In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni, Coach Jacqui, and Coach Bela discuss the challenges athletes face with their nutrition and training goals during the holiday season. They offer practical advice and strategies for maintaining balance amidst holiday gatherings, addressing common issues such as overindulging, managing sleep, and handling social pressures related to food and alcohol. The coaches emphasize the importance of setting realistic goals, prioritizing protein and veggies, and establishing boundaries while enjoying the festive season.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Hinrik shares his extensive journey of recovering from long COVID after being off the powerlifting platform for two years. Hinrik recounts the challenges he faced, including extreme fatigue, brain fog, and struggling with the mental toll of his condition. He provides insights into the importance of recognizing and addressing stress, setting realistic recovery goals, and the value of mindfulness and proper stress management in recovery. Despite these challenges, Hinrik successfully returned to competition, demonstrating the resilience and determination required for recovery.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni, Coach Bella, and Coach Jacqui dive deep into the significance of protein in an athlete's diet. They discuss the importance of adequate protein intake for muscle growth and maintenance while cautioning against the potential downsides of overconsumption. The coaches also address the growing trend of protein-enriched convenience foods, comparing their nutritional value to whole food sources. They aim to educate listeners on how to balance their diets with both convenience and whole foods and offer practical advice for making informed nutritional choices.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia and Coach Joni discuss the nuances of pain, soreness, and recovery in strength training. They cover how to differentiate between normal training response soreness and serious injury, particularly for new lifters. The also conversation explores the body's alarm response to new stimuli, the importance of slow progression, and how to manage joint and ligament pain.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, we explore the intersection of powerlifting and endurance sports with special guest and Fiercely Fueled client, Liliya Shtikel. Liliya shares her journey as a hybrid athlete, discussing her achievements in powerlifting, triathlons, and mountaineering. The conversation gets into the challenges and rewards of balancing diverse training regimens, the importance of nutrition and sleep, and the mental resilience required to tackle both strength and endurance feats. Liliya also reflects on the misconceptions around integrating cardio with strength training and gives insights into her upcoming athletic goals.

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We are switching it up this week and discussing programming for strength athletes. In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Jacqui and Coach Joni discuss programming considerations for women who are perimenopausal or menopausal. They speak about the importance of RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) training, appropriate nutrition, and the role of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) in managing symptoms and maintaining strength. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced during this phase of life and the necessity of adjusting training approaches to accommodate physiological changes.

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We are shouting from the mountain tops to debunk dietary myths and promote a balanced approach to nutrition, reinforcing that carbs are essential for optimal performance and overall health.In this episode of the Fiercely Field Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia and Coach Joni discuss the vital importance of carbohydrates for athletes of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors. They explore common misconceptions about carbs, navigate the controversy surrounding their consumption, and delve into scientific studies highlighting carbs' crucial role in muscle glycogen replenishment. The conversation covers the benefits of carb timing around training, the role of carbs in muscle protein synthesis, and the mental and physical impacts of under-fueling.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Bela discuss the complexities of weight loss, specifically the concept of calorie deficits and weight plateaus. They address common misconceptions such as the oversimplified advice to 'just eat in a calorie deficit' and explore the realities of metabolic adaptation. Learn about the importance of proper fueling, particularly the role of carbohydrates, and how metabolic adaptation can affect weight loss even when in a calorie deficit. Also discussed is the impact of stress, sleep, and accurate food measurement on weight management as well as practical advice for those experiencing weight plateaus.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia welcomes registered physiotherapist and world-level lifter Emilia Martin. They discuss the importance of strength training for clients of all ages and levels, and delve into the critical, but often overlooked, topic of pelvic health in lifters. Emilia shares her insights on the differences between common and normal pelvic floor dysfunction, and offers practical advice on how to manage and prevent issues such as incontinence and pelvic pain. She also talks about her journey in powerlifting, overcoming injuries, and emphasizes the role of a supportive community and mindset in achieving fitness goals.

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In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coaches Pia and Joni discuss and debunk common myths about strength training and nutrition, particularly aimed at women. Listen in as they address seven prevalent misconceptions sourced from an online forum. This episode is full of practical insights and improve your understanding of effective strength training and nutrition practices.

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