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71. From Trail Running To Helping Others On Their Bariatric Journeys with Charise Spencer, LMFT

71. From Trail Running To Helping Others On Their Bariatric Journeys with Charise Spencer, LMFT

Update: 2025-03-10
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, trail runner, and licensed marriage and family therapist, Charise Spencer, also known as @bariinspiredliving on IG. We discussed:

  • Why Charise got into trail running and what a typical race might look like
  • How to train for trail running including a typical training week and strength training
  • The biggest nutrition changes Charise implemented to fuel for endurance trail races
  • How Charise coped with injury and her advice to clients when facing setbacks along the bariatric journey
  • Key mindset changes during major life changes like bariatric surgery
  • How Charise advices her clients on keeping balance with nutrition and fitness goals

How to follow or work with Charise:

Instagram: @bariinspiredliving

For Therapy: Search Charise Spencer, LMFT on psychologytoday.com or sacramentocounseling.org

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71. From Trail Running To Helping Others On Their Bariatric Journeys with Charise Spencer, LMFT

71. From Trail Running To Helping Others On Their Bariatric Journeys with Charise Spencer, LMFT

Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD