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Ep 276: Emily Campbell
Jan 29, 2025
Emily Campbell, a double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion, joins the hosts for a delightful chat. They kick things off discussing Olympic aspirations and the athlete's relationship with food—everything from Weetabix to chicken dishes. The conversation takes a humorous turn with tales of seafood boils and messy eating. Emily shares her weightlifting journey and addresses common misconceptions about the sport, all while bantering about mocktails and cheesecake, making for a light-hearted yet insightful experience.
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- Emily Campbell illustrates how weightlifters maintain a complicated food relationship, balancing nutritional needs with personal enjoyment and cultural influences.
- Cooking serves as a significant part of Emily's life, providing both pleasure and a way to connect with friends and family while sharing beloved dishes.
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The Importance of Eating for Weightlifters
Weightlifters have a unique relationship with food, often seeing it as both a necessity and a chore. Preparing for competitions requires consuming large portions of food throughout the day, often making it difficult to feel truly hungry. With a diet largely governed by strict nutritional guidelines, many weightlifters find themselves eating even after feeling full. The complexity of their meals varies, but it necessitates careful planning and a commitment to maintaining body weight and performance.
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