Female Athlete Nutrition

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with two special guests, Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn. Zoë and Kylee cohost the Your Diet Sucks podcast, a new show debunking diet culture and nutrition misinformation. Zoë Rom is the Editor-in-Chief of Trail Runner magazine, entrepreneur with her own Microcosm Coaching business, author of Becoming a Sustainable Runner, accomplished ultrarunner, journalist, comedian and more! While Kylee Van Horn is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Fly Nutrition, writer, lifelong runner and coach.   Our discussion today is all about the dangers of social media influencers. We explore how social media and unqualified influencers are shaping (and often distorting) the way female athletes approach their nutrition, body image, and training. No one is immune to influencers –myself, Zoë and Kylee included– and we share why people are “influenced”, the rise of young girls wanting to become influencers, and where athletes fit into this. Supplements are a particular area of concern we dive into, explaining how a lack of regulation and scientific support allows influencers and supplement companies to run wild with marketing claims for expensive and potentially dangerous products. We give listeners tips for discerning fact from diet fad, finding experts over influencers, avoiding falling for fantastical supplement claims, and cultivating a healthy social media experience. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 4:30 Your Diet Sucks podcast; Zoë and Kylee’s backgrounds 10:30 Being “influenced” by social media; why we get “influenced” 17:45 Supplements on social media: how influencers are selling fake, unscientific and unsafe claims  21:05 Responsible and ethical social media marketing and use; deciphering good and bad messages 25:50 Athletes as influencers and athletic endorsement 28:30 Mental health and social media use  31:00 Social media pressures 34:30 Using social media safely and for good 36:35 Who to trust? The blurred lines between experts and influencers 40:20 Tips for separating experts from influencers and not falling for misinformation/ untruths 47:00 How women and men consume media differently  53:30 End of the podcast questions For more just like this, check out this episode of Your Diet Sucks: The Dangers of Social Media and Influencers in the Nutrition Space and Zoë’s Athletic Cheese reel  Listen to the Your Diet Sucks podcast here! Follow on Zoë Instagram @carrot_flowers_z Kylee Your Diet Sucks @yourdietsuckspod and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with sports physiologist Julia Casadio. Julia’s work includes helping Olympic athletes prepare to compete in the heat, as well as educating coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth female sport. We dive straight into Julia’s area of expertise: heat training. She talks about the what, why, how, and when to heat train for both professional and everyday athletes. This includes differentiating between acclimation and acclimatization, passive and active heat training, and strategies we can all implement. Julia talks about helping Olympians prepare to compete in the heat, as well as easy heat training protocols we can do ourselves. Julia highlights differences in how women and men should heat train, variance in sweat rate between genders,  as well as the influence of the menstrual cycle on temperature and fluid regulation. We talk about Julia’s most recent project: Her Strength, an online learning platform for coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth female sport. Julia speaks to the importance of educating coaches working with adolescent female athletes on a variety of topics: female puberty and sport, health, nutrition, training and recovery optimisation, and psychological considerations. We discuss the impact of puberty on performance, normalizing plateaus and body changes, and how working with your body as it changes results in better long term performance. We give listeners tips for improving performance through puberty without controlling your body and food. Julia answers the end of the podcast questions and shares her plans for future athlete- and parent-focused resources on Her Strength. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 3:30 Heat training 101: what, why, when, and how; heat training protocols and strategies  9:45 Heat training for the everyday athletes 11:40 Adaptations and benefits of heat training  14:30 Sweat differences in female athletes; the impact of the menstrual cycle on temperature regulation  16:30 Her Strength: supporting young athletes 21:05 The importance of educating coaches on female athletes 26:10 Understanding puberty challenges: body changes and performance plateaus  29:00 Improving performance through puberty  34:05 Her Strength’s online course for coaches and parents; future resources for athletes  36:40 End of the podcast questions  Check out Her Strength. Follow Her Strength on Instagram @_herstrength.co_ and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This is the third episode in our new Fast Fueling Facts series. These episodes are designed to highlight key areas of sports nutrition and equip you with actionable tips for optimizing your nutrition and performance. This episode is all about hydration: what, when, why, and how much to drink before, during, and after exercise. I provide listeners with a basic overview of why being optimally hydrated is important, and the health and performance consequences of being both under-hydrated (dehydration) and over-hydrated (hypernatremia). I highlight emerging research on women's unique hydration needs based around our menstrual cycles. Fluid shifts and body temperature changes impact sweat losses and how much water is available in the muscles and, as such, women's hydration needs fluctuate. Taking birth control, as well as being peri or post menopause, can affect hydration needs too. I recommend following Dr. Stacy Sims to stay up to date on new research in female athletes. We’ve previously tackled the topics of fueling before, during and after workouts, which are the perfect complements to this episode.  Go give them a listen here:  194. Fast Fueling Facts: Pre + Post Training  195. Fast Fueling Facts: During Training Sports Nutrition TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 1:50 Introducing the episode on hydration 3:20 Defining hydration and the importance of water in the body 7:30 Fluid intake and general recommendations 9:15 Staying hydrated around exercise 11:25 Why optimal hydration matters: avoiding under-hydrated (dehydration) and over-hydrated (hypernatremia) 14:35 The role of sodium post-exercise 15:45 Pre-workout hydration: how much, when and why 17:45 Sweat loss and hydration during exercise 19:35 Rehydrating after exercise; guidelines for replacing sweat loss 22:20 Women's specific hydration needs around the menstrual cycle 27:20 Dr. Stacy Sims' research on women's hydration needs Studies referenced: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and fluid replacement 2022 Review: Hydration in Physically Active Women SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This is a special episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast celebrating 200 episodes and our 4 year anniversary! For the first time, Lindsey Cortes is the guest rather than the host. Instead, podcast producer Ruby Wyles is behind the mic leading this conversation. This episode has it all: reflections on 200 episodes, family updates, future projects, dream guests, sports nutrition trivia, myth busting and much more! We are so grateful to you, our audience, for tuning in each and every week, and we want to hear from you! Check out all the topic timestamps and links below for everything we mentioned and ways to get in touch. Here’s to 200 more! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 2:15 How Lindsey has “balanced” parenting with work, training, podcasting and more 9:30 Advice for juggling competing demands as a student-athlete 12:45 Being a medical mom to Levi, her son who has glycogen storage disease, and the impact on family and day-to-day life 19:50 Why Lindsey’s family are sugar-free 22:00 Tips for meeting your nutritional needs as a busy parent and/or athlete 23:10 Podcast trivia on the 3 most popular episodes: 141. Dr. Stacy Sims, 176. Meghann Featherstun, 180. Carrie Verdon 27:50 How and why the podcast started, how and why it’s still going 31:00 What Lindsey is most proud of about the podcast; how the podcast is having an impact 34:25 The podcast’s impact on Lindsey’s nutrition and training 37:15 Podcast dream guests (email us at info.riseupnutrition@gmail.com) 38:20 How to support the podcast 39:40 Bonus round on the top sports nutrition trends of 2024: plant-based nutrition and protein, gut health, and rapid rehydration solutions. 45:25 Myth busting: Is all you need to recover protein? 47:20 Myth busting: Should all female athletes supplement with iron? 49:00 Myth busting: Does lighter and slimmer equal a faster, better athlete? 50:55 Teasing Lindsey’s future plans: (1) her book, (2) returning to working with clients as a dietitian 52:40 Rise Up Nutrition vs Female Athlete Nutrition (don’t stress the name change!) 54:40 End of the podcast questions Things we mentioned: Ep 140: My Newborn’s Medical Condition + Life Updates Ep 143: Individualized Nutrition For All + Glycogen Storage Disease Lindsey’s sugar-free blog: One year ago I decided to cut out all sugar… Ep 200: Faster as a Master’s Runner + Nutrition for Lyme Disease with Jen Saint Jean  141: Dr. Stacy Sims on Female Physiology, Training, Nutrition + RED-S 6. Mary Cain, More than a Runner  167. Nutrition + Training Upgrades For Female Athletes of All Ages with Dr. Stacy Sims 176. Peak Performance Nutrition: Understanding Carb Loading, Hydration + GI Issues with Meghann Featherstun 180. How To Fuel For Better Performance + Recovery Like An Elite Athlete with Carrie Verdon Follow Ruby on Instagram @rwyles_ and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER AND EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with lifelong competitive runner and mother of 2, Jen Saint Jean. After an active childhood and running in high school, Jen walked on to her collegiate cross country and track team and has never looked back! We talk about how her athletics journey evolved to where now, aged 49, she is training to be faster than ever in her #fasterasamaster project. We highlight the inclusiveness of running, as well as the impact female coaches can make for all athletes. As a coach, Jen shares how she intentionally helps girls and young women understand their menstrual cycles so they can better manage symptoms and optimize training. We explore the evolution of women’s sports in the last 50 years, and how women like Jen and myself are able to continue progressing and achieving athletic goals even after becoming parents and as we get older. We talk about Jen’s experience dealing with chronic Lyme disease, the signs and symptoms that led to her diagnosis, and her management strategies. Jen speaks about the key role of nutrition for treating her Lyme disease, together with training modifications and bloodwork. Jen and I discuss ways of feeding a family with different nutrition requirements, alongside fueling for performance as an aging athlete. For Jen, this meant increasing her protein, while younger athletes should focus more on increasing their carbohydrates, as well as food flexibility and always eating enough. Jen shares more of her running goals as a master’s athlete and you can follow her journey and thoughtful writing on her website here. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 6:00 Jen's athletic background and natural running talent; the inclusiveness of cross country running 11:30 College athletics recruiting and being a "walk-on" athlete 16:15 The power of female coaches 21:05 Coaching young athletes; Puberty and performance in boys and girls 26:00 Performing on your menstrual cycle 31:20 Jenn's goal to be faster as a master's athlete than she was in her 20s; Women's high performance throughout the lifespan. 38:00 Balancing motherhood with athletics  41:15 Lyme disease: symptoms and diagnosis  46:50 Treating Lyme disease through nutrition and training changes 52:40 Feeding a family with different nutritional needs and fueling as an athlete; the importance of eating enough and food flexibility  1:00:15 Nutrition changes throughout life; higher protein needs for aging athletes Reach Jen on Instagram @jensaintjean and follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with licensed professional counselor and lifelong athlete Hannah de Groot. She is the founder of Stride Counseling, a private practice dedicated to helping athletes struggling with eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Hannah shares how she combines her personal experiences as an athlete struggling with an eating disorder with her education in nutrition and counseling to help other athletes overcome eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. We discuss reasons why disordered eating is common in athletes and some of the misinformation spread through diet culture. We give listeners advice for overcoming “good food, bad food” thinking and “fear” foods, as well as highlighting how sport can give you the strength to recover. Hannah and I provide tips for preventing disordered eating and anxiety in athletes, alongside ways to support those struggling. Hannah talks about what OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is and is not, sharing key signs and symptoms. This includes compulsive exercise which often co-exists with disordered eating and eating disorders. We discuss how anxiety underlies both OCD and eating disorders, as well as what recovery looks like. Hannah shares more about her work and services, before answering the usual end of the podcast questions. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 4:00 Hannah's background studying and struggling with nutrition and counseling psychology  8:10 Working with a professional who understands; connecting through shared challenges 11:15 The dangers of diet and health misinformation; Tips for rejecting black-and-white nutrition thinking and diet culture messaging 15:30 Advice for overcoming "bad" and fear foods 21:00 Overlapping eating disorders, anxiety and OCD in athletes; student-athlete pressures 27:30 Tips for preventing disordered eating and anxiety in athletes; treat the human being over the athlete 33:10 The power of athletics for recovery; Evaluating your relationship with sport 35:40 Being "sick enough" for help and the health complications of eating disorders 40:40 OCD: signs, symptoms, recovery; compulsive exercise 47:00 Hannah's services with Stride Counseling and contact details 48:50 End of the podcast questions Things we mentioned: "Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders" by Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani and she has a great website worth checking out here. Female Athlete Nutrition podcast episode 184. How Improving Athletes’ Mental Health + Team Culture Benefits Performance with Lindsey LeMay Majkrzak Reach Hannah on Instagram @stride_counseling and at hannah@stridecounseling.co and follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and sports, Dr. Jessica Wulke.  Jessica has extensive experience treating professional athletes and continues to treat athletes in the NFL and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. For the first time, we talked about nutrition and training for cheerleaders and NFL athletes. Jessica explains the importance of training the mind and body during rehab, building a stronger brain-body connection with neurocognitive training. We discuss Jessica’s job working with the NFL and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (DCC), especially when they’re injured, and how the athletes approach their sporting careers differently. Jessica talks about nutrition challenges faced by the cheerleaders, and I give tips for optimizing nutrient timing and eating well with a busy schedule. We mention the importance of protein, hydration and proper sleep for injury rehab, recovery and performance.  We talk in depth about working with athletes in aesthetic sports like cheerleading and gymnastics where athletes face additional pressures to look a certain way. We highlight the importance of nutrition and strength training for performance and appearance; if you’re eating and training appropriately, your body will look how it’s meant to. Jessica also discusses the importance of strength training for athlete longevity and performance, especially amongst the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. She shares an inside look into who the DCC are, their lifestyles as non-professional athletes, the injuries and challenges they face.  TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 7:10 Neurocognitive training and the importance of the brain-body connection 19:00 Nutrition and sleep for injury rehab and recovery: the importance of protein  24:00 Making nutrition work with your schedule 27:10 Working with the NFL and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: differences in resources, lifestyles and training 33:30 Aesthetic sports: why fueling and strength has to be the priority  40:50 Taking a holistic and individualized approach to rehab and nutrition 45:05 Treating cheerleaders as athletes not supermodels or performers; increasing resources for female athletes 48:05 Inside the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (DCC): injuries, longevity and performance 53:35 End of the podcast questions Follow Dr. Jess Wulke on LinkedIn and on Instagram @sportspt_jess and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with physical therapist Dr. Kelly Baez, PT, DPT. Kelly shares her unconventional path to becoming a physical therapist, inspired by teaching children and taking a personality test. Kelly owns a concierge medical practice, Brisa Wellness, that offers personalized care plans tailored to your lifestyle. Brisa stands for breeze in Spanish, which represents the emphasis on our body’s environment and movement. We dive deep into concierge medicine and how it differs from the traditional insurance-based healthcare model in the US. We talk about the strengths and weaknesses of both, and the role for self-pay, specialist care through concierge medicine. A lot of the conversation is about chronic pain, understanding pain perception and lifestyle interventions that may help. These include exercise and physical therapy, mindset strategies, nutrition, hydration, blood testing and sleep. We highlight the roles of movement and antioxidants for healing chronic pain. Kelly also speaks to the importance of pelvic floor, bowel and urinary health, including signs and symptoms of dysfunction. Underlying this episode is the role of a multidisciplinary team for managing your health, and Female Athlete Nutrition is here to help you with your nutrition! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 5:15 Introducing Dr. Kelly Baez and her background as a teacher and physical therapist7 10:45 Kelly’s physical therapy philosophy and holistic healthcare beliefs  14:00 Concierge medicine vs traditional insurance-based healthcare  23:00 Tips for health insurance and affordability  24:30 Understanding and managing chronic pain 32:00 Pain perception: individual responses and mindset 37:00 Gender differences in healthcare and treatment 40:30 Role of nutrition in the treatment in chronic pain 43:30 Blood work and functional medicine for pain management  44:45 Tips for helping your body for health, performance and healing 49:00 Pelvic floor, GI and hormonal dysfunction and health   1:00:00 End of the podcast questions For more on concierge medicine, this time from a family medicine practitioner, check out: “190. How CrossFit Kickstarted RED-S Recovery,  12 Years of No Period + Concierge Medicine with Dr. Jana Baatenburg MD” Follow Dr. Kelly Paerce Baez on LinkedIn and her practice on Instagram @brisawellness.co and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with former NCAA Division I soccer player, author and founder of SPRHRA, Marina Paul. Growing up in a sporty family, Marina shares how athletics was always part of her life. However, this came with misinformation about diet and health that impacted Marina’s relationship with food. Pressure to maintain her spot as a star player, coupled with negative environmental factors, led to Marina developing an eating disorder in high school that continued on into college. With better fueling, Marina was able to have an outstanding athletic career at Georgetown University while studying business. Now an entrepreneur, Marina merged her love of sports with business to found women’s sports apparel brand SPRHRA, pronounced “superhera”. We discuss some of the problems with the fashion industry not being designed for female athletes and how SPRHRA is trying to change that. Marina talks about what makes SPRHRA clothing unique, as well as the importance of proper fitting and feeling clothing for peak performance.  Marina is also the author of “Becoming a Superhero: Awaken Your Superpowers and Inspire the Magic in Others”, a book based on countless interviews with incredible women leaders and role models. You can check it out here! We discuss her book and the stories that inspired it, including her own. Interested in SPRHRA or want to learn more? Get in touch with Marina at marina@sprhra.com  TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 5:30 Introducing Marina Paul and her athletic family background  12:20 The impact of family and environment on food and body image 16:20 Marina’s eating disorder story: athletics pressures, family and high school culture 19:10 Realizing you have an eating disorder and need help 23:00 Physical and performance consequences of undereating 29:00 Marina’s book: “Becoming a Superhero”, all about women leaders 35:00 Making women’s fashion and activewear more inclusive 43:30 What makes SPRHRA activewear unique; Why fit and feel matters to performance 48:40 How to work with SPRHRA; Medical and recovery benefits of SPRHRA activewear 54:55 SPRHRA (Superhera) brand story 56:30 End of the podcast questions  Check out SPRHRA and Marina’s book “Becoming a Superhero”. Follow Marina on Instagram @marinapaul SPRHRA @sprhra_ and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

This is the second episode in our new Fast Fueling Facts series. These episodes are designed to highlight key areas of sports nutrition and equip you with actionable tips for optimizing your nutrition and performance. Today, we discuss within training nutrition: the what, why, when and how much. We talk all about fueling with carbohydrates during training sessions longer than 1 hour, to maintain stable energy and prevent fatigue. No matter your sport –from stop-and-go sports like soccer and volleyball, strength training to endurance sports– in-workout fueling is important to maintain stable energy and prevent fatigue. We talk about different types of carbohydrates, different sports nutrition products, and how you can optimize carbohydrate absorption for maximal benefits. This episode covers hot topics like low carb training, “over-fueling” with carbohydrates, carbohydrate mouth-rinsing and more. I also share a story about how fueling more than the “recommendations” with poptarts led to my best run! Yes, more fuel means more energy and better performance! Last week, we tackled the topic of pre- and post-workout fueling, the perfect compliment to this episode. Go give it a listen here: 194. FAST FUELING FACTS: Pre + Post Training  TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 2:30 Updates, new resources, and how to support this podcast  7:45 When and why to fuel with carbs during training  10:40 How many carbs to take and when 12:20 Fueling exercise lasting over 2 hours 13:30 Different carbohydrate sources and sugar absorption 16:50 Pushing the limits of fueling in training; More carbs for better performance and recovery 19:15 Personal anecdote: how “over-fueling” on carbs in poptarts led to my best run! 21:40 Carbohydrate mouth rinsing 23:00 “Train low (carb), race high (carb)” to burn more fat myth 25:55 Eating fats and protein during training 30:10 Summary; different kinds of on-the-go fuel: gels, sports drinks, chews and “real food” SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode!

This is the first episode in our new Fast Fueling Facts series. These episodes are designed to highlight key areas of sports nutrition and equip you with actionable tips for optimizing your nutrition and performance. Today, we cover the importance of pre- and post-workout fueling for performance and recovery: the what, why, when and how much. We talk about nutrition timing for training at different times of day, including plenty of great meal and snack ideas. Remember, as athletes -that refers to anyone who exercises regularly, regardless of ability- we have different nutritional needs to the general population. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 1:30 Introducing the fast fueling facts podcast series 6:10 Pre-workout nutrition: what, why, when and how much 12:30 Timing pre-workout nutrition  18:00 Reactive hypoglycemia; energy slumps after eating 19:20 4 recovery “R’s”: replenish, rehydrate, rebuild and reduce soreness  21:00 Post-workout nutrition: what, why, when and how much 24:10 Post-workout fueling examples 25:35 How athlete fueling differs from the general population SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order.

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I speak with elite cyclist and author Mackenzie Myatt. Mackenzie shares her introduction to sports, beginning with gymnastics and then working her way up to elite mountain biking. We discuss the highs and lows of an athletic life, and how competitive sports can be balanced with fun. Mackenzie highlights how periods of low motivation were the catalyst for her finding her identity outside of sports. For Mackenzie, this was combining her love of writing with cycling, and in 2023 she published her first book, “In Defense of Big Dreams”. We talk about the importance of writing as an outlet for emotions and processing feelings. For Mackenzie, poetry helps her navigate injuries and athletic lows, gain perspective and develop self-belief. I recommend all my clients also journal to understand their thoughts and feelings around food, their body, mindset and other challenges. This episode finishes with a fun new “Ask The Dietitian” section where Mackenzie asks me about why she is bonking. We chat about her nutrition challenges as an athlete, and how her intake and timing of carbohydrates can help regulate her blood sugar levels. Mackenzie shares the difficulty of fueling on a gluten free diet and the food anxiety is caused. We highlight the point that food intolerances can reverse, and how consuming more carbohydrates from gluten has elevated Mackenzie’s performance. We referenced Mackenzie’s book “In Defense of Big Dreams” throughout this episode and I recommend you check it out too! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 6:00 Introducing Mackenzie Myatt; her athletic path from gymnastics to elite mountain biking 13:00 Athletic highs and lows; why competitive sport can be fun 19:10 Being more than an athlete; carving out your own unique career path 30:00 Merging different identities: cycling and writing, athletics and femininity 33:30 The importance of expressing emotions and being your true self 38:50 Dealing with injury setbacks and finding happiness outside of sport 51:30 Confidence, self-belief and injury comeback mentalities 1:01:00 Why am I bonking? What are my carbohydrate needs? Understanding carbohydrate needs, fueling for sustained blood sugar levels, and carb drinks. 1:11:45 Gluten free as an athlete and food anxieties Mackenzie published her book with previous Female Athlete Podcast guest Molly Hurford at  Strong Girl Publishing, and you can tune into that episode here: 170. Keeping Girls + Women Strong & In Sports (+ Mountain Dew & More!) with Molly Hurford. Follow Mackenzie on Instagram @kenzimtber and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I speak with Canadian Olympic sprinter and new author Micha Powell. The daughter of two Olympians, Rosey Edeh and long jump World Record holder Mike Powell, athletics is part of Micha’s DNA. She talks about what it was like growing up with two Olympian parents and the impact that had on her own journey is sports. After playing multiple sports growing up, Micha, like her parents, found success on the track and quickly progressed to making the 2016 Canadian Olympic team in the 4x400m relay. Unfortunately, she didn’t get to run in the Olympics, and Micha shares how she struggled with that disappointment alongside pressure and self-doubt. Micha continued to face multiple setbacks and mental challenges including imposter syndrome and injuries. These struggles motivated her to write a memoir “ Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome” and accompanying workbook all while training to make the Olympics! We dive deep into her book, sharing how everyone can benefit from mindset tools and lessons she’s learned along the way. I recommend you check out her book “Sprinting Through Setbacks” and workbook here; I think you’ll find them very helpful! We touch on Micha’s intuitive eating approach and remind listeners that the “perfect” diet is not the healthiest diet. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 7:10 Micha’s journey into sports as the daughter of two Olympians 16:15 Handling pressure and disappointments in athletics 20:25 Overcoming self-doubt, expectations and setbacks for success  28:45 Appreciating your wins and accomplishments; the importance of taking up space 34:45 Micha’s motivations for writing her book “Sprinting Through Setbacks” while training for the Olympics 43:00 Injury mindset tips; sharing the lows vulnerably  51:15 Intuitive eating as an Olympian and avoiding the “perfect” diet 54:50 End of the podcast questions Check out Micha Powell’s book “Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome” and workbook here, alongside Strong Girl Publishing. Micha co-authored her book with previous Female Athlete Podcast guest Molly Hurford, and you can tune into that episode here: 170. Keeping Girls + Women Strong & In Sports (+ Mountain Dew & More!) with Molly Hurford. Follow Micha on Instagram @michajadapowell and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I speak to the 2020 Olympic Champion in the pole vault, Katie Moon (née Nageotte). Katie will be looking to defend her Olympic title in a few days at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games! She touches on her bumpy build up to the Olympics, overcoming food poisoning and underperformance before winning gold. Katie details her steady progression in the pole vault from high school beginnings to NCAA D2 success and into her professional career. College was a big transition, and Katie opens up about the fear and anxiety that she’s dealt with for years. She explains how going back to the basics and focusing on the process allowed her to reach higher heights. We dive deep into Katie’s relationship with food and body image, something she’s had to work on throughout her career. From unflattering pictures, social media comparisons, observing other athletes, and competing in a bikini, Katie talks about handling these triggers by focusing on her body’s strengths, feeling good in training and competition, and learning that lighter is not better: to reach higher heights, Katie has had to gain strength, and yes, that meant gaining weight! We can all learn from how Katie has improved her body image, by caring more on performance and what the body can do rather than on what it looks like. Katie now embraces weight fluctuations and body changes throughout the year, and enjoys eating without restrictions. We discuss the impact of coaches and culture on nutrition and mindset, advocating for a healthy environment and support team that cultivates good habits around food, weight and training. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 3:30 Winning an Olympic gold medal in the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics 9:00 Falling in love with pole vaulting  11:20 NCAA Division I vs II athletics experiences 12:30 Dealing with mental blocks and fear 19:30 Overcoming failures, underperformances, and unexpected challenges 23:00 Katie’s relationship with food and body weight 26:50 How body weight impacts pole vaulting  31:50 Body image insecurities and comparisons among elite athletes 41:55 Coaches’ and culture’s influence on nutrition and mindset  45:40 Improving body image; Embracing weight and body changes 53:20 End of the podcast questions Follow Katie on Instagram @ktnago13 and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with family medicine physician Dr. Jana Baatenburg MD. She is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Owner of Concierge Medicine of West Michigan, opening in September 2024! Dr. Jana shares her path to becoming a doctor and how athletics factored in. Dr. Jana opens up about her struggles with RED-S and underfueling, including 12 years of amenorrhea -a missing period- and bone injuries. She talks about how finding CrossFit and a community of athletes who believe that stronger is better for performance kickstarted her RED-S recovery. Dr. Jana highlights how gaining weight led to big performance improvements, as well as finally regaining her period after 12 years! We discuss some of the body image and weight gain challenges she faced, and how ultimately her desire to stay injury free and enjoying the sports she loved motivated her recovery.  Dr. Jana is just one of many doctors and healthcare professionals I meet who have struggled with nutrition, and if that is you too, do not be ashamed. Even dietitians with extensive nutrition education can struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating and RED-S. We go on to discuss Dr. Jana’s work as a family medicine physician and how concierge medicine is bringing better healthcare to patients.  TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 4:00 Dr. Jana’s path to becoming a family medicine doctor  7:00 Dr. Jana’s athletic background in running and CrossFit  10:00 Dr. Jana’s RED-S experience: amenorrhea, weight control 14:45 How CrossFit helped Dr. Jana’s RED-S recovery 17:35 Gaining muscle (and weight) to improve performance  20:10 RED-S consequences: 12 years of amenorrhea, injuries and poor bone health  23:20 Period/ hormonal recovery  24:20 Weight gain and body image challenges; Working with a sports dietitian  28:20 Nutrition struggles as a doctor/ healthcare professional 31:00 Long-term bone health consequences and repeat injuries  34:30 Dr. Jana’s work as a family medicine physician; Treating lifestyle/ chronic conditions 39:30 Concierge medicine practices: giving patients better healthcare; Dr. Jana’s practice: Concierge Medicine of West Michigan, opening in September 2024!  Follow Dr. Jana and Concierge Medicine of West Michigan @cmwestmichigan, and your host, Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with two great friends and physical therapists, Dr. Bobbie and Dr. Jess. They also co-host the Two Gals and a Glass Half Full Apple Podcast. Dr. Bobbie is a former competitive gymnast who now works with gymnasts, amongst other sport athletes, as a physical therapist at Level Up Osteopractic and Wellness in Naperville, IL. While Dr. Jess is the owner and founder of Core Essentials Physical Therapy & Wellness in Jacksonville Beach, FL, and specializes in breast cancer recovery and complex musculoskeletal disorders. They both believe in a holistic approach to mental and physical health and wellbeing. We speak to the complexity and nuance of pain science and management, as well as the role of psychology here. As two doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Bobbie and Dr. Jess explain the education pathway to becoming a physical therapist, alongside other healthcare professions like dietitians. We discuss some of the challenges and shortcomings of the current healthcare model, and the role of speciality providers in the diagnosis and management of specific problems.  Dr. Jess highlights the importance of physical therapy during and following treatment for breast cancer. She helps women regain strength and mobility in their upper body, as well as reducing and managing swelling through lymphedema therapy. While Dr. Bobbie works with athletes recovering from injuries, keeping them in their sport at the highest level possible. She explains what manual therapy actually is, when and why it might be useful,  Believe it or not, physical therapy can be an effective approach to treating migraines and headaches, and Dr. Bobbie explains why and how. We end with both Dr. Bobbie and Dr. Jess answering the end of the podcast questions. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 6:15 The importance of a holistic approach to health and well-being  8:50 Pain science and psychology  13:40 Dr. Bobbie and Dr. Jess’ friendship through grad school and beyond 16:00 Pathway to becoming a physical therapist; healthcare professions and certifications 18:20 Challenges with the current healthcare system; the role of physical therapists 25:00 PT and breast cancer 36:00 Lymphedema therapy to reduce swelling 44:10 Understanding manual therapy, joint and spinal manipulation, and other PT approaches 52:55 Treating headaches with physical therapy 55:20 Tips for athletes seeing physical therapists 59:50 End of the podcast questions Check out Dr. Bobbie and Dr. Jess here: Website: www.2-gals.com Apple Podcasts: Two Gals and a Glass Half Full Apple Podcasts Spotify: Two Gals and a Glass Half Full Spotify Podcast YouTube: Two Gals and a Glass Half Full YouTube Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twogalsandaglasshalffull Instagram: @twogalsandaglasshalffull  Follow your host, Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with former elite gymnast JaNay Honest. JaNay shares her gymnastics journey, overcoming multiple knee surgeries and doubt to compete at the NCAA DI level for UCLA, the best collegiate gymnastics program. We discuss JaNay’s recruiting journey, with advice to listeners about choosing the right college. JaNay highlights UCLA’s tasty food options, as well as the nutrition support she received as a top college athlete, focusing on energy for performance, injury recovery and pain management. We discuss JaNay’s fueling approach as an elite gymnast, and how that has changed now she’s no longer training and competing at that level. JaNay and I provide listeners with tips for intuitive eating as an athlete without falling into disordered eating. JaNay talks about her transition post college to becoming a professional dancer and sports broadcaster, and how career decisions don’t have to be decided in college! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 5:00 JaNay’s start in gymnastics  8:40 Overcoming doubt to walking onto UCLA’s top NCAA DI gymnastics program; college recruiting advice 17:30 UCLA’s delicious food offerings! 19:10 Sports nutrition and intuitive eating as an athlete  25:50 Fueling as a “non-athlete” after college gymnastics 33:20 Injuries and surgeries as an athlete: fueling recovery  36:30 Listening to your body; pain management  44:00 Life after college athletics as a professional dancer  49:05 Career advice; Balancing multiple jobs and different interests  54:00 Sports broadcasting and being a women in sports media  1:05:00 End of the podcast questions Follow JaNay on Instagram @janayhonest and your host, Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with Adidas-sponsored professional trail runner Dani Moreno. Dani ran cross country and track at the NCAA Division I level, where she struggled with burnout and all the demands of student-athlete life. Following graduation, she found balance outside of sport, before returning to competitive running, this time on the trails. She shares these challenges, as well as how she navigated puberty and body changes in high school that affected her performances. We discuss how nailing your nutrition is a constant learning curve, sharing our current health-promoting nutrition goals. Dani highlights her favorite foods for fueling training and recovery, including the importance of fats like butter and whole milk. Dani talks about her life as a professional athlete running sub-ultra trail distances, and the importance of recovery for performance. Dani is a wonderful example of a fast, fit, and fueled female athlete, and we hope you enjoy this episode! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 Dani’s athletics journey: from HS soccer to pro running 4:45 Puberty and body change challenges; the power of positive mentors 12:00 Burnout as a college athlete 16:00 Finding a life outside of sports; returning to competitive running on the trails  21:45 Day in the life of a professional trail runner 25:00 Nutrition goals (“healthy” ones!) 27:40 Fueling tips for training and recovery: the importance of fats (e.g. butter and whole milk) and protein for performance and staying injury free 31:00 Race day nutrition and hydration: before, during and after 35:00 Highlighting sub-ultra trail running with Dani’s SubHub podcast 40:05 End of the podcast questions  Check out the SubHub podcast Follow Dani on Instagram @dan_yell_a and your host, Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This Female Athlete Nutrition podcast episode is with Tokyo 2020 Olympian Elise Cranny. Currently a Nike-sponsored professional runner, Elise found success early on in high school and college, before going on to compete in the Olympics and set multiple American records. These highs have not been without lows, and Elise shares about her struggles with relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) that led her down a path of injuries, fatigue, and underperformance. We discuss the steps she took to recover her period, overcome injuries, and restore her mental and physical health through proper fueling and reduced training. Elise is an incredible role model to all athletes, speaking candidly about how embracing body changes, weight gain, and eating more has made her a better, faster, less injured runner. She uses her story to help others avoid the pitfalls of RED-S and underfueling through her social media and the Voice In Sport (VIS) platform. We talk about how the menstrual cycle can be a superpower: Finally, we get an inside look at what fuels this Olympian, and leaves Elise feeling strong and energized. In this episode we talk about: 4:20 Elise’s diverse athletic background: early running success 8:00 The impact of becoming an Olympian and American recorded holder  10:20 Mentoring athletes through Voice In Sport (VIS) 13:30 Elise’s RED-S struggles 17:00 Overcoming amenorrhea: adding fats and snacks, adjusting training, nutrient timing 21:00 Dealing with body changes and disordered thoughts 23:50 The importance of periods and hormones for performance, recovery from training, avoiding injuries and longevity in sports  29:00 Nutrition after RED-S and period recovery 32:50 Elise’s passion for baking with her sisters; the social side of food 35:40 Fueling tips for great training and performance: bone broth, oatmeal, protein smoothies, ice cream! 41:50 End of the podcast questions Check out Voice In Sport (VIS) where both Elise and I support female athletes. Follow Elise on Instagram @elise.cranny and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with sports dietitian Angie Asche. Angie specializes in helping baseball and softball athletes fuel, and this is the theme of our conversation. We talk about caffeine consumption in athletes, and the effect of energy drinks and other stimulants on performance and sleep. Angie and I give listeners advice for fueling late night training and competition, and the importance of sleep. When sleep is disrupted, meal timings can be too, and breakfast is often sacrificed. We highlight why athletes need to consume a “wake up” snack to help optimize their performance and recovery, not to mention body composition and mood. For baseball and softball athletes playing multiple times a week for many months, their daily diet is their competition diet, and we chat about how athletes can fuel back-to-back competition, as well as how different players can understand their individual energy requirements. Snacking throughout the day is necessary for athletes, and Angie gives recommendations that focus on whole foods, antioxidants, and polyphenols.  Whether it’s for your sport, health, RED-S and hormonal recovery, or any number of reasons, weight gain is a goal for many athletes. Angie and I discuss “healthy weight gain” and muscle gain, with strategies for athletes needing to increase their energy intake. Angie introduces her cookbook “Fuel Your Body”, which is targeted at busy athletes with limited cooking knowledge and resources. Many of her meals can be made without cooking in an athlete’s room, and lots are plant-based. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 2:15 Angie’s athletics and nutrition background 7:35 Nutrition for baseball and softball athletes  10:55 Meal timing and frequency: breakfast, around training/ competitions  13:05 Caffeine and energy drinks 16:05 Stimulant, sleep, and appetite use in athletes for energy 18:35 Nutrition during long competition seasons; when your game day diet is your daily diet 20:30 Variable energy needs based on training; using technology to estimate needs  23:00 Recovery nutrition: antioxidants, fruits and vegetables, nuts (almonds) 26:15 Healthy weight and muscle gain tips: “mass = gas”  36:00 Angie’s cookbook “Fuel Your Body” helping busy student athletes cook with minimal resources Check out Angie’s business “Eleat Sports Nutrition” and her cookbook “Fuel Your Body” Follow Angie on Instagram @eleatnutrition and your host, Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order