Why calorie counting often fails

Today, we are delighted to welcome back Taryn Richardson, an accredited sports dietitian from Australia. With her wealth of experience, including her tenure as a consultant to Triathlon Australia and running the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Taryn joins us again to delve deeper into the complex world of triathlon nutrition. In this episode titled "Mastering Triathlon Nutrition: Steering Clear of Common Mistakes," you'll hear: Common Nutrition Mistakes: Taryn highlights the frequent errors triathletes make with their nutrition and provides actionable advice on how to avoid these pitfalls. Calorie Restriction: Learn about the implications of restricting calories and why this may not be the best strategy for optimal performance. Food Avoidance: Discover the potential repercussions of avoiding specific foods, including the controversial topic of not consuming sugar. Real Food Tips: Get practical tips on incorporating 'real food' during long sessions and for events like Ironman. Achieving Balance: Taryn shares her insights on how to lean up while still maintaining energy for training, helping you find the right nutritional balance. Race Weight Obsession: Understand the fixation many athletes have with 'race weight', and learn healthier ways to approach this concept. Guidelines for Leaning Up: Learn safe guidelines for wanting to get lean without compromising your health or performance. Key Foods: Taryn shares her recommendations on any key foods to include or avoid for optimal triathlon performance. Don't miss this opportunity to take your nutrition game to the next level and master the art of fuelling for triathlon success. You can find out more about Taryn and the Triathlon Nutrition Academy here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/ You can download the Triathlon Nutrition Checklist here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at [email protected] and he'll be happy to help.