What Should I Eat Before and After My Workout?

Nutrient timing is knowing what and when to eat before, during and after exercise. Nutrient timing can also be one of the most confusing areas of sports nutrition, and for good reason! The answers to the questions above depend a lot on context…individual variability, intensity/sport, duration, food preferences, to name a few.

But fortunately, there are some general pre- and post-workout nutrition principles that can be applied to most athletes in most situations (PHEW)! That is what we’re going to outline here!

ArticlesCasey LeeApril 13, 2026nutrition, workout nutritionComment

Is Creatine Actually Worth It? (Spoiler: Yes)

Let’s talk supplements. The shiny tubs at the store, the ads with shredded models, the promises that sound suspiciously like late-night infomercials—“Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 10 days!” (sure, buddy).

Here’s the truth: Most supplements are basically expensive pee. You swallow them, your body says “thanks but no thanks,” and then you… donate them to the porcelain gods. But every so often, there’s one that actually earns its reputation. Enter: creatine.

ArticlesCasey LeeAugust 20, 2025nutrition, creatineComment

I was featured in Men's Journal...TWICE!

Over the last month I have been lucky enough to be featured as an ‘expert’ for Men’s Journal in two different articles!

ArticlesCasey LeeAugust 14, 2025nutrition, low carb, cardio training, strength trainingComment

Is THIS The Biggest Myth In Weight Loss?

Old nutrition logic has always stated that we need to eat 4-6 smaller meals throughout the day to keep our metabolism going.

Have you heard that before?

Well, luckily in 2024 we have made some pretty significant improvements to these theories...mostly by proving that they aren't true.

ArticlesCasey LeeJune 11, 2024weight loss, fat loss, nutrition, myth bustingComment

How Many Calories Do You Need To Eat To Lose Weight? [Calorie Calculator]

This is the only calorie calculator you will ever need.

Seriously. It’s the one that I use personally and the one I have used with dozens of clients who I have coached through weight loss.

The best part about the calculator, is that you can do it for yourself, no matter how much weight you want to lose.

Casey LeeJune 3, 2024nutrition, calorie deficit, calorie calculatorComment

The 3 Levels of Nutrition: Where Do YOU Rank?

Writing weekly articles and newsletters has taught me one big lesson in 'content' creation.

If your clients are asking about it, everyone is asking about it.

After a dozen or so coaching calls with online personal training clients in the month of April, one thing is clear.

Summer is coming and people want to know more about nutrition.

ArticlesCasey LeeMay 12, 2022nutrition, nutrition coaching, vermont fitnessComment