10. Nailing your Sports Nutrition, with Elly Mclean

Elly McLean is a qualified Nutritionist, marathon runner and yogi that is passionate about helping people enjoy fueling their body to become the best version of themselves. She specialises in supporting active women to feel and perform their best. From fat loss, hormonal balance, gut health and plant based nutrition, Elly has extensive knowledge and expertise when it comes to the nutrition world. She has joined us on The Shahna Show to educate us about sports nutrition and appropriately fueling our bodies when we’re living an active lifestyle. In this episode, Elly discusses: Her journey into sports science Fundamentals around running during pregnancy How sports nutrition helps with body stress reduction The importance of post-workout recovery meals All about which protein powders to choose Requirements for pre-workout nutrition What counts as a fasted workout An insight into her thoughts about pre-workout supplements Tailoring your workout intensity based on your menstrual cycle Learning to listening to your body Personalised training nutrition for big sporting events A recipe for a mid-training refuelling gel Some tips for replenishing your electrolytes And so much more! Learn more about Elly via www.nutritionelly.com and follow their journey over on Instagram @nutritionelly or Facebook ‘Elly McLean. BHSc. Ex Nut.’ Elly’s podcast Talking Nutritionally is can be found here: https://www.nutritionelly.com/blog/categories/podcast