In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by registered dietitian, Katie Spada. Katie discusses the daunting question, how do you transition from being an athlete to a “regular life,” especially from a nutrition standpoint. She discusses common struggles from body changes to addressing guilt or stress around rest day. How can intuitive eating and food freedom fit into life after sport? Tune in to find out!

Katie is a registered dietitian and former athlete. She is the owner and founder of Spada Strong Nutrition LLC, a nutrition coaching business focused on helping athletes, former athletes, and active individuals fuel for training and for life. She holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Northeastern University with a concentration in Sports and Fitness. Katie competed as an elite level synchronized swimmer on the national team and collegiate level before retiring and pursuing her career as a dietitian. Katie founded Spada Strong Nutrition with the goal of helping individuals learn how to fuel their body’s properly, work through body image struggles, and develop a healthy relationship with food that supports their lifestyle. Katie believes every person deserves to feel good in their skin, fuel their body well, and enjoy the foods they eat, guilt-free!

Be sure to follow Katie @fueling.former.athletes!

This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about any areas of your health, please seek advice from a medical professional.

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Katie

Work with Katie: www.spadastrongnutrition.com

Instagram and TikTok: @fueling.former.athletes

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Emily

Website: www.emknutrition.net

Hannah

Website: https://www.healthwithhannaht.com