Amanda Wagner Nutrition

04/21/2026

Swipe to read the 3 nutrients many (veggie) athletes fall short on + possible solutions!

The post is based on my experience as a sports dietitian that has worked with many vegan, vegetarian, and plant-forward athletes in my private practice + as a vegan athlete myself. This is post is considered general advice versus personalized nutritional guidance.

If you’re struggling to consume these nutrients as an athlete (you don’t need to be vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based) message me, fill out the interest form, or email amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com to learn more.

I’m in network with many Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare insurance plans + I have self-pay options if you have a different insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover dietitian visits. Most of my insurance clients have paid $0 out of pocket to work with me, which has been amazing! Please share your location when inquiring.

You do not have to wing it when it comes to meeting your needs as an athlete. I’m happy to help! As a note, I am fully booked in the evenings currently and only one daytime opening remains as of April 2026, but I anticipate more openings/options by June 2026. Inquire regardless and I can always add you to the waitlist!
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04/16/2026

We are so proud of your half PR last weekend at the Mandy! 🥳

Not only was it a PR, but another state crossed off her run all 50 states bucket list!

From Coach Amanda:

I’ve been coaching since fall 2024 and it’s been such a joy to witness her growth in running the last 1.5 years. Fitting in training is no small feat as a busy mom of 2 young kids while also balancing a full time job.

But Mandy gets her training done in the early mornings, late nights, and anytime she can find the time. She has so much untapped running potential and it’s so exciting to help her unlock it. 🤩

Here is what Mandy says about working with Amanda as her running coach: “I feel so fortunate to have Amanda in my corner. Having a real person who is so knowledgeable and experienced in the sport that truly cares about my goals and my health gives me so much confidence in my training and on race day.”

Having a coach can truly be a game changer in this age of chat GPT and non-personalized running plans.

Amanda and the other coaches are taking on new athletes if you’re interested in someone who not only coaches you, but also cares! ☺️

04/02/2026

Some moments from March. 🫶🏻 The last one is my favorite. 🤣
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03/24/2026

Proof that I don’t ALWAYS wear running clothes! 😆

A couple weeks ago on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, I attended the Fieldhouse Midwest Meetup with to meet other sports professionals, sample new flavors, and get headshots taken. 📸

Here are few of them + a blooper the photographer caught. 😂 I highly recommend as a resource for my fellow sports RDNs! ☺️

And if you’re looking for a dietitian, I have a rare opening for a new client starting in April! I take many BCBS and UHC insurance plans + offer fair self-pay options if I don’t take your insurance. Fill out the contact form on my website, message me, or send me an email to amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com to learn more! ⬆️

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🫶🏻
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Dietitians are the unsung healthcare heroes who don anything from hairnets to white coats to athleisure. 👩🏼‍🌾 The ones who WILL ask you about your 💩, help you improve athletic performance 🏃🏼‍♀️, help you understand blood tests🩸, help you improve your relationship w/ food, & can often times make nourishing foods taste good (like I am with these black bean protein bites with hidden veggies in photo 17). 🫘 🥦 🍠 I love the possibilities in our field! 😍⠀
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As many of you know, becoming a RDN in 2022 was a career change for me. I used to be a high school science teacher! 👩‍🏫 There have been SO many ups & downs on this journey since I went back to school in 2018 & there were days I wasn’t sure I’d ever be here. 😢 But here I am! ☺️ From seeing 1:1 clients, to contributing my knowledge to the media, & more, I feel so grateful for the journey that brought me to a career I love! 🤩

Some highlights from the last few years:

🔹Photo 2: When I took + passed the RDN exam on my 1st try on 12/28/22. 🥳

🔹Video 3: Match day when I matched to my top choice dietetic internship in April 2020. 🎉 You’ll want the volume on. 😂

🔹Photo 4: A contribution I made in a article about the new DGAs written by in January 2026.

🔹Photo 5: A contribution to the article Is There An ‘Ideal’ Carb-to-Protein Ratio to Aim For After a Workout? in The Output in December 2025.

🔹Photo 6: A contribution to the article 14 High Protein Snacks That Fuel Gains and Leave You Feeling Satisfied in The Output in January 2026.

🔹Photo 7: A contribution to the article 12 best healthy Trader Joe’s snacks to fuel your workouts, recommended by dietitians in September 2025.

🔹 Photo 8: A contribution I made to article 16 Protein Bars That Taste Great and Are Dietitian Approved in March 2025.

🔹Photo 9: A contribution I made to via in August 2024.

🔹 Photo 10: A contribution I made to a article about electrolytes in April 2024.

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02/26/2026

Past Amanda with reminders for present YOU. 🫶🏻

I couldn’t resist joining in on this and asked my mom to send me some photos. Didn’t she do well? 😆

And as always, reach out via the link in my bio, DM, or email if you are looking for support with your food, your training, or both! Being a sports dietitian and certified running coach is one of the joys of my life because I get to support people in reaching their goals! 🤩
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02/04/2026

Happy National Girls & Women In Sport Day! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🏊🏿‍♀️ 🧗‍♂️🤼‍♀️🤾🏿‍♀️⛹🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♂️🧘🏿‍♀️

I am eternally grateful that I’ve been allowed to participate freely in competitive sports from elementary/middle/high school, to division 1 cross country/track and beyond, a privilege many girls and women in the generations before me didn’t have. 😢 Don’t get me wrong, we are still a ways to go in equality for women in sports, but there has been progress. And we will keep fighting! 👏🏻 Today we celebrate all girl and women athletes, past, present, and future! 🎉

And as a Registered Dietitian + UESCA Certified Running Coach, I am personally passionate about helping others participate and fuel up in sports in all stages of life. And I’m especially passionate about helping endurance and plant-powered athletes! 🌱 I’ll never stop speaking out on how detrimental under-fueling can be. Especially for women and girls. I’m here to educate about sports nutrition, plant-based nutrition, and REDs. I want all of you to be able to participate in the sport(s) you love for life! 🫶🏻

Enjoy these running throwbacks from my D1 running days, random runs + races here in Chicago, and even a couple high school gems. 😂 🙈 Despite all the ups and downs of the sport, I still love training and racing even after all these years! 👌🏻🤩

02/02/2026

Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! 💕

I know we are nearly two weeks away, but I couldn’t resist sharing these Valentine’s Day cards with a plant-based/foodie spin I made last year again this year! 🌱 Let’s pretend 3 has a plant-based filling (such as beans) if you’re also vegan.🙈 And are we surprised about the last one? 🫘 It’s my favorite of course, but it’s tough to choose! 🤣

Send one to your favorite foodie or plant-based pal! 😍 Which one is your favorite?! 👇🏻

01/15/2026

The new DGAs came out recently and there is a lot of buzz about them…

As a dietitian, when I read the DGAs and reviewed the graphic, I was most concerned about the discrepancies between the text of the guidances and the inverted pyramid image. And as a sports dietitian, specifically, I was most concerned about what the graphic says about carbohydrates and how endurance athletics could struggle meeting their needs if they actually follow it.

I was honored to be interviewed by as a sport dietitian in this article about the new DGAs! I was able to speak about how sports nutrition recommendations match or do not match the new DGAs. And more broadly, to speak on the good and the not so good aspects of the DGAs. I recommend reading the article if you’re a fellow runner and/or feeling even more confused about sports nutrition after the release of the new DGAs.

The article is linked on the media section of my website and I’ll also link it below! What are your thoughts, questions, or concerns about the new DGAs?👇🏻
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01/14/2026

Honored to have been interviewed by Christa Sgobba as one of the sports dietitians in this article about the new DGAs!

If you’re a runner who can’t help but wonder what that new inverted pyramid means for your dinner plate, we feel the confusion. Do the guidelines really suggest limiting carbs—and should you follow them, especially as you rack up miles?

We asked two sports dietitians to clear it up. Find out what they had to say at the link in the comments.

01/13/2026

Are you vegan, vegetarian, or desiring to eat more plant-based, but unsure how to hit your protein goals after workouts and in daily life?! 👇🏻

Have no fear, eating plant-based is not only great for your health, but is also possible to hit your protein goals! 💪🏻To learn more + read about some easy snack ideas, read the article I recently contributed to as a dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition, plant-based nutrition, and the intersection of the two on The Output! A special thank you to Jessica Migala for featuring me as one of the dietitians in the article! ☺️

The article is linked in my stories today and can be found on my website, but also feel free to comment below and I’ll DM it to you! What is your favorite high protein vegan snack?👇🏻
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01/02/2026

Do you prioritize only protein after workouts or do you prioritize carbohydrates as well? If you’re not prioritizing both, you are leaving muscle growth and recovery on the table! 💪🏻

It may (or may not) be surprising to you, but carbohydrates are JUST as important after workout as protein, especially if your workout was cardio based! To learn more about why both macronutrients are vital after a workout, read the article I recently contributed to as a sports dietitian on The Output!

A special thank you to Jennifer Heimlich for featuring me as one of the dietitians in the article! ☺️

The article is linked in my stories today and can be found on my website, but also feel free to comment below and I’ll DM it to you! What is your favorite post workout fuel?👇🏻
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