Cameron Brink’s 5 Tips for Tracking Nutrition Without the Overwhelm

Coming back from injury isn’t just about physical therapy and training-it’s about fueling your body the right way. For Basketball All-Star Cameron Brink, nutrition became a critical part of her recovery and performance, but figuring out what to eat wasn’t always straightforward. “Nutrition has been deeply connected to my recovery over the last year. A busy schedule makes it hard to stay mindful and consistent, but MyFitnessPal has been a huge support for me through it all,” said Cameron Brink, MyFitnessPal partner. “Focusing on nutrient-dense snacks and eating right after my workouts has majorly impacted my strength. Tracking what I’m eating and when has been the unlock I needed.” Whether you’re an athlete or just trying to figure out how to eat better, Cameron’s approach to nutrition is refreshingly real. Here are five tips she swears by-plus how she uses MyFitnessPal to make it all easier. 1. Track Smarter, Not Harder Guessing what your body needs doesn’t work-Cameron learned that the hard way. Once she started logging meals in MyFitnessPal, she realized she wasn’t eating nearly enough protein to support muscle building and recovery. “Guessing doesn’t work. Trust me, I’ve tried. Once I started logging my meals in MyFitnessPal, I realized how off I was about what my body really needed. For example, I needed to eat way more protein than I thought. The voice logging feature specifically makes it so easy, especially when I’m on the go,” she says. Tracking helps you see patterns -what’s working, what’s not, and where you might need adjustments. Voice logging makes tracking even easier when you’re busy or eating on the move. 2. Keep It Simple in the Kitchen You don’t need fancy recipes or hours of meal prep to eat well. Cameron focuses on nutrient-dense meals that are quick to make and actually taste good. “Eating well doesn’t mean spending hours in the kitchen. Simple meals save time and energy. My go-tos are easy, nutrient-dense meals that actually taste good. Think air fryer sweet potatoes, overnight oats, smashed chicken tacos, yogurt bowls, cottage cheese, and savory snack plates. Oh and I love a one-pan meal! My grandma has really inspired me to cook more, and that is one of my New Year’s resolutions,” she explains. Air fryer sweet potatoes, overnight oats, smashed chicken tacos, yogurt bowls, cottage cheese , and savory snack plates are all staples in her rotation. One-pan meals are especially clutch when you’re short on time-and cleanup is minimal. You might also like What to Know About Meal Planner, the Newest MyFitnessPal Feature What to Know About Meal Planner, the Newest MyFitnessPal Feature 3. Stay Accountable by Sharing Your Progress Going it alone makes healthy eating harder. Cameron uses MyFitnessPal’s friend feature to stay connected with her registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), who can see what she’s logging and offer real-time feedback. “Stay accountable by sharing your progress. One of my favorite features of the app is the friend function. My registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can see what I’m logging...

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