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Debunking the Race Weight Myth in Sports
In Conclusion
In conclusion, feeling as strong and fast as possible will come naturally with the right training and diet. Focusing too much on weight loss and targeting a specific race weight can lead to eating disorders and an unhealthy relationship with food. Trying to make a particular number appear on the scale causes loss of focus on the ultimate goals: improving athletic performance, well-being, and overall health.
SOSCuisine’s meal plans, all based on the Mediterranean diet, rich in fiber and omega-3s, and customizable according to allergies, intolerances, and individual preferences, can help you eat in a healthy and balanced way. In particular we offer a Sports meal plan and an Endurance Sports meal plan. Should you need more help, we do offer consultations with dietitians specialized in sport nutrition.
Sources
1. Moutjoy et al (2023). 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Br J Sports Med;57:1073–1097.
2. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Clinical Assessment Tool Version 2 (IOC REDs CAT2) (2023).
3. Melin et al (2014) The LEAF questionnaire: a screening tool for the identification of female athletes at risk for the female athlete triad. Br J Sport Med; 48:540–545.
Author
Kathryn holds a Bachelor Degree in Nutrition as well as a Bachelor and a Master Degree in Kinesiology, all from Laval University. She is a Registered Dietitian and active member of the Ordre professionnel des Diététistes Nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) and of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds the Monash University's certification for the FODMAP diet and IBS, and has considerable clinical experience in that area. She is also an accomplished athlete, having ran track and cross-country at a national level. Kathryn specializes in sports nutrition, weight loss, diabetes, as well as heart and gastrointestinal health.
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