggie athlete, are you unsure of what to eat for energy before running or working out? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Are you tempted to skip a snack because you don’t want GI issues on your run?😓 Even though you know that the energy boost a snack provides will result in a better workout? Nothing is worse … Continue reading Quick Vegan Pre-Run Snacks

Eating Tips While Traveling As A Vegetarian or Vegan

Many of my clients have recently traveled or are going to travel soon for work or leisure. 🧳 So, a lot of my recent 1:1 sessions have centered around strategizes for vegetarian or vegan eating when traveling! Here are some of my dietitian tips: 🔹Pack non-perishable snacks! Put some snacks in both in your carry-on … Continue reading Eating Tips While Traveling As A Vegetarian or Vegan

Kicking Off 2024 With An Exciting Announcement!

It's been tough to keep this announcement a secret and I'm so happy I can finally share! My email list and social media learned first, but it is so exciting that it deserves a permanent spot on my website as well. Anyway, let's get to it with the announcement! I am so excited to share … Continue reading Kicking Off 2024 With An Exciting Announcement!

Reflecting On One Year As A Registered Dietitian

I can’t believe I’ve been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a year now (since December 28, 2022)! 🤯 And what a year it’s been! 😮‍💨 It has been one of the most stressful, but also fulfilling years of my life. If you had asked me a year ago where I thought I’d be in December … Continue reading Reflecting On One Year As A Registered Dietitian

Tips To Eat Enough As A (Veggie) Athlete

Do you struggle to eat enough as a (veggie) athlete? 🙋🏼‍♀️ In college, I did not always eat enough when I was on the XC team.😔 And as a post-college athlete, I have not always eaten enough due to my schedule, stress, low appetite, etc. I REALLY wish I could shake some sense into past … Continue reading Tips To Eat Enough As A (Veggie) Athlete

Veggie athletes, have you been feeling tired even when you are not working out?

I shared this earlier this week on my social media, but it was just too good (and important!) to not share here on my website as well! Fatigue can be caused by a variety of things, so this is not an exhaustive list! Always see a healthcare provider if you have been dealing with fatigue … Continue reading Veggie athletes, have you been feeling tired even when you are not working out?

Introducing Amanda Wagner Nutrition!

I have exciting news! And no, it's not that I cut my hair even shorter than it already was. Although that is also true (see above for a photo after my haircut last week).😂 My news: I’m officially & FINALLY opening my private practice Amanda Wagner Nutrition! 🥳 This has been a dream of mine … Continue reading Introducing Amanda Wagner Nutrition!

I’m Finally a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!

SURPRISE! I took & passed the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam on my 1st try on Wednesday December 28, 2022! 🥳 No one knew I was taking my exam today except my husband. 😂 I was supposed to take tomorrow (Wednesday Jan.4, 2023), but I was so sick of working & studying (if you know, … Continue reading I’m Finally a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!