March 12, 2025
A first meeting with a sports nutritionist works better when you arrive with more than just your training log. The questions asked in that first hour shape the whole plan, so it helps to bring the right information from the start.
Before booking, write down your current body weight and what it has done over the last three months. If you track meals, even roughly, bring three typical days: one training day, one rest day, and one weekend day. That gives a clearer picture than a single "perfect" day you planned but never ate.
List every supplement you take, including brand and dose. Many lifters forget the pre-workout they use twice a week or the protein bar they grab after training. These details matter because they affect total caffeine intake and daily protein, which changes how the plan gets built.
Also note your training schedule: which days you squat, deadlift, or press, and roughly how long each session lasts. Recovery days matter just as much. A plan that works around your actual gym routine is easier to follow than one built on a generic template.
Bring your questions too. The consultation is a two-way conversation, and the more specific you are about your goals and limits, the more useful the plan will be.
Three posts that follow the same thread: what to sort out before you start, how to pick a format that works, and the questions that come up once you are already in the process.
Most people arrive with a training log and a vague idea of what they eat. The useful stuff is more specific: your last two weeks of meals, your actual body weight trend, and the times you miss workouts. That changes the first session from a general chat into something you can act on.
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