Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN

Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN

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Sports dietitian and author; team sport fueling, recovery, hydration, and safe supplement use.

Elite Athletes Win by Optimizing Every Performance Pillar
SocialMay 25, 2026

Elite Athletes Win by Optimizing Every Performance Pillar

⚡️Elite & high performers invest in way more than just training. They treat their body and mind like a high-performance machine. They prioritize: • World-class trainers • Cognitive & vision training • Dedicated physical therapists • Advanced Recovery protocols • Sleep optimization & hygiene • Cutting-edge tech...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Adults Need 9–10 Hours of Exercise Weekly
SocialMay 20, 2026

Adults Need 9–10 Hours of Exercise Weekly

Adults should record between 560 and 610 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, according to the research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. That means nine to 10 hours a week 💪 https://t.co/spWT6ZPjLS

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Winning Athletes Thrive on Nutrition, Recovery, and Skill Mastery
SocialMay 19, 2026

Winning Athletes Thrive on Nutrition, Recovery, and Skill Mastery

Habits that separate athletes who succeed vs. struggle: ✔️2 breakfasts ✔️Pre-workout carbs ✔️Learn a new skill ✔️Rest and recovery days ✔️More time offline + reading ✔️Working on skill development ✔️Post-workout carb + protein ✔️>7-9 hours of sleep per night ✔️20 oz H20 every 2-3 hours ✔️Limits fast food, candy, soda...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Pregnancy Cannabis Use Raises Preterm, Low Birth Weight, Death Risks
SocialMay 18, 2026

Pregnancy Cannabis Use Raises Preterm, Low Birth Weight, Death Risks

🚭Cannabis use during pregnancy is not safe for your baby. A major systematic review and meta-analysis published in @JAMAPediatrics analyzed 51 studies and over 21 million pregnancies. Marijuana during pregnancy was linked to: -52% higher risk of preterm delivery...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Sunday Blueprint: Faith, Fitness, Food, and Family
SocialMay 17, 2026

Sunday Blueprint: Faith, Fitness, Food, and Family

The best Sunday? -Wake up & pray -Take a walk -Bible & coffee -High protein breakfast -Head to church -Nature -Something active -Read -Cold plunge + sauna -Spend time with community/family -Prep healthy food for the week -Journal 5 things you’re grateful for -Healthy dinner -Evening walk -Evening prayer -Early bedtime Start...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Unlock the 2‑3 Non‑Negotiables for Massive Muscle Gains
SocialMay 15, 2026

Unlock the 2‑3 Non‑Negotiables for Massive Muscle Gains

800 pounds of muscle in 14 weeks… 😳💪 How does that actually happen? This Monday, I’m sitting down with @_kkatieoconnor the Director of @Vol_Football to break down the real strategy behind fueling muscle gain and performance. 🏈Why most athletes struggle...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Smart Snacks: Protein, Carbs, and Timing Boost Performance
SocialMay 12, 2026

Smart Snacks: Protein, Carbs, and Timing Boost Performance

Fueling between meals isn’t about grabbing random bars or chips it’s about supporting energy, focus, growth, and recovery. ✔ Protein for muscle repair ✔ Carbs for performance ✔ Timing that actually matters https://t.co/OKLdH1mfRX

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Over‑specialized Youth Sports Cause Burnout; Prioritize Fun
SocialMay 12, 2026

Over‑specialized Youth Sports Cause Burnout; Prioritize Fun

Youth sports is on life support. If you think it’s fine, you’re not paying attention. Kids age 10-12 are playing way too many tournaments and travel ball. Parents treat it like the World Series. They need less travel, more rest, fueling, and...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Success Depends on Work Ethic, Not School Prestige
SocialMay 11, 2026

Success Depends on Work Ethic, Not School Prestige

Seventeen years ago, I was playing JUCO softball at Rochester Community and Technical College @RCTCAthletics As a student-athlete, I balanced: 🥎 Softball 📚 18 credit hours 💪 Strength training and conditioning 📝 Study table 💼 A part-time...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Carb Mouth Rinse Boosts Performance Without Calories
SocialMay 11, 2026

Carb Mouth Rinse Boosts Performance Without Calories

DYK⁉️Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth. A carbohydrate (CHO) mouth rinse involves swishing a carbohydrate-containing beverage in your mouth for 5–10 seconds and then spitting it out. Research shows this strategy can improve performance during high-intensity exercise lasting approximately 30–70 minutes...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Holistic Habits Boost Student‑athlete Performance and Health
SocialMay 11, 2026

Holistic Habits Boost Student‑athlete Performance and Health

🚨Student athletes should: -Play multiple sports -Avoid energy drinks -Drink 80-100 oz H20 -Avoid sport specialization -Consume 3–4 balanced meals daily -Eat two breakfasts on game day -Sleep 8–11 hours and prioritize recovery -Strength train under guidance of a CSCS -Work with a sports dietitian for smart supplementation -Avoid playing...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Eternal Treasure Beats Money: Faith Over Wealth
SocialMay 10, 2026

Eternal Treasure Beats Money: Faith Over Wealth

Money can buy many things, but it can never buy salvation. 💰✨ "Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death." -Proverbs 11:4 At the end of our lives, our bank accounts, titles, and possessions will mean nothing....

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Student Athletes Under‑Fuel, Risk Injury—Fix Nutrition Now
SocialMay 8, 2026

Student Athletes Under‑Fuel, Risk Injury—Fix Nutrition Now

Most student athletes: • Under-fuel without realizing it • Eating “healthy” but not enough for sport • Training hard while under-recovering This leads to: – Low energy – Poor recovery – Increased injury risk 🔗 How to fix it! 🔗https://t.co/BVq5dLuPsS https://t.co/B2lgI4qRD2

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Creatine Doesn't Cause Cramps or Harm Liver/Kidneys
SocialMay 8, 2026

Creatine Doesn't Cause Cramps or Harm Liver/Kidneys

Your cramps are not caused by creatine or protein. Creatine also doesn’t harm your liver or kidneys…🤦‍♀️. 👇 Full response https://t.co/e6J3td1flT

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
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