RhoDe To Fueling Better

This episode is part 1 of a mini-series where we discuss one of our favorite topics: how to properly fuel for workouts. In this episode we review tips for pre-workout nutrition and how to fuel your training and optimize performance. Of course, we also include performance nutrition myth busting and discuss why simple carbs (even added sugars) are a optimal pre-workout fuel, and explain why fasted workouts are not ideal for performance. Stay tuned for the next two episodes which will cover intra-workout nutrition and post-workout nutrition!

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In this episode, we discuss the issues with having “cheat meals” or “cheat days” and why this mentality is sabotaging your goals. “Cheat meals” are rooted in having a good vs. bad food mindset, which leads to a negative relationship with food. We review why this mindset is so problematic (physically and mentally) and give you strategies for breaking the restrict/binge cycle that often comes with the “cheat day” mentality. These strategies include allowing all foods to fit, challenging food rules, adding nutrition (rather than restricting), and listening to your body – all of which are key components on the RhoDe to Fueling Better.

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In this episode we wanted to talk more about our own nutrition experiences including how we have fallen victim to diet culture in the past. We discuss the impact of diet culture messages growing up and what fads we’ve tried, but more importantly review why those fat diets didn’t work. We also discuss how we overcame the dieting mindset to where we our today, following nutrition principles that allow us to fuel better & feel better!

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In our first mindset-focused episode, we discuss a healthy mindset around exercise and fitness. We review the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, engaging in joyful exercise, and having a growth mindset, including our own personal experiences! We also discuss the importance of shifting your mindset to more function-focused motivators and less on appearance-focused motivators for movement. If you think you need a mindset check for how you’re approaching exercise – this episode is for you!

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In this episode we discuss why quick fixes are not an appropriate long-term solution for your nutrition and fitness goals. We review the role that diet culture plays in glorifying the 'quick fix' and why this is problematic for your performance and overall health & well-being. We discuss several tips for how to break free from the quick fix mindset, including red flags to look for on your health and nutrition journey. 

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Learn what inspired us to name our podcast RhoDe to Fueling Better! There is a lot of meaning behind our podcast name, so we wanted to dedicate an episode to discussing just that. This episode introduces our podcast and how we approach & practice nutrition and will leave you feeling pumped for future episodes to come!

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Meet the hosts of RhoDe to Fueling Better Podcast, Registered Dietitian Laura Kilcline and Dietitian in Training Gina Santaniello. Get to know us as we go through some fun rapid fire questions, and talk about our background and how we got into the nutrition field.

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