#94 - Pip Taylor Sports Dietitian
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-01-10

Pip is a former professional athlete and is currently engaged in a leadership position for public service, as well as providing expertise through her consultancy business. She was the former performance sports dietitian at Brisbane Lions. 

Topics we discussed:

00:00  Intro
00:09  Important things that athletes should focus on for their health and longevity in sport
01:05  Things young athletes need to learn in their nutrition journey
02:08  Influencers and mentors in her career
02:50  How she upskills herself
03:58  Pip's fave inspirational quote
04:42  Her work-life pet peeves

Importance of Performance over Aesthetics: Emphasizes the need for athletes to prioritize performance over just focusing on aesthetics for better health and longevity in their sport. Fueling for Training and Recovery: Highlights the significance of proper nutrition for maximizing training output and ensuring efficient recovery for consistent performance. Basics of Athlete Nutrition: Stresses the importance of fundamental skills like cooking, enjoying food, and recognizing the impact of nutrition on one's body. Influences and Mentors: Acknowledges athletes as significant influencers and mentors in the early development of a sports dietitian. Continuous Upskilling and Communication: Advocates for ongoing learning, citing athlete feedback as a valuable reflection point. It also, emphasizes the importance of effective communication and addresses the need for evolving servicing levels. Additionally, mentions the value of learning from colleagues in different environments and understanding unique challenges.

Connect: https://www.instagram.com/piptpip/