146. The Things We Hope Athletes Leave Behind This Year (Because They Drive Us Bananas)

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly unpack the weight loss conversations, body-focused advice, and wellness trends they hope athletes leave behind this year.

They dive into why weight-centric messaging, narratives, and viral TikTok wellness advice can negatively impact fueling, performance, and recovery. The discussion breaks down how these ideas show up in endurance sports, and what athletes actually need to focus on instead.

If you’re ready to move into the new year with more nuance, better fueling, and less nonsense, this episode is for you.

The Eat More Carbs Podcast is hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery podcast for athletes! Each Thursday learn about how to get your period back using proper sports nutrition. Hosted by Team Steady State Sports Dietitians, Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, you will learn how to optimize your health and maximize your performance.

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