Recovering from an injury isn’t just about physical therapy and training – it’s about properly fueling the body. For basketball all-star Cameron Brink, diet was a crucial factor in her recovery and performance, but figuring out what to eat wasn’t always easy.
“Diet has been closely linked to my recovery over the last year. A busy schedule makes it difficult to stay alert and consistent, but MyFitnessPal has been very supportive through it all,” said Cameron Brink, MyFitnessPal Partner. “Focusing on nutrient-dense snacks and eating right after training has had a big impact on my strength. Tracking what I eat and when was the boost I needed.”
Whether you’re an athlete or just want to figure out how to eat better, Cameron’s approach to nutrition is refreshingly real. Here are five tips she swears by—and how she uses MyFitnessPal to make everything easier.
1. Track smarter, not harder
Guessing what your body needs doesn’t work – Cameron learned that the hard way. When she started logging meals in MyFitnessPal, she realized she wasn’t eating nearly enough protein to support muscle building and regeneration.
“Guessing doesn’t work. Believe me, I tried. When I started logging my meals in MyFitnessPal, I realized how wrong I was about what my body really needed. For example, I needed to eat a lot more protein than I thought. That Voice logging This feature makes it extra easy, especially when I’m on the go,” she says.
Tracking helps you recognize patterns– what works, what doesn’t, and where adjustments may be needed. Voice logging makes tracking even easier when you’re busy or eating on the go.
2. Keep it simple in the kitchen
You don’t need fancy recipes or hours of food prep to eat well. Cameron focuses on nutritious meals that are quick to prepare and actually taste good.
“Eating well doesn’t mean spending hours in the kitchen. Simple meals save time and energy. My favorite meals are simple, nutritious meals that taste really good. Think air fryer sweet potatoes, overnight oatmeal, smashed chicken tacos, yogurt bowls, cottage cheese, and savory snack plates. Oh, and I love one-pan meals! My grandma really inspired me to cook more, and that’s one of my resolutions for the new year,” she explains.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Overnight Oats, Smashed Chicken Tacos, Yogurt Bowls, cottage cheeseand savory snack platters are all staples in their range. One-pot meals are particularly good when you’re short on time – and cleanup is minimal.
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3. Stay accountable by sharing your progress
Going it alone makes it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Cameron used The friend function of MyFitnessPal to stay connected with her registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), who can see what she’s logging and provide real-time feedback.
“Stay accountable by sharing your progress. One of my favorite features of the app is the friend feature. My registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can see what I’m logging and help me make quick adjustments and recommendations. This keeps me accountable and makes refueling feel like a team effort. You don’t have to be alone on your journey to health,” says Cameron.
Whether it’s a registered dietitian, a friend, or a workout partner, having someone by your side makes consistency easier.
4. Eat to help your body get back on its feet
Recovery isn’t just about rest – it’s about giving your body what it needs to rebuild. For Cameron, that meant significantly increasing her protein intake support muscle building and muscle repair.
“MyFitnessPal helped me keep track of my protein intake so I could make sure I was getting enough protein to recover over the last year after the injury. Tracking my diet helped me rebuild, refocus, and feel like myself again on and off the court. I was shocked at how much protein I actually needed to eat every day to build muscle,” she says.
Eat enough protein And timing meals around training can make a big difference in how you feel and how you perform.
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5. Focus on consistency, not perfection
Cameron doesn’t believe in restrictions or “cheat” meals. She loves chips, cereal, pizza and hot chicken – and doesn’t stress about it.
“For me, it’s never been about restrictions; creating energy for the body is about balance. My chip and cereal addiction doesn’t have to be viewed as ‘cheat snacks.’ I learned that real progress comes from persistence. MyFitnessPal helps me take a step back and see what works for me personally, rather than stressing about a meal or a day,” she says.
What matters is what you do most of the time, not what you do occasionally.
Try the Blue Check collection
“MyFitnessPal is already part of my daily routine,” said Cameron Brink, MyFitnessPal Partner. “Figuring out what to eat and keeping track of my diet has always overwhelmed me. There is so much conflicting advice out there, not to mention viral trends and fads that I can’t keep up with, but MyFitnessPal has helped me navigate through it all and learn a ton about my body and needs. It also helps me stay on track with my trainer, a registered dietitian, and my teammates while generally just keeping track during my busy schedule about my diet. It helped me tremendously in starting my recovery.”
Cameron teamed up with MyFitnessPal to create the Blue Check Collection – a series of nutritionist-reviewed recipes that stand out from viral food trends and fads. Think cottage cheese breakfast bowls, protein-packed girl’s dinners, and chocolate chia seed pudding overnight—meals you’ll actually want to eat, that are easy to track, and will help you stay on top of your goals.
Download MyFitnessPal Premium+ to access the Blue Check Collection and fuel your body with recipes designed for real life and not just social media hype.
The conclusion
Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated or perfect. Cameron’s approach is about consistency, simplicity, and finding what works for your body—without the guesswork or guilt. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, building muscle, or just trying to feel better, Persecution What you eat can help you see what really works. And when you have verified recipes and science-backed guides in your pocket, staying on track becomes much easier.
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