We all know that to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. To gain weight, do the opposite.

The problem is that calorie counting is massively flawed

We are not eating or burning what we think we are.

So what are we supposed to do as runners? We’d like to make sure that we are fueling enough with the right kinds of foods–not too little and not too much

Today we’re going to explore the complications with counting calories. We’ll get into:

If you’ve been confused about why you are not getting the results from your nutrition that you are aiming for, you’re about to find out why.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. 

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Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

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