225: First Steps to REDS Recovery: Join my Support Group!
Description
Find Resources & Join My REDS Recovery Support Group:
https://www.lindseycortes.com/reds
Direct Link to Join Recovery Membership HERE
In this episode, Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a registered sports dietitian, introduces the concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS). She explains the physiological and psychological symptoms, the broad impact on health and performance, and emphasizes that RED-S can occur at any level of athletic participation. Lindsey offers practical advice on recognizing symptoms, tips for recovery, and resources available on her website for further support. This episode aims to empower female athletes to understand and manage their nutrition needs effectively.
Episode Highlights:
- 01:22 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
- 04:14 Symptoms and Consequences of RED-S
- 12:36 Who is at Risk of RED-S?
- 15:01 Steps to Diagnose and Recover from RED-S
- 16:13 Resources and Support for RED-S Recovery
- 17:30 Conclusion and Call to Action
Past Podcast Episodes specifically about REDS (though many more address the topic within a greater conversation):
Episode 110: Understanding REDS from two Registered Dietitians
Episode 111: How Dietitians Eat & Exercise After REDS Recovery
Episode 212: Is REDS Real? With Rebecca McConville
Episode 112: Overcoming Amenorrhea & REDS with Tina Muir
Episode 153: Olympian Elise Cranny's Journey with REDS
Episode 80: REDS Resources Recovery & Rebounding with REDS Advocate Pippa Woolven
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