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We share one man's experience with a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) to support his 155# weight loss. Take a listen and find out why the surgery itself is not the "quick fix" some believe and how it really is only the tip of "weight loss" iceberg. Regardless, with the necessary focus, it can be life changing with the right team and support system.  Learn more about Rob DiMedio, the VSG Ever...

Dietitians are always on the look out for solutions to make my clients life easier while achieving their health, performance, and mindset goals. It's not every day I come across solutions that are so impactful and simple to implement (delicious, also!). When I heard my Dietitian friend had found a way to do just that, I had to have him on to talk about it. Omega-3 may improve many aspects of our h...

Here's a Meal Time Challenge for you, your family, and friends.   1.) Eat more slowly and don't rush your meals. Put you fork down between bites!  2.) Chew thoroughly 3.) Eliminate distractions by turning off the TV and putting down your phone. Eat in silence… at least from TV and phones.  4.) Focus on how the food makes you feel. Stop eating when you're full.  5.) Time yo...

We know travel can throw us off our current goals and path our ultimate success... the secret is that it should (in some way). Alright, what do I mean by that? Travel is a time to explore, take a break from usual routines, try something new. Be where your feet are, if you will. Sticking rigidly to your usual meals and exact routine may only leave you tired and frustrated. So, take time to focus on...

Billy Riddle is a force of creativity, attentiveness, and truly is collaboration personified. He has a calm and confident demeanor, a silent leader if you will. I highlight this because you may not find this very often in the kitchen of busy restaurants. However, that is just where Billy has evolved from - as a celebrated Philly based chef, he's developed his own style of cooking, but most recentl...

Calories count in all areas of nutrition related goals, none more important that building muscle. There’s no easier way to squash your muscle building goals than by under nourishing your body before and after workouts and during your day to day tasks. Many food fears and lack of knowledge about HOW MUCH someone needs to eat and WHAT they need to eat - hold muscle building goals back from success....

Catch Dominic anywhere on social media and you can tell he has a spark about him. He’ll tell you that, “energy is everything.” He’s interviewed a number of amazing humans on his Pure Ambition podcast which supports his mission of empowering others to become the best version of themselves. As a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and content creator as well, he’s reaching the world in a number of wa...

Meal plans are like hammers, practically useless and even dangerous if you don't know how to use them. One of the more controversial topics in the Dietitian world is whether or not to give a client a meal plan. I've said:  meal plans won't work for clients  I've also said: meal plans are the answer What's more important is the individual I was speaking with or about. It's important to kn...

It was a common statement I heard often when busy professionals running around NYC stopped in my office at the request of their primary care physician. Their health had slipped away when they weren't looking and they were struggling with the questions of - how did it happen? how did I get to this point?  Unwanted weight gain, high cholesterol, uncontrolled blood sugar, gout, non-alcoholic fat...

In the journal, Circulation, an article entitled "Temporal Patterns of Self-Weighing Behavior and Weight Loss in the Health eHeart Study" from November 2018 analyzed six different patterns of scale weighing over the course of 12 months with 1042 individuals in conjunction with weight loss goals. Weighing daily and more consistently was associated with significantly more weight loss, 1.7%, than "no...

As the Fuel You! Podcast continues to explore the intersection of Satisfaction, Satiety, and Biological Need it's helpful to understand how new nutrition products are marketed and how we can stay open minded to introducing them into our lives. It's easy to cut off any outside messaging as we operate from the fear of all marketing is "snake oil". While there are MANY products we can toss into the "...

In this three part Emotional Eating Mindset Series I'm providing you with an emotional eating toolkit. Remember that it's important for you to use this, practice with it, make mistakes with it, use it when times are hard, use it when times are easy... most importantly just keep using it. It will get easier. Here is the associated PDF mentioned in this episode to support you: https://drive.google.c...

In this three part Emotional Eating Mindset Series I'm providing you with an emotional eating toolkit. Remember that it's important for you to use this, practice with it, make mistakes with it, use it when times are hard, use it when times are easy... most importantly just keep using it. It will get easier. Emotional eating, binge eating, does not discriminate - it can challenge anyone. Surprising...

In this three part series I'm providing you with emotional eating toolkit.  Evaluating your hunger is one of the best tools and most helpful goals you can achieve. Here is the associated PDF to support you in this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uv3MHw-nljYoCX32LgqdPgv6AbVe4NRA/view?usp=sharing Many people aren’t aware of: 😋 when they are hungry 🤗when they approach different level...

Have you wanted to make a change to your lifestyle and current habits to be a healthier version of you? Have you wanted this, but thought it was too challenging, out of your reach, or possibly going to change you because healthy people are 'too much'? I will tell that it is incredibly possible to have it and love it. However, it is your responsibility to surround yourself with the images and messa...

Toni Marinucci of Tips with Toni, is a Registered Dietitian teaching individuals how NOT to diet though her 1:1 coaching and courses. She also has her amazing podcast apply named Tips with Toni! coming at you with new episodes to motivate and educate at least twice per week. I’ve been subscribed to get alerted for new episodes for a while now. Whether you start with Toni’s “Which Disney Princess D...

The philosophy that, in trying to understand something, getting unnecessary information out of the way is the fastest way to the truth or to the best explanation. - The insulin theory of obesity, potatoes and rice beware! - Fat burners & hormone boosting supplements are necessary - Fat causes body fat - We need to detox (because our kidneys and liver don't already do it?? This applies very muc...

It can feel like an endless struggle at times. You may feel you're in a hole right now... but let's change that mindset. When stress begins to mount and it all feels so fruitless - it can feel hopeless. I promise you that as long as you keep taking steps toward your goal, you're putting in work, trusting the process... you are planting yourself, developing strong roots, and setting yourself up to...

‘Mentality and work-ethic’ is how Joe Rodonis describes the focus of his work with others. With that, without  knowing who this man is or what he does, you know he means business; intentional, deliberate, gritty work. Sit with Joe for a few minutes and you sense the stealthy charisma of a secret agent and see the physique of the next Marvel Avenger. Spend a few hours with Joe and you’ll find...

During the holidays we are surrounded by great opportunities to socialize, catch up with friends, be around our family, find time to rest and relax (maybe!). On the flip side - this is also a time where we can lose sight of our health goals. Our schedules become erratic, meals become unpredictable, and workout routines may be nonexistent... if you let them. Adults typically gain between 1-5 pounds...

Your transition from one season into another can be hampered by the previous season's routine that made the past few weeks so incredibly enjoyable. The reason for resetting yourself and your routine would hinge on your goals. No need to find a problem where there isn't one - but if you're feeling as if your current routine isn't inline with what you want to achieve use the FOUR S's here for a seas...

Find clips from past episodes on Instagram @fuel_you_podcast Natalia describes herself as having an athlete’s mindset which is an excellent consolidation of her belief that a “strong body starts with a strong mind”. Talking with her, you’ll find an infectious and deeply curious energy. Take a look at Natalia’s Instagram profile @talathanyou and you’ll see first hand her passion for health and fitn...

Here is a reframe I often share with my clients after holidays, long weekends, and times of the year when over indulgence has happened or usual activity has been sidelined. "I need to get back on track" or "I'm going to be get back on track after this (insert time period)" is what I hear often.  We all understand what it means, sure. However, this statement is usually followed by a deep sigh,...

I work to support clients and now deliver to you through the Fuel You! Podcast ways to understand three areas of nutrition that can support your goals. 1.) Satisfaction 2.) Satiety 3.) Biological Need Discussing satiety can support structure, delayed gratification, and even pacification - which can all be supportive of someones nutrition and health goals. It can be challenging when it only comes f...

**This can be a helpful episode to estimate your energy and macronutrient needs for performance. While it can be treated as a starting point, this episode should not take the place of a conversation with your Sports Dietitian to understand your personal energy needs for your specific goals and lifestyle** Eating for performance vs eating for body composition or fat loss are competing goals. You ca...