Episode 44: The Big 3 for Active Females with Lyss

In this solo episode with Lyss, she talks about something near and dear to heart (and PhD)... considerations (nutritional) for active females and menstruating individuals while training and living everyday life. Lyss breaks down the 3 biggest considerations she believes are vital to supporting females and menstruating individuals who have performance goals, enjoying training for fun or who are training for a sport/race. These considerations support output, recovery, longevity, overall health and the ability to train hard, get faster and feel GOOD doing so. ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Carbs, protein, and overall calories 2:45 - Overall caloric intake 3:45 - Energy availability 5:00 - Studies/data 5:35 - Recommended intake 9:10 - Fueling FIRST 11:05 - Carb and protein importance 13:15 - Carb timing 13:45 - Strict carb examples 14:20 - Menstrual cycle and carbs 17:55 - Protein, protein, protein 19:00 - Why it's important 20:35 - Caloric intake as the foundation 22:45 - Acute and long-term benefits 23:50 - Wrap up/recap → My Made App: https://www.mymadeapp.com/ → FREE Macro Calculator: https://bit.ly/3ANgNx9 → How to Eat More Protein YouTube Video  → Lyss’s Protein Posts on Instagram  ⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ ⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/ 🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms. We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule. → https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method 🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training. → ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u → HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly → TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q 🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love