Lynsie Gram, a registered dietitian specializing in sports medicine, shares her journey from college running to nutrition coaching. In this episode, she breaks down how proper fueling impacts performance and recovery, especially for young and female athletes.

Takeaways:

• Nutrition is essential for optimizing athletic performance and recovery.
• Common fueling mistakes include under-eating, skipping carbs, and neglecting post-workout meals.
• Avoid labeling foods as “good” or “bad” to build a healthy relationship with food.
• Consistent fueling schedules help meet daily energy demands.
• Iron deficiency is common among distance runners and requires regular monitoring.
• Proper nutrition supports not only physical health but also mental well-being.
• Keep it simple: balanced meals and snacks are the foundation of effective fueling.

You can follow Lynsie on Instagram @lynsiegramrd and her website https://www.enrgperformance.com/lynsie-gram