5 Performance Fuelling Nutrition Tips to start today

So you missed the seminar... or maybe you sat through it but were distracted thinking about post-training snacks. 🍕 No judgment—we get it. That’s why we’ve pulled together 5 of the biggest takeaways you can use right now to lift better, recover faster, and feel stronger without obsessing over every bite.

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring. Let’s break it down. 👇

🥩 1. Protein: Your Lifting BFF (Don’t Skip It)

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s for anyone who wants to recover faster, build muscle, and stop feeling like they got hit by a truck after training.
✅ Spread your protein across meals (not just a post-workout shake).
✅ Aim for a 30g (or so) portion at each meal.
✅ Yes, you can still have bacon—just balance it out.

🔥 Quick win: If you’re always sore, chances are you’re under-eating protein. Fix that now!

💧 2. Hydration: More Than Just “Drink Water”

You sweat. You train hard. That means you need more than just water—you need electrolytes, too.
🚀 Even a 2% dip in hydration can kill your performance.
✅ Sip water throughout the day (not just when you’re thirsty).
✅ Training hard or sweating buckets? Add an electrolyte drink—no, not just energy drinks.

👉 Bonus: Hydration affects mood and focus. Feeling cranky? Drink up.

🕒 3. Timing Matters (But Don’t Stress About It)

We’re not saying you need to eat with a stopwatch... but when you eat can make or break your session.
🍌 Before training: Light carbs + protein = energy boost (banana + yogurt? Chef’s kiss.)
🥤 After training: Protein + carbs = recovery city (protein shake + fruit or rice cakes FTW).
🔥 Eating enough before and after training is like putting fuel in your car—try lifting on empty and see how that goes.

📊 4. Tracking Calories: Not the Enemy (Promise)

Think tracking is restrictive? Done right, it’s a tool—not a punishment.
✅ Helps you learn portion sizes (because eyeballing a “serving” of peanut butter is a lie we all tell ourselves).
✅ Flexibility is key—you don’t have to track every day.
✅ Consistency > perfection.

🍕 Reality check: You can (and should) enjoy pizza and still hit your goals. Balance, people!

🚩 5. Stop Falling for Diet Fads (Your Gains Deserve Better)

Look, we love a good Netflix doco—but your nutrition advice shouldn’t come from one.
❌ Cutting carbs doesn’t make you magically shredded.
❌ Sweating buckets in a hoodie won’t burn more fat—it just makes you feel gross.
❌ Keto, carnivore, or fasting? Cool if you like it, but it’s not a golden ticket.

🔥 Big takeaway: The best diet is the one you can stick to without hating your life.

🎁 Want More? We Got You.

We’ve uploaded the full seminar slides packed with tips, myths busted, and practical advice that doesn’t involve eating plain chicken and rice forever.

👉 Grab the Slides Here and Level Up Your Nutrition

💬 Got questions? Confused about macros? Not sure how to balance gym snacks with weekend beers?

Hit us up—we’re here to help. Nutrition isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent (and still enjoying cake 🎂).

Let’s fuel those gains. 💪
– The MWBC Coaching Team