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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 |
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26: Female Athletes Nutrition: Challenges and Conversations w/ Sports Dietitian, Laura Moretti Reece
Friday, 6 December, 2024
In this episode, Laura Moretti Reece, lead sports dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses her journey as a sports dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating among athletes. Laura highlights the foundational significance of personalized and evidence-based nutritional recommendations for athletes. We also explore the impact of diet culture, menstrual phase, and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) on nutrition for female athletes. Trends like intermittent fasting, fasted workouts, and sports supplements are also discussed. Laura Moretti Reece completed her Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition at New York University. As a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Laura specializes in sports performance-based nutrition as well as treating REDs, disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes. Laura has an extensive amount of experience in consulting and collaborating with Olympic and professional athletes, local colleges and universities, as well as professional sport and dance facilities. Laura currently serves as the Lead Dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, as well as serving as the consulting dietitian for the Boston Ballet Company. She also runs a Boston Based virtual group nutrition practice, Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC. Laura served as the Co-Chair for the International Academy of Eating Disorders Sport and Exercise Special Interest Group, and was also the Co-Chair of the 2019 Female Athlete Conference. 00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings 00:13 Specializing in Eating Disorders 00:52 Joining the Female Athlete Program 01:07 Building a Team and Current Role 02:15 Advice for Aspiring Dietitians 03:54 Discussing REDS: Recent Research and Opinions 07:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Athletes 13:06 Menstrual Health and Nutrition 17:44 Intermittent Fasting and Female Athletes 19:00 Listening to Your Body: Intuitive Eating for Athletes 19:41 The Problem with Dietary Restrictions 21:20 Coaching Female Athletes: Unique Challenges 25:37 Supplements for Female Athletes: What to Consider 32:25 The True Meaning of Fitness: A Personal Perspective 36:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
