Eat better on shift without pretending
​like the job is predictable.

A free 6-day nutrition challenge for first responders who want simple, realistic ways to eat better during long shifts, busy calls, overtime, training days, and whatever else gets thrown at them.

​Live August 3-8 at 1:00-1:30 PM EST
Recordings available through August 31st
Sign up and get the Fueling the Shift
Recipes and Workbook instantly.

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​Funding provided by Dannon's Fit to Empower
​Nutrition Award Program - thank you Dannon!

Who This Challenge Is For

This challenge is for first responders who want to eat better, but need advice that fits long shifts, overtime, training, patrol, dispatch, and unpredictable schedules. This is for you if:

• Your food plan falls apart when calls, reports, or overtime pop up.
• You go too long without eating and end up grabbing whatever is available.
• You feel tired, foggy, dehydrated, over-caffeinated, or unsure how to fuel training.

Over 6 days, you’ll build simple systems for go-bag snacks, better fast food and frozen meals, shift meal planning, hydration, workout fuel, caffeine, and supplements.
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The goal is not to overhaul your life, but to leave with practical tools you can use on your next shift.

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What We’ll Cover

Each day focuses on one common nutrition problem first responders run into on shift, like missed meals, low energy, dehydration, training fuel, or supplement confusion. You’ll get practical strategies during the session, then finish with a simple daily mission so you can actually use what you learned. Nothing complicated. Just one small action to make your next shift a little easier.

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FAQs

Do I have to attend live? 
Live is best, but replays will be posted by the next day so you can catch up.You will recieve viewing access to a Google Drive with the recordings and workbook until August 31st.

How long are the sessions?
Michelle or Megan will teach for 15-20 minutes with 5-10 minutes of Q&A at the end.

What do I get when I sign up?
You’ll get the free recipe book, challenge workbook, 6 live sessions, replay access, daily missions, and a bonus sample meal plans after completing the final survey.

Is this weight loss focused?
No. This is focused on energy, hydration, fueling, recovery, better backup plans, and making food easier on shift. Weight loss may be a goal for some people, but it is not the main focus of the challenge.

Can I join the challenge after the live calls end on August 8th? 
Unfortunately no, the challenge closes by the 1:00 pm live call on August 8th. Join by then, the next time this rolls out it will be a paid course!

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Meet your Instructors: Megan & Michelle

This challenge is led by RescueRD with support from Michelle Bugbee, a registered dietitian specializing in first responder performance. Together, we help departments bring practical, evidence-based nutrition to public safety professionals in a way that fits shiftwork.

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Megan is a dietitian who specializes in first responders. Through RescueRD, she has coached thousands of first responders, and has also worked as a contract RD for the Baltimore Orioles MLB team. Her approach is practical, direct, and built around the demands of the job.

Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT
Michelle is a dietitian with a background in sports nutrition and performance fueling. As a firefighter’s spouse, she understands both the science of nutrition and the realities of first responder life. As a RescueRD contractor, she helps first responders fuel in a way that is realistic and sustainable.

RescueRD supports departments through live trainings, workshops, recruit academy support, and practical resources crews can actually use.

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