by rmcconville | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our culture in sport has led to this elusive place called “race weight.” It is assumed that at “race weight,” an athlete will be of optimal fitness and health and perform their best. A change in body composition can occur due to being at the highest level/intensity of...
by rmcconville | Feb 21, 2021 | Binge Eating, Disordered Eating, Health & Wellness
Eating Disorders: Let’s strive for fewer labels, better understanding National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 22-28, 2021. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the goal of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) is...
by rmcconville | Jan 21, 2020 | Athlete Nutrition Tips, Uncategorized
The Dairy Dilemma The worlds of sports and sports science are changing at a pace faster than Usain Bolt can run the 100-meter race. As a registered dietitian and board-certified sports specialist, my approach with my athletes is one of evidence base with a touch of...
by rmcconville | Aug 23, 2019 | Athlete Nutrition Tips, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized
If there is ever an area of medicine where a consensus can actually be pulled from, it is sleep. Sleep can be evaluated by looking at multiple variables such as: hours of sleep, quality of sleep and ability to restore during sleep. In today’s day and age,...
by rmcconville | Jul 9, 2019 | Disordered Eating, Uncategorized
Carb Queen This guest blog is by Rachael Steil. I actually met Rachael first by reading her book Running in Silence. I felt compelled to get to know this incredible lady.I find her vulnerable story of overcoming binge eating during her collegiate running...
