Episode 6: Beyond the Scale - Healthy Habits, Recovery & Mindset for Wrestlers - Part 2

Coach David Tortorici returns to discuss safe, realistic weight-management and tournament-day fueling for girls' wrestling. He shares three simple rules—"nibble, nibble, sip, sip," choose nutrient-dense carbs and proteins, and prioritize hydration—plus tips on between-match snacks, recovery, and avoiding gimmicky nutrition trends. The episode also covers when to seek a sports nutrition professional, why focusing on training beats obsessing over the scale, and how small daily habits beat extreme "cheat days." Practical, supportive advice for athletes, parents, and coaches. About: Coach Devin Tortorice, who has been immersed in the sport of wrestling for over 25 years, including 20 years as a competitive athlete. Devin was a four-year starter at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she was an NCAA qualifier, a two-time Academic All-American, and team captain, competing at 141 and 149 pounds. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in coaching and later earned her Sports Nutrition certification through NASM. In 2023, Devin was nominated for Female Coach of the Year and helped lead Lakes High School to the first-ever IHSA girls’ state title. Today, she channels her experience and passion into Team Tortorice, the training program she runs with her brother out of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Learn more about Team Tortorice at Teamtortorice.squarespace.com Learn more about NGU Nutrition and Fitness at NGUnutritionandfitness.com -------------------------------------- New episode every Wednesday (this is a plan)! ---------- We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps),  subscribe,  and share our podcast with other wrestling families ---------- Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at [email protected] ---------- Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/ Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/ See girls wrestling grow Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list    Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list --------------------------------------------