Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD A perfect reflection on the calm face of the Cottonwood Lake Number Two The first hints of cool air are filtering in, as the warm heat of the day creeps in a little slower. The grand efforts of summer are likely in the books and you are settling into a more predicable season with the coming of Fall. I hope this finds you feeling relaxed and excited to embrace a more structured focus. Now is a wonderful time to hone in on your sleep,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD How fascinating it is to be in the aid station and see how athletes from all over the world fuel for a very verty 100K (~60 mile) trail running race.🍱 Even between athletes from the same country their approach to fueling the race can be exceptionally different. From showing up with a bag of what one thinks will be enough for the run to having their nutrition fully dialed down to the gram.📈 Much like training, fueling strategies can...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD I moved to from Florida a few years back with big dreamy aspirations, one of them to become a professional surfer.... while I may have been quickly put in my place in the California line up, what I did find were the kelp beds. Shortly after settling into the west coast, I was invited to go free dive the dark and mysterious forests there that lie beneath the oceans surface. Being from the tropics, the ocean in California is much different...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD Should I Stop Eating Sugar?? This question that comes up extremely often with all kinds of clients I see. From volleyball players in college and long distance runners to active adults looking to lose weight. And the answer? It depends... on when, how much and what your goals are. I knowww, not the rigid, black and white, viral headline you were hoping for huh? Quite frankly, nutrition, especially when it comes to sport and human health, is...
6 months ago • 5 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RDN, CSSD Sky Team Cycling | Credit: Yuzuru SUNADA Hi Reader, There’s a fine line between being good—and being great. The top athletes in the world don’t just train harder. They train smarter—by planning ahead, mastering the small details, and staying open to new strategies that give them the edge. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the American Sport and Performance Dietetians Association Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. It was an inspiring...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RDN, CSSD Vibrant health means having the physical + cognitive capacity to chase after your dreams. Greetings Reader, Questions on the latest drink, bar, supplement, or powder are always popping up. There is often a great deal of marketing behind these products and company funded "research" to support their claims. As a sports dietitian, I am naturally curious and skeptical of the supplements or products that come across my desk. When deciding if a...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Provisions for Peaking by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD Stu and the ladies take over Gridley trail in Ojai, CA Hi Reader, Understanding what to eat before you work out is a common question that has come up lately. Right now, we are in marathon season and there is a lot of energy behind new and seasoned runners trying to figure out what to eat, if anything, before they exercise. If you find that you are fading during your workouts, you are slow to recover, or fatigued for prolonged periods after...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Provisions for Peaking..? by Eleanor Baker Shout out to Chris for his photography work covering the fires in LA 🙏🏼 Hello Reader, You are likely well aware of the fires that have ripped through Southern California. Homes—and the clutter of their contents—have turned to ash overnight. Clutching a grab bag, the displaced set off into the world with the most valuable things they own: their health and their community. Times like these shed light on what it means to be human and what is truly...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your self-care practices! We invite you to Ventura’s Holistic Health Fair this Saturday for a day filled with wellness, learning, and community. Come enjoy sound healing, seasonal cooking demos, and explore holistic health insights from top local experts. It's a perfect opportunity to nurture your mind, body, and soul. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 12th⏰ Time: 11 AM – 3 PM PST📍 Location: Binkley Healing Center, 961 E Main St,...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read