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Amanda Wagner Nutrition, Chicago, IL (2025)

10/29/2025

Hi everyone! 👋🏻 You may have noticed the new name! And before fuelingveggieathletes you may remember when I was blackbeanqueen 👸🏼 🫘 (the OGs from 2017-2020 remember!).

I wanted to change my name here to reflect my business name for consistency sake. I hope no one is too sad. 🙈 I’m still a vegan athlete and dietitian passionate about fueling veggie athletes and athletes in general! ☺️

Now just for fun and because there’s some new faces around, here’s some random facts about me:

🔹I am a former division 1 cross country athlete. I never reached my potential because I was plagued with many injuries, but I know my best days of running are still ahead! 🙌🏻 Especially since I now know how to fuel! I wish I had a sports dietitian when I was in college and strive to be the clinician I wish young Amanda had back then! 🥹

🔹In 2019 did a photoshoot for . I appeared on the Nike app and I was in a Nike email around Christmas 2019. I can share those throwbacks on my stories today. 😆

🔹I’ve been vegan since May of 2018 and was vegetarian for 5 years before that. My running has only improved since I went plant-based. I especially love working with plant-based athletes because of this, but I work with all types of eaters as a dietitian! 🌱

🔹I’m a science nerd. 🤓 I have a BA in biology (2014), a M.Ed in science teaching (2016), and a post-baccalaureate certificate in nutrition (2020). I used to be a science teacher before I became a dietitian. 👩‍🏫

🔹 I’m also a running nerd! It’s why I become a certified running coach in 2023 in addition to being a sports dietitian! I’m currently working on a pregnancy and postpartum running specialization course to better serve more athletes and because they are really cool phases of life to study! 🏃‍♀️

🔹 I’m married to my high school sweetheart! We meet through running in 2009, got engaged at the in 2016, and married in 2017. We still run together all the time 16 years later. 💍

🔹I have a younger brother and fraternal twin sister. 👯‍♀️ Everyone says they look more alike than my twin + I do, but I disagree. 🤨

Now it’s YOUR turn to share a fun fact! 👇🏻

10/16/2025

Whether I’m running or spectating, the is one of my favorite weekends of the year! 😍 It’s the spot I got engaged in 2016, the only marathon I’ve run at this point, and where I’ve volunteered, run, or spectated every year since I moved to Chicago in 2014.

This year I spectated, but I had the best time hanging out with family + friends and cheering on my husband, friends, and clients! 🤩 I’m so proud of all of you and honored to have played a small part in your race weekend! 🥹

Is it too early to start the count down for next year’s Chicago Marathon?! 🙈
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10/06/2025

I was supposed to make my return to the marathon today at the to run marathon #3 after 6 long years… I told very few people I was racing because I was nervous I wouldn’t even make it to the starting line. 😢

It took me years of challenging health issues and injuries + 2 tries to feel ready (this year and 2023). But both times the marathon didn’t happen for different reasons. 😞

In 2023 it was because my body wasn’t ready and I wasn’t able to run the mileage I needed. This year it was because the race turned into a yellow flag race due to the unseasonably hot weather, so I called it at the expo Saturday. I’m not one to run a marathon for fun and I had some tough encounters with the heat this summer, so I wanted to be careful. My training went really well, so I was really bummed about this decision. 🫤 But they let me drop from the full to the half at the expo yesterday. So I still raced today! ☺️

It was interesting to run a half off of marathon fitness though, let me tell you... 😅 And it was pretty warm already at 7 am. 🥵 The Hoan bridge hill(s) were brutal for this Chicago gal. 400-500 ft elevation of gain when I’m used to like 30 ft. 🥲 If I ever run it again or NYC or Boston, I’ll definitely need to add in some hill training.

It was ~ a 3 min PR nonetheless (1:28:59) and it made me excited to see what I could do on a flatter course with half focused training. I was also 1st in my AG and won a really cool glass! 🤩

I am hoping to use my current fitness to find a different marathon this year that doesn’t require a flight (💰 💰 💰) or maybe another half. 🤔 So 2025 could still be my return to the marathon. TBD!

One final note: I can’t believe I was one of the only ones taking gels during the half… it made my sports dietitian heart sad. 😞 💔 I feel better during AND after races with fuel and will never go back to the days when I ran half marathons without it. Please take fuel during your half, even if it’s under 90 minutes like mine was today- otherwise you’re leaving performance on the table!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

10/01/2025

Who’s carb loading this week or soon for a half or full marathon?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

If you’re vegan there are a few additional carb load considerations, but hopefully this post is helpful!

And if you’re struggling to plan your carb load for an upcoming race as a runner (vegan or not) feel free to reach out for more personalized guidance! DM me, fill out the interest form in my bio, or email amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com.

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! 🤩

You do not have to wing it for your carb load or fueling your races in general. I’m happy to help and you do not need to be vegan-I work with all types of eaters! ☺️

If this post was helpful feel free to share in your stories or with friends! What is your favorite food(s) for the carb load?! Share below to help others with ideas. ⬇️ I shared some of mine in this post! ⬆️
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09/25/2025

Why fueling on your runs is important for current AND future you! ⛽️ 💪🏻

This video is for informational purposes only & is not intended as personalized sports nutrition advice. If you desire personalized sports nutrition advice for your own running, please reach via the interest form linked in my bio, via email, or DM. ⬆️

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! 🤩

I also have run coaching openings! 🏃‍♀️ You can inquire for run coaching by DMing me, emailing me, or filling out the interest form in my bio. ⬆️
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09/16/2025

It may be surprising to you, but has so many tasty and budget friendly choices for fuel before, during, and after your workouts! I had the opportunity to share some of my favorites in .independent. Check out the article before your next shopping trip!

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 and can be found on my website, but also feel free to comment below and I’ll DM it to you! What’s your favorite pre-, during, or post workout snack from TJs? 👇🏻
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09/14/2025

That moment in your training cycle when you realize you’re on the cool down of your last long run workout for a long time! 💃 Don’t get me wrong, I love long run workouts, but ya girl is tired. 😂

Time to start bringing down the miles, while continuing to eat all the carbs, & getting as much rest as possible. This is where the magic happens, so even as you start to taper down your mileage here is your reminder that you still need to eat a lot if you want to be ready for race day. 💪🏻

I’ve been averaging 7 g of carb/kg of body weight per day throughout the entire summer (except the night before long runs I try to eat more like 8-9 g/kg to practice carb loading). And an average of 55-60 g of carb per hour on all my long runs (which have all been around 2.5 hours of less). It’s paying off because I feel pretty good on most runs (unless it’s really hot/humid 😅). Sharing because as a sports dietitian I truly practice what I preach & it works. 🙂

LAST WEEK’S TRAINING RECAP:

Monday September 8th: rest day

Tuesday September 9th: 8 miles easy

Wednesday September 10th: 10.7 mile QS, including ~6x100 m strides, 6x800 m at 5k effort with recovery jogs in between, & 3 mi c/d.

Thursday September 11th: 8 mile recovery run

Friday September 12th: rest day

Saturday September 13th: 8.3 miles easy

Sunday September 14th: Long run with some MP, including 8 mi w/u, 2 x 4 @ marathon effort with 5 min recovery jogs in between, & 2.5 mi c/d for 19.64 (so random 😂) miles total.

TOTAL: 54.7 miles

I spent the whole long run today looking forward to a cold NA beverage because it was surprisingly warm & humid after a couple weeks of cooler LR weather (RF of 82 degrees at the end). 🥵 But that’s what I get for delaying the start of my run. 😭 What’s your favorite post long run beverage?! 👇🏻 Lately, my favorites are: , purple , or Super Zero Hop Water. 😋

09/11/2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like working with me as a dietitian or how a dietitian in general can help you reach your goals? 🤔

Check out what a recently graduated client who is training for a marathon said about working with me as his dietitian for the last few months! 🥹 This testimonial was shared with permission!

Testimonials/reviews help me grow as a dietitian, reach more people as a small business, and help people learn what it might be like to work together, so I’m very grateful for these reviews! 🫶🏻

If you’re unsure about your nutrition strategy before, during, or after workouts you could benefit from working with a sports dietitian! 🏃‍♀️ 🚲 Or if you’re hoping to go completely plant-based, eat more plant-based as an omnivore, or feel lost when it comes to nutrition in general I’d love to help you! 🌱 Or sometimes people come to me when they could use additional nutritional support during a stressful time in their lives, such as a busy job, starting a family, and/or a health condition.

For the first time all summer (how is it still summer? 🤯) I have more than one opening for new clients! Inquire about working with me by filling out the interest form in my bio, sending me a DM, or emailing me at amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com. 🔗 I’m in network with BCBS and UHC insurance in select states (including IL, MA, MO, & a few others)! And many people who use insurance find that their dietitian visits are fully covered! 🙌🏻 I can also offer payment plans or take HSA cards for clients that have a different insurance or do have not insurance.

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09/09/2025

Amanda Wagner Nutrition is officially 2 years old! 🥳 Well technically we are 2 years + 1 day old as my business anniversary was actually yesterday (September 8th), but I was so busy I forgot to celebrate! 🙈

If you’re reading this post right now it means you are a current/former/future client, a friend, a family member, a colleague, a fellow runner or athlete, a plant-based person, or a general fan of me + my business. And for that I want to thank you greatly! 🫶🏻

Thanks for trusting me enough to learn about nutrition from me (whether plant-based, sports nutrition, REDs, or general), to learn about running/fitness from me, and/or to support the work I am doing as a one woman show! Every share of my website and/or social media posts, review or testimonial written, referral to Amanda Wagner Nutrition, and even smaller things like words of encouragement help me more than you all know! 🥰

I have learned so much and I am so proud of how Amanda Wagner Nutrition has grown in 2 years. 🤯 My proudest accomplishments in year 2 are: more than doubling my annual income, getting professional branding done to better reflect my business, a new website, and becoming in network with two insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) & United Health Care (UHC). I would not be here if it was not for the support of all of you! 🫶🏻

And after a VERY busy summer I am excited to share I finally have a couple openings for new clients! 💃I’m in network with BCBS and UHC insurance! And many people who use insurance find that their dietitian visits are fully covered! 🙌🏻 I can also offer payment plans or take HSA cards for clients that have a different insurance or do have not insurance. Inquire via the interest form in my bio or emailing me at amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com. 🔗

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09/09/2025

That moment in your training when you’re tired, but finally feeling strong. 🙌🏻

I think it’s partially because August was my highest monthly mileage ever (225 miles), including my time as a D1 college runner. And I’ve been at 50+ miles per week for over a month, which is he most consistent mileage I’ve ever run. I’ll also credit the cooler weather (60s and 70s) to helping me feel good. And my awesome coach! 🥰 But honestly the real MVP is good fueling before/during/ after runs, especially carbs (I’ve been averaging ~7-8 g of carbs per kg each day & I go even higher prior to & on long run days). 🥳

After several years of health stuff (although still dealing with things on/off), I’ve been working hard on sleep, fueling, & overall consistency to get me back to a place where it might be possible to pursue PRs in running again. Only time will tell & I am in the sport for the long run (pun intended intended 😂 ), but I’m feeling so grateful for where I’m at currently! 🥹

LAST WEEK’S TRAINING:

Monday September 1st: rest day

Tuesday September 2nd: 6 miles easy

Wednesday September 3rd: 12 mile QS, including 8x100 m strides, 3 mi @ marathon effort (6:52 avg), 2 min recovery jog, 2 mi @ marathon effort (6:46 avg), 2 min recovery jog, 1 mi @ threshold (6:36). I was a tad fast, but felt good.

Thursday September 4th: 7 mile recovery run

Friday September 5th: rest day

Saturday September 6th: time on feet 20 mile long run @ easy pace w/ my husband

Sunday September 7th: 6 mile recovery run

TOTAL: 51 miles

I do now have a couple openings for new clients! 🙌🏻 I’m in network with many Blue Cross Blue Shield & United Healthcare insurance plans + I have self-pay options if you have a different insurance or no insurance. Most of my insurance clients have paid $0 out of pocket to work with me! 🤩

I also have run coaching openings! 🏃‍♀️ Now is a great time to hire a running coach if you have a late fall or early winter race or want more direction in your training! You can inquire for either service by DMing me, emailing me, or filling out the interest forms in my bio. 👆🏻

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