Not Another Nutrition Podcast

In this episode, I talk about an inane discussion that has been going on for my whole career: food quality vs food quantity and the fact that people always feel the need to create a dichotomy between the two!! Lots of cool research linked in the show notes of this one! References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep21 TOPICS 06:11 - The role of ultra-processed food in o...

In this episode, I talk about the first book I have read in 21 years and how it has motivated me. I also talk about how we perceive our circumstances and how, no matter how bad your day has been, you can always choose to help others. Victor Frankl, a Psychologist and Holocaust survivor, is famously quoted as saying, "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human free...

This episode is probably going to ruffle some feathers. As Plato said: "No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth." I talk about some big topics in this episode & very few people will be able to see past their bias & actually understand the truths I am speaking. There are nuanced topics and I really want BOTH sides to hear this and be challenged to THINK more! "I don...

In today’s episode, I talk about aggressive fat loss, how to maintain your weight loss and why many cookie cutter plans have such a high failure rate. References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep18 TOPICS 02:10 - The reason I hate cookie cutter programs 07:53 - Why Joe Wicks has a 95% failure rate on his diet plans 11:50 - How to know if you are really ready for an a...

This podcast is something I wish my younger self could have heard. I talk about my real life experience of losing hair at a young age, all that I tried to do to put off the inevitable and why strangers don’t judge you as much as you think. ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep17 TOPICS ⠀ 02:13 - Male pattern baldness ⠀ 06:19 - The impact of hair loss being i...

A big discussion of the ketogenic diet / keto diet. ⠀ I also explain the types of scientific research that should be avoided when it comes to guiding your food choices and why I think the NHS nutrition recommendations need some improvement! ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep16 TOPICS ⠀⠀ 03:55 - Why the NHS needs to re-think their nutrition guidelines 05:1...

In this episode, I talk about how many of the key principles of Stoic philosophy can help to change the way you think and in changing out thoughts it can lead to changing our behaviours. The world renowned performance psychologist, Jamil Qureshi, is famous for saying "The precursor to all of our actions is what we think." References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDona...

In this episode I'll explain to you how I have great workouts after eating only very few Calories. I'll also describe the sweet-spot between food demonisation and a junk food-filled diet. This episode is what I wish I could tell my former competitive bodybuilder-self? ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep14 TOPICS ⠀ 01:23 - Find out how I had a great...

In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of why you should be more flexible with your food choices, diet and lifestyle, if you want to achieve dieting success. You will also discover the importance of a mindset shift towards gratitude in times of adversity and why you need to get more comfortable talking about the uncomfortable! References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDona...

In this episode I get into the nitty gritty details of aggressive dieting and how my style of aggressive dieting is nothing like those you see in detoxes, cleanses, bootcamps and weight loss retreats!⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep12 TOPICS 05:14 - Why your PERCEPTION of dietary restriction is more important than your ACTUAL degree of dietary restricti...

I recorded a whole episode on happiness and forgot to mention gratitude! So this is Part 2 of yesterdays podcast on one of the most important topics you should practice in the pursuit of happiness. "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." - Cicero ⠀⠀ "If you want to find happiness, find gratitude" - S. Maraboli ⠀ References and links discus...

In this episode, I discuss happiness. I'm perceived as a 'happy all the time' kind of person despite trying to be as transparent as possible about my ups and downs on social media. ⠀ This year has been tough mentally for many people, with lockdowns; I hope some of the stuff I share here can help you in 2021. References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep10⠀...

In this episode I talk about DNA food intolerance tests and why using a DNA test to decide macro splits and exercise types is not worth your time or money! I will also go into why some people use these tests, what to do if someone offers you a diet based off a DNA test & how some practitioners get away with putting out such bad information. References and links discussed can be found at www. M...

This episode is a nice bitesized episode covering a really important concept. I use my aggressive diet to teach you about having Unconditional Permission to Eat…. Anything! I can not stress enough how important this is to ensure your own fat loss success. References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep8 TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - Introduction & why I wanted to make this episo...

Another ‘WISDOM’ category podcast. I felt compelled to speak on these topics as I get judged A LOT by people who don't actually know me. For those following in my footsteps, I think hearing some of this could help you. ⠀ Some people just see me as an arrogant, confident male who drives a fast car & instantly they jump to conclusions. Likewise, there is a lot of materialism & ‘fakeness’...

In this episode, I cover perhaps the most important thing to remember when you are starting a fat loss endeavour: Your mindset. ⠀ I'll share with you why you should adopt a flexible approach when dieting, why you shouldn’t set an exact deadline to reach your goals and what the definition of 'normal' eating is (the answer might surprise you). ⠀ I hope you enjoy this nutrition psychology...

I cover a LOT in this episode, so writing the title was tough.  It came off the back of people being so interested in what my 7 days of 1000kcals/day food shop looked like. When you are ‘in the know’ it’s not sexy, it’s not interesting. But that’s what I wanted to talk about here, what IS sexy, or magical i.e. what DOES make for a successful fat loss diet.  Amazon Alexa also makes a guest appearan...

My first ever podcast in the WISDOM category! In this epsiode, I give a my ‘confident male’ perspective on complexion. I talk about my previous struggles & experiences with bad skin as a teenager & how that’s come into adulthood with me. I also talk about one of my favourite topics: Confidence & how that ties into self-acceptance. References and links discussed can be found at www. Mar...

In this episode, I share with you some insights into the technique I have often discussed of starting any fat loss phase with some sort of 24 - 36 hour fast. ⠀ I also give some insight into nutrition/dieting psychology & hopefully some pearls of wisdom that will serve you well in your own body composition manipulation pursuits. References and links discussed can be found at www. Martin-MacDona...

In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a 'bad food'. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively. ⠀ It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the discussion with her thoughts! I hope through hearing me discuss this topic, you can be better prepared than I...

Hey Everyone! Welcome to 'Not Another Nutrition Podcast'! In this introductory episode I guide you through what you can expect from me and Not Another Nutrition Podcast, how it came about, exactly how you can use it and also give you a few unique insights into the life and career milestones that led to some of what I am going to be talking about! References and links discussed can be found...