Meagan O'Connor

About Meagan

Meagan O’Connor, MS, RDN, CSSD, ISAK-1, LDN is a sport performance dietitian. She specializes in strength sports and team sports and is currently the team dietitian for USA Weightlifting. Previously, she has worked for the Chicago Cubs (ask about her World Series ring!), and Gatorade Sports Science Institute – through which she was the team dietitian for the Chicago White Sox, Charlotte Hornets, and worked with several professional and collegiate teams in the field. Meagan also trains in strength sports – both powerlifting and weightlifting. She still competes in these sports and works with several people who go to the gym on a regular basis. Whether you are just starting your healthy journey with exercise and nutrition, or you are looking to take the next step in feeling your best, Meagan will welcome you with open arms.

Approach to care

Realistic approach to help you figure out the formula to feel and perform your very best. I will help you fuel for performance, recovery, and a long-term healthy lifestyle. As your coach, I will hold you accountable as you work toward your goals. I will give you tough love when you need it, but also support and motivate you when life happens – sometimes goals/habits need to be tweaked, and that is okay.

Your first session with Meagan

We will get to know each other, review your medical nutrition history, discuss your current goals, and develop a plan of action together. There will be zero judgement and there is no such thing as a "stupid question" - I am here to help you to best of my ability.

Education

Master of Science: Nutrition and Dietetics; Bachelor of Science: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Hobbies

Picking up heavy weights then putting them back down; keeping all of my plants alive; spending as much time in the sun, in the water, or near a mountain as possible

Licenses and Certifications