Female Athlete Nutrition – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes discusses the complexities of nutrition, especially for female athletes, and the high expectations placed on them. Special guest Jess Cerra, Vice President of Product and Community Development at Elite Active Nutrition, shares her journey from an elite athlete to an entrepreneur in the sports nutrition industry.

They dive deep into the importance of electrolytes, how sweat testing can help optimize hydration and balance, and the innovative products offered by Salt Stick. They also touch on Jess's personal athletic achievements and provide practical advice on managing nutrition and hydration for optimal performance.

Episode Highlights:

• 01:22 The Impact of Menstrual Health on Female Athletes
• 03:01 Meet Our Guest: Jess Cerra
• 04:58 Jess Cerra's Athletic Journey and Education
• 09:43 Challenges and Triumphs in Professional Cycling
• 11:57 The Role of Mentorship in Sports
• 14:38 Transitioning to a Career in Sports Nutrition
• 16:03 Introduction to Elite Active Nutrition
• 21:35 The Importance of Electrolytes for Athletes
• 30:22 Recognizing Signs of Heat Stroke and Dehydration
• 31:03 Importance of Electrolytes in Recovery
• 31:43 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS)
• 32:23 Resources for Managing REDS
• 34:12 Practical Tips for Sweat Testing
• 36:06 Electrolyte Needs for Endurance Athletes
• 38:25 Debunking Myths About Electrolytes
• 39:09 Choosing the Right Electrolyte Products
• 41:52 Sweat Testing Methods and Tools
• 48:33 Electrolyte Needs for Different Athletes
• 56:40 Final Thoughts and Resources

Beyond her athletic pursuits, Cerra is the founder of JoJé Bar, a gluten-free, real-food energy bar designed for endurance athletes, which became part of the Alete Active Nutrition portfolio in 2021. She also co-founded The Last Best Ride, a gravel cycling event in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana, which allocates its proceeds to scholarships for women pursuing post-secondary education.

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Resources and Links:

• Follow Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscerra/?hl=en
• Follow SaltStick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltstick/?hl=en
• For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/
• Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds
• WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co
• Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code CORTES15 for 15% off: previnex.com
• Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast
• Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @‌femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes interviews Sarah Krol, Vice President of Food and Nutrition at NSF, and John Travis, Principal Technical Manager at NSF. They discuss the complexities of nutrition and the importance of food safety and supplement standards.

Kroll and Travis emphasize the role of NSF in protecting and improving human health through rigorous testing and certification processes, particularly in the areas of supplements, food products, and cosmetics. They also touch on the evolving landscape of consumer demand for clean and safe products, and NSF's role in ensuring quality and safety in a variety of industries.

This episode provides valuable insights into how consumers can make informed choices about the products they use.

Episode Highlights:

• 01:22 The Impact of Period Pain on Women's Lives

• 03:01 Meet the Experts: Sarah Krol and John Travis

• 06:25 NSF for Sport: Ensuring Supplement Safety

• 09:21 The Importance of Certification and Standards

• 28:17 Addressing RED-S in Female Athletes

• 33:32 The Evolving Landscape of Supplements

• 34:29 NSF's Expanding Role Beyond Supplements

• 39:32 Food Safety and Consumer Awareness

• 43:03 Supply Chain Stressors and Adulteration Risks

• 45:36 The Rise of Sugar Substitutes

• 50:27 Lead in Protein Powders: Understanding the Risks

• 54:39 The Importance of Certification and Safe Consumption

• 57:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

John Travis has more than 25 years of experience in analyzing dietary supplements, utilizing techniques such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. His expertise in the analysis of dietary supplements for ingredients prohibited by antidoping organizations was instrumental in developing screening methods for NSF’s Certified for Sport program. These procedures help analyze and detect potentially harmful substances, contaminants and emerging drugs in dietary supplements. He joined NSF in 1995.

Sarah Krol is Vice President, Food and Nutrition at NSF is responsible for NSF’s global Food and Nutrition division, which includes primary food production/agriculture and fisheries, food manufacturing and distribution, product claims certifications such as Organics/Non-GMO (including NSF’s subsidiary Quality Assurance International), and nutrition and wellness (including supplements and cosmetics).

Resources and Links:

• For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/

• Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds

• WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co

• Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code CORTES15 for 15% off: previnex.com

• Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast

• Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @‌femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group

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In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes addresses recent concerns about lead in protein powders. She draws from an October 2025 Consumer Reports article which revealed that out of 23 tested protein products, over two-thirds contained lead levels higher than recommended for daily intake.

Lindsey explains the significance of this finding, the implications for various demographics including children and pregnant women, and offers practical advice on choosing safer protein powder alternatives while simultaneously admitting that the consumer reports article created unnecessary fear mongering as the limits which Consumer Reports set for lead was much lower than any other current standards. She emphasizes the importance of whole foods over supplements and encourages informed consumer choices. Additionally, Lindsey provides updates on her website services and partnerships aimed at supporting female athletes.

Episode Highlights:

• 03:17 Today's Topic: Lead in Protein Powders
• 04:40 Consumer Reports on Lead in Protein Powders
• 08:53 Understanding Lead Exposure and Its Risks
• 23:48 Recommendations for Protein Powder Consumption
• 44:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources and Links:

• Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead
• FDA Lead in Food and Foodwares
• NSF for Sport Sport Supplement Safety

• Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds
• WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 10% off: http://wavebye.co
• Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code riseup for 15% off: previnex.com
• Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast
• Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @ femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group

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bestseller “Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes”, Christine’s work helps women achieve their athletic potential by understanding and implementing the latest science. We talk about the evolution of women in sports science research, the impact of society and culture on body ideals, myths and misunderstanding harming women athletes, and the intersection of injuries, athletic identity, and eating disorders. 

In this episode we talk about:

2:40 Christine’s athletic and career backgrounds

6:45 Intersecting health and fitness with science and diet culture in media

13:35 Writing “Up To Speed”: sharing nuances in female physiology, hormones, fueling, and RED-S

21:20 Science and research into female athletes 

27:00 Exercise performance, hormones, and reproduction

29:35 Female bodies and society: appearance ideals and cultural expectations over proper form and function

31:35 Body composition: testing and relevance 

40:50 Injuries, disordered eating, and athletic identity

44:15 Changing the narrative around women athletes 

48:25 End of the podcast questions

Find out more about Christine Yu and her book “Up To Speed”: https://www.christinemyu.com/

Follow Christine on Instagram @cyu888 and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Ben Frederick, professional cyclist and advocate for brain injuries and mental health. Ben talks about his athletic background, dabbling in running before finding cycling during college, then progressing to the elite level. However, as Ben shares, his identity as a professional cyclist came crashing down following a life changing accident injuring his brain. Ben discusses the long-term impact this traumatic brain injury (TBI) had on his everyday life, and his mental and physical health, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of concussions and post-concussion syndrome. 

Ben opens up about his struggles with depression and anxiety post TBI, which took root in an eating disorder that hospitalized him. We touch on the nutrition culture within the weight-sensitive sport of elite cycling, and how losing his athletic identity affected his relationship to food and his body. Ben bravely shares how he was able to recover from rock bottom with the help of friends, family, and professionals. We discuss the importance of addressing the anxieties and disordered mindsets underlying eating disorders, in order to develop long-term effective coping strategies: eating disorders are not! Ben talks about how was able to look his “Monsters” in the face and learn to live with them, the inspiration behind his nonprofit “The Small Monsters Project”, providing community and advocacy for individuals affected by concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and mental illness.  We finish off with the usual end of the podcast questions, plus a bonus one!

Find out more about “The Small Monsters Project”: https://www.thesmallmonstersproject.com/

Follow Ben on Instagram @benjamfred The Small Monsters Project @thesmallmonstersproject and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

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Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

2:20 Ben’s athletic journey to pro cycling

11:15 Ben’s life changing crash and concussion

15:55 Concussion symptoms and post-concussion syndrome 

19:20 Injuries and mental health 

23:20 Nutrition culture in cycling

25:25 Eating disorders as a coping mechanism 

32:15 Ben’s rock bottom and eating disorder treatment 

36:10 Eating disorder recovery and mental health healing

41:25 The Small Monsters Project: supporting individuals with concussions, brain injuries, and mental health 

47:30 End of the podcast questions 

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Claudia Hanna, host of the “If This Food Could Talk” podcast. Deeply passionate about sharing the warm culture and foods of the Mediterranean, Claudia teaches Eat Like a Greek cooking classes and writes about the Mediterranean lifestyle on her blog Live Like a Goddess and as a freelance writer. Claudia shares her story from corporate America to living her dream in Cyprus, alongside the large impact her family’s heritage has had on this journey. 

Claudia and I dive deep into all things Mediterranean, differentiating between the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet: only a small part of what makes the lifestyle so healthy promoting. For Claudia, the Mediterranean lifestyle encompasses 5 key pillars: diet; family and community; faith and spirituality; better career choices for women; and the sharing of generational wisdom. We talk about foods that define the Mediterranean diet: olive oil, garlic, onions, lemon, and fish, alongside cooking and preparation tips, and ways to incorporate them into your diet and lifestyle. Claudia shares about her podcast “If This Food Could Talk: A History Show for Everyone Who Eats”, and her business “Athena’s Bump”, a maternal nutrition company focusing on helping mothers fuel through all stages of pregnancy. We finish off with the usual end of the podcast questions.

Listen to Claudia’s podcast “If This Food Could Talk” here: www.ifthisfoodcouldtalk.com

Follow Claudia on Instagram @livelikeagoddess her podcast @ifthisfoodcouldtalk and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 
Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout
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Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

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In this episode we talk about:
4:30 Claudia’s path from corporate America to living the Mediterranean lifestyle in Cyprus
9:15 Impact of family background on food
11:20 Mediterranean diet vs Mediterranean lifestyle
16:30 Incorporating Mediterranean dietary staples: olive oil, garlic, onions, and lemons 
24:50 Tips for cooking fish 
27:25 Olive oil 101: different types, uses, and health benefits
30:20 Claudia’s podcast “If This Food Could Talk: A History Show for Everyone Who Eats”
42:35 Claudia’s maternal nutrition company, “Athena’s Bump” 
50:10 End of the podcast questions

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with 2x Olympic Medallist and World Champion triathlete, Katie Zaferes. As well as being one of the best triathletes in the world, Katie is a new mom to Kimble and role model to other athletes looking to balance elite sports with family. Katie briefly shares the basics of triathlon -swim, bike, run- explaining the different race distances and events like Ironman and the Olympics. She talks about her path to becoming a pro triathlete: from swimming and running in high school, running in college, to joining the US’ triathlon Collegiate Recruitment Program post-college. 

Katie and I offer listeners great advice for fueling races and workouts, nutrition when traveling, and fueling as a mom! Katie talks about the importance of nutrition education and asking for help. We discuss easy habits for eating well, including using frozen vegetables and supplements. Katie shares how she fuels on race day -before, during, after-, reminding listeners that optimizing nutrition for performance starts with what you’re eating daily in training. Katie talks about her upcoming race plans as she targets qualifying for her 3rd Olympic Games in Paris 2024. We finish off with the usual end of the podcast questions.

Follow Katie on Instagram @kzaferes6 and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout

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Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

1:50 Returning to elite sports postpartum 

7:00 Triathlon basics: swim, bike, and run

10:30 Katie’s triathlon path: college runner to triathlon World Champ

19:50 Learning how to fuel as an athlete

25:00 Making eating well easy!

28:30 Race day and training nutrition 

38:50 Fueling tips when traveling

44:05 Tips for fueling as a mom: ask for help!

47:50 Katie’s upcoming races planning for the Paris 2024 Olympics 

49:30 End of the podcast questions 

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What is Rise Up Nutrition and how do we help female athletes? Looking to improve your nutrition and performance? Or need help for your team? In this episode we will cover 6 ways that you can work with Rise Up Nutrition to become Fierce, Fit & Fueled! 

I discuss our 6 programs and services: what they are, who they’re for, how and why they help.

Listen in to learn how we can help you level up your nutrition and performance, whether or not you struggle with disordered eating. 

Whether you're a parent looking to equip your child with reliable nutrition education and fueling habits to last their lifetime; a competitive high school or college athlete struggling to reject diet culture while seeking performance goals; a more mature female athlete trying to figure out nutrition to support your health and exercise; a coach looking to share good sports nutrition knowledge with their athletes and teams; or anyone else, Rise Up Nutrition is here to help you! 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to book  a call with me to discuss your personal nutrition needs, to apply to our coaching programs or gain instant access to online resources including the Female Athlete Nutrition Online Course and the Sports Nutrition Team Toolkit! 

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout

InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only!

THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY:

Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders.

Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

1:40 Overview of Rise Up Nutrition’s (R.U.N.) services 

11:00 The Female Athlete System of Transformation (aka the FAST Track Program): the who, what, how and why it works 

18:10 Fuel School: equipping young athletes with good nutrition habits 

22:40 Female Athlete Nutrition Online Course for adult and adolescent athletes

27:45 Alumni Program: a community of fast, fit, and fueled female athletes 

32:30 Podcast Patreon Membership: a community for podcast fans with bonus episodes and Q&A’s with Lindsey, free recipes, discounts and more perks!

35:20 Sports Nutrition Team Toolkit: support for coaches, athletes, and teams

42:40 How to learn more/ sign up today!

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In this client testimonial episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I am joined by collegiate gymnast, future dietitian, and Rise Up Nutrition client, Camille. Camille recently graduated from our Female Athlete System of Transformation, aka the FAST Track Program, and is now part of our Alumni Program. Camille talks about her struggles with disordered eating and depression as a high performing student-athlete. Camille shares how both receiving intensive outpatient eating disorder support at a treatment center, as well as being part of our virtual FAST Track Program helped her feel less alone in her struggles, connecting her to a community of female athletes she could relate to and be motivated by. Having completed the FAST Track Program, she talks about maintaining the connection to this community and the Rise Up Nutrition team as part of our Alumni Program: key reasons she believes the FAST Track Program was truly transformational for her. She discusses her fears and hesitations about whether the program would actually work for her (spoiler alert: it did!), and how our team helped Camille stay accountable and on track making good nutrition choices. We talk about what food freedom means, intuitive eating, and respecting your hunger and fullness cues.

Camille shares about her struggles transitioning to college freshman year, and the culture of disordered eating and mindsets in gymnastics, including body judgment, comparison and perfectionism. Now entering her sophomore year, Camille talks about the coping skills she’s learned to support herself, and how improving her nutrition has led to big athletic improvements. By embracing her body’s strength, rather than trying to look a certain way or be smaller, Camille has seen her gymnastics performances improve, something Camille wants to highlight to listeners. Camille speaks about studying to become a dietitian and the power of sharing our struggles to help others. 

Follow Camille on Instagram @camille.lindley and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition 

We have a huge announcement! We are launching patreon! Female Athlete Nutrition podcast patreon is now LIVE and we are excited to offer our community unique perks. Join today and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition 

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout

InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only!

THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY:

Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders.

Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

2:30 Introduction to Taylor, and why she started working with Rise Up Nutrition

8:45 2:20 introduction to Camille, collegiate gymnast and Rise Up Nutrition client

4:30 Camille’s story with an eating disorder and depression; Eating disorder treatment at an intensive outpatient center 

6:50 Life after leaving the treatment center; Triggers on a college athletics team, freshman year, and relapse

8:40 Finding Rise Up Nutrition (R.U.N) and developing coping skills for long-term recovery  

12:00 Recovery hesitations and why R.U.N. worked for Camille

14:00 Motivations for studying nutrition while also struggling with disordered eating  

19:20 Post-recovery athletic performance

21:00 Intuitive eating and hunger cues: “it’s also okay to say no to food!”

25:05 Food freedom: a client's perspective 

28:20 R.U.N. FAST Track Program 

35:30 Support after the FAST Track Program with the Alumni Program 

38:00 Gymnastics culture of body ideals and size, perfectionism, and comparison

44:40 Camille’s advice to listeners: embrace change, it’s inevitable 

47:30 End of the podcast questions 

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In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I dive deep into the topic of nutrition and fitness apps and trackers. With most smartphones already having health apps downloaded from the start, and millions more available to download, access to nutrition and fitness apps has never been greater. I question whether this is always a good thing, and the potential harms and unintended consequences they may contribute to. From calorie counting apps and fitness trackers, like MyFitnessPal and Strava, to professionally guided apps and virtual coaching platforms, such as the one I use with my clients, I review their pro’s and con’s. I conclude with my thoughts on the best apps available, and how we can ensure these platforms are helpful not hurtful.  

I strongly advise you to engage with these apps and trackers cautiously. And the best advice I can give is to seek professional guidance to see long lasting, personalized, and evidence-based nutrition and fitness guidance. There are apps that you can track your health progress with the help of a coach for just that! I use an app with my clients and it allows all the benefits of tracking, without all the consequences!

If you find that using nutrition or fitness trackers has a negative impact on your physical or mental health, it may be time to delete the app but pick up the phone and make a call to get the professional guidance you need! You can do so by heading to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com and booking a call with me to discuss your personal nutrition needs!

If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot!

Follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition 

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout

InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only!

THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY:

Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders.

Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

2:00 Nutrition/ health apps are everywhere, let’s talk about them!

4:45 Pros of calorie counting/ food tracking apps, e.g. MyFitnessPal 

11:20 Cons of calorie counting apps: do they impact disordered eating? 

18:00 Summary calorie counting/ food tracking apps

19:00 Pros of fitness and performance trackers, e.g. Strava

20:40 Cons of fitness tracking apps: unnecessary competition and comparison

26:00 Professionally monitored apps and coaching platforms: a possible solution? 

30:00 Long-term impact of tracking: app dependency vs actual behavior change

31:40 And the answer is… What are the best nutrition/ fitness/ health apps and approaches?

33:35 Evaluating our relationship with these apps: are they helping or hurting you?

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