Active Bariatric Nutrition

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical psychologist and sleep expert, Dr. Melissa Milanak also known as @drmelissamilanak on IG. We discussed: - The stages of sleep and how your body heals itself both physically and mentally - The 4 step process to sleeping soundly through the night - Why we wake up in the middle of the night and how to fall back to sleep...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical sports pharmacist, Dr. Jessical Beal-Stahl, PharmD, also known as @jessb_rx on IG. We discussed: How to know which supplements are safe and what to look for on the label Is oversupplementation of vitamins/minerals a risk and which ones should we be aware of? Which medications may impact absorption of vitamins and min...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Heather Wade, also known as @heathernadine94 on IG. We discussed: How Heather built up from short distances to running a full marathon after bariatric surgery Heather's training program including a typical week of mileage and crosstraining The biggest nutrition changes Heather implemented when...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: How does muscle growth occur in the body & why is resistance training important after bariatric surgery Why do we have to nail the bariatric nutrition basics first How to alter your nutrition based on your activity level using the Active Bariatric Nutrition Training Plates The components of the Muscle Gaining Nutrition Pyram...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Jeannie Boyer, RD, CSOWM also known as @jeannieboyerrd on IG. We discussed: How Jeannie uses brain health strategies to set nutrition goals The most common nutrition questions Jeannie receives and how she addresses them Key nutrition concepts Jeannie focuses on with her clients to help them reach their go...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Kasey Morris, also known as @maintainingkasey on IG. We discussed: Why Kasey had bariatric and plastic surgery and how it has changed her life How Kasey started with her movement journey after surgery and progressed to running races How Kasey fuels for her training sessions including walking, running, and l...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Kayla Girgen, RD, LD also known as @kaylagirgenrd on IG. We discussed: What is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and how Kayla uses it with her clients How CGM can be utilized to help address nutrition for reactive hypoglycemia What is Rucking? How to get started with rucking, benefits, equipment needed...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Physical Therapist and running coach, Leah Avery, DPT,  also known as @leah.runs.dpt on IG. We discussed: How to begin training for a race- should we focus on time or mileage? Examples of typical training weeks including cross training ideas Should we include strength training when training for a race? What is the difference...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I answered the following questions: Does fueling help before short or long runs? Does it matter? At what time or distance should I begin carrying fuel for my runs? How often during a run should I be fueling and with what? What is gut training? Should I eat the same on running vs non-running days? How do I get in enough carbs with limited s...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Casey Kilduff, also known as @caseysjourneytohealth on IG. We discussed: How Casey got into endurance running after bariatric surgery How she increased mileage over time from 5k to half marathon Casey's fueling strategies day-to-day as a bariatric athlete Which products and how often Casey fue...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Allie Matthews, also known as @allieslosingit_rny on IG. We discussed: Why Allie chose to have bariatric surgery How Allie's experience as an elite collegiate swimmer impacted her journey Benefits of strength training immediately following bariatric surgery How Allie has used nutrition to fuel lifting,...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Megan Moore, RD, CD also known as @mybariatricdietitian on IG. We discussed: How Megan got into the field of bariatric nutrition as a dietitian The biggest nutrition questions Megan receives and how she addresses them Megan's best strategies for addressing weight regain or stalls Nutrition myth and h...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Lisa Hendin, also known as @leaningintolisa on IG. We discussed: What led Lisa to having bariatric surgery and how it has changed her life How Lisa's movement goals have changed over time to her current training goals Lisa's mindset shifts around movement and nutrition since surgery Lisa's cu...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric runner, Jules Gomez, also known as @runningisaprivilege on IG. We discussed: How Jules got into running after bariatric surgery Her current running and training program How Jules balances running with her busy lifestyle How bariatric surgery impacted her family's relationship with food Nutrition changes and ada...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Julia Myers, also known as @itsjuliamyers on IG. We discussed: Julia's bariatric journey as well as her recent plastic surgery experience How she restarted both her movement and nutrition programs after plastics How she fuels her lifting and running training programs How Julia and I adjusted her in...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed personal trainer and bariatric bodybuilder, Marilyn Clark, also known as @offtheplatemc on IG. We discussed: Why resistance training is so critical for women both before and after menopause How Marilyn has changed her resistance training and nutrition to change her body composition after menopause Marilyn's habits she ha...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Therapist, Lora Grabow, LMSW also known as @bariatric.therapist on IG. We discussed: Areas of opportunity that you can work on to help improve mindset after bariatric surgery How using the foundational Headwork™️ skills can help to identify the mental and emotional factors that affect weight loss and well-being How...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed physicians, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky ( @drnadolsky ) and Dr. Karl Nadolsky ( @drkarlnadolsky ). We discussed: How Dr. Karl and Dr. Spencer got into obesity medicine as their medical specialty How GLP-1 medications act in the body and help address obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, appetite, etc. Main differences be...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Kristin Willard, RD also known as @bariatric.meal.prep on IG. We discussed: The most common bariatric nutrition questions Kristin receives and how she answers them The best nutrition strategies that Kristin recommends to her clients Why meal prepping and meal planning can be helpful for staying on track w...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Rob Spinella, also known as @robmotivation on IG. We discussed: Why Rob chose to have bariatric & plastic surgery and how it changed his life Rob's two bodybuilding competitions and his thoughts on the experiences Rob's current goals and lifting program Why Rob chose to do dry January How...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast, I interviewed bariatric powerlifter, Ashley Smith, also known as @movedatash on IG. We discussed: How Ashley's bariatric and fitness journey led her to trying powerlifting Her weekly training program to prepare for a powerlifting meet What a powerlifting meet includes How Ashley fuels for intense training sessions Her biggest lessons...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Jen Boerwinkle, also known as @jenruns2fit on IG. We discussed: How Jen began running and built up to training & completing marathons Why Jen became a running coach and how she helps runners Jen's weekly training schedule How Jen has evolved her nutrition to fuel her endurance training Jen...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Psychologist Kelly Broadwater, LPA, LCMHC, CEDS-S and Registered Dietitian Chaundra Evans, RD, LDN. We discussed: Their experiences working together specializing in bariatric patients with eating disorders Disordered eating habits and behaviors that can be hard to recognize after bariatric surgery At what point a good intenti...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Dee Howell, also known as @get_fitwith_dee on IG. We discussed:  Why he chose to have bariatric surgery and how it changed his life Dee's current training program and how it has changed over time How Dee has changed his nutrition to fuel his runs and lifting sessions Biggest lessons Dee has learned and...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: Different ways to develop a meal planning strategy and the pros and cons of each method Creating a specific meal plan for calories, macro and micronutrients Utilizing a macronutrient specific plan Utilizing the Active Bariatric Plates as a guide Easy Training Day Plate Moderate Training Day Plate High Intensity Training Day Plat...