Lauren in the mountains

Hi, I’m Lauren macleod.

I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) specializing in mountain sports nutrition. I’m not your typical dirtbag or dietitian.

I received my Bachelor of Science (cum laude) in Applied Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA (Cal Poly). I also completed extensive coursework in journalism and content marketing. This course of study prepared me for expert communication of evidence-based nutrition information.

I returned to Cal Poly to complete the dietetic internship to earn my credential, including 1200 supervised practice hours in eating disorder treatment, clinical nutrition, management, and community outreach.

Since becoming a dietitian, I have worked in a variety of settings, including:

  • A hospital as a clinical dietitian

  • Eating disorder treatment

  • Sports nutrition

  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation nutrition

  • Copywriting and content creation for nutrition supplement companies

  • A local guiding company as a climbing guide assist

  • A ski resort as a snowboard instructor

  • A ski shop as a boot tech

  • Web copy for sports nutrition companies

  • Travel writing for major magazines like Outside

  • Food and restaurant reviews for local tourism websites

I am also an experienced freelance writer with 8 years of work in the outdoor and wellness industries. I specialize in providing SEO-optimized evidence-based content for brands that strive for exposure and credibility.

My experience is diverse. Let me share it with you.

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My Philosophy

 

How can I combine my love of the outdoors with my passion for combating diet culture and disordered eating? 

Many professional outdoor athletes have come forward about their struggles with eating disorders, most of which stemmed from the drive to be the ultimate competitor. They cite nutritionists without credentials who placed them on inappropriate diets and coaches who focused on appearance and weight as performance metrics.

Growing up as a dancer, the pressure to “look like a dancer” was ever present. Ever since I entered the outdoor community, there is still no shortage of “strength-to-weight ratio” discussions or pressure to look like a model in an outdoor ad in order to be worthy of the experience. We have been tricked to believe that we cannot possibly climb peaks unless we look the part.

My goal is to help athletes and outdoor enthusiasts alike ditch the need to “look like an athlete” and instead feel like an athlete through proper nutrition and body acceptance. There are so many outdoor adventures to have; don’t waste a single moment of the time you could be spending out there.