Why does running in hot and humid weather make perceived effort feel so much harder? I am talking about hot weather and humid running. I give you tips on how to help your body acclimate when the weather starts to warm up. I dive into some hydration tips that you can implement while training in the heat and humid and share why electrolytes are so important for your summer running. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help!   If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian   Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sle ..read more

Let's talk about running and lifting. I talk about how lifting can help your nervous system and how it can make you a better runner. I share my current experiences with lifting heavy and what I am doing to reduce soreness from lifting.   Want to learn more about Eat Like An Athlete Bootcamp? Click here! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian     ..read more

Do you wonder if you are eating enough? You might be thinking you should start tracking your calories. In this episode, I talk about the calorie tracking equations you can find on Google, nutrition labels and how they might not be as helpful for you. There are other things to focus on in order to make sure we are eating enough, I give you some tips on what you can do instead. I talk about my biofeedback episode, click here if you want to listen!   If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @serenamarierd   Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here. Use cod ..read more

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this special. Let's talk about the science behind the weight loss pills as well as what Oprah had to say. I am giving you my perspective as a registered dietitian.   I would love to talk to you more about this episode! DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd   Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here. Use code serenamarierd to get 15% off your pillow ..read more

I am bringing Sam Christy back on the pod for this episode! Sam is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices.   We are talking about my personal trainer assessment (episode 53) and getting her perspective on it as a body neutral personal trainer. She has other factors to look for instead of just relying on a body scan to tell you about your body. She also gives advice to those who do these scans and end up feeling ..read more

I keep hearing people talk about empty calories. So we are going to talk about what it means and how it is helping you or not helping you. I also tell what a running dietitian thinks of empty calories.   Ready for some new socks? Check out Sock Guy and use my code serena20 for 20% off your order! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd ..read more

Why do you feel so dissatisfied with your body? I am talking about when I went into a gym for a free personal trainer assessments. These assessments can be the root of the reason for why women have issues with their body. I share all the juicy details of the assessment and what I told the personal trainer.   If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @serenamarierd   Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here. Use code serenamarierd to get 15% off your pillow ..read more

I am talking with Talia Follador, she is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Follador Nutrition Services LLC, where she provides virtual nutrition coaching and public speaking services. Talia loves helping her clients find creative ways to incorporate healthy eating habits that suit not only their dietary needs and preferences, but also their time constraints, budget, and culture.   We talk about what it means to be an empathic person, we define what that is and how we as women tend to be neglect our own self care because we are taking care of the others around us. Talia shar ..read more

This week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired April 10, 2023.    You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethclor. Check out her blog www.elizabethclor.com. If you are interested in reading her book Boston Bound, you can find that link here ..read more

I share a little bit more of my story and how I have grown from positive reinforcement from others to not worrying about what others say about my body. I have worked on shifting my focus from my attention being on body to my body being my teammate. I share what our bodies were put on this earth to experience and why dieting takes this away from us.   If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @serenamarierd ..read more