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Early morning summer runs

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 17-06-2016

Dear Nancy, I am preparing for a Fall marathon. I live in South Carolina. I struggle with the heat and humidity. I typically run early in the morning, but the...

Do you spend too much time obsessing about your body?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 15-05-2016

Although you might think you know what you look like, think again. You likely have a distorted view of yourself. Your “fat thighs” might not really be so fat, after...

Do you feel too tired, too often?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 07-05-2016

If you feel too tired, too often, you might want to learn from this case study. Tom, a 45-year-old hard-core gym-rat met with me because he wanted to have more...

Muscle cramps: Do they cramp your style?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 26-04-2016

What causes muscles cramps? How can we prevent them? And why, when a group of athletes are doing the same amount of exercise in the same conditions, do some...

Hydration Update: Sports drinks, Sweat Rate & Caffeine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 21-04-2016

I always like to attend (and present at) sports medicine conferences. Before the Boston Marathon, I enjoyed the American Medical Athletic Association’s sports medicine meeting and particularly liked the hydration...

Weight fluctuations

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 20-04-2016

Nancy, my weight fluctuates a lot — from 122 pounds in the morning to 127 pounds in the afternoon. Is that normal? Yes, you can easily gain 5 pounds during...

What to eat the week before the Boston Marathon

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 12-04-2016

Your training may be done, but your can still enhance your performance by eating wisely, Here are answers to some questions you might have about how to eat the week...

Fueling during long runs

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 09-04-2016

Nancy, how many calories should I try to consume during my long training runs, in preparation for my first marathon? I will be out there for at least four hours…...

The dreaded weight-loss plateau…

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 06-04-2016

Nancy, I’ve lost 40 pounds and I want to lose another 10 pounds — but I have hit a plateau. I’m so frustrated… what should I do??? Yes, weight plateaus are...

Post-workout beer….?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 03-03-2016

Nancy, I work hard, train hard, and want to enjoy a post workout beer. Can I enjoy it guilt-free? Answer: I am not concerned about a post-workout beer (or two),...