Sports Nutrition Academy

Francesca Tyndall

Sports Nutrition Academy Podcast is hosted by Francesca Tyndall, Certified Sports Nutritionist, nutrition coach, and fellow athlete. Francesca has a passion for performance nutrition and holds a Masters of Science in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Nutrition, and will be pursuing her doctorate degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Nutrition starting Fall of 2025. Francesca is certified as a sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN). She is additionally certified by Precision Nutrition and RP Strength as a nutrition coach. Francesca's passion for powerlifting started her on the journey to health and fitness, and led to a passion for helping strength athletes eat for performance and platform PRs through nutrition and lifestyle changes. This podcast discusses the many facets of performance nutrition and how strength athletes can get stronger and perfom better. New episodes will be live every first and third Saturday of each month at 7:30am MST. For nutrition coaching, macro plans, meal plans, and cookbook: www.mere-nutrition.com Connect with Francesca on IG: @cheska_sports_nutrition Connect with Francesca on TikTok: @cheska_sports_nutrition

  1. 07/05/2025

    EP45: 8 Hard Truths About Cutting/Losing Weight

    In this episode, host, Francesca outlines 8 hard truths about cutting/losing weight that you need to know. These hard truths include feeling hungry, having patience, losing motivation, staying disciplined, and more.  Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ Follow Francesca on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheska_sports_nutrition FREE NUTRITION GUIDE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to receive your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your cookbook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes COACHNG MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! If you are a strength athlete who has experience tracking nutrition, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1 COACHING: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    11 min
  2. 06/21/2025

    EP44: Choosing a Weight Class & Powerlifting Meet Prep (w/Brooke Reynolds)

    In this episode, host, Francesca, interviews powerlifter, Brooke Reynolds. Francesca and Brooke discuss choosing a weight class for competition, meet prep for nationals, injury, recovery, and supplements. Tune in for an engaging look at what goes into powerlifting competitions. Follow Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerbrookie/ Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ Follow Francesca on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheska_sports_nutrition E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your cookbook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will teach you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! If you are a strength athlete who has experience tracking nutrition, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    52 min
  3. 06/09/2025

    EP43: 8 Hard Truths About Performance Nutrition

    In this episode, host, Francesca outlines 8 hard truths about performance nutrition that you need to know. These hard truths include when you should start thinking about cutting weight, water cuts, what supplements to take, and more. Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ Follow Francesca on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheska_sports_nutrition E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your cookbook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will teach you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! If you are a strength athlete who has experience tracking nutrition, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    16 min
  4. 09/07/2024

    EP42: Nutrition While on Vacation

    In this episode, host, Francesca Tyndall, talks about nutrition while vacationing. What to do before, during, and after your vacation Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your ebook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will TEACH you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! Whether you need help cutting for a meet, bulking to add on muscle mass, or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    15 min
  5. 08/17/2024

    EP41: How Lack of Sleep Affects Athletic Performance

    In this episode, host, Francesca Tyndall, talks about the effect that lack of sleep has on athletic performance and how lack of sleep affects nutrition and leads to injury. Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your ebook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will TEACH you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! Whether you need help cutting for a meet, bulking to add on muscle mass, or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    14 min
  6. 08/03/2024

    EP40: BCAAs vs. EAAs: What's the Scoop??

    In this episode, host, Francesca Tyndall, talks about BCAAs, EAAs, and which one is worth it, and which is a waste of money.  Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your ebook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will TEACH you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! Whether you need help cutting for a meet, bulking to add on muscle mass, or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    9 min
  7. 07/20/2024

    EP39: To Work On Your Nutrition, Is Also To Work On Your Habits

    In this episode, host, Francesca Tyndall, talks about how nutrition and habits go together and how habits are the limiting factor in what is keeping you stuck from achieving your nutrition and physique goals. Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Main site: www.mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/nutrition-guide MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your ebook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will TEACH you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! Whether you need help cutting for a meet, bulking to add on muscle mass, or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching

    13 min
  8. 07/06/2024

    EP38: Metabolic Adaptation and What That Means for Your Cut

    In this episode, host, Francesca Tyndall, talks about what metabolic adaptation is, how it affects you when you are trying to lose weight, and what strength athletes need to keep in mind with their weight cut. Follow Francesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska_sports_nutrition/ E-mail Francesca at francesca@mere-nutrition.com Ways to work with Francesca: FREEBIE: The Strength Athlete’s Guide to Eating for Performance and Platform PRs is my free guide that outlines the specific sports nutrition strategies that are needed to perform your best! Click here to download your copy: https://www.mere-nutrition.com MACRO FRIENDLY RECIPES: No more asking (or being asked) "What's for dinner?"! Get your ebook of easy macro friendly meals here: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/product-page/mere-nutrition-macro-friendly-recipes ONLINE COURSE: Are you a strength athlete who is lost when it comes to eating for performance? This self-paced online course will TEACH you all about basic nutrition (macros, micros, hydration) and sports nutrition (meal timing, supplements, recovery, meet prep)! Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/sports-nutrition-academy MEMBERSHIP: The Pocket Coach Membership is a nutrition coaching membership for strength athletes who know about nutrition, but really wish they had a nutrition coach in their corner when they need one the most! Whether you need help cutting for a meet, bulking to add on muscle mass, or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, this membership is for you. Click the link for more info: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/pocket-coach-membership 1-ON-1: Want to become Platform Ready and have a personalized strategy to making weight for your next meet or just want to improve your performance in the gym? Click this link to apply: https://www.mere-nutrition.com/1on1-nutrition-coaching COMING SOON: Group coaching for strength athletes that focuses on implementation of basic and sports nutrition strategies

    13 min

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About

Sports Nutrition Academy Podcast is hosted by Francesca Tyndall, Certified Sports Nutritionist, nutrition coach, and fellow athlete. Francesca has a passion for performance nutrition and holds a Masters of Science in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Nutrition, and will be pursuing her doctorate degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Nutrition starting Fall of 2025. Francesca is certified as a sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN). She is additionally certified by Precision Nutrition and RP Strength as a nutrition coach. Francesca's passion for powerlifting started her on the journey to health and fitness, and led to a passion for helping strength athletes eat for performance and platform PRs through nutrition and lifestyle changes. This podcast discusses the many facets of performance nutrition and how strength athletes can get stronger and perfom better. New episodes will be live every first and third Saturday of each month at 7:30am MST. For nutrition coaching, macro plans, meal plans, and cookbook: www.mere-nutrition.com Connect with Francesca on IG: @cheska_sports_nutrition Connect with Francesca on TikTok: @cheska_sports_nutrition