Dear Runner Bod,

This week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired April 10, 2023. 

You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethclor. Check out her blog www.elizabethclor.com. If you are interested in reading her book Boston Bound, you can find that link here.

I share a little bit more of my story and how I have grown from positive reinforcement from others to not worrying about what others say about my body. I have worked on shifting my focus from my attention being on body to my body being my teammate. I share what our bodies were put on this earth to experience and why dieting takes this away from us.

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How do we use biofeedback with food freedom? I talk about which feedback to look at and I give you some ideas on how to use the feedback you get and incorporate some sports nutrition to help you grow as a runner. Bring a pen and paper, this is definitely one to take notes on!

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Let's talk about why BMI doesn't indicate health. We as runners can get worried when we are told that our BMI is too high and we need to lose weight in order to consider being healthy. I share with you what BMI was created for and how it is being used improperly in today's society. This episode is a throwback from May 8, 2023.

I am talking with Danielle Metlitz, she is a runner who wants to share her story. She has overcome 2 major surgeries. She was told that she couldn't run anymore, she worked really hard and has been able to run again. Danielle shares how she got started with running and how it has become big part of her life.

You can follow Danielle and her journey back to running on Instagram @danielle_runs_

What do you do if your doctor tells you to go on a diet? They are not trained on nutrition and should be referring to a dietitian. I had some members tell me that they were told by their doctors to try these different diets. I talk about why this is not what should be recommended for women, especially those in perimenopause. I get really heated when doctors try to one fix all of us with a single diagnosis based on our weight. I go in depth on what happens to your body when you are going through perimenopause and are on a low carb diet. 

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I am talking with Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S, she is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. She started Pursuing Private Practice to address the demand for business education and coaching within the professional community.

Jennifer shares her running story. She started running as a way to track numbers and then took a 7 year break. She came back to running to help take care of her physical and mental health. She was able to enjoy running in a total different way. After a lot of hard work, uphill battles, and mindset shifts, she has completed a 1/2 marathon, a 10-mile race, and a few 5ks.

You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @pursuing.private.practice. You check out Jennifer's podcast Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Check out her website www.pursuingprivatepractice.com. 

Ever wonder how to keep your New Year's goals? Are you always seeking others approval before you know you are doing something well? I am giving you the key to be successful in keeping your goals and tips on how to work towards the goal.

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I talk with Samantha Christy on how movement went from being toxic for her to healing. Samantha is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices.

Samantha shares her story with her orthorexia diagnosis and how it had consumed her. She also talks about how she was over training and undereating and how she found intuitive eating. She prides herself on creating safe and inclusive spaces for all clients, working with people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.

You can follow Samantha on Instagram @tripleawellnessbysam or on TikTok. You can check out her website www.tripleawellness.com. 

I am talking with Marie-Pier RD today about hormones. Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice, a team of healthcare providers specializing in eating disorder care.

Marie shares her story with having eating disorder and how she was able to recover from it. We also talk about the bigger implications dieting has on our bodies.

We answer questions like, "What does a diet do to our hormones?", "What is going on in your brain when you put foods in the forbidden space?"

You can follow Marie on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian.  You can check out her website www.thebalancepractice.com.