Episode notes
Loved this conversation with my friend and fellow dietitian nutrition coach - Kylee Van Horn - on all things related to RED-S, fueling for your sport and the consequences of overtraining/under-fueling. Kylee is a lifelong runner and primarily works with endurance athletes of all skill levels.
Topics discussed on this episode:
-RED-S (formally known as the female athlete triad). What is it? What are the symptoms? + What to do about it.
-Dangers of chronic under-fueling / overtraining in all athlete populations.
-Eating disorders + disordered eating patterns in athletes.
-Addressing symptoms, asking for help and the road to recovery.
-Finding the right team and creating a social circle to support your needs.
-Dealing with shame and other obstacles that arise when working towards better health and performanc ...