In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and performance nutrition expert Jeremy Fouts tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in youth and high school sports: why athletes aren’t getting bigger, stronger, or more confident, even when they train hard.

From picky eaters and skipped breakfasts to parent pressure and under-fueling, this conversation breaks down why nutrition is the missing link holding so many athletes back. Jeremy explains how appetite is trained, why being “full” doesn’t mean being fueled, and how proper nutrition can completely change an athlete’s performance, confidence, mood, and future opportunities.

“You can train as hard as you want, but without fuel, your body simply can’t become what it’s capable of becoming.”

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why nutrition questions dominate parent DMs

01:25 – Why breakfast is the most important (and skipped) meal

03:20 – Why forcing food backfires with young athletes

04:20 – Educating athletes vs pressuring them to eat

06:40 – The truth about weight gain, speed, and calorie surplus

08:00 – Why you can’t “make up” missed calories later

09:25 – Full vs fueled: what parents misunderstand

11:45 – How macros actually work (without the confusion)

14:15 – The biggest mistake parents make with weight gain

15:10 – Why stress and nagging kill appetite

16:35 – Red flags that signal under-fueling

19:10 – How nutrition changes confidence, swagger, and performance

22:55 – Why starting at 13–14 gives athletes a massive edge

25:45 – Teaching nutrition instead of chasing size

27:55 – Building goals, routines, and fueling plans

30:05 – “Growth requires calm, consistency, and calories”

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