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What’s up, Consistency Club fam!
We’re about to kick off a GREAT Euroleague Season shortly and I am excited to be back documenting the journey and hopefully providing more value to you along the way. Stay tuned for the gameday vlogs and more coming soon!
One of the questions I get a lot is: “Elijah, what do you eat every day to stay in shape and keep your energy up?”
The truth? It took me a while to figure this out. When I was younger, I thought I could eat anything as long as I was working hard on the court. And for a while, I got away with it.
But eventually, I realized:
If I want to play at the highest level for a long time,
I have to treat my body like my biggest investment.
Think about it like this: you wouldn’t put the wrong fuel in a Ferrari. Same thing with your body.
Here’s a breakdown of my pre-season routine around eating:
Morning Reset
Hydration first thing with water.
Vitamins or supplements (I take mine with water before food, but if you have a sensitive stomach, try them with a meal).
Breakfast sets the tone: protein (eggs or yogurt), slow carbs (oatmeal or whole grain toast), and healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil).
Pre-Workout Boost
About 1–2 hours before practice or training.
Some athletes add natural boosters like beetroot powder or caffeine.
I don’t drink coffee, but beetroot works for me with the nitrates that boost blood flow and energy.
Post-Workout / Lunch (Recovery Focus)
Lean protein (chicken, fish, turkey, beans).
Carbs (rice, potatoes, pasta) to refill energy stores.
Veggies for vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Snack Time
Light but satisfying to keep steady energy: fruit, protein smoothie, rice cakes, or trail mix.
Dinner
Solid protein (fish, chicken, beef, tofu).
Plenty of veggies.
Light carbs if needed (such as quinoa, zucchini noodles, or sweet potatoes).
Hydration All Day
Water is your best friend. Soda and juice? Save them for rare occasions.
The Real Talk
Eating like this takes discipline. It’s not always fun. Sometimes I want that burger or pizza just like anybody else. But I remind myself:
My body is my career.
How I eat today affects how I feel tomorrow.
Consistency beats intensity. One perfect day of eating won’t change your game, but stacking good days over years will.
I’m not saying you can never have ice cream or your favorite snack. But the majority of the time? Keep it clean. Think long-term.
Weekly Challenge
Pay attention to what you eat. Write down your meals for three days. Then ask yourself:
“Is this fueling the player I want to become?”
Trust me, investing in your health now will pay off way more than you can see today.
Stay disciplined, stay consistent, and keep growing.
Check the links below for my PDFs where I share more practical tools and examples you can use to build your own routines.
And remember Faith + Consistency. That’s the formula.
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Let’s Build Confidence + Consistency™, on and off the court!
Elijah
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