Welcome to our Stronger with Age mini series, where we dive into the science & strategies behind living your best, strongest, and healthiest life—at any age! In this episode, we share the science behind why strength training, bone health, and functional movements are key to aging well. Whether you're 20 or 70, we want to help you learn how to build a strong foundation for a long & healthy life!

In this episode we explore how labeling food as 'good' or 'bad' negatively impacts our eating mindset and ultimately leads to to the binge/rectrict cycle. We discuss strategies to cultivate a more positive outlook and share pracitcal tips to help you overcome food shame and guilt, develop a healthier relationship with food, and enjoy your favorite foods!

In this episode, we share our contrasting experiences with low appetite and explore the various factors that influenced our struggles. Laura's challenges stemmed primarily from acid reflux, while Gina faced a drastic loss of appetite due to overwhelming life stressors following her father's passing.

We delve into the signs and symptoms we encountered, the helpful strategies we discovered, and the misconceptions that made our journeys even tougher.

Join us as we offer insights and practical tips for anyone experiencing a similar situation, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and understanding the root causes of appetite changes.

Whether you're dealing with stress, health issues, or just looking for ways to improve your relationship with food, this episode provides valuable support and guidance.

In this episode, we discuss Laura's experience with acid reflux (GERD/LPR) and gastritis over the past year and a half. We talk about her personal experience including symptoms, clinical interventions (diet & lifestyle changes, medications/supplements) that helped her feel better, and the importance of advocating for yourself if you're experiencing health issues. We also discussed some trigger foods with reflux, and some foods, supplements, and supportive treatments that helped improve her symptoms. Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just curious about the impact of gastrointestinal health on overall well-being, this episode aims to provide support and understanding. Tune in for a blend of personal stories and helpful advice tailored for anyone facing the complexities of acid reflux.

In this episode, Gina shares her journey as a sports dietitian for the Worcester Red Sox, Boston's AAA affiliate, during a transformative season. As she embarks on her dream job with a professional team, Gina also navigates the profound unexpected loss of her father, which adds complexity to her experience. Join us as she candidly discusses the highs and lows of this unique chapter in her life, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends passion, resilience, and the power of personal growth.

We are back! Season 2 kicks off with Laura & Gina filling you in on where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to since we left off Season 1 (it’s been since February 2023!). This includes Gina’s experience with significant life changes after the unexpected passing of her Dad and starting a new job with the Red Sox as a Sports RD. Laura also gives life updates on recent health issues (acid reflux and health anxiety) and we discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care and mental health during difficult seasons of life.

In this episode we are introducing the basic components of human metabolism relative to total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) aka "calorie burn" or how many calories we are burning on any given day. There are many misunderstandings when it comes to metabolism, so in this episode we break down the 4 components of TDEE including our basal metabolic rate, exercise activity thermogenesis, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, and thermic effect of food. We discuss how they contribute to our metabolism, the variables that impact them, and how to make lifestyle changes to increase TDEE. We also discuss energy balance and highlight the importance of fueling adequately to avoid metabolic adaptation, poor performance/recovery, and other health issues.

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In this episode we discuss the #1 new year's resolution: to exercise more. We discuss how to set healthy intentions that are realistic, sustainable, and rooted in self-respect. We dig more into reasons why people are often unsuccessful with goals around exercise & movement when approaching it from a negative mindset. We then go over constructive steps you can take that allow you to positively reframe this mindset & transform your relationship with movement. As Sports Dietitians, we are both very passionate about working out and we hope that this episode helps you reframe your goals so you can kick ass in 2023!

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In our fourth guest episode, we interview Chris Meyer, an engineer, Crossfit athlete and friend who is passionate about health and wellness. Chris lives an active lifestyle (including lots of Crossfit) and we discuss his goals related to keeping up with his high energy needs and strategies to fuel for increasing weight/muscle mass and performance. We discuss some of the challenges that can come with intentional weight gain in a society ridden with diet culture. Give Chris a follow at: @chrisjonmeyer to continue with his journey!

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In this episode, we catch up with listeners on what we've been up to including exciting personal and professional updates. A big congratulations to Gina for officially becoming a Registered Dietitian! Catch up with us to hear more about Gina's RD exam experience, wedding planning/deployed fiancé life, and training updates. Hear more about Laura's ankle injury updates including physical therapy, and focusing on performance/recovery throughout the process. We're back to our usual episode schedule after a brief summer hiatus!

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