Fuel2Run

For global running day I'm sharing a photo from the Steamboat half marathon this past weekend. It was not exactly the day I was hoping for but a I managed to finish under 1:30 despite several factors that prevented me from getting a proper pre race recovery (all outside of my control). It was a beautiful day and I managed to be the first female master athlete.

I have been a runner for over 28 years now and have learned that not all races go the way I hope. I've been putting in quality training and was set to run at least 2 minutes faster than what I ran. It might seem frustrating to spend so much time training for the race to not go as planned. I love the process of training and the daily grind of putting in hard work. So I'll keep grinding and running because I love it.

Have you ever been in the grocery store and found yourself staring at the huge assortment of protein bars and wondered what is the best choice? I contributed to this article all about protein bars. Check it out! And because we are on the topic of protein bars. What is your favorite bar? Do you use protein bars often or do you try to limit packaged foods?

A Dietician Analyzes and Ranks Popular Protein Bars—are Any of Them Gut-Friendly? These convenient snacks can be a great way to get more protein into your diet, but which ones taste best and won’t mess with your gut?

CGMs for healthy adults! There are so many reasons to use a CGM even if you don't have diabetes. This article offers some great insights into why a continuous glucose monitor can be helpful for otherwise "healthy" adults. As can athlete I can say that the CGM has helped me tremendously in my fueling strategy to help improve my energy levels/fueling strategy during runs and also enhance my recovery.

CGMs for Healthy Adults: A Guide to Who Should Use Them and Why - Nutrisense Journal CGMs are increasingly being used by healthy adults to improve their metabolic health. Learn more about the benefits of CGMs and who should use them here.

I am so excited to read this book by Stacy Sims. Her book ROAR was great, but as I get older and head into the inevitable of menopause I am excited to read this book on the topic. Menopause happens to half the population so why is there such little research about it? I think it is about time we start discussing menopause more and finding ways to make the transition easier for women instead of just thing we all (women) have to endure and stay quiet about. I just pre-ordered my book and can't wait to read it.

Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond|Paperback A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy SimsFor active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn’t...

Is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) effective for athletes? Yes, it can be. If you are interested in learning more about how a CGM might benefit you, here is an article with a little bit more info on the topic. Keep in mind there is not a lot of research on the use of CGMs in athletes so we are still learning about how this technology can be useful for athletic performance. At the end I share a little info about my personal experience wearing the CGM. Feel free to ask me any questions on the topic!

Why Continuous Glucose Monitoring is Effective for Athletes Review the reasons that continuous glucose monitoring continues to grow in popularity amongst the world’s top athletes.

I'm a sports dietitian and I also have the unique experience of working with people post bariatric surgery. People reach out to me often to see if I can help them with their fueling for an ironman or ultra-marathon. They had the sleeve or gastric bypass and struggle with nutrition for training and racing. This is my recent blog post on this topic based on my experience working with clients and my unique background as both a sports dietitian and bariatric dietitian. I try to be honest and realistic in this post. Please share.

Fueling for your ironman (or ultra-distance event) post-bariatric surgery. It is not easy. Many people find a new or renewed passion for fitness and sport after they have had a bariatric surgery. I have clients that participated in sports in high school and college. They stopped being active after they graduated and continued to eat like an athlete. Over the years the weight gain added up...