
The Optimal Protein Podcast
The Elite Fat Loss Formula: Nutrition Secrets of Elite Athletes
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2 Mar 2026 · 1h 1m
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What do elite athletes do differently when it comes to fat loss and body composition? In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Emily Mitchell, RD, CSSD, CDCES — former Director of Sports Nutrition at UCLA Athletics, Sports Performance Dietitian for the LA Galaxy, and current Registered Dietitian at Love.Life — to unpack the real nutrition strategies used at the highest levels of sport. You'll learn: The core principles elite athletes use to stay lean while maximizing performance How protein intak