Dear Runner Bod,

I am answering the question, "Is it okay to eat bread 3 times a day?" I posted something recently and someone made a comment on how eating this certain way could be harming your metabolism and that eating bread 3 times a day is not healthy. I go over the science as to why we need to eat more food as female athletes and what I was trying to explain in my social media post.

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I am talking about fueling during long runs. I share how I am working on my comeback season to get ready for a half marathon after pregnancy. I share when I normally recommend taking intra-run fuel during your run and why sometimes you just need to take it to help you prepare for your race.

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We are diving into body image and how to be kind to your body. I share my experience with body image and how I have had to work through it again after pregnancy. I want to help you go from a place of hating/repulsed/depressed about your body to a place of accepting and neutrality. I give my top tips on how to move to accepting your body.

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I am talking about gut health. I explain what healthy/good bacteria is, why we need it in our colon, what it can do for you when you have it in your body, and when to focus on supporting your healthy gut microbiome. I share some foods that have probiotic and prebiotic in them to help contribute to your gut health. 

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I am talking about ditching the earn it or burn it mentality. I dive into why we need to ditch the I need to earn my food or burn off my food. I share three ways how ditching this mentality has made me a better athlete/person and a better mom. 

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I am talking about fasted runs and low carb periodization that we hear about on social media. I am sharing the science and information about these topics so you can make an informed decision for your body. I talk about your bigger goals and how these things may or may not fit into your big goal.

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

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We are talking about body weight in this episode. I share the 3 choices you have when considering a weight loss journey. I go through the pros and cons and the long term consequences of each choice.

This episode originally aired June 10, 2024.

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I am sharing about my experience with food, nutrition, and some disordered-ish behaviors that came up for me post-partum. This episode isn't just for mom's, but the advice I am giving is more broad for anyone who has struggled with disordered behaviors.

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We are living in a climate where people are spreading a lot of misinformation around food and making people feel really scared to eat. Since we are female runners and have high energy needs and need to have enough fuel, I am going to talk about processed foods and the toxins in our food. I share the differences between what the United States and the European Union allow in processed foods. I talk about ways to add nutrient dense foods with the processed foods for a balanced meal or snack.

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I am sharing my birth story because there can be so much negative talk around pregnancy and birth. I wanted to share my story because it is empowering. I give some advice on things I learned through my pregnancy and birth.

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