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EP. 116 | Evidence-Based Strategies For Sustainable Weight Loss and Body Composition Change in Athletes ; with Performance Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Annie Bothma.
In this episode of Making A Runner, host Nic sits down once again with Annie Bothma – IOPN Performance Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength coach, and Endurance Athlete – to tackle a topic that’s often misunderstood in the running world: sustainable weight loss and body composition change for athletes.
Annie unpacks the science behind weight and performance, busts common myths about “lighter equals faster,” and explains why chasing a race weight can sometimes do more harm than good. They discuss how to approach body composition goals in a healthy, realistic way, when the best time is to focus on weight loss, and the importance of fuelling properly to avoid underperformance and RED-S.
You’ll learn:
Why defining your why matters when it comes to weight goals
The role of energy availability, training phase, and nutrition periodisation
How to track progress beyond the scale and avoid common dieting pitfalls
Practical strategies for sustainable fat loss while maintaining strength
Whether your goal is to lean up for performance, build a healthier relationship with food, or simply understand your body’s needs better, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep you running strong for life.
You can follow more of Annie's Nutritional tips and advice @annies_athletes or visit her website https://www.anniesathletes.org/ to find out more about the services she offers.
Remember to share this conversation with a running buddy who could benefit from it and give this episode a rating on your streaming platform.
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In this episode of Making A Runner, host Nic sits down once again with Annie Bothma – IOPN Performance Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength coach, and Endurance Athlete – to tackle a topic that’s often misunderstood in the running world: sustainable weight loss and body composition change for athletes.
Annie unpacks the science behind weight and performance, busts common myths about “lighter equals faster,” and explains why chasing a race weight can sometimes do more harm than good. They discuss how to approach body composition goals in a healthy, realistic way, when the best time is to focus on weight loss, and the importance of fuelling properly to avoid underperformance and RED-S.
You’ll learn:
Why defining your why matters when it comes to weight goals
The role of energy availability, training phase, and nutrition periodisation
How to track progress beyond the scale and avoid common dieting pitfalls
Practical strategies for sustainable fat loss while maintaining strength
Whether your goal is to lean up for performance, build a healthier relationship with food, or simply understand your body’s needs better, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep you running strong for life.
You can follow more of Annie's Nutritional tips and advice @annies_athletes or visit her website https://www.anniesathletes.org/ to find out more about the services she offers.
Remember to share this conversation with a running buddy who could benefit from it and give this episode a rating on your streaming platform.
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