Active Bariatric Nutrition

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance runner and bodybuilder, Adam Fitz-Henry, also known as @adz_in_control on IG. We discuss: How bariatric surgery has changed his life His resilience through recovering from plastic surgery and the setbacks he experienced His training program for marathons and ultramarathons, including his weekly training runs, weight l...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview bariatric athlete, Rob DiMedio,  also known as @my_weight_is_history on IG. This is our second interview in a series of episodes tracking Rob's progress working with Active Bariatric Nutrition and we discuss: Our process working together and his body composition changes over the last 2 months How we have adjusted his calor...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: Habits to establish in the first year to set your nutrition foundation for muscle gains How to optimize your calorie and protein intake to gain muscle Distribution and timing of protein intake Creatine monohydrate supplementation - dosing, timing, and benefits Mindset shifts around seeing gains on the scale *Chapter Markers Avai...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance cyclist, Rob Rafanan,  also known as @weightinginvain on IG, and we discuss: How bariatric surgery changed his life His plastic surgery journey and recovery His exercise evolution since surgery including cycling, weightlifting, and pickle ball Fueling for shorter and longer endurance cycling rides Race day fueling for...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance runner, Terry Price, also know as @terry.price.35574 on IG, and we discuss: His bariatric journey and what brought him to making the decision to have surgery and how it has changed his life How he started running and his progression both before and after surgery His current marathon training program including days/wee...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview personal trainer and bariatric athlete, Kylie Hansen, NASM CPT, CNC and owner of Bariatric Fitness by Kylie, also know as @kyliehansen.vsg on IG,  and we discuss: Her bariatric journey and what brought her to making the decision to have surgery How she recovered from her pregnancies and spinal surgery to resume an exercise prog...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: How to time your meals around early morning, mid-day, and evening workouts What to eat and how much around workouts, including specific products In-training fueling for workouts lasting less than 1 hour In-training fueling for workouts lasting more than 1 hour Why I started Active Bariatric Nutrition and my goals for 2023 *Chapt...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Denise Pagano, also know as the @crunchysleever ,  who is a bariatric powerlifter, and we discuss: Her bariatric journey and what brought her to making the decision to have surgery Her progression from walking to powerlifting and how she fuels her workouts The biggest mindset shifts she's had since surgery The biggest less...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What makes a plant-based protein diet more challenging for bariatric athletes Key nutrients of interest that a plant-based diet can be lacking including dosing and what foods to consume Supplements that can help round out and enhance performance in a plant-based diet including creatine monohydrate and beta-alanine How to maximiz...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview the one and only Rob DiMedio of @my_weight_is_history , a bariatric athlete, and we discuss: His bariatric journey thus far and what brought him to making the decision to have surgery His exercise evolution since having bariatric surgery and what he has learned Our 2023 collaboration where we will adjust his nutrition to meet t...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview personal trainer and fitness consultant, Nick Bates, CPT,  owner of Balance Fitness and we discuss: How to begin a strength training program and what movements to pair together How to structure a program to include the number of sets, reps, recovery time in between sets, and how to increase weight per set Understanding the Prin...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about fluids, electrolytes, and hydration strategies for bariatric athletes including: Why we sweat and factors that impact your sweat rate What are the main electrolytes lost in sweat and how to replace these Fluid guidelines for bariatric athletes before, during, and after workouts Real life strategies to increase your overall flu...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Registered Dietitian, Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD of the Backcountry Foodie and we discuss: What goes into meal prepping for a hike and what equipment you may need to prepare the meals What are the different cooking methods to rehydrate foods on the trail How to increase your protein while hiking, sources of protein that ar...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Dr. Sarah Anderson, PT, CSCS and owner of Continuum Physical Therapy + Wellness and we discuss: Movement goals to aim for in the first 4-6 weeks post-op and beyond Benefits of strength training and how to design a program for both muscle gain and reducing body fat Nutrition guidelines for building muscle How to begin an enduran...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about recovery nutrition guidelines for bariatric athletes including: Why you should include a post-workout or recovery meal or snack What are the 3 Rs of Recovery Nutrition Specific guidelines including recommended total intake for carbohydrates, protein, and fluids after your workouts to enhance recovery Example meal and snack ide...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about pre-workout nutrition guidelines for bariatric athletes including: Why you should include a pre-workout meal or snack When you should consume the pre-workout meal or snack How much you should eat at a pre-workout meal or snack What are the fluid guidelines for pre-workout Example pre-workout meals What sports nutrition product...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about the differences between bariatric and sports nutrition guidelines, including: The main differences between eating for bariatric weight loss and for fitness or performance goals. When it is time to make specific dietary changes to see results in your fitness levels. How to change your intake to address your increasing energy ne...