I sat down with Kristen Arnold — board-certified sports dietitian, former pro cyclist, and someone who has spent 10 years helping women fuel smarter — and we got into all of it: why carbs are not the enemy, what's actually behind those evening cravings, how to eat around your workouts without obsessing over timing, and why eating less is probably not the answer to menopause weight gain. Practical, evidence-based, and zero BS.

About Kristen Arnold:

Kristen Arnold is a board-certified sports dietitian and former professional cyclist who's been helping women fuel smarter since 2015. She runs a private practice, sportsnutritionforwomen.com, where she and her team work with women at every level — from casual gym-goers to Olympians — using evidence-based nutrition to help them feel and perform their best.

Instagram: @sportsnutritionforwomen

Sports Nutrition Coaching: sportsnutritionforwomen.com

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I just got back from a long weekend in Toronto with three kettlebell coaches I barely knew — and it turned into one of my favorite trips ever. This episode is about what happened when I said yes to an invite I wasn't sure about, what I learned about showing up in person, and why easy is exactly why it was enjoyable. This is your sign to say YES to invites.

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2 weekends ago I competed in the Apex Athlete competition — think NFL combine for regular people — as the only 55-year-old on a field of Olympians, ex-NFL athletes, and collegiate athletes. I placed 47th out of 49 women. And it was one of the best days I've had.

This episode is about what I learned by simply showing up — and why putting yourself out there IS being your best.

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