Professional cyclist Julia Borgström joins Conversations Ontheside to share her journey from a cycling high school in Sweden to competing at the sport's highest levels. She discusses her personal battle with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and how she transitioned from a negative relationship with food to a performance-focused fueling strategy. The conversation explores the shifting landscape of women's cycling, highlighting a growing move away from the "skinny is better" mentality toward a culture that prioritizes strength, health, and longevity. Julia also emphasizes the critical importance of bio-individuality, urging young athletes to listen to their own bodies rather than attempting to "copy-paste" the training or nutrition plans of others.
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