30: Body Image, Weight Cutting in Sport, and Nutrition in Powerlifting w/ Malisa Nguyen

In this episode of Lowering the Barrier, I talk with Melissa Nguyen, a registered dietitian and founder of Strength and Intent, about the complexities of nutrition and mental health in the fitness world. We also cover weight cutting in sport, nutritional strategies in powerlifting, and more!0:00 Intro3:30 Eating Disorders vs Disordered Eating14:00 Body Image Pressure in Powerlifting29:15 Nutrition Mistakes in Powerlifting35:15 Weight Cutting in Powerlifting (and other sports)50:55 Practical Advice for Coaches and AthletesMalisa’s Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/malisanguyen/https://www.instagram.com/strengthandintent/https://www.strengthandintent.com/LINKSWebsite: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠Join my email list: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email⁠If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you!Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.Want to try the best diet app on the market? Download MacroFactor and use code 'ALEX' for a two week free trial.⁠https://macrofactorapp.com/⁠Legion Athletics (Supplements): Use code 'ALEXTME' to get double points and support me⁠https://legionathletics.com/⁠