Lori
“I think women have been pitted against one another for a long time since we have to work harder for lesser opportunities. I’m so impressed by the current climate that is trying to end that. Being a woman now is about speaking up, knowing our worth and working to create a supportive climate for other women to thrive and succeed.”
Lori is a sports dietitian and nutrition coach whose program, Hungry for Results, seeks to provide clients with individualized performance plans to reach their health and wellness goals. As a passionate athlete with skills ranging from distance running and cycling to Nordic skiing and tennis, she is constantly seeking out and mastering new fitness challenges, adding to her tool belt of versatility. Beyond her program, she provides accessible resources on her Instagram for those trying to improve their daily routines, including recipes, rest day rituals, and motivational affirmations. Her platforms are encouraging and attainable for all, whether it be for those easing their way into simple, healthy habits or for those trying to make drastic lifestyle changes. Meet Lori. This is her story.
K: Please introduce yourself!
L: Hi! I’m Lori, a board certified sports dietitian who provides nutrition coaching to endurance athletes at Hungry For Results and a freelance nutrition writer for many publications. I’m also an elite athlete (distance running and road/gravel cycling) and that desire to push my body’s limits has fueled my passion for health, wellness and working with other athletes to do the same.
K: Describe yourself in your own words
L: Defining myself is a tough task as I’m someone who aims to be very productive, high performing and wears many hats; runner, cyclist, nutritionist, mixed media artist, foodie, personal chef, tennis player, nordic skier, fashion obsessed, adventure seeker, etc etc. My biggest current challenge is navigating life as a first time mom (welcomed baby Rupert in May 2021) and am also trying to learn French as a second language. Essentially, I’m a maximalist; I want to do everything I can, as well as I can.
K: What is your favourite thing about yourself?
L: My directness. It is a quality that definitely has ruffled feathers, but I do not like to shy away from confrontation or sugar coat the truth.
K: Tell us a story. Have you had an experience that has defined you or made you stronger?
L: When I started training as an endurance athlete, I gained success at the cost of my health due to disordered eating and a drive for thinness. An injury made me open my eyes to how poorly I was treating my body and that it was time for a change. This event led me to focus on sports nutrition as a profession. I healed myself from disordered eating, came back as a stronger athlete, and am passionate about helping other athletes realize there is a healthy way to get results.
K: What is one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
L: It’s easy to get caught up in the timelines and definitions of success that others lay out for you, but you only get to live once. So spend the money, take the trip, gain the experiences that will last a lifetime.
K: What does being a woman mean to you?
L: I think women have been pitted against one another for a long time since we have to work harder for lesser opportunities. I’m so impressed by the current climate that is trying to end that. Being a woman now is about speaking up, knowing our worth and working to create a supportive climate for other women to thrive and succeed.
K: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say to her if she were here now?
L: Cliche, but my mother. I just became a mom at age 37 and it is an extremely difficult challenge to take on. At that age, she already had two teenagers and moved a family across the country from New York to Nevada to pursue her career goals. I cannot imagine accomplishing that and respect that she didn’t let raising a family keep her from also being her own person and chasing her goals. I hope to raise my family as well as I was raised while not giving up on my athletic and professional goals.
