In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@drkarlnadolsky), an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist. We discussed: What are peptides and how do they act in the body?What are "research peptides" such as BPC 157 or TB-500?What are the potential risks of peptides that have not gone through clinical trials?How are peptides different from GLP-1 medications?What risks do people take in buying compounded medications?Is microdosing safe and...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, also known as @summerthedietitian on IG. We discussed: What does a HYROX competition include?How Summer has trained for a HYROX, including apps that she has usedHow Summer fueled for HYROX while on a GLP-1 medicationWhat Summer eats on race dayAdvice for clients who are still focused on body composition goals while also fueling for high intensity & endurance trainingHow to get star...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What is nutrition periodization?Common signs that your nutrition is not matching your needsWhat is happening in the body when training demands increase?How do calories and macros change during different training phases for strength and endurance goalsHow to identify what phase you are inSample endurance and strength focused nutrition periodization Let me know what you thought of the episode! I am excited to open the wa...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: Why climate matters and how your body responds during activity to different environmentsHow hydration and electrolyte needs shift in heat vs coldWhy carb needs change with temperatureWhy heat burns your glycogen stores quickerWhy cold weather can increase calorie needsPractical fueling and hydration recommendations for both climatesLet me know what you thought of the episode! I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 pr...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric strength athlete Eric Hinkle, also known as @eric.is.losing on IG. We discussed: Why Eric chose to have bariatric surgery and how it has changed his lifeThe role resistance training has played in his journeyHow he has changed his mindset to help with consistency in the gymThe biggest nutrition changes he has implemented to fuel his workoutsBiggest lessons learned and advice for someone wanting to be consi...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Marathoner Carrie Valderas, also known as @ramonarickets on IG. We discussed: How Carrie evolved from walking short distances into running a full marathon after bariatric surgeryWhat her training weeks looked like while adding in cross-trainingHow Carrie's strength training changed throughout the year to prepare for a marathonCarrie's key nutrition changes while training for a marathonIntra-run fueling du...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Triathlete Melissa Gonzalez, also known as @loopybiker.loses.it on IG. We discussed: How Melissa evolved into a triathlete after bariatric surgeryWhat are the distances in a sprint triathlonHow Melissa trained for the triathlonNutrition strategies before, during, and after a triathlonAdvice for someone wanting to get started in triathlon trainingHow to follow Melissa: Instagram: @loopybiker.loses.it Let m...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian Dana White, also known as @bariatricdietitian.dana on IG. We discussed: The main nutrition strategies Dana targets with her clientsDana's advice for getting out of a plateau and for those experiencing regainNutrition strategies for someone on a GLP-1 medicationHow to survive the holidays while focusing on your nutrition goalsDispelling common bariatric nutrition mythsHow to contact Dana and lear...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Carolin Tyler, also known as @carolin_rny on IG. We discussed: How she has used both the treatments of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications to help her on her journey and whyThe most helpful mindset shifts and habits she has implemented to stay on trackHow physical activity has played a critical role in reaching maintenance and beyondThe most important nutrition changes she has implementedHer biggest lessons lea...

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I bust 7 myths around nutrition for building muscle and strength after bariatric surgery including: All bariatric individuals who want to gain muscle must take in 1g/lb of protein per dayStrength training will lead to weight gain and make me look bulkyI have to workout every day to build muscleYou have to eat low carb for life, no matter your goalsYou have to eat within 30-60 min post-workout window or else you won't fully recoverAll ...