Full Circle Sports Nutrition

Full Circle Sports Nutrition Registered Dietitian & Strength Coach with a specialty in Sports Nutrition and adult wellness

I am a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach with over 8 years of experience in the industry. As the owner of Full Circle Sports Nutrition LLC, I work with young athletes and active adults all over the WORLD looking to improve their nutrition for performance and health reasons 💪🏼

Any questions? Send me a DM or an email at Derek@FCnutritionNJ.com and I'd be more than happy to help! 😄

Athletes need CARBS!! It's great to eat healthy, but not at the expense of being energy deficient.Sugar is a simple form...
04/10/2026

Athletes need CARBS!!

It's great to eat healthy, but not at the expense of being energy deficient.

Sugar is a simple form of carbs, giving quick energy for athletes 💪🏼. Avoiding ALL foods with sugar will just lead to poor performance 🙈

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I asked ChatGPT to create a caricature of me, and I’d say this is pretty good! I use the same account for both business...
02/05/2026

I asked ChatGPT to create a caricature of me, and I’d say this is pretty good! I use the same account for both business (social media help) and personal (running analysis/advice)... so it really captured a true image of me:

🌟 a Sports Dietitian & Strength coach who runs 🌟

I thought this would be fun to share, because it encapsulates what I’m doing with my business. As a Sports RD, I try to relate to my clients. Training like an “athlete” myself really helps me practice what i preach, and combine personal experience w/ education to provide my clients the best possible help 💪🏼

And of course... you can see i talk A LOT about carbs! 😂

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Athletes — here are some simple, delicious ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers! 🦃✨We all know that as athletes, the ...
11/26/2025

Athletes — here are some simple, delicious ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers! 🦃✨

We all know that as athletes, the season keeps moving even during the holidays — which means fueling still matters. And It’s always fun to keep your favorite holiday foods in the rotation! 😋

These ideas are balanced, satisfying, and easy to tailor to your own performance plate. 💪

If you try any of these out, drop your favorite in the comments ⬇️

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁. What’s your favorite holiday dish??

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🌟 This isn’t meant to be a dig at all personal trainers — there are several out there that actually understand nutrition...
01/17/2025

🌟 This isn’t meant to be a dig at all personal trainers — there are several out there that actually understand nutrition…

But this has always been one of the most debated topics between bodybuilders and Dietitians…

On paper, eating the exact same thing every day seems smart. It assures consistency and makes it easier to make sure you eat the same amount of calories/macros on a daily basis.

However, that’s EXACTLY what the issue is 🙈 Food is more than just numbers. Food is about enjoyment, nourishment, culture, etc.

If you’re a bodybuilder getting paid to look a certain way, then I get it — because eating is then part of your JOB. So it’s understandable if you’re more meticulous and “boring”

But for the everyday person looking to get in shape… this just isn’t it. A truly HEALTHY person can eat a variety of foods each day and still hit their goals — WITHOUT THE STRESS!!

In fact, eating the same foods every day (or the same small rotation of foods) is a major sign of ORTHOREXIA — which is a form of disordered eating that *appears* healthy, but is actually damaging to long-term physical and mental health 🙈

So if you’re looking to reach your goals while still ENJOYING your food and not stressing over every meal and snack, comment NUTRITION and I’ll message you with some tips 💪🏼

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🧑‍🍳 Recipes are fun; but they’re also complicated. And after a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is gather...
01/15/2025

🧑‍🍳 Recipes are fun; but they’re also complicated. And after a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is gather 10 different ingredients and follow a step-by-step guide for dinner.

You’re hungry. You’re tired. You just want to eat a simply, healthy meal.

Well, I got you! 😃

You don’t need anything special. Just choose a meat, a carb, and vegetable. Add some oil in the pan, and grab whatever seasoning you like.

This is what I do for dinner just about every night, and it makes things SO much easier!

For example, I’ll season up some chicken and pop it in the oven, throw some veggies in the air fryer, and whip out the rice cooker for my carb. Minimal effort AND minimal clean-up afterward.

And if you need more help figuring out how to plan your meals according to your goals, comment NUTRITION and I’ll help you out 💪🏼

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Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, run a marathon… whatever it is.. you need to have a GOAL and plan o...
01/09/2025

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, run a marathon… whatever it is.. you need to have a GOAL and plan of action 🗒️ You can’t just go about it aimlessly and expect to see results.

But the goal and plan you set needs to be realistic. You definitely want to challenge yourself and set high expectations, but if you’re too aggressive and unrealistic, it’ll just cause burnout and eventually lead you to giving up altogether 🙈

This is why most people fail their New Years Resolutions by February. They want to go 0-60, thinking “this is my year” 🥶

But guess what — if it didn’t work last year, it won’t work this year!

So let’s be realistic and START SMALL! You can always adjust your goals later on if you feel like you’re not being challenge enough… but if you start too aggressive and fail, it’s hard to come back from that

Comment YOUR goals below!

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Under-fueling is a MAJOR issues among athletes — as well as adults in the workforce! 😳Yes — we talk a lot about young at...
01/03/2025

Under-fueling is a MAJOR issues among athletes — as well as adults in the workforce! 😳

Yes — we talk a lot about young athletes not eating enough because it’s extremely common, but I’ve worked with several clients in their 30’s and 40’s who also fail to eat enough throughout the day, resulting in a decrease in exercise and work performance 🙈

The issue with both of these populations is that the signs/symptoms often overlap with other issues. For example, lack of progress or constant fatigue could also be due to poor sleep or high levels of stress. Weight loss may be desired for some people, so hard to identify if it’s good or bad weight loss…

Fortunately, it’s very rare that you’ll experience just ONE of these warning signs.

So, if you’ve noticed 2 or more of these signs lately, comment NUTRITION on this post for more info on fueling properly so you can stay focused at work/school and crush your workouts 💪🏼

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4️⃣ easy tips to help with weight gain! 💪🏼I commonly hear “I am eating a lot but I’m not gaining weight!” This means you...
02/06/2024

4️⃣ easy tips to help with weight gain! 💪🏼

I commonly hear “I am eating a lot but I’m not gaining weight!”

This means you’re probably not actually eating a lot. You’re just eating high-volume foods with a lot of protein and fiber, or having big meals but insufficient snacks. 🤯

For more optimal results, focus on calorie-dense foods and make eating 5-6 times each day a non-negotiable 👌

Try out these other tips as well! ⬆️

and DM or Email me for more help! 💪🏼

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If you lost your period, you need to address it ASAP!! Period loss, albeit "common" or "normal" in female athletes, is V...
11/17/2023

If you lost your period, you need to address it ASAP!! Period loss, albeit "common" or "normal" in female athletes, is VERY SERIOUS and poses a lot of risks to injury, performance, and long-term health 🙈.

These are some of the tips that can help you re-gain some weight and restore your period early on.

But if it's been a while (i.e. more than 9 months) or you continue to struggle, send me a DM or email so we can work on a more thorough plan to get your period back 💪🏼

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This is not an exhaustive list. There are MANY exercises that runners can/should do in order to reduce injury risk and p...
11/16/2023

This is not an exhaustive list. There are MANY exercises that runners can/should do in order to reduce injury risk and performance...

But based on various research studies and my experience working with runners + being a runner myself, these 5 exercises provide substantial benefit to running performance.

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If you need help figuring out how to lift as a runner, check out the Runner Strength Program on my website to get started 💪🏼
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Cooking is simple. If you want it to be...you can choose to follow complex recipes and make very colorful dishes. It def...
11/15/2023

Cooking is simple. If you want it to be...

you can choose to follow complex recipes and make very colorful dishes. It definitely makes food a lot more fun! 😅

But if you find that overwhelming or complicated, that's fine! All you need is a protein, a carb, and a vegetable. Add some seasonings. And cook in some oil.

That's it! Complete meal, right there! 💪🏼

⭐️ And if you're unsure of portion sizes or how to implement more variety, that's where working with a Registered Dietitian can come in handy 💪🏼 Send me a DM for more info 📲

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