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Athletic nutritionists: lessons learned.

Advice from sports nutritionists and athletes on fueling your training, reaching your goals and building a way of eating that lasts. Performance, well-being, and a better relationship with food.

Ditching Perfection for Consistency: How Clay Lost 40 Pounds and Kept It Off
Stuck in a cycle of rigid dieting and weekend eating frenzies, Clay Fitzhugh reached a peak weight of 260 pounds. Discover how a critical mindset shift and one-on-one accountability from a CBG nutrition coach helped him achieve sustainable weight loss, shed 40 pounds, and transition into a powerful Strongman athlete without obsessing over macro tracking.
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Why This 58-Year-Old Doctor Hired a Nutrition Coach to Shatter Her Menopause Plateau
Even as a doctor, Margaret hit a post-menopause fitness plateau she couldn’t crack alone. Discover how this 58-year-old athlete partnered with a CBG nutrition coach to optimize her sports nutrition, overhaul her protein intake, and skyrocket her athletic recovery all the way to the functional fitness Semifinals.
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"I Worked Harder Than 99% of the Gym": How Maressa Finally Matched Her Look to Her Effort with CBG
Maressa Drake didn’t want another restrictive fad diet; she wanted to learn how to fuel her body for long-term success. By working with CBG to optimize her nutrition and planning, this 42-year-old athlete lost 25 pounds in 10 months and went from struggling with three strict pull-ups to easily banging out eight. Check out her inspiring story to see how consistent nutrition habits and an easy-to-follow blueprint beat out strict perfection every single time.
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"Is She on Ozempic?" No, She Just Ditched Macro Tracking for CBG
Ditching the strict diets doesn’t mean sacrificing your fitness goals. For Megann Pawlak, dropping the stress of macro counting was the exact catalyst she needed to unlock elite gym performance. Since partnering with a CBG nutrition coach, she has completed three Opens, built serious absolute strength, and leaned out effortlessly. Read Megann’s story to learn how to break the cycle of restrictive eating and build long-term healthy habits that become pure muscle memory.
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Fueling the Frontline: Nutrition for Law Enforcement and Endurance
Can you lose weight and hit strength PRs without the soul-crushing stress of counting macros? For Las Vegas police officer Trevor Fuentes, the answer was a resounding yes. After injuries sidelined his fitness and his diet “went out the window,” Trevor traded the overwhelm of precision tracking for the streamlined CBG method. Discover how he lost 17 pounds in just eight weeks, stayed fully fueled for endurance events, and finally found a sustainable nutrition blueprint that makes healthy eating easy.
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Samantha Secord: “I Didn’t Look the Way I Perform” (Until Now)
As a professional GRID League athlete and full-time firefighter, Samantha Secord was the definition of elite—yet her physique didn’t reflect her performance. Tired of “temporary results” from Paleo and the burnout of macro tracking, Samantha sought a personalized nutrition plan that would last. Discover how she navigated injury recovery, mastered the emotional side of eating, and crushed a 355 lb deadlift PR while finally achieving the visible results her hard work deserved.
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Deadlifts, PRs, and Weight Loss: Liana Marinella's 8-Week Transformation
Is it possible to hit a lifetime deadlift PR while losing weight? Ask Liana Marinelli. Eight weeks after starting with CBG, Liana has transformed her body composition and gym performance by focusing on pre-workout fueling and intuitive eating. Read about her journey from “energy crashes” to “better than ever,” and see why she’s finally confident that she can maintain her results without the stress of a food scale.
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Fuel the Fire Within You: How an Athletic Firefighter Found Food Freedom
As a three-time Masters Games athlete and full-time firefighter, Katrina LaClair knew how to push her limits—but her nutrition was stuck. By trading her “coffee-only” morning routine for her fueling plan, she found clarity with CBG to transform her energy levels and relationship with food. Discover how Katrina ditched the food scale, embraced the CBG blueprint, and found a sustainable way to stay fit and strong for life.
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From Starve-and-Binge Loops to a Smooth, Consistent Routine: Jen Blalock's Path to Lasting Food Freedom
Jen Blalock used to punish herself with extra workouts after eating pizza and starve herself before vacations, only to return 10 pounds heavier. She was trapped in an “all-or-nothing” cycle and stressed by macro tracking. Discover how Jen worked with a CBG coach to lose 15 pounds, gain muscle, and finally find the food freedom to enjoy life—and carbs—guilt-free.
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How to Lose 40 Pounds Postpartum Without Ever Tracking a Macro
With two kids under two, Regan Staderman didn’t have the time—or the patience—to weigh every gram of food. She needed to lose 40 pounds postpartum but was done with the stress of tracking macros. Discover how a CBG coach helped her navigate PMDD, reclaim her energy, and return to her pre-pregnancy weight using sustainable habits that actually fit a busy mom’s life.
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“You Can Always Do More”: Diana Jordan’s Journey from Tragedy to the Adaptive Games
In 2018, Diana Jordan’s life changed in a heartbeat. A domestic violence tragedy left her fighting for survival and facing an unexpected amputation—but it didn’t break her spirit. Today, this 54-year-old nurse practitioner isn’t just surviving; she is thriving as a top-tier adaptive athlete. Read how Diana turned a life-altering trauma into a 5th-place finish at the Adaptive Games, fueled by elite nutrition coaching and an unbreakable mindset.
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Alisha Tramble Breaks the Diet Cycle and Finally Transforms Her Body
Alisha Tramble was stuck in an exhausting cycle: fast all morning, crash and burn at night, and “trash the weekend”. Despite working out and tracking macros, she wasn’t seeing results. Discover the simple habits that helped her break the diet cycle, transform her body composition, and find true food freedom.
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Six Years Later: How CBG Coaching Helped Amy Romero Build Habits That Last
Some diets maybe work for a month, but what about six years later? Amy Romero struggled with hypothyroidism and restrictive calorie counting until she found CBG. Discover how the CBG Blueprint helped her lose 45 pounds, keep it off for over half a decade, and build sustainable habits that make eating well effortless.
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CBG Coach Spotlight: How Kali Butler Found Freedom, Connection, and Purpose as a CBG Coach
From competitive ski racing to training for Wodapalooza, Kali Butler needed a career that matched her ambition. Discover how becoming a CBG nutrition coach gave her the freedom and flexibility to train like an elite athlete while helping clients transform their lives through mindset shifts and true food freedom.
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From Grief to Gaining Strength: How Dot Theisen Reclaimed Her Life
After surviving cancer and the loss of her husband, Dot Theisen found herself at 198 pounds, ready to turn pain into power. She wanted to “look like she workouts,” but her CBG coach told her the solution was to… eat more. Discover how fixing her under-eating and building automatic, sustainable habits helped her achieve a 60-pound weight loss, regain her strength for her first toes-to-bar in six years, and run faster at 58 than ever before.
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How Amy Spencer Gained 20 Pounds, Got Leaner, and Added 50lbs to Her Deadlift
Amy Spencer gained 20 pounds… and got leaner, adding 50 lbs to her deadlift. How? She ditched the “all or nothing” diets and obsessive macro tracking. Discover how a real coach and true accountability finally helped her build muscle and change her entire mindset for good.
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From Starving Herself to Thriving with Strength: How Maria del Mar Lopez Transformed Her Body and Mind with CBG
What’s the difference between wanting to be skinny and wanting to be strong? For Maria del Mar Lopez, it was a life-changing transformation. After struggling with under-fuelling and a fear of food, see how personalized coaching helped her heal her mindset, find food freedom, and added incredible strength.
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The CBG Difference: How Christa Domer Built Habits to Thrive on Her Own
What’s the ultimate goal of a nutrition program? To make your fitness and wellness goals obtainable and sustainable. Christa Domer was tired of counting macros so she could never stick with that program. See how CBG Coach Allert helped her lose 25 pounds, find food freedom, and build such strong, sustainable habits that she’s now thriving on her own.
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The Coach's Roadmap: From Mentorship to a Profitable Nutrition Business
What happens when a Registered Dietitian with 17 years of experience has to start over in a new country? For Georgia Georgacopulos, it was a chance to turn her passion for nutrition into a profitable coaching business. Discover how the CBG Mentorship Program is helping her master client accountability, understand scope of practice, and build a thriving practice in a new country from the ground up.
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More Than Weight Loss: Healing a Lifelong Broken Relationship with Food
Trapped for decades in a cycle of labeling foods “good” or “bad,” Kelly Messier’s relationship with food was broken, even after weight loss surgery. Told for years that “carbs are the devil,” she was skeptical that eating more was the answer. See how CBG coach, Kali Butler, guided her through an incredible transformation to lose weight, eliminate knee pain, and build strength, ultimately finding the food freedom to finally start eating carbs without fear and enjoying nachos without guilt.
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Less Stress, More Strength: How Hannah Black Upgraded Her Nutrition by Ditching the Food Scale
After more than a decade of meticulously tracking her macros, Elite Athlete Hannah Black was skeptical. How could she dial in her nutrition for peak performance without counting? Discover how the CBG Blueprint and a dedicated coach helped her reduce stress, eat more, and have her best competition season yet.
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How Do You Gain Serious Strength Without Counting Macros? CBG has the Answers!
Gaining strength and building confidence shouldn’t require stressing over every gram of food. Learn how Dani Castillo, at 4-foot-11 and a gym owner, smashed a two-year squat plateau. She found competition-level confidence with the help of her CBG coach and the flexible Blueprint method.
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Bethany Flores: Why This Games Veteran Chose to Join Team CBG
Games veteran Bethany Flores knows the dark side of macro tracking and restrictive eating from her past as a gymnast and bodybuilder, battling eating disorders. Discover how she found healing and a sustainable, customizable approach to intuitive eating with CBG, proving that true health is about more than just numbers.
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“I Didn’t Eat a Vegetable in Four Years”: Niki Brazier’s Journey Back to Healthy Habits with CBG
Niki Brazier, a busy mom, admits she “did not eat a vegetable in four years” and found herself in “survival mode” after postpartum. Discover how CBG and personalized coach support helped her get back on track with healthy habits, proving that stress-free nutrition can transform your life one small step at a time.
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The CBG Blueprint Method: Personalized Nutrition Without Tracking Macros
The CBG Blueprint Method is a personalized nutrition framework that delivers the precision of macro tracking without the calculator. Learn how it works, what a blueprint looks like, and how CBG coaches use it to help athletes hit body recomposition, fat loss, and performance goals — built around your training, your schedule, and your life.
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Better Plan, Better Results: Jess Smalling Embracing the CBG Blueprint
If restrictive diets and constant macro counting have left you feeling “neurotic,” you’re not alone. Former bodybuilder Jess Smalling knows that struggle, but she found her game-changer with CBG nutrition. “This is the best I’ve ever felt,” she shares, after gaining muscle mass, becoming stronger, and achieving true food freedom through unparalleled personalized support. Discover her transformative journey!
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Breaking Free from Macro Stress: A Journey to Sustainable Fueling with CBG
Tired of rigid diets? Teenage Games athlete Trista Smith shares how she ditched frustrating macro tracking for a simple, stress-free approach with CBG. Learn how this change not only boosted her performance but also transformed her relationship with food.
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From Client to Coach: An Inspiring Nutrition Journey
Tired of the frustration of tracking macros without seeing the body composition changes you want? Discover how Megan Ruble finally achieved her goals by abandoning macros and embracing the CBG approach with the guidance of her coach. Learn about her journey to a more sustainable method and the newfound confidence that led her to pursue the mentorship program.
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Find Out Why Consistency Breeds Growth!
Elite athlete Jessi Smith was trapped by restrictive eating and the stress of macro tracking, even experiencing food anxiety. Discover how the CBG blueprint helped her break free, find true food freedom, and finally enjoy food while becoming fitter than ever.
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How CBG Helped an Olympic Lifter Find Food Freedom and Smash PRs
Olympic lifter Kristen Dudley had tried every diet under the sun with little lasting success. Discover how CBG provided the sustainable nutrition blueprint she needed to finally achieve significant fat loss, smash PRs, and find true food freedom, transforming her relationship with eating and her performance.
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From “Reckless” and “Lost” to Well-Fueled and Confident
Learn how Danielle Brandon, a consistent top Games finisher, moved away from inconsistent nutrition habits to a more confident and effective fueling strategy with CBG.
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The CBG Evolution: From Start-Up to Success Story
From sending thousands of cold messages to building a team of coaches and serving thousands of clients, discover the inspiring seven-year journey of CBG. Learn how founder Justin Romaire’s persistence, unique vision, and commitment to empowering clients with sustainable nutrition habits transformed a small startup into a leading nutrition coaching company.
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Turn to CBG to Relieve Undo Stress in Your Life
Even elite athletes can struggle with nutrition! Anikha Greer shares how CBG helped her ditch the stress of macro tracking and find a more enjoyable way to fuel her performance. “Being able to have faith in your nutrition without scanning every barcode is priceless,” she says. Read her story and discover how CBG can help you too!
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Lose Postpartem Weight and Become Stronger with CGB Coaching
As a busy mom of three, Zoe Seitz struggled with her weight and fitness after having children. Discover how she partnered with CBG to overcome those postpartum challenges, lose weight, and become stronger than ever before! “If you’re in a place in your journey where you’re at a point where you have hit a plateau and you need someone to hold you accountable…then CBG is perfect for you,” shares Zoe. Read her inspiring story and learn how CBG can support you on your journey to a healthier, happier you.
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Be Your Own Boss! Learn how two CBG clients started their own successful nutrition coaching business.
Ever wondered what it takes to become a successful nutrition coach? Meet Callie and Brandy, two friends who not only transformed their own lives with CBG’s personalized nutrition plans but also took a leap of faith and enrolled in the company’s amazing Coach Mentorship Program. This program gave them the knowledge and skills to launch their own thriving nutrition coaching business, covering everything from the science of nutrition to the ins and outs of running a business. Come discover how they achieved incredible results, gained the confidence to pursue their dreams, and now help others do the same!
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Are you stuck?
Alida Lopez discovered that CBG offered more than just a nutrition plan-it connected her with a supportive coach who helped her overcome weight-loss plateaus and achieve peak performance in the gym. Her journey highlights the power of personalized coaching, strategic meal timing, and adequate protein intake. Discover how this winning combination transformed Alida’s approach to fitness and unlocked her full potential.
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The Fittest Man in the World Trusts CBG with His Nutrition
Even the Fittest Man in the World trusts CBG with his nutrition! Discover how James Sprague ditched macro tracking and achieved peak performance with a personalized blueprint that prioritizes intuitive eating and stress-free fueling. Learn how this approach helped him gain strength, optimize his training, and conquer the Games.
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See Quick and Measurable Results with CBG
Courtney Guerriero struggled to balance her nutrition goals with family life until she found CBG. Now, she’s not only a happier mom who can fully engage with her kids, but she’s also hitting PRs and seeing amazing body composition changes. Discover how she ditched the stress of macro tracking and found a sustainable, enjoyable path to a healthier lifestyle.
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Lose Weight and Gain Fitness with the CBG Blueprint Method
Amanda Goedde transformed her body and fitness with the CBG blueprint method, losing 20 pounds and gaining impressive strength. But more than that, she found a supportive coach who helped her transform her lifestyle and build a healthier relationship with food. Discover how Goedde overcame her initial hesitation and embraced this personalized approach to achieve optimal performance and well-being.
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Abandon Macro Counting for the CBG Approach to Nutrition
Imagine seeing “abs popping” like never before! That’s exactly what Games athlete Hattie Kanyo experienced after ditching macro tracking and embracing the CBG method. Discover how she achieved peak performance and a calmer approach to nutrition by prioritizing mindful eating and intuitive fueling.
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Be a Game Changer and Inspire Your Fellow Athletes!
Imagine a career where you set your own hours and make a real difference in people’s lives. CBG coach Amanda Jeffrey shares her inspiring journey from hospital worker to successful nutrition coach, highlighting the freedom and fulfillment this path offers.
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“Repurpose Your Brain” and Find Yourself Again
Megan Holly’s CBG journey began as a 16-week program but transformed into a four-year partnership that revolutionized her life. More than just nutrition coaching, CBG helped Megan Holly rediscover her self-worth and strength, overcome personal challenges, and achieve peak fitness at 41. Learn how this unique approach fosters a positive mindset and leads to lasting transformation.
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Are you a Coach or Gym Owner? Let CBG Help You Turn Nutrition into a Booming Business!
Are you a gym owner or coach leaving money on the table? Discover how adding nutrition coaching can double your client value and boost your business. Learn from CBG’s Coach Mentorship Program and unlock the secrets to building a profitable nutrition coaching business.
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Are You Sick of Tracking Macros? Find Out How CBG Can Provide You with Newfound Freedom!
Tired of the constant pressure of tracking macros? For eight years, Carleen Matthews felt the same way. Discover how ditching the apps led her to a healthier relationship with food, a podium finish at the Masters Games, and a newfound joy for life. Read more to unlock Carleen’s inspiring story of freedom and achievement.
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