From Competition to Recovery: Astrid Naranjo’s Approach to Sustainable Health

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition and Life Podcast. Today, we are joined by the incredibly insightful Astrid Naranjo, a registered dietitian and nutrition coach with over a decade of experience. In this enlightening conversation, Astrid delves deep into the complexities of the post-show period for competitive athletes, emphasizing the importance of a mindful and balanced "recovery diet" to prevent the formation of new body fat cells.

We'll explore her unique approach of combining structured guidelines with intuitive eating, offering valuable insights not only for competitors but for anyone looking to maintain a healthy relationship with food and body image. Astrid shares her personal journey, revealing the emotional and physical challenges of competitive fitness and how she has managed to maintain a positive mindset and sustainable lifestyle.

Join us as we discuss the significance of reconnecting with hunger cues, embracing a flexible yet controlled dietary method, and setting non-aesthetic goals to reduce the fear of weight gain. We'll also touch on Astrid's meticulous training regimen, her challenges with long-term fitness goals, and her inspiring transformation both on and off the stage. Plus, don't miss the valuable tips on how to balance macros, the importance of protein and fiber in your diet, and how to align your diet, training, and mindset for lasting success.

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 Chose physiotherapy due to passion for anatomy.

05:21 Passionate about dietetics; combat confusing nutrition misinformation.

08:28 Healthy eating basics: calorie deficit for weight loss.

13:44 Excited about your first wellness competition success!

15:41 35-week prep battled past eating disorder fears.

19:58 Taking time to prepare for emotional readiness.

23:53 Desire purposeful training for long-term strength, health.

29:49 Increased lower body workout for wellness competition.

33:12 Successful reverse diet prevents severe rebound episodes.

36:49 Controlled flexibility recovery diet encourages healthy weight management.

40:47 Focus on strength, conditioning, performance, not aesthetics.

44:18 Balanced protein-carbohydrate ratio supports satiety and metabolism.

46:05 Post-show phase demands mindful and moderated eating.

Follow Astrid Naranjo:

Instagram: @antidiet_dietitian https://www.instagram.com/antidiet_dietitian

Website: https://astrid-dietitian.com/

Get Astrid’s ebook "Mastering the Basics" here: https://astrid-dietitian.com/product/mastering-the-basics-a-non-bullshit-guide/

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