I am sharing about my experience with food, nutrition, and some disordered-ish behaviors that came up for me post-partum. This episode isn't just for mom's, but the advice I am giving is more broad for anyone who has struggled with disordered behaviors. Save 15% off your MidDay Squares order with this link ! If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian ....
We are living in a climate where people are spreading a lot of misinformation around food and making people feel really scared to eat. Since we are female runners and have high energy needs and need to have enough fuel, I am going to talk about processed foods and the toxins in our food. I share the differences between what the United States and the European Union allow in processed foods. I talk about ways to add nutrient dense foods with the processed foods for a balanced meal or snack. Save 1...
I am sharing my birth story because there can be so much negative talk around pregnancy and birth. I wanted to share my story because it is empowering. I give some advice on things I learned through my pregnancy and birth. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian
I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this special. Let's talk about the science behind the weight loss injections as well as what Oprah had to say. I am giving you my perspective as a registered dietitian. This episode originally aired March 25, 2024. I would love to talk to you more about this episode! DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here . Use code serenamarierd to get 15% off your pillow!...
I have been going on a journey for the last two years of learning about women's hormone health. I am sharing about syncing your workouts, nutrition and long run fueling with where you are in your menstrual cycle. I give you tips on how to work with your hormones and nutrition ideas to adequately fuel during each phase of your cycle. Save 15% off your MidDay Squares order with this link ! If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian ....
Are you trying to balance running and life? I share how I am trying to balance these two things right now. We as women always seem to prioritize everyone else and their needs before ours. We cannot pour from an empty cup. Have you been stuck trying to pursue a goal or health habit? I talk about breaking down your big goals into tiny goals that you can do easily each day. It makes getting to the big goal easier and capable of you accomplishing it. Interested in trying Soul CBD ? Use my code seren...
Why do you feel so dissatisfied with your body? I am talking about when I went into a gym for a free personal trainer assessments. These assessments can be the root of the reason for why women have issues with their body. I share all the juicy details of the assessment and what I told the personal trainer. This is a repeat episode from March 4, 2024. If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian . Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here . Use code s...
I am talking all about protein and how to hit high protein goals. I share some of the things I have been doing to meet my protein needs as a new mom who is getting back into running and weight training. These tips can help you meet your protein goals as a runner! Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner! If you have questions about thi...
I have gotten a lot of questions on Instagram about insulin resistance. I share what insulin is, how it impacts our bodies and what it does when we have resistance to it. I give you some lifestyle changes to try to lower your insulin resistance. Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner! If you have questions about this episode, DM on I...
I have lived through the "crap" of diet/low calorie foods for runners. I go over my top 5 foods I have found to be the worst and I also touch on why these foods are so common in the running community. This episode originally aired July 24, 2023. If you feel like I missed a "crappy" diet food, please DM @runnergirldietitian .
I got this question on Instagram and I wanted to talk about it on the pod. "What happens if you do lose weight and you are a runner and you get faster? Does that mean for you that getting faster is weight loss?" Sometimes, losing weight will help you get faster, but there are so many other factors that go into getting faster than worrying about losing weight. Everyone's body is going to do something different when we add in training, consistent workouts, sleep, nutrition and so many more things ...
I am talking about how to stay in the 'fat burning zone' and, if you want to lose weight, do you have to workout in the fat burning zone? I used to be so obsessed with being in the 'fat burning zone' when I was macro tracking and dieting. The 'fat burning zone' is real, but the world of dieting takes it to the extreme. I share what I did to try to stay in the zone at all times and how this set me up for injury, lowering my metabolism and weight cycling. So how do we set up our metabolism for opt...
I am talking about how being a female runner sets you up to have nutrient deficiencies that make it harder for your body to have energy to do basic bodily functions. I want you to be aware of the risk of feeling fatigued and how your red blood cells can be created in a way that does not make you feel optimal in your body. I dive into the science of what happens when you do not have enough usable iron in your body. I give you things to look for when your labs come back with low iron or low ferrit...
There is a "calm before storm" so to speak when you restrict food and how it impacts your body. I am sharing the science behind what happens to your hormones and body while going on a low calorie diet. You can feel so good and have more energy while on a low calorie diet, but the storm is coming that is going to lead to stress fractures, demineralization of bones, exhaustion, anemia, loss of period, increased body fat and so much more. Let’s make running through menopause a bit easier on ya!! Ch...
I am going to share how my season of life & running are changing for me. I don't know how things are going to change after I give birth. Having that unknown, especially as a type A runner, not knowing when I will be able to run again has been hard for me. I talk about how life throws things at you, and sometimes you need to take a step back from running. You can feel guilt and shame when you take a step back, but sometimes it is necessary to get excited about running again. I talk about how ...
Have you heard of these phrases, "don't drink your calories" or "that drink has empty calories." I break down how I used to follow this rule and now how I have used drinking my calories to benefit me during my marathon training. I share my favorite performance mocktail and tell you why I have added each thing in and how it helps your performance. This episode originally aired October 9, 2023. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! If you have questions ...
I am talking about bone health and low carb dieting. We live in a world where women are obsessed with losing weight as quickly as possible. It can be frustrating when you start to fuel your body like an athlete and you may gain some weight especially if you are coming from a low carb diet. I share some of my story with my injuries in my 20's and how it was a result of the dieting I was doing at the time. I delve deep into why going low carb can be hurting your bone density. Let’s make running th...
I am talking with Amy Haas, she is a 30 year old runner who loves to run, have fun, and get shit done. She has been running for about 10 years & her current goal is to run a half marathon in every state. We talk about Amy's Instagram post that prompted me to have her on the pod. She gain 10lbs and how she has dropped major time in her marathon PR. Amy shares: how training has changed her relationship with her body about debunking the myth that thinner=faster her injury that led her to change...
I am talking about body image in pregnancy. Now, if you never plan on being pregnant or those days are behind you, the healing journey is still going to be the same and I think you will find nuggets in this episode. I explain how I have been working through my body image struggles since becoming pregnant. I was worried about my body changing and feeling shame that I was feeling worried. I share several tips that I found helpful on working through the inner dialog that came up for me. If you have...
I am talking with Kate about strength training and run coaching. Kate is a physical therapist, run, and strength coach primarily working with runners living with chronic illness and pain. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 from Nazareth University, and began providing virtual run coaching services shortly after when she realized the traditional insurance-based PT setting wasn't conducive to her preferred approach. Kate established The Running DPT LLC in 2021 and has been all ...
I am talking with Holly, she is a top-of-the-line personal fitness trainer and run coach, based in Nashville, TN. She is also certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the finisher of many ultra marathons (including two 100 milers!), she specializes in time-efficient circuit training, and individually tailored run programs. Her most valuable service is teaching you how to trade in excuses and plateaued training attempts for the ability to embrace hard work for lifelong results. Ho...
What do you do if your doctor tells you to go on a diet? They are not trained on nutrition and should be referring to a dietitian. I had some members tell me that they were told by their doctors to try these different diets. I talk about why this is not what should be recommended for women, especially those in perimenopause. I get really heated when doctors try to one fix all of us with a single diagnosis based on our weight. I go in depth on what happens to your body when you are going through ...
I am talking all about mindset. Specifically self sabotage and old belief systems that hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves. This comes up a lot with my clients so I thought we would talk about today on the pod. I share about black and white thinking and how finding a gray area can be helpful. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Ready for some new socks? Check out Sock Guy and use my code serena20 for 20% off your order! Don't forg...
I am talking with Jill Moellering, she is an intuitive eating coach and certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner helping women create strong healthy bodies they'll love, without the ups and downs of dieting. Jill guides women through the process of changing their relationship with food, exercise and their body while conquering binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating. Jill shares her story with digestive issues and orthorexia and how she recovered from it. Jill gives tips on how to handl...
It has been so hot where I live!! Why does our appetite get suppressed or reduced while training? This is really common when we are training, especially in hot weather. What do we do about it? Do we need to worry or care about it? I talk about what is happening in your body that is making your appetite is suppressed or reduced. I give you tips on how to get out of the fight or flight mode and into rest and digest mode. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can h...
I am talking about using real food to fuel your long runs. I breakdown the pros and cons between manufactured sports products vs non-manufactured sports products. I share reasons why I sometimes choose the manufactured sports products on my long runs. I talk about the cost, convenience, taste fatigue, why it is important to have different types of fuel sources and how you fuel for your run depends on your event. If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Train...
I am talking with Maddi who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She is the owner of Flexible Nutrition, a group nutrition private practice, where she works one on one with adolescent/adult athletes of all levels to learn how to fuel their sport for optimal performance and to overcome eating disorders/disordered eating. We are talking about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Maddi shares what is, what causes it and how to recognize if you have it. She also busts some myths around eating disorders ...
We are talking about body weight in this episode. I share the 3 choices you have when considering a weight loss journey. I go through the pros and cons and the long term consequences of each choice. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Interested in trying Soul CBD ? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian...
I am talking about body shaming. I share about some experiences I have had lately with my Instagram reels. I have a lot to say about this and how it's so unfair that women's bodies are so sexualized and objectified. It sucks. I share how I am processing this and how it's okay to feel two things at once, to be angry at your body and at society for thinking it's okay to comment on others bodies. If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Training in the heat suc...
I am talking about what it is like to run on your period and have period poops. I explain what period poops are and what you can do to help prevent it. I explain the science behind it and what is happening in your body during that time. I give you tips on what to do if you have period poops and you are going on a long run. Interested in trying Soul CBD ? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack You...
