Episode 204: Strength-Specific Nutrition with Francesca Tyndall

I sat down with nutrition coach Francesca Tyndall @cheska_sports_nutrition to dive deep into what it really takes to fuel strength performance. This isn't your typical "eat more protein" conversation – we're talking about the nuanced nutritional strategies that separate good lifters from great ones.

What We Cover:

• Why strength athletes have completely different nutritional needs than endurance athletes
• The truth about nutrient timing and when it actually matters for performance
• How to navigate weight classes without sacrificing strength gains
• Competition mindset strategies that most athletes overlook
• Recovery protocols that amplify your training adaptations
• Effective weight cutting methods that preserve muscle and power
• Finding the sweet spot between training intensity and nutritional support
• Why aesthetics still matter in strength sports (and how to achieve both)
• Practical approaches for working with recreational lifters vs. competitive athletes

Key Takeaways:Francesca breaks down the science behind periodized nutrition, shares real-world strategies for managing competition prep, and reveals why your mindset around food might be holding back your PRs.

Whether you're chasing platform goals or just want to get stronger while looking better, this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately.