Have you ever heard (or thought): “If I just lost a few pounds, I’d be faster.” “I need to lean out for race season.” “Lighter equals...

As an athlete, you're no stranger to pushing your body to its limits in pursuit of peak performance. This is often celebrated as physical and mental resilience. I mean, how else are you going to get stronger, faster, and better without pushing harder? While dedication and hard work are essential for success, taking it too far can actually have far more negative long-term consequences. When athletes are under-fuelling, they can develop a condition known as Relative Energy Defi