010: Stop Skipping Lunch. Kelly Chall on Simple Nutrition, Energy & Eating Enough to Perform

What if the reason you feel exhausted, unfocused, or stuck in your health journey has nothing to do with willpower… and everything to do with skipping meals?In this episode of Eat the Fcking Food*, Kristin Collins sits down with certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and running coach Kelly Chall to break down the simplest approach to nutrition that most women overlook.From her viral “lunchtime cooking with Kelly” videos to her philosophy of eating enough to fuel performance, Kelly shares how small, consistent habits can completely transform your energy, workouts, and relationship with food.They explore why lunch is the most skipped, yet most important meal of the day, how to build balanced meals without overcomplicating it, and why cutting foods out often leads to more frustration than progress.If you’re tired of overthinking food, under-eating, or feeling drained halfway through your day, this episode will help you reset your approach in a way that actually feels sustainable.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why skipping lunch is one of the biggest energy mistakes women makeHow to build simple, balanced meals without strict meal plansWhy eating more can improve energy, digestion, and performanceThe truth about carbs and why your body actually needs themHow to stop overcomplicating healthy eatingWhy “meal prep perfection” often leads to wasted food and burnoutA simple formula for creating meals with protein, carbs, and veggiesHow nutrition impacts athletic performance and daily energyWhy under-eating can slow recovery and limit progressThe mindset shift that makes healthy eating sustainable long-termWhy no food should be labeled “good” or “bad”How removing restriction helps reduce cravings and overeatingWhy consistency beats perfection in building lasting habitsWe talk about:00:00 Why most women skip lunch and feel drained02:00 Meet Kelly Chall and her approach to simple nutrition04:00 How “lunchtime cooking with Kelly” started05:30 Why healthy meals don’t need to be complicated07:00 The problem with traditional meal prep09:00 A simple formula for balanced meals11:00 Why carbs are essential for energy and performance13:00 Nutrition for runners and active lifestyles16:00 Energy balance and fueling your body properly18:00 Common mistakes in fitness and nutrition20:00 Why recovery and eating enough matter22:00 The role of strength training in performance24:00 Long-term health, injury prevention, and quality of life27:00 Why food has no morality (and why that matters)29:00 Removing restriction and building a healthy relationship with food30:00 Kelly’s favorite foods and final thoughtsConnect with KellyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/challkel Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #HealthyEating #BalancedNutrition #WomenHealth #SimpleMeals #NutritionTips #FuelYourBody #MealPrepMadeEasy #FitnessNutrition #EnergyBoost #EatTheFoodPodcast