Lauren Antonucci, MS, RD, CSSD, CDE, CDN

Lauren is the Owner/Director of Nutrition Energy, and combines her experience as a Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Sports Dietitian and athlete together. She provides comprehensive nutrition therapy and personalized nutrition plans for individuals and presents nutrition clinics/lectures for small to large groups.

Lauren is a nutrition consultant for the New York Road Runners and is a member of the ING NYC Marathon nutrition team.  She is a member of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute sports nutrition network.  She also consults for the New York City Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Programs, NYRR Team for Kids Marathon Team, Galloway NYC marathon team and Asphalt Green Triathlon Club. As an expert speaker, Lauren has presented nutrition clinics on diabetes, weight management, health and sports performance nutrition to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), New York University Athletics, Columbia University Athletics, New York Cornell Medical School, St Johns University Athletics, New York Road Runners/ING NYC Marathon. She has also presented nutrition lectures for the NIKE Running Club NYC, the MORE Marathon, AVON breast Cancer 3-Day and TRILife Triathlon Team.

Lauren has served as a nutrition expert and writer for nationally acclaimed magazines including Fitness, Her Sports, New York Runner and MetroSports , NY . You can also find her nutrition advice in publications such as Time Out New York , TONY Kids, The NY Times, Runner’s World, SELF and Diabetes Self Management magazines, as well as online at Active.com, HerSports and IronmanLive.com. Lauren also served as a nutrition expert in both the SELF weight loss challenge forum, and NYRR online Marathon forum.

Lauren's sports nutrition advice is highlighted in The New York Road Runners sponsored book, COMPLETE BOOK OF RUNNING AND FITNESS. In addition to in-depth nutrition information and healthy recipes, this latest edition includes advice on motivation, training techniques and exercises.

Published in numerous articles regarding important nutritional issues such as diabetes, weight loss during training, and even the health benefits of chocolate, Lauren is accustomed to being asked for her healthy eating and living advice. Prior to opening Nutrition Energy, Lauren worked as a Clinical Nutritionist and Diabetes Nutrition Educator for five years at New York Presbyterian Hospital .

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from Binghamton University
• Graduate Fellowship in Nutritional Biochemistry, University of California-Berkeley
• Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies, New York University
• Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
• Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (C.S.S.D.)
• NY State Licensed Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist (C.D.N)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.)
• American Dietetic Association active member
• American Dietetic Association Sports Nutritionist (SCAN) practice group active member

SPORTS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS:

An avid runner and triathlete, Lauren has completed nine marathons, including New York and Boston and numerous triathlons, including Ironman USA, Lake Placid, Ironman Utah and Ironman Wisconsin. Lauren and her husband have twice embarked on a Tour De France cycling adventure, and enjoy traveling and exploring with their sons, Cooper and Ryder, and dog, Digby, wherever their athletic endeavors take them.

PHILOSOPHY:

"Diets" do not work, and there is no magic pill or cookie cutter plan that works for everyone. By focusing on the positive aspects of nutrition for health management, weight control and athletic performance, and by making good food choices an accessible part of your daily life, Lauren focuses on helping you achieve your goals without deprivation, or the elimination of entire food groups. All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle and meal plan including fresh fruit, carrots, grilled chicken, whole grains, and ice cream, chocolate or your favorite treat.