Amy Stephens | “You’re eating maybe 30 times a week – not every meal has to be perfect!” | F&T#40

Amy Stephens is a registered dietitian who works with elite athletes and the general population, helping people understand that being constantly drained isn't normal – it's often a sign of chronic underfueling.In episode 40 of F&T, we talk about RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) – what it is, who it affects, and how many people are walking around with it without knowing.We discuss how people can be overweight and still underfueled, why the all-or-nothing approach is holding us back, and why reducing a person's calories should require informed consent. We explore the difference between elite athletes and gen pop nutrition, how many days of underfueling can stop bones from recovering, and the connection between emotions and food.Plus: supplements that might actually be worth your time, how to afford three square meals, and why saying "don't eat that food" sets restrictive diets up to fail.So much in this, and I'm super conscious we only scratched the surface – leave a comment on which topic/s you'd like us to get deeper into in future episodes!Amy's linkshttps://www.instagram.com/amystephensnutrition/https://www.amystephensnutrition.com/Fitness & ThinkingForget six packs – we look at six pillars of fitness: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional and financial.The newsletter goes out on Wednesday mornings.New episodes land on Apple Podcasts and Spotify on Wednesday evenings, and on YouTube on Thursday mornings.Subscribe / follow:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessandthinking/Substack: https://fitnessandthinking.substack.com/Want to help? I'm looking for an editor/producer and a social media manager.Get in touchEmail: [email protected] to work with a lifestyle and fitness coach who thinks bigger than the gym?Email: [email protected]