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“Staying Well-Fueled for Training & Life – Part 2 of 2” by Guest Contributor, Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing & Nutrition LLC

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Editor’s Note:  This is Part 2 of Erin’s article on Restrictive Diets & Athletes.  Here’s the link to read Part 1.   “Last week I outlined the pitfalls of food restriction in athletes.  Underfueling, whether intentional or unintentional, can lead to a host of short & long-term detriments to your training & health.  So how can

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“The Downside of Restrictive Diets for Athletes – Part 1 of 2” by Guest Contributor, Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing & Nutrition LLC

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“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training.  In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance.  I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their

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