What are people saying about The Nutrition Mechanic?
“Good Fueling, Good Hydration, and Good Training = PR (x2)
Thanks to Dina’s assistance in teaching me what and when to hydrate and fuel, I PRed my marathon and 70.3 Ironman Triathlon this year. I couldn’t have done it without her help. Thank you Dina.”
“I have been working with Dina for the past few years and without a doubt, I would not have been able to execute my races without her advice and guidance. Since starting triathlon, I quickly learned that nutrition is the first discipline. Dina’s pre-race, race, and post-race plans have unequivocally played an essential role in my performance. As I’ve trained and raced more, Dina has consistently adapted my nutrition in order for me to perform at the next level. She has always provided a thorough, no-nonsense view of what my nutrition needs to be to succeed. I look forward to continuing my nutrition journey with her! ”
“I signed up with Dina 2 months out from my first Ironman as I’ve struggled with GI distress before and wanted expert advice. She worked with me for each long training session in the weeks prior, making me feel like I was her only client with her thoughtfulness and careful approach to planning. Not only did I get on the podium my first IM, but my nutrition plan was dead-on, so there was no anxiety and ZERO GI problems, making the day even more enjoyable. I would completely recommend her and plan to work with her more in the future. Thanks, Dina!!!”
“I have been a lifelong athlete that knew nothing about nutrition! Dina has helped me so much in the past year understand the importance of nutrition during and after sport, as a part of everyday life. I have fought GI distress in most triathlon and running races, and general fatigue when racing and after. With careful analysis of my eating habits, Dina was quickly able to pinpoint some immediate areas for improvement. Our journey then included experimentation as to what works for me, and Dina was always so thoughtful in her analysis and suggestions, taking into consideration all that I have going on in life. She was super supportive in the weeks leading up to key races, and eager to hear how races went, offering encouragement and support regardless of the race outcome. I have had some real successes this year with how I feel during a race, and how well I compete, and I am sure that nutrition is a big part of that equation. I am looking forward to the upcoming year, executing on what I have learned, and will always reach out to Dina and consider her a part of my “team”.”
“Qualifying for the Boston Marathon has been a dream of mine since I started running 20 years ago. In my first attempt, I trained using a variety of supplements and hydration drinks, but without a real strategy for hydration and nutrition during training or the race. I got through the first half of my marathon right on track and fell apart in the second half missing my time by 20 minutes.
When I decided to try again, I knew that having a nutrition and hydration plan was essential if I was going to achieve my goal, but I had no idea how to put one together. I read various articles and other research online, but only got more confused. When I met Dina, I was relieved to have an expert on my team that could help me sort through the conflicting opinions.
Dina worked with me to develop a research-based hydration and nutrition plan that used my sweat rate and sweat loss data along with my diet history. Throughout the training, I felt nutritionally supported by my diet and we tested a variety of supplements and hydration to find what worked best for me. Dina devised a plan for my nutrition during my taper that helped me to properly prepare for race day. I came into race day exactly at my target weight with a training-tested hydration and supplement strategy that added to my confidence about the race. Dina’s plan was a big part of my success as I finished my race with a PR beating my Boston qualifying time by nine minutes.
I have worked with several other nutritionists in the past and I can say without hesitation that Dina’s knowledge of the research and her personal background as a competitive runner give her a unique perspective that sets her apart from the others. I will continue to work with Dina for all my upcoming events and highly recommend her to anyone looking to take their nutrition and hydration training to the next level.”
“Dina’s knowledge, thoroughness, passion and compassion were instrumental not only in helping me uncover where my daily/pre/post-workout nutrition was lacking, but also coming up with ways that were specific to me and my lifestyle to help me prioritize and plan my day to fuel properly and feel my best whether on or off the trails/mountains.”
“Dina helped tweak my run fueling, drastically improving how I feel during my workouts and aiding in my recovery. She does a great job of finding what’s missing from your diet and effectively implementing it in a way that works for your lifestyle to optimize performance.”
“Dina has been integral over the last few years helping me develop as an athlete. Proper fueling is key to attaining peak performance. Dina is incredibly knowledgeable, realistic, caring, and just an all around awesome woman!
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“I started working with Dina because I was sick and doctors had no idea why or how to make me feel better aside from throwing horrible drugs at me. Working with Dina saved my life. She had me feeling better through sleep hygiene, recovery, stress-reduction, going gluten-free and ridding my body of all the inflammation that plagued me for years. This allowed me to recover from daily workouts and lose weight and inches. She taught me how to be in control and heal myself from the inside! I can’t even imagine where I would be today without her. ”
“I have previously struggled in hot, humid events, ending up in the medical tent at Iroman Cozumel, Racine and a DNF at IM Boulder. I contacted Dina for help two months before my Kona IM World Championship race. Following her advice, the race went well. I finished 8th in my age group and stayed out of the med tent. I felt good at the finish of the race...well, as good as you can after a 140.6 miles in Kona!”
“I reached out to Dina as I know she has the tools and knowledge to help guide me to a more well-rounded approach to nutrition. I am juggling being a new mother, business owner, and having just stepped away from competitive bike racing, my nutrition was a train wreck. Dina helped reground my methods and focus on nutrition timing, having food available that is prepared or easy to create, and always remembering to have a protein in the mix. I am excited to see how these simple yet imperative practices help nourish and fuel me from the inside out.”
“Dina agreed to work with me one month before my next competition, the 70.3 Ironman World Championship in South Africa. In this short amount of time, Dina was able to zero in on my nutrition problems to design a competition-ready, personalized nutrition and hydration plan. It worked! I had the best race ever. I felt strong and comfortable the entire race. I even placed third in my age group. After the race, I was able to cheerfully walk to dinner and enjoy it when in the past, I would’ve suffered post-race nausea, dehydration and malaise for a day or two.”
“For the past 5 years, Dina has played an integral role in my athletic success. From crewing at the Badwater 135 to nutrition advice & crew at UTMB, TDG and other races, she has guided me through the daunting world of foods, caloric intake and hydration. Dina’s knowledge as well as caring but firm advice nudged me to experiment outside my food comfort zone. I came to enjoy hearing her say “Lindaaaaa…do you think you could just try...” Dina will go the extra mile to help you reach your athletic dreams!!”
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While preparing for a 24 Hour MTB race and a 500 mile cycling road race, I knew the two areas I was neglecting were my nutrition and my recovery. I needed a sports dietitian who was extremely knowledgeable, realistic, and one who cared about my emotional health as much as my physical health. Dina fit all these requirements! Dina taught me a “carb controlled” eating pattern while periodizing my workout nutrition to properly prepare for (and recover from) my training sessions. Although we live 1000’s of miles apart, I no longer consider Dina “just” my sports dietitian, I truly think of her as a friend.”
“As a newly-diagnosed Type 2 diabetic, I couldn’t figure out how to fuel my running adventures without consuming massive amounts of sugar and throwing my system out of whack for days. Dina helped tailor my nutrition & training program which enabled me to understand my day-to-day blood sugar fluctuations and to maintain better control through diet and exercise, insomuch that I’ve been able to eliminate the need for one of my medications. Dina’s role was critical in transforming me from an out-of-control, roller coaster runner to an even-keeled, healthy & energetic athlete... and I achieved my goal of completing my first 50-mile ultra trail race!”
“Not only is Dina extremely knowledgeable but she is really focused on how to apply nutrition to meet my specific needs. I strongly believe that hiring Dina as my nutrition coach is one of the best decisions I made during my Ironman training. She lays everything out for you and takes all the guesswork away. I credit Dina, along with my tri coach, with making my first Ironman so successful. I could not recommend this amazing woman enough!”
“When I began working with Dina, she took me to another level of racing where I started to PR more races, get leaner, feel improved energy levels, have a more cooperative gut, and trusted training/race day nutrition plans.
Dina is awesome to work with, not only because she is one of the most kind and caring people you will ever meet, but also because her nutritional knowledge is backed by research and science. She doesn’t follow fad diets, and tailors your program to your needs and issues. ”
“From helping me to achieve weight loss while preparing for my 2nd marathon to providing nutritional guidance for day to day living, Dina provides the knowledge base, extra motivation, and that voice in my head to help me be more successful. Dina provides guidance for my weekly meal planning that meets my needs, both from a flavor perspective as well as facing social situations, so that I am “armed” with a solid plan.”
“With Dina’s guidance on daily nutrition patterns, I have gotten so much stronger, faster, even fitter and my clothes fit completely differently. Her fueling plan for a recent CrossFit competition was on point and tailored for me; I never felt hungry or depleted.
Dina is smart, personable, and truly cares about her clients. My successes are HER successes and she celebrates them with me (even remotely from Colorado!). ”