How I Coach As The Nutrition Coach for Powerlifters

You’re probably here because of two reasons:

1. You’ve been on the hunt for a Nutrition Coach and you’re wondering if we would work well together. If this is the case, don’t forget that you can also book a discovery call with me to help with that decision. No pressure, I’m not even good at selling.
2. Or you’ve heard about the athletes I’ve worked with and you’re wondering what hell we did together to get them to where they are today. If it’s good things you’ve heard, I’m so happy to hear that. If it’s bad things you’ve heard.. well damn, please let me know because I’m always striving to improve the way I coach.

And so, here’s how I coach + the experiences behind them:

“Enough” is subjective and it’s why a lot of the nutrition-answers are “it depends”.

When I was younger, I didn’t always have access to the “perfect” meal. Sometimes lunch was just a mango and rice. My mom always reminded me that some food is better than no food. I carry that lesson into my coaching today, because too many powerlifters skip eating altogether when the option isn’t ideal. Isn’t it ironic that in pursuit of “health”, we miss the point altogether? Missed meals and under-fueled training sessions are all common in powerlifting, yet none of them help your performance. We’re skipping meals because the beef wasn’t cooked “healthy” and we’re not consuming sports drinks because it’s “too high in sugar”.

Stop waiting to fuel your body. Stop getting in the way of your own performance.

Instead, we find realistic, attainable ways to eat enough for you, right where you are. That might mean checking out the better options at the nearby gas station or bringing a packed lunch that isn’t Instagram-worthy. Some food still counts.

Choose process over outcome.

For years, I was married to a specific weight class. I had tunnel vision, and I didn’t realize how much it held me back until 5 years had gone by. I was so focused on making weight that I never asked what I could gain from the process, or what I could carry into other parts of my life.

Now I coach powerlifters to see the bigger picture. Yes, we work toward your goal, whether that’s a weight class, a performance target, or a new total. But the real win is the habits, self-awareness, and resilience you build along the way. Those last long after the meet is over and make the entire process worthwhile. Post-meet blues? What’s that?

I’m known for brutal honesty and sometimes it’s in the facial expressions.

I used to think sugarcoating cushioned the blow, and that brutal honesty was mean and unnecessary. I learned the hard way that when no one is willing to say what’s really going on, nothing changes. Now I get it, not everyone will react the same way. I’ll gauge just how brutal I can be that’s still productive. Since powerlifters have a “do it already” mindset, I do find that most powerlifters perform better when they’re told exactly what sucks, what’s working, and what needs to happen next. And that’s exactly what I do. Most of them even ask for it, and the rest end up appreciating it.

Coaching is a collaborative partnership.

When I first started coaching, I thought I had to have all the answers. That pressure nearly kept me from working with powerlifters at all.

Then I learned that coaching works best as a two-way relationship. I bring the science, the structure, and the strategy. You bring your effort, your communication, and your openness. The more you put into the process, the more you get out of it, and that’s how real results happen. And honestly, it doesn’t matter how “advanced” you are, because if you’re not ready, willing and able to put in your side of the equation, it won’t work (believe me, I know).

You’re more than a powerlifter.

When I first started lifting, I thought all that mattered was training and nutrition. But life is bigger than your macros and the weight on the bar (sorry, not sorry). Your stress, relationships, work schedule, and mental health all matter. I will never coach you like you’re just a set of numbers, because you’re a whole person, and your nutrition program should reflect that. Some powerlifters will tell me that taste doesn’t matter, and enjoyment is overrated. No, that’s a recipe for a disaster. I will not be a part of the system that promotes a poor relationship with food, nutrition and health.

Now, if this sounds like the kind of nutrition coaching you’ve been looking for, I’d love to hear from you.

Check out my services here to see how we can work together.