Dr. A'nna Roby is on a mission to change the athletic culture to support physical and mental wellbeing in pursuit of personal bests. She is passionate about helping athletes better understand their bodies and how to fuel them to get the most out of sports and life. As the only combined PhD/Registered Dietitian in the world with all Ivy League degrees specializing in sports performance nutrition, Dr. A'nna understands how training, nutrition and recovery impact athletic performance and health. She is the Chief Research Officer of Athlete Blood Test and works with athletes, scientists, and coaches to progress sports performance research, particularly female-specific studies. Dr. A'nna also enjoys working with clients  through her private practice where she helps athletes confidently fuel their body by leveraging their physiology and nutrition to achieve what they never thought was possible.
Topics we discuss with Dr. A'nna include:
-Her background in athletics and into nutrition
-The signs and symptoms of RED-S and underfueling in female athletes
-Fasting (including Intermittent Fasting) and why it isn’t the best choice for female athletes
-Top biomarkers athletes should be on the lookout for
-Ways to address biomarkers through fueling
-Food reframing (thoughts around food, fad diets, etc.)
-Advice she would give to a young athlete or runner
-What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her
-How you can work with Dr. A'nna
Connect with Dr. A'nna:
https://drannaroby.com/
Fueling Fierce -- upcoming NEW sports nutrition program for women!
Make 2022 your best year yet with Fueling Fierce- a one of a kind running nutrition program just for women. You don't have to spend this year Googling, hoping what you're doing is "right" or repeating last year's results, there's a better way.  Join Dr. A'nna Roby and other amazing female runners as you learn the nuances of fueling your performance and life. Did you know that only 3% of exercise science studies are done exclusively on women? Fueling Fierce is unique in that it's evidence-based just for women and addresses underlying obstacles that are holding you back. Modules allow you to go through the content when it's convenient for you, plus you get to meet with Dr. A'nna weekly to get all your questions answered, among other things. If you have questions, email Dr. A'nna at anna@drannaroby.com. Happy running!
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