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    Are You In Your Off-Season As An Endurance Athlete? Here’s Sports Dietitian Backed Guidance On How To Adjust Your Fueling!

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

    During the off season, your fueling should align with your activities and goals. Emphasizing a variety of colorful vegetables is key, providing a chance to explore new foods and recipes. If taking an extended break, reduce carbohydrate intake carefully while maintaining functional energy levels. For those not stopping, adapt your nutrition based on weekly activity levels. Consulting a dietitian is recommended for safe body composition changes. For personalized guidance, reach out to Amanda Wagner Nutrition, which accepts various insurance options.

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  • Fueling Long Runs: Insights from a Sports Dietitian and Competitive Runner

    Fueling Long Runs: Insights from a Sports Dietitian and Competitive Runner

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN August 27, 2025September 4, 2025

    The post discusses the author’s recent 20-mile long run, their longest in over five years, while sharing insights as a sports dietitian and competitive runner. It invites readers for personalized sports nutrition advice and highlights insurance options that may cover services, emphasizing all mentioned products are vegan. Runners are encouraged to share their fueling strategies.

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  • Updated Plant-Based Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes + Download A Freebie!

    Updated Plant-Based Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes + Download A Freebie!

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN July 3, 2025October 21, 2025

    The post discusses the importance of carbohydrate intake for plant-based endurance athletes during training and race weeks. It introduces updated plant-based performance plates as a visual guide to optimize meals by balancing carbs, protein, and colorful foods. The author also notes that vegan athletes require slightly more protein to meet their needs.

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  • 2025 ins and outs for veggie (and really all) athletes:

    2025 ins and outs for veggie (and really all) athletes:

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN January 4, 2025February 27, 2025

    Amanda, a sports dietitian and running coach, focuses on helping athletes, particularly those who are plant-based or vegan. She offers personalized nutrition and run coaching services, highlighting her availability in various states as a dietitian and worldwide as a running coach. Interested individuals can reach her via email for inquiries about dietitian services and run coaching.

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    Amanda Wagner Nutrition Turns 1! 🎉

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN September 10, 2024March 3, 2025

    Amanda Wagner Nutrition recently celebrated its first anniversary on September 8th, thanking clients, friends, and supporters for their trust and encouragement. Over the past year, Amanda has gained valuable knowledge and is proud of her business’s growth. She eagerly anticipates year two and invites fellow business owners to share their experiences.

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  • Did you know you may be able to work with me as your Registered Dietitian for $0!?

    Did you know you may be able to work with me as your Registered Dietitian for $0!?

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN September 7, 2024October 31, 2025

    I am accepting new clients this September 2024, especially those with BlueCross BlueShield insurance, as visits may be fully covered. I also offer payment plans for other insurance types and work with clients in select states. Additionally, I provide run coaching services for anyone. Contact me for more details.

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  • Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes

    Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN August 11, 2024October 21, 2025

    As fall races approach, carbohydrate intake becomes crucial for training performance, especially for veggie endurance athletes. A performance plate visual helps in meal planning by illustrating the balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and colorful foods. Adjust carb consumption based on training intensity, and vegan athletes may need slightly more protein.

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  • A Running Coach & Dietitian’s Thoughts On Running & Smartwatches: ⌚️

    A Running Coach & Dietitian’s Thoughts On Running & Smartwatches: ⌚️

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN July 9, 2024March 3, 2025

    The post discusses the mixed implications of smartwatches for runners, highlighting how their data can be misleading and sometimes discouraging. Athletes frequently express feelings of inadequacy due to smartwatch feedback. The author emphasizes that feeling and personal experience should guide training rather than solely relying on smartwatch metrics.

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  • Panicking about the Spring Energy gel situation? Here are other on-the-run fueling options:

    Panicking about the Spring Energy gel situation? Here are other on-the-run fueling options:

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN June 1, 2024March 3, 2025

    Are you panicking about the Spring Energy gel situation as a vegan or in general?! 🙋‍♀️ If you have no…

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  • Are you making this common running mistake?

    Are you making this common running mistake?

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN May 2, 2024March 3, 2025

    Amanda Wagner, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and certified running coach, shares her dual passion for nutrition and running. After competing at a collegiate level for 17 years, she officially began coaching runners in January 2024 while expanding her dietitian practice. She emphasizes the importance of easy runs for training efficiency and injury prevention, cautioning against common mistakes like running too fast on these days. Amanda invites readers to engage with her coaching services and share thoughts on their running practices.

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Hi, I'm Amanda!

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) that specializes in plant-based eating, sports nutrition, and the intersection of the two. I am an avid runner and former division 1 cross country/ track athlete.

I am on a mission to show others that you can be successful in athletics and life fueled by plants. You are also welcome to work with me if you aren’t plant-based or an athlete. I will never pressure you to go plant-based in session! Thanks visiting the blog!

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