Renee McGregor

Renee McGregor, a leading sports dietician, joins to decode the carbohydrate conundrum for runners. She tackles the perplexing recommendations of 120g of carbs per hour, humorously comparing it to devouring seven bananas. Renee discusses personal fueling strategies tailored to individual needs and training goals. The conversation touches on the unique carbohydrate requirements of elite athletes versus everyday runners, and emphasizes the importance of timing and practice with race-day nutrition, even diving into the challenges faced by female athletes.

Renee McGregor, a leading sports and eating disorder specialist with over 25 years of experience, shares her insights on nutrition and mindset for trail runners. She discusses the vital connection between mindset and performance, the realities of eating disorders among athletes, and common fueling mistakes. Renee emphasizes a personalized approach to nutrition, debunking myths about body image in sports, and encourages female athletes to challenge societal norms. Her upcoming book, 'Fuel for Thought', offers practical fueling strategies for both mental and physical success.

In this episode of SABULOUS, Renee McGregor, a leading sports dietitian, discusses the impact of social media on impressionable minds, her own experience with eating disorders, and her concerns about unqualified influencers giving advice on nutrition. She also talks about introversion versus extroversion, her love-hate relationship with social media, and the responsibility of influencers. The episode ends with a discussion on gratitude and making a positive impact.