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Happy New Year, everyone! I'm back with one last bonus episode of The Eat for Endurance Podcast to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like to work with a sports dietitian nutritionist. In this episode, I walk through how I work with athletes inside my private practice, from start to finish. I discuss: My background and credentials (all dietitians are nutritionists, but not vice versa) Who 1:1 sports nutrition coaching  is best for How long clients typic

The off-season can (and should!) be a mentally and physically restorative time for athletes. But it can also be incredibly confusing  when it comes to nutrition. Your training volume drops, your routine shifts, and without the structure of a clear training plan, it’s easy to feel a bit lost with your fueling. Maybe you’re taking time off after a big race. Maybe you’re still active, but logging fewer hours than during peak season. No matter what your training looks like right

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,

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

I am so excited to announce a project that I've been meaning to start for years and finally - at 33 weeks pregnant - have managed to...