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In this episode of The Quantum Health Connection Podcast, Vanessa and Heather welcome Tina of Carrots & Cake to talk about her journey with ulcerative colitis, functional nutrition, and the often-overlooked impact of under-eating and overtraining.
Tina shares her story of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2011 and how her search for answers eventually led her to functional diagnostic nutrition and coaching. She also discusses how changing her mindset around chronic illness became an important part of her own healing journey.
We dive into why so many women—especially in their 40s and 50s—struggle with chronic under-eating, excessive exercise, perfectionism, and fear of gaining weight. Tina explains how consistently eating enough food and supporting muscle and metabolism can be foundational to better health.
We also discuss:
Under-eating, overtraining, and metabolic health
Muscle loss, fatigue, thyroid issues, and nutrient deficiencies
The importance of consistent meals and breakfast
Reverse dieting and learning to eat more
Perimenopause and changing nutritional needs
GLP-1s and peptides—and why foundational nutrition matters
Protein, strength training, and preserving muscle
Perfectionism and the emotional side of healing
Breaking free from diet culture
Tina's DRESS approach: Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction & Supplementation
Tina's coaching programs, including Fit and Fueled and Stacked
This is an important conversation about moving away from restriction and punishment and toward adequate nourishment, strength, sustainability, and a healthier relationship with food.
Enjoy this enlightening episode!
Connect with Tina:
Website: https://www.carrotsncake.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/
Substack: https://carrotsncake.substack.com/
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https://www.carrotsncake.com/belly-fat-blueprint
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