Off-Road Nutrition

Off-Road Nutrition I teach clients life-changing strategies to make peace with food, end chronic dieting, and focus on

🙌🏾Can I get an amen?👏🏻 Commenting on the size of another person's body, no matter the intent, just isn't helpful. Furthe...
08/25/2021

🙌🏾Can I get an amen?👏🏻

Commenting on the size of another person's body, no matter the intent, just isn't helpful. Furthermore, it's inappropriate. None of your business.

Maybe they've put on weight, or they just exist in a larger body. Do you think that by bringing up their size, you'll help encourage them to lose weight? Quite the opposite, actually. You're more likely to encourage dieting behaviors, resulting in yo-yo weight cycling and weight increases. Increased feelings of shame. Guilt. Stress. Eating disorders (which run RAMPANT in people with larger bodies. I'm not just talking binge eating, but anorexia as well…the same behaviors that classify a thin person as anorexic are PRAISED in people with larger bodies. It's maddening).

Or maybe it's a person who has lost weight and you're commenting on how good they look. Wait, was there something wrong with them before they lost that weight? Maybe they didn't mean to lose weight and there's something seriously wrong with them. Maybe they've now developed such severe disordered eating or an eating disorder, and their relationship with food is at it's lowest-low. And maybe now that you've praised them for being in a thinner body, they're terrified of weight regain…which, btw, the MAJORITY of people experience.

You get where I'm going…I hope. Just don't do it. There are SO many other things you can comment on. Like how beautifully her shirt complements her eyes. Or how you look up to him for his dedication to xyz.

Are you struggling in your relationship with food, body, and health? I want you to know that your struggle is real, and there are ways to focus on whole-body health without focusing on the size of your body. Click the link in my bio or DM me to find out about working with me - you deserve better.

🍳Do you eat after you run?🍌 Research shows that the sooner you eat after a run, the better. Running is hard on the body ...
08/23/2021

🍳Do you eat after you run?🍌

Research shows that the sooner you eat after a run, the better. Running is hard on the body - it depletes your muscle glycogen stores (the quick energy stored in your muscles) and it breaks down muscle. The sooner you can start refueling, the quicker your recovery - super important if you're training for something and know you're going to be knocking out another run tomorrow.

One of the excuses I hear most often for not eating after a run is that the runner simply doesn't have time - they only allow themselves enough time to shower, change, and rush off to work. Sometimes they'll eat in the car, but many don't eat a meal until they get to work. Does this sound like you? If so, how have your energy levels been? How have your training runs been going?

The key to finding time for refueling if you have a packed schedule is to plan ahead - take the time to meal prep or at least meal plan. Have foods available that you can grab for the car. Munch on something while you getting ready. Better yet, wake up 10 minutes earlier so that you have 10 minutes to spare as soon as you come home…I promise you can eat a hearty meal (or snack) in 10 minutes!

Need more help with your fueling strategies? I help runners to CRUSH their personal best by teaching them HOW to eat and fuel their bodies; I will help you figure out what works best for YOU, not hand you a standardized plan. Click the 🔗 in my bio today to apply for 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching!

🙌Can I get an amen?😝 There's no need to over-complicated your diet, high-speed! Let me let you in on a little secret in ...
08/13/2021

🙌Can I get an amen?😝

There's no need to over-complicated your diet, high-speed! Let me let you in on a little secret in the nutrition community…

…when it comes to science showing what the best diet is for everyone, the best ratios of macros, the right amounts of micronutrients, the best timing of nutrients…we have NO EARTHLY IDEA. What we think we know of all those specifics changes on what seems like a daily basis.

No body knows what you need to eat and how you need to eat better than you - so by listening to your body, you'll be doing yourself a solid.

Sure, there are some guidelines that are generally acceptable as a good place to start. Eat your fruits and veggies, as much color and variety as possible. Whole grains are great. Fiber. Water. Yadda yadda yadda.

But those are just guidelines, not set in stone - the way of eating that works best for you won't look the same for someone else. So start by JUST EATING, and EATING ENOUGH. You don't need those fad diets, they're just adding stress to your already crazy life.

Need help tuning back into what your body is telling you it needs? I'm here to help get your relationship with food back on track! Click the 🔗 in my bio today to apply for 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching!

🤔Do you eat convenience foods?🙀 One of my client's biggest food fears is convenience foods - the idea of not fully knowi...
08/09/2021

🤔Do you eat convenience foods?🙀

One of my client's biggest food fears is convenience foods - the idea of not fully knowing what's really going into her food terrifies her to the point that she has a hard time allowing herself to eat the frozen versions of her favorite dishes.

But my client is also REALLY busy, and she doesn't always have the time to cook herself dinner from scratch, so allowing herself permission to eat convenience foods is an important step for her in healing her relationship with food.

We're working through this obstacle with some mindset work - namely, reframing her thoughts around convenience foods. One of the ideas that we explored is that allowing herself to eat convenience foods is actually a form of SELF-CARE - it removes some of the stress of having to cook from her day, while still allowing her to fuel and nourish her body.

Are you stuck in a restrictive mindset around food that is keeping you from your running dreams? Click the 🔗 in my bio today to apply for 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching!

🥪What's your go-to bedtime snack?🍎🍪 There's nothing better than a nice, big bowl of cereal before bed if you ask me!🤗 It...
08/07/2021

🥪What's your go-to bedtime snack?🍎🍪

There's nothing better than a nice, big bowl of cereal before bed if you ask me!🤗

It's time to ditch those food rules that keep you stuck underfueling your body.

If you're hungry, the answer is (almost always) to eat! It doesn't matter if it's after a certain time - it's okay to listen to your body. In fact, you may need that extra bedtime snack to help top off your muscle glycogen reserves (the energy stored in your muscles that you burn through when you run).

Eating a little something before bedtime may also help you sleep better (who else has woken up in the middle of the night because of a grumbling stomach?🥴), and better sleep = better running. You're welcome.

Need a bit of help confronting those pesky food rules that are keeping you stuck? Click the 🔗 in my bio today to apply for 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching!

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