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90. Fuelling QOM at Three Peaks Challenge with Meredith Andrew
Gemma welcomes client Meredith Andrew to discuss her nutrition journey. Meredith shares her experiences transitioning from inadequate fuelling to a comprehensive nutrition plan, leading to significant performance...
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89. Fuelling stories from Zwift Community Live 2025 in Mallorca
In this episode, I share my experiences as a ride leader during the Swift Community Live event in Mallorca. I dive into the challenges of maintaining proper nutrition and recovery during long rides and discuss how...
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88. Should you use ChatGPT to create a meal plan to lose weight as a cyclist?
In this episode, I discuss whether ChatGPT is useful for creating meal plans for cyclists. I share a real-world example of a client who struggled with a ChatGPT-generated meal plan that was drastically different from...
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87. Navigating Sodium Needs in Endurance Sports with Dr Alan McCubbin
In this episode, host Dr. Gemma Sampson delves into the complexities of sodium and hydration strategies for cyclists with expert Dr. Alan McCubbin. Covering issues such as sweat testing, sodium intake, and hydration,...
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86. Learning Spanish reminded me how important this is
In this episode, I reflect on the crucial role of baby steps and consistent actions in achieving long-term goals. Drawing from my personal experience of learning Spanish while living in Spain, I discuss the importance...
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85. Don't make this mistake! Check your sports nutrition cupboard.
I've had a hard lesson about using expired sports nutrition products, and now it's time for some spring cleaning in my sports nutrition cupboard! Join me as I go through all my gels, bars, and supplements to check...
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84. 11 Years Ago, I Believed THIS About Nutrition... Do I Still?
Join Dr. Gemma Sampson, a sports dietitian specialising in performance nutrition for cyclists, as she revisits her old food and nutrition beliefs from 11 years ago. In this episode, Dr. Sampson reacts to her previous...
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83. Are you making these 5 Cycling Nutrition Mistakes?
In this episode, we explore five common nutrition myths that hinder performance and weight management, such as thinking you can eat whatever you want because you're riding so much, not fuelling during training to save...
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82. Breaking Lee *Hollywood* Turner's 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels' mindset
In this episode, I discuss the importance of proper nutrition for cyclists with Lee *Hollywood* Turner. We dive into personal experiences and lessons learned about fuelling strategies before and during rides, shifting...
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81. Should I stop drinking alcohol?
Welcome back to the Fuelled Podcast with Dr. Gemma Sampson. In this episode, we delve into the topic of alcohol consumption and its impact on lifestyle, sleep, recovery, and performance. As January nears its end, many...
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80. Tour Down Under 2025: What's changed in sports nutrition
In this episode, I'm at the Tour Down Under discussing the significant changes in cycling nutrition over the past five to six years. I share insights from my conversations with amateur riders about the shift in the...
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79. Embracing a Year of Joy: Life Lessons from 2024
In this conversation, I reflect on my year of joy, sharing key life lessons that I learned particularly in regards to the importance of decision-making, creating space for self-reflection, and healing from past...
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