 |
Mind Your FitnessAuthor: Lexi Moriarty, RD, CSSD & Shira Evans, RD, CSSD, LD
What does the word fitness mean to you? For many years weve seen the word fit used to describe the thin, athletic ideals paired with enhanced physical performance. When in reality true metrics of fitness have nothing to do with appearance. As certified sports dietitians, lovers of exercise, and diet-haters, were on a mission to help people realize that fitness, health, and peak performance isnt one size fits all. If youre a high-level athlete, weekend warrior, coach, or everyday fitness fanatic and have ever come face-to-face with diet culture or unrealistic body ideals, this podcast is for you. Were here to set the record straight on what it takes to be fit and reclaim the word fitness once and for all, all while helping you optimize your health, performance, and confidence in your body! Collectively we have over 25 years experience as dietitians and have helped thousands of athletes and active individuals bring their performance to the next level while also prioritizing a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. In this podcast, well cover topics on anything from non-diet nutrition, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, health at every size, relative energy deficiency in sport, eating disorders, and so much more. You can connect with Lexi & Shira using the info below... Lexi Moriarty is the owner of Fueled Balanced Nutrition (fueledandbalanced.com) in NJ and is on instagram as @FueledandBalanced.Dietitian Shira Evans is the owner of Shira Evans Nutrition (shiraevansrd.com) in OR and is on instagram as @shiraevansrd Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
S2:E8: Transitioning from Sport: Insights with Athlete Development Specialist, Mac St. Onge
Episode 8
Thursday, 13 June, 2024
In this episode, we welcome Mac St. Onge, a former athlete turned Athlete Development Specialist. Mac delves into her journey from a Division I ice hockey player to an advocate for athletes navigating life beyond sport via her platform, The Sideline Perspective. Highlights include a detailed breakdown of the 'RISE' framework for athletes dealing with injuries, the importance of celebrating small wins, and practical advice for athletes redefining their identity and their relationship with exercise and food post-retirement. Passionate about supporting athletes, Mac currently working for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committe (USOPC) as their Manager of Athlete Outreach and Engagment. She is also the founder of The Sideline Perspective, a community based platform where athletes and former athletes can come together to find connection, share stories, and move forward with purpose. In her work across various sports organizations, Mac hopes to make an impact on the culture of athletics in the United States. 00:00 Introduction to Mind Your Fitness Podcast 00:48 Meet Our Guest: Mack St. Auge 01:11 Mac's Journey and Career 03:40 The Sideline Perspective: Mission and Services 08:22 Challenges Athletes Face Post-Career 17:25 Supporting Injured Athletes: The RISE Framework 25:06 Advice for Retiring Athletes 31:26 Mindset Shifts and Embracing New Challenges 35:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
