The Eat for Endurance Podcast How to Improve Body Image with Holley Samuel, MS RD CSSD
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In Episode 94 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, sports dietitian Holley Samuel (MS RD CSSD) joins me to talk about body image among athletes.
Holley and I explore how you can improve or at least neutralize your mindset when experiencing negative body image so that you can embrace fueling yourself adequately and withstand the physical demands of training and of life. We also discuss specific strategies we use when we’ve helped an athlete eat, feel and perform better, but they still struggle with poor body image.
Prioritizing health over physical appearance is crucial, especially if you hope to have longevity in your sport and other life activities. Please know that I understand how hard this can be. Body image struggles are very common, and I certainly am not immune to this!
Our bodies are meant to change dramatically throughout our life, but this does not mean it's easy to accept these changes. Improving mindset is a skill that takes ongoing work to develop, and there are no quick fixes. I hope this episode helps you get started!
One last thing - Holley and I are not therapists. We frequently work on body image and mindset with our clients, but respect our scope of expertise. Please consider seeking mental health support if you are really struggling.
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- Music Credit: Joseph McDade
Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations
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