"Why am I GAINING weight in marathon training?? I'm running so much!" This week Holley Samuel, RD, returns to the pod for a conversation about weight loss, weight gain, 'weight anxiety', performance, health, and so much more!

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Reasons for Weight Gain During Marathon Training
• Shifting the Focus from Appearance to Performance and Health
• Embracing Body Changes Throughout Different Stages of Life
• Challenging the Moralistic View of Weight
• Inclusivity and Health in Larger Bodies
• Breaking Stereotypes in the Running Community
• appearance vs. Performance in Elite Athletes
• Seeking Multiple Opinions and Focusing on Overall Health

GUEST BIO Holley Samuel is a dietitian, personal trainer, master of education & eating disorders, and podcaster at her virtual practice Holley Fueled Nutrition. Holley works with runners and helps them learn to fuel their bodies without restriction, make peace with food, and prevent injuries to become stronger and faster runners for life. https://holleyfuelednutrition.com

HOST BIO Coach Elisabeth is the Founder and Head Coach at Running Explained, 6x marathoner, multi-certified coach, Boston Qualifier, and enthusiastic believer in your ability to turn the impossible into the possible. Whether you're a brand new runner or have been pounding the pavement for decades, she believes there is always more to learn about running and always more that running can teach us about life. C⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rush your goals with a Running Explained training plan, masterclass, group coaching, or 1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or learn from her meticulously researched ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram posts on a wide variety of running-related topics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠