How to disagree respectfully in a world full of health misinformation We’ve reached a point in the wellness world where eating fruit can spark a full-blown wellness debate. Not kidding. Fasted training vs. fed training.Tracking macros vs. intuitive eating.Heavy lifting vs. Pilates.Cold plunges vs. “please let me be…
Let’s be real: as a woman triathlete, guilt can sneak in faster than you can transition from the swim to the bike. Whether it’s missing a family dinner for a brick workout or opting out of book club for a long run, you might feel like your training…
The Impact on Recovery, Performance, and Overall Health I decided to cut back on alcohol primarily in response to my Whoop; and this decision was amplified by the changes that I started to see in my training and race performance. When you look at my results with the…
When something becomes important or relevant to you, you notice it all the time. Have you ever realized this? For example, when you buy a new car, all of a sudden you see that make and model EVERYWHERE. When I purchased my Jeep Renegade, it was as if…
I recently held a nutrition seminar, and the topic of cheat meals came up. This used to be a very common approach for me. When I was competing in figure, I would save this meal for the weekend so that I could enjoy food with friends and family. …
I have lived in New Jersey my entire adolescent and adult life. But every winter it’s like I have seasonal amnesia. I can’t believe how dark it gets, how dragged out the colder months feel, and how much I long for the warmth of the sun on my…
If you are familiar with plyometric training, you may associate it with athletes who participate in sports that involve running, bounding, or explosive movements. That’s understandable since this type of training greatly impacts one’s ability to react quickly and generate force in a short period of time. But…
By now, many of you have lined up your first race of the season. You may have already raced, and perhaps your entire 2024 calendar is set. When you enter a race, the goal is to show up to the starting line in peak condition. Hours, days, weeks,…
Nutrition does not have to be complicated. In a recent newsletter, I discussed intuitive eating – I also cover the topic in my blog post Understanding Hunger to Become a Stronger Athlete. When we dial into what our body truly needs, fueling for enjoyment, unlocking your performance potential,…
Last year, I trained for my first Ironman 70.3 and learned a lot along the way when it comes to how my body requires and handles nutrition. Turns out, at 5’0” tall and about 110 lbs., I actually need quite a bit more nutrition than I anticipated.  Triathlon…