Eating for optimal health and performance doesn’t happen by accident. Think of the food choices you make when you’re time poor or in a rush… You’re more likely to get takeaway or eat out You’re more likely to grab and go whatever is available, quick and easy to fill a hole You’re more likely to eat a bowl of cereal for dinner You’re more likely to smash a protein shake after a session and go to bed without ticking all of your recovery boxes Let me teach you some of the strategies I use to help m...
Jun 09, 2022•20 min•Ep. 45
Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence. For active people, immune function plays a role not only in fighting off infections but also in promoting tissue repair to recover from exercise and injury. To function properly, the immune system requires lots of nutrients – both macro and micronutrients. For a triathlete under a heavy training load, requirements are even higher putting you at risk of a suppressed immune syst...
Jun 02, 2022•17 min•Ep. 44
Caffeine is a well-established performance booster. Is it beneficial for endurance performance? Heck yes! But more does not equal better when it comes to caffeine supplementation. It’s about finding the lowest dose to give the greatest effect, without the negative effects. How is caffeine absorbed? How does caffeine work? What are the negative effects of too much caffeine? Where else can you get caffeine from without needing to use tea and coffee? Tune in to find out! LINKS: Get 20% off Revvies ...
May 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 43
I’m a big advocate for triathletes implementing strength into their training program, but not many do it! Maybe it’s because you’re worried about getting too sore, or putting on too much muscle mass and affecting your power to weight ratio, you have zero time, or maybe it’s because you have no idea what you should be doing! As an Advanced Sports Dietitian, this is not my area of expertise. So joining me on the podcast is Exercise Physiologist, Huw Darnell, who specialises in strength and rehabil...
May 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 42
You've done the training, you’ve dialed in your nutrition, but what about your mind? When it comes to racing, there is a lot you can do to prepare your body physically to perform at the best of your ability on the day. But if you haven’t got your mind switched on, then your race may not result in what you’re truly capable of. To help give you some practical strategies to mentally prepare yourself for your next triathlon race, I asked mindset and performance coach Trang Nguyen to join me on the p...
May 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 41
As an endurance athlete, calcium is a key nutrient you need to be on top of. Every. Single. Day. Calcium is not only important for building strong bones and teeth, it’s also important for every single muscle contraction. If we’re not getting enough calcium from our diet, we borrow it from our bones. If this delicate balance is tipped in the wrong direction too often, we run the risk of having weak or porous bones. Not ideal! In the latest episode of the podcast, I dive into… What role calcium pl...
May 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 40
Have you got a hot race coming up? Here’s some practical heat adaptation advice that actually works. Joining me on this episode is Physiologist Avish Sharma. He was the lead Physiologist for Triathlon Australia in the preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which always set to be a hot environment. In this episode we talk about: Why would you want to heat adapt yourself? Who is it beneficial for? Are there any negative implications of heat adaptation? How do you heat adapt yourself? How long do ...
Apr 28, 2022•41 min•Ep. 39
When it comes to triathlon nutrition, there is a lot of crap out there! My passion is to cut through all the noise and give you practical, evidence-based information that actually works. To fast track your success as a time-poor triathlete. Triathlon can be a very expensive and tech-heavy sport. You don’t just need stuff for one sport, you need stuff for three! There are lots of gadgets and everything is upgradable - costs that can add up quickly if you’re not careful. But when it comes to nutri...
Apr 21, 2022•21 min•Ep. 38
If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you might be starting to think nutrition is the missing link in your performance. And you know how passionate I am about getting practical, evidence-based information out there in a very noisy world. Does any of this sound like you? You're sick of feeling tired all the time→ → You're frustrated you can't hit the goals you want to achieve → You train the house down but can't seem to shift the body fat → You're sick of feeling absolutely exhaust...
Apr 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 37
You’ve invested in a training program, a coach, maybe you’ve spent thousands of dollars on a new bike…why haven’t you got a plan for your nutrition yet? So many athletes smash themselves at training with no regard for how they’re fuelling and recovering. But we only adapt i.e. get fitter and faster from the sessions we recover from. If you want to find the sweet spot where training and nutrition intersect, you might need to up your game with your nutrition…just saying. In this episode, I asked t...
Apr 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 36
It’s not often someone walks through my doors that generally eats really well. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources and minimal junk. But just because you eat healthily, doesn’t mean you’re fuelling your body with the right things to support triathlon training. Jody is a Naturopath, Triathlete, Mumma, Wife and Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete. She shares her experiences on what it’s like to be a member of the TNA program as a healthy eating Naturopath. What she’s learnt s...
Apr 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 35
Are you someone that suffers from pre-race nerves? Do you worry you’ve forgotten to do something important heading into race day? There is A LOT to do, think about and organise when it comes to triathlon racing. Preparing for one sport is hard enough, but you’ve got to prepare yourself for 3! Let me help you automate your racing process and take away the stress that comes with toeing the start line. I’ve put together a that outlines a range of things you might want to consider in the lead-up, on...
Mar 31, 2022•19 min•Ep. 34
Do you feel tired, lethargic or fatigued and are not sure why? Maybe you need to get your iron levels checked. Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program we talk all about Iron and how important it is for endurance training. I want to make sure my athletes know how to recognise symptoms of deficiency but also how to fix it, quickly. Joining me in this episode is fellow Advanced Sports Dietitian Rebecca Hall aka Beccy. She has recently submitted her Masters in Iron supplementation for enduran...
Mar 24, 2022•24 min•Ep. 33
⛔️ Don’t book in for a body composition scan until you listen to this! Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (or BIA) scans are popping up in just about every gym and I’ve even seen some health professional clinics offering them as a service. They’re advertised as a quick and affordable way to accurately measure your body composition i.e. how much muscle, fat and bone tissue you’re made up of. But if an athlete of mine brings me a scan to interpret, I tell them to throw it in the bin! 🙈 Listen in as...
Mar 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 32
Three reasons why you aren’t losing weight doing triathlon, despite training the house down. Are you frustrated you can’t seem to reach your body composition goals? You train more than most people but still have a little excess body fat to lose. Are you constantly trying to eat a little less to burn more fat and end up starving all the time? Or absolutely wrecked after training? That is definitely no way to live 🙅🏻♀️ Listen in as I give you 3 reasons why leaning up seems elusive. It may not b...
Mar 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 31
If you’re serious about tracking your body composition change, you need to consider getting regular skin folds done with an accredited anthropometrist. But what are skin folds? What do you need to look for when getting your skin folds done to ensure they’re legit? And how do you find an accredited anthropometrist? Tune in to learn all about skin folds! To book in for skin folds in our monthly clinic → Head here LINKS: To work with me 1 on 1: dietitianapproved.com/services Website: www.dietitiana...
Mar 03, 2022•16 min•Ep. 30
Hey you! Put the scales away and listen up! Many triathletes are interested in measuring their body composition. Whether it’s losing body fat or gaining muscle. Endurance athletes strive to be leaner, lighter and faster because you have to carry your weight across a long distance. One of the major challenges with this is actually trying to track and measure body composition change. You’re probably using the scales as a way of measuring. but this episode explains why there are major limitations t...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 29
Most triathletes think they’re carbohydrate loading by eating a bowl of pasta the night before their race. I hate to break it to you, but this doesn’t even come CLOSE to what you need to super compensate your muscle glycogen stores to effectively carbohydrate load. What is Carb-Loading? Who would benefit? What events should you carbohydrate load for? How do you do it? Tune in to find out! LINKS: To work with me 1 on 1: dietitianapproved.com/services Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Join the Tr...
Feb 17, 2022•13 min•Ep. 28
Welcome back to part 2 of the discussion with our resident female athlete nutrition expert Angelique Clark. In part two, we deep dive into menopause. What is menopause and how is it different to perimenopause? What should we be doing nutritionally at this time of our lives? Is the Meno pot a real thing? What can we do to minimise increased belly fat? And if you’re not in this phase of your life yet, what can you do to set yourself up for later on in life? Enjoy! LINKS: Connect with Angie: www.an...
Feb 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 27
Do you experience hot flushes, night sweats, a rollercoaster of moods and changing periods? Join resident female athlete nutrition expert Angelique Clark as we dive into the roller coaster shit show that is Perimenopause. How do you know if you are perimenopausal? What are the symptoms of perimenopause? What can you do to manage perimenopause? And nutritionally, what sorts of things can we be doing to help us through this phase of life. This episode is not just for the 40-50-year-old women out t...
Feb 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 26
“I wish I did this 7 years ago when I first started in the sport”. I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes and showing you a little insight into what the journey to become a SUPERCHARGED Triathlete looks like. You’re going to hear first-hand from Nic who has been showing up and doing the program since day 1. Why did she decide to join? What has she learnt? And what has been the biggest changes to her nutrition so far? From feeling tired and fatigued all the time and lacking direction to transfor...
Jan 27, 2022•15 min•Ep. 25
WOOHOO!! Doors to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program are now open. If you are ready to start your journey to become a SUPERCHARGED TRIATHLETE, full of energy, smashing sessions and unlocking your true potential, this is your opportunity. Image how it would feel to finally understand exactly what to eat and when to get the most out of your body? What is it? Who is it for? What does it involve? Tune in to find out! And if you have any questions, send me an email or Instagram DM and we can cha...
Jan 23, 2022•14 min•Ep. 24
It’s a new year and you might be feeling like it’s your time to improve your health, fit back into those jeans or step up into a bigger race. But how do you find the right person to work with? And what’s the best way to get what you need out of the relationship? In this episode, I’m giving you my top tips for what to look for when searching for a Dietitian to get in your corner. The most important thing you’ll need when working with a Dietitian. And different ways you can get help to improve you...
Jan 20, 2022•17 min•Ep. 23
Success is in the eye of the beholder. It doesn’t matter if you want to win every race, or just make it to the finish line without getting divorced. Regardless, over the last 13+ years working with triathletes from age-group beginners all the way up to our Australia elite Triathlon team, I’ve noticed a few key ingredients successful triathletes possess. Here they are… 👟 Train with purpose 👯♂️ Find your Community ❌ Stop eating the same thing each day 🥦 Do the Foundations first 🍴 Stop ditchin...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 22
Welcome to 2022! To set the scene for the year, I want to give you some tips to help you actually achieve your health and fitness goals. And stay on track in 2022. Instead of smashing it really hard at the start, going too hard, too fast and losing puff by February. Diets, detoxes and New Years Resolutions don’t work. Listen in as I give you some practical tips to achieve long term change this year. Doors to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program open again soon! If you haven’t yet, jump o the ...
Jan 06, 2022•12 min•Ep. 21
The silly season is here and I wanted to give you a few strategies to help you manage it. Because what I find is most people just completely let go at this time of year. Overindulging on delicious food and alcohol and our healthy lifestyle and fitness goals seem to just go completely out the window. Only to feel unhealthy and disgusting come January and start looking for the quick fix or detox diet to get back into shape, fast! But not you! Not this year! Follow my 5 tips to help you survive the...
Dec 09, 2021•12 min•Ep. 20
What a year! This episode is not my usual practical triathlon nutrition advice. This one is much more personal. I’ve called it the shit show that was 2021 because it definitely has been carnage. There’s been highs and lows and this episode takes you behind the scenes of Dietitian Approved and the Triathlon Nutrition Academy to reflect on the year that was 2021. The big lessons I’ve learnt in business but also personally. It also gives you some insight into what we've got planned for 2022 and bey...
Dec 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 19
If you look back 10-20 years, the landscape for women in triathlon looked very different. But thanks to the tireless work of Stef Hanson, the former chief of WITSUP (Women in Triathlon...Sup?!) females are now on the map. Listen in as she gives hilarious insight into the media world of triathlon and her passion as an advocate for women in the sport. There is still a lot of work to be done in this space for sure but she’s blown up the industry and given females a voice in what was previously a he...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
Bec is my longest-standing client, ever! We’ve been working together since 2015 and I felt like she needed her very own spot on the podcast to live on forevermore. I also thought it would be interesting to hear from another athlete just like you about her experience and what’s evolved over time with her nutrition as her triathlon journey has evolved too. When she first decided to get a Sports Dietitian in her corner, she was brand new to the wonderful world of triathlon. Over the years she...
Nov 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 17
It is getting HOT down under! Training and racing in summer can be challenging. But there are some nutrition strategies that can help you manage the heat. In this episode I want to set you up for success in hot environment. I discuss what actually happens to the body when we exercise in the heat and give you 7 practical strategies to manage exercising in hot environments If you’re interested in understanding your personal hydration needs, book in for a Sweat Test with an Advanced Sports Dietitia...
Nov 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 16
