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Welcome to Season 8 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! In Episode 128, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-C for an important conversation about exercise dependence , a pattern of compulsive movement that can threaten an athlete’s mental and physical health. I heard Leslie speak on this topic at a conference and immediately knew I wanted to bring her on the show. This is partly because I struggled with exercise dependence in the past, and

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 into two important topics: triathlon nutrition and body composition for athletes .  One of the big questions we explore in this episode is whether endurance athletes should try to change their body composition and get leaner during a training cycle.  If you’ve been here awhile, you know that I generally encourage athletes not  to pursue weight

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 , hydration , and recovery , not the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs you have about your body. However, body image is extremely important for athletes. The way you view your physical self impacts mindset as well as key behaviors, such as how you fuel and train every day . As a longtime endurance athlete and sports dietitian, I’ve seen how