Optimizing Performance, Readiness, and Resilience
I develop performance nutrition strategies for military and tactical units operating under real-world conditions.
After embedding with Marine Special Operations and supporting Human Performance Teams, I identified a consistent gap:
Energy demands in the field often exceed the standards used to design rations and fueling protocols.
My work bridges that gap—aligning fueling strategies with actual mission demands, environmental stress, and operational tempo.

What I Deliver
- Field-informed fueling strategies aligned with actual energy demands
- Nutrition systems that integrate with Human Performance Teams
- Support for body composition standards without compromising performance
- Deployment and training fueling protocols
- Education for service members and leadership
How I Work with Units
- Assess current fueling systems and performance gaps
- Analyze data (body composition, readiness, training demands)
- Align with policy and operational constraints
- Implement practical fueling strategies
- Support training cycles and deployment readiness


Transforming Performance
Tactical performance demands science-based nutrition that is seamlessly integrated into the operational culture.
As a board-certified sports dietitian who has successfully embedded within Marine Corps Special Operations, Navy, and Air Force environments, I understand how to build trust, align with military culture, and deliver measurable results.
When service members are fueled to match their true physiological demands, they recover faster, perform longer, think more clearly, and remain resilient under extreme stress.
Let’s Build Your Tactical Nutrition Program
Contact me to strengthen your Human Performance Team, improve collaboration between coaches and leadership, and establish data-driven nutrition systems that track and deliver outcomes.
- Email: regina@fuel-your-life.com
My work has supported performance initiatives across military and tactical environments, including:
Organizations Supported
- Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC) – contributed to education and resource development alongside POTFF sport dietitians
- U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) – applied research context including high-altitude performance (Pikes Peak)
- Tactical Nutrition Summits – contributor in Fayetteville and Colorado Springs
- POTFF (SOCOM) – delivered performance nutrition education and operational support
- Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) – supported initiatives to improve supplement safety and awareness






