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…
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…
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…
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,…
Ladies (and gentlemen), listen up! Whether you are an endurance athlete, weekend warrior, 9-5er, student, mother, dancer, yogi…whatever…strength training should be a part of your weekly routine. I like to believe we have come a long way in accepting the importance of strength training for women. It goes…
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…
Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m a triathlete who is addicted to matcha tea. My affinity for the vibrant green tea developed rather quickly. If you live or work in the Manasquan, NJ area, you may be familiar with the quaint café Batch. These days, I’m not…
MY GOAL: To help women understand the benefits of creatine on endurance performance. It should be noted that creatine is beneficial not just from a performance standpoint on race day, but all around. It has proven benefits for brain health, sleep quality, power production, strength, and recovery –…