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May 2025
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226: Beyond Weight Loss: Six Steps to La...

Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, The Radcast Network
About this episode

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a sports dietician, entrepreneur, and lifelong athlete, delves into the complex topic of nutrition with fellow dietician Kim Shapira. They discuss the challenges female athletes face regarding body image, societal pressures, and nutrition misinformation. Key topics include mindful eating, understanding hunger cues, the importance of hydration, the benefits of adequate sleep, and incorporating movement into daily routines.

Kim shares her philosophy on the six simple rules to transform one's relationship with food and emphasizes that nutrition is not just about weight loss but overall health and empowerment. With practical tips and expert insights, this episode aims to help female athletes build healthier relationships with food and their bodies.

Episode Highlights:

  • 01:22 Expanding the Conversation
  • 02:57 Introducing Kim Shapira
  • 05:25 Kim Shapira's Approach to Nutrition
  • 09:32 The Psychology Behind Eating Habits
  • 15:25 Mindfulness and Food Choices
  • 25:58 Kim Shapira's Six Simple Rules
  • 32:41 The Importance of Mindful Eating
  • 34:06 The Role of Chewing in Digestion
  • 36:04 Understanding Food Sensitivities
  • 38:36 The Social Aspect of Eating
  • 46:00 The Benefits of Movement
  • 49:56 Hydration and Its Impact on Health
  • 53:15 The Importance of Sleep
  • 57:53 Final Thoughts and Fun Questions

With over 30 years of experience, Kim has helped clients achieve and maintain weight loss through her private practice and as a coach for Trimly.  She has also worked in hospitals, sports clinics, and addiction centers, while also teaching at universities. Kim believes that "Healthspan is the goal, but life's challenges can derail individuals from their journey.”

Through her Kim Shapira Method, Kim provides the necessary support and guidance to help clients achieve peace and happiness around food, and rewire their values so they no longer worry about health, weight, and maintenance.

Check out Kim Shapira's book: This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self.

Check out Kim Shapira's website at https://www.kimshapiramethod.com/

Find Kim Shapira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimshapiramethod/

For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to:

http://www.lindseycortes.com/

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