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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 125 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by running coach and podcaster Lindsey Hein . Lindsey is the founder of SandyBoy Productions , host of the popular I’ll Have Another Podcast , and co-host of The Relay Podcast . She's also a longtime distance runner, certified running coach, race announcer, and mom to four young boys. In this episode, we go behind the mic to talk about Lindsey’s personal journey through running, motherhood, and nutrition. From navig

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

In Episode 123 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD , a highly respected sports dietitian and nutrition communications specialist. Marie currently is the sports RD for the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Hawks, and has previously worked with powerhouse teams including the Atlanta Braves (World Series champions in 2021), Chicago Cubs, and more. I’ve been trying to get her on my show for years, so I’m extra excited to share this con

In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and Maurten’s  Lead Sports Dietitian in the US, to talk all about sodium bicarbonate and other fueling strategies for athletes. Lauren and I actually go way back, as we briefly worked together over a decade ago in NYC in another dietitian's private practice. It was great to reconnect and hear all about where her life and career has taken her, including collegiate sports,

Do you have an active family that is often on-the-go? Between work schedules, after school activities, and homework, getting a nutritious dinner on the table can be a challenge. You may not have the time (or energy) to whip up a fancy dinner, but you probably also don't want to always get takeout or rely on leftovers alone.  In this blog post, I’m sharing 5 easy dinner ideas for families  that are actually  doable on busy nights. These recipes are simple, quick to prep, and k

In episode 121  of The Eat For Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by fellow Sports RD and endurance athlete Natalie Robertello , MS RD CSSD of BeFueled Sports Nutrition . We tackle the one macronutrient I haven't yet focused on in the podcast…FAT. This isn’t your typical “good fats, bad fats” discussion. This is a conversation all about the importance of fats for athletes , and everything you need to know about fat as an active person.   Natalie and I cover the differences betwe

As a busy athlete, your day is likely jam-packed with work, training, and other responsibilities (parenting, running errands, etc). When it comes to lunch, maybe you're in the habit of eating the leftovers off of your kids’ lunch plates, grabbing a random snack plate between meetings, relying on whatever is leftover in the fridge (if anything), or worse… skipping it all together. As an athlete, skipping or skimping on lunch can seriously impact your energy, recovery, and perf

Temps are dropping for my Midwest and Northeast clients, while many of my West Coast clients are heading to the slopes. That means it's time to chat about winter nutrition, so that you can stay well-fueled and hydrated and keep having fun wherever you choose to be active this season! In this post, you'll learn how temperature and altitude affect your hydration and fueling needs. I'll also teach you four key strategies to keep you well-nourished and hydrated in winter conditio