
s2/e32 Understanding "The Athlete Plates" with Cortney Berling, RD, MPH (@eatwell.runbetter)
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WHAT and HOW MUCH to eat as a runner? Sports Dietitian Cortney Berling (@eatwell.runbetter) joins the show to discuss the "Athlete Plates" tool for runners and how to figure out your nutritional needs from day to day!
- What are the Athlete Plates?
- Easy/Rest Days
- Moderate Days
- Heavy Days
- WHEN you need the different days
- Why running messes with sensations of hunger & fullness
- Learning to eat intuitively as an athlete
- The role of fat & fiber
- Liquid calories
- Marketing & nutrition
- and more!
🕶️🦩This episode is sponsored by GOODR SUNGLASSES! Get 15% off (my favorite) running sunglasses in the world & support the show using code RUNEXP at www.goodr.com! 🕶️
Cortney Berling is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, running coach, momma of 2, and military spouse! She ran cross country and track at The University of Cincinnati. Running has always been a significant part of her life, but years of underfueling left her sidelined with injury and eventually led to infertility. Cortney is on a mission to help runners heal their relationship with food, fuel their training right, and run their best race while living their best life! She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from The University of Cincinnati, completed her Dietetic Internship at The Cleveland Clinic, and obtained her Master’s of Public Health from Liberty University. When she's not busy coaching clients you can find her playing with her kids, exploring the Japanese culture, hiking, and paddle boarding!
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