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I don’t know about you, but the combo of Halloween and Daylight Savings Time really kicked my butt last week. Add in the fact that my youngest got sick with pneumonia that weekend (and stayed home from school all week), and I needed all  the help I could get!  I knew that if we didn't map out a meal plan, I'd be hit with the dreaded "what's for dinner" question every night and subsequent panic would follow. Even as a sports dietitian who helps athletes plan meals for a living

Episode 127  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast is the final show of the year, and I'm dedicating it to all of you , my listeners, clients, and Fuel for Life Crew  members. You all sent me so many amazing nutrition questions and stories over the past few months, and I spend this episode answering and reading all of them. I cover a wide range of athlete nutrition topics, from fueling basics and gut training, to how to calculate calorie needs, navigate mindset struggles, and mor

I just got back from my first international trip in nine years. I spent a week exploring Portugal with my best friend Sarah, who I rarely get to see. Even more exciting? I traveled solo! No kids, no husband…what a foreign concept. I know this is a little different from my usual blog content, but I wanted to share how I approach nutrition and movement while traveling, without losing sight of fun and flexibility. Portugal is also such a hot destination right now, so you’ll ge

In  Episode 126  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by fertility experts Laura Ligos , Registered Dietitian and founder of The Sassy Dietitian , and Danielle Kepics , Physician Assistant and founder of Empowered Mind + Body . Together, they run The Unconventional Collaborative , a virtual mastermind focused on supporting practitioners, coaches, and trainers looking to elevate their work (I'm a member myself).   In this episode, we dive into a topic that’s often ove

Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours away, traveling for a race adds an extra layer of complexity and stress,...

In Episode 125 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by running coach and podcaster Lindsey Hein . Lindsey is the founder of...

In Episode 124 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by sports dietitian and multi-sport athlete Alex Larson, RD LD as we dive...

When it comes to nutrition for athletes, body image may not be the first thing that comes to mind. You might focus on things like carbs ,...

In Episode 123 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD , a highly respected sports dietitian...

In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and Maurten’s  Lead Sports...

Do you have an active family that is often on-the-go? Between work schedules, after school activities, and homework, getting a nutritious...

In episode 121  of The Eat For Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by fellow Sports RD and endurance athlete Natalie Robertello , MS RD CSSD...

As a busy athlete, your day is likely jam-packed with work, training, and other responsibilities (parenting, running errands, etc). When...

In Episode 120  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by Emily Holland , a trail runner, climber, creative business owner, and...

Mornings can be chaotic for many people, especially  busy athletes. Between early morning training sessions, getting kids out the door,...

Travel is fun, exciting, and memorable, but it can also be a huge challenge trying to navigate your fueling routine when you’re active...

In Episode 118  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by Aaron Gouw, an endurance cyclist and fellow Santa Cruz native (shout out...

In episode 117  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by sports dietitian and fellow endurance nutrition expert  Vic Johnson  ...

In episode 116  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, ultra runner Kabuki Snyder shares her powerful story, from struggling with...

In episode 115 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith , MS RD CSSD returns to the podcast for part two of...