Track and field Olympic gold medalist DeeDee Trotter shares her personal story about how nutrition played a major part in her success at the 2012 London Olympics. Every Olympian knows the importance of nutrition and implementing a plan for eating the proper foods at the right time for peak performance. With DeeDee’s nutrition plan, she ate a simple breakfast consisting of yogurt, a banana, and an orange, giving her enough fuel and energy for the start of her day. For lunch, DeeDee ate a turkey sandwich with cheese and lettuce. This wasn’t a lot, but enough to get her ready for her evening event, the 400-meter run. After winning a bronze medal in this event, DeeDee ate grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and rice for dinner. She knew this meal was vital for recovery while also preparing her for the next day’s event: the 4 x 100-meter relay. “You will have an empty performance on an empty stomach,” says DeeDee. “A TrueSport athlete understands that nutrition is the key to maximizing performance and reaching your personal podium.”