Elliott Performance & Nutrition

Adopting a strong over skinny mindset is the best way to achieve athletic success while actually enjoying endurance sports. Learn from the best and enjoy the journey instead of overtaxing your body and willpower.

Track workouts in Aspen, CO. You start off feeling good, mid-workout the air feels really thin and by the end of the set it’s basically just survival mode. That’s altitude training- brutal, honest, real. It’s not your fitness, it’s 8,000 feet. Welcome to Aspen.

70% of celiac cases escape diagnosis according to seroprevalence studies. Here are 8 signs you should get tested:

1. Chronic low iron (a hallmark symptom of celiac)

2. Frequent bone stress injuries (60% of people with celiac have osteopenia/osteoporosis)

3. Frequent GI issues such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, etc.

4. Skin rashes- dermatitis herpetiformis is commonly seen in celiac

5. Other autoimmune diseases(AI) such as AI thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s and Graves) and Type I diabetes

6. Frequent canker sores

7. Family history of celiac (individuals with a parent or sibling, who has celiac, should be tested)

8. Chronic fatigue (often present in celiac cases)

Celiac disease looks very different from person to person, which is why it is often called “a clinical chameleon,” and some people have no symptoms at time of diagnosis. Good news is first line testing is fairly straightforward -a simple blood test. Please read my most recent article for Precision Hydration to learn more about celiac and athletes: https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/nutrition/celiac-disease-athletes-gluten-free-performance/

5 things you can do today to improve gut health TODAY:

1) Reduce or remover irritants- Alcohol, Excess Caffeine, Ultra-Processed Foods, etc..

2) Supplement Appropriately- think Glutamine, Zinc, etc. (protocol should be targeted for you and should take into account diet- don’t just pick a random Amazon stack).

3) Eat more diverse fiber-25-35g, increase gradually, think fruit, veggies, legumes, nuts, seeds, etc. Remember these must be timed with training to avoid GI distress.

4) Choose probiotics in line with your symptoms and issues. Probiotics supplementation is not a one-size-fits all situation.

5) Eat fermented foods daily- yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, etc.

Questions? I’m here. Link in bio

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It’s summer in Aspen and yesterday I got to ride with some really awesome women! Loved our convos about all the ways we want to send it, what we’re learning and the adventures we’re scoping. Lucky to live in the Aspen community surrounded by such strong female athletes!

It’s summer in Aspen and I got to ride with some really cool women yesterday. Loved our convos about how we want to send it, what we’re learning and the adventures we’re scoping. Lucky to live in Aspen surrounded by super strong female athletes!