Dr. Austin Schoen, a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and wrestling coach based in Scottsdale, Arizona, hosts Christina Chu, a registered dietitian from Chicago, on the Building of Fighter Podcast. Christina specializes in working with combat sports athletes and offers remote nutrition counseling. They discuss the differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist, effective meal strategies for fighters, the importance of nutrient timing and hydration, and the role of supplements. Christina also introduces her Patreon, which provides members with unbiased, ad-free nutrition advice, meal-building guides, and live office hours. Tune in for expert advice on how to optimize nutrition for peak athletic performance in combat sports.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Christina's Background and Expertise
03:35 Understanding the Role of a Dietitian
06:27 Challenges in Combat Sports Nutrition
15:23 Working with a Dietitian: Process and Misconceptions
33:47 Building a Performance Plate
40:38 Avoiding Protein Breakdown
41:13 Challenges of Low Body Fat
41:45 Muscle Mass and Weight Class
42:48 Body Composition Testing
45:10 Water Loading for Weight Cuts
48:58 Electrolytes and Creatine
50:32 Nutrient Timing and Recovery
58:36 Supplements for Combat Athletes
01:09:26 Christina's Patreon and Final Thoughts

Contact Christina @Christinaychu on instagram and at christinachu.com/contact