Programs in Evanston and Chicago
Monique provides athletes with a personalized sports nutrition program designed to support them in meeting their performance and fitness goals. Monique is a nationally recognized sports nutritionist and is the author of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes and Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. She has developed nutrition programs for amateur, elite, and professional athletes competing in a variety of sports at the local, high school, collegiate, and national and international levels. Sports nutrition programs from Monique are designed for both optimal performance and health. Your personalized sports nutrition program provides a training and competition diet based on the unique nutritional requirements of your sport, and your competitive and health goals.

Programs begin with an initial consultation to review the nutritional demands of your training program and athletic goals, as well as your medical, nutrition, and diet history. You will be provided with a personalized sports-specific nutrition plan. Follow-up appointments are provided for ongoing nutrition education and development of your nutrition program. The sports-specific nutrition plan addresses:

• Nutrition strategies for optimal training and recovery
• Hydration and electrolyte balance
• Energy requirements for specific training days and training cycles
• Body composition goals
• Pre-training nutrition
• Competition nutrition
• Sports nutrition supplements
• Ergogenic aids
• Vegetarian nutrition
• Vitamin and mineral supplementation

Programs are provided for athletes involved in a variety of sports, including endurance sports, team sports, winter sports, and skill oriented sports.

Endurance Sports
Monique has worked with hundreds of athletes participating in endurance sports including top amateur competitors, and professional athletes and teams. She currently consults with USA Triathlon and USA Cycling.

• Triathlon (all distances)
• Road Cycling
• Mountain Biking and Cyclo-cross
• Running (all distances)
• Swimming
• Adventure Racing

Team Sports
Monique has consulted with the Chicago Fire Soccer Team and professional basketball and baseball players. She has worked with athletes participating in team sports at the high school, collegiate, and club levels.

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Baseball
• Football
• Hockey

Winter Sports
Monique has worked with recreational and competitive athletes participating in winter sports, particularly with athletes participating in figure skating.

• Cross-country skiing
• Figure Skating
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Speed Skating

You may also participate in other sports such as tennis, squash, and gymnastics among others. Please contact Monique at monique@moniqueryan.com to inquire about nutrition programs for your chosen sport.