Not Another Nutrition Podcast
Welcome to Not Another Nutrition Podcast! This is not just another nutrition and fitness podcast; I will be discussing a wide variety of topics including business, careers, parenting and self-improvement, alongside plenty of discussion on a range of nutrition topics! I try to communicate in such a way that is easy for anyone to understand, and with more of a 'coffee shop chat' vibe than a lecture so don't expect it to be academic fact after fact!! You can also reach out to me on social media via @MartinNutrition and I keep most of my important links here: www.Martin-MacDonald.com/links
Episodes
Still think GLP1 injections automatically beat dieting for fat loss?
Here is the truth when you actually pit them head to head.
In this episode, Martin breaks down a unique new study that directly compares three approaches in people with type 2 diabetes: Semaglutide (a GLP1), an aggressive diet protocol, and a combo of both. He talks through what an Aggressive Diet, when he talks about it, really is (and why it is not a crash di...
Happy New Year! It's finally ready!
Full Details and Pre-sale Available
https://study-nutrition.com/aggressive-diet-blueprint
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep119
TIMEPOINTS
01:13 - What is my Aggressive Diet Blueprint & Calculator?
02:48 - My new Positive Weight Regain Calculator - An industry first!
05:30 - Is it possible to lose 18kg in 14 weeks?
08:45 - Do you need a coach to ...
Part Two with Body Smart Fitness on how to set realistic attainable goals and the best approach to take when undergoing an aggressive diet.
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep118
Interested in getting my updated aggressive dieting calculator? Join the interest list HERE! (https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-calculator)
Want to come to my new aggressive dieting seminar? Join the int...
In this week's episode, I am interviewed by Body Smart Fitness, regarding the myths around personalised nutrition, the phenomenon of metabolic adaptation and how menopause is the next “money grab”. We also discuss how genetics impact your fat loss journey and ways to tackle this.
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep117
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In this week's episode, I discuss how women can diet around their menstrual cycle and the importance of building healthy weight maintenance habits.
I also explain why hunger is reduced on aggressive deficits when compared with moderate deficits and how aggressive diets impact an individual’s relationship with food.
If you're interested in joining my MacMail, join the list HERE: https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/ma...
In this week's episode, I am interviewed on how to become a qualified nutritionist without a degree, the science behind the efficacy of food intolerance tests, why quick-fix diets are so popular & why it can be harder for women to lose weight than men!
If you're interested in joining my MacMail, join the list here:
https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter
Interested in getting my updated aggressive di...
In this episode, I give my take on Eddie Abbew’s rise in popularity and discuss the research around his demonisation of insulin & various other things.
The link to the two Kevin Hall papers and the podcast I discuss in the episode can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep114
TIMEPOINTS
00:20 - Is Eddie Abbew the new Tim Spector?
06:29 - What is the insulin hypothesis & why Eddie Abbew thinks you have to control insulin
15:05 ...
On the second part of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the things everyone should consider before starting a bulk!
We discuss the factors that affect how someone adapts to bulking including gender, NEAT & genetics.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep113
TOPICS
03:04 - Why bulking is not the way to reach your ideal physique
21:54 - How to...
On this week’s episode, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the Mind Muscle Connection podcast. We discussed what my current nutrition and training goals are and my daily eating behaviours. We also talk about the importance of learning healthy eating habits and why tracking should be considered a tool but not a panacea for sustainable fat loss.
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep112
TOPICS
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A new seminal paper has just been published and it has HUGELY changed/added to our current understanding of how we should be viewing protein intake!! This is big!
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep111
TOPICS
00:00 - The paper 9 years ago that finally answered a question once & for all!
04:32 - Have we been wrong in the past about "optimal" protein intake?
16:55 - How should we...
In this episode, I discuss what needs to be considered when implementing refeeds during an aggressive diet.
The link to receive my aggressive dieting resource can be found at: https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-dieting-resource
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep110
TIMEPOINTS
02:23 - What is the optimal deficit during an aggressive diet
05:53 - When and how often are refeeds needed duri...
This short episode covers a few insights into the topic of training, more specifically how I took my arms from being my worst body part to arguably my best.
The references and links for the study discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep109
TOPICS
1:46 - Dealing with the External & Internal Negativity
3:33 - The key things I changed in my Training to make my worst body part, my best
6:04 - The interaction between Trainin...
This is a quick fire episode after I was 'challenged' about the importance of insulin sensitivity for weight loss over simply being concerned with energy balance. I discuss weight loss injections like semaglutide and the diabetes medication, metformin.
References and links discussed can be found www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep108
TOPICS
00:40 - Can certain 'insulin sensitivity' medications increase fat loss?
04:30 - The unk...
In this episode, I am interviewed by Anna Skinner from Body Smart Fitness. We discuss myths and dietary changes regarding PCOS, the efficacy of supplements, sugar addiction, cravings & much more!
As mentioned in this episode, you can use code 'NANPDublin' to get £50 off tickets to my Tour Talk in Dublin on 3rd June!
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep107
TOPICS
11:23 - Nutritional myth...
In this week’s episode, I discuss key considerations and strategies for aggressive dieting & cover how to transition from a dieting phase to eating at maintenance!
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep106
TOPICS
05:50 - How I aggressive diet with minimal tracking
09:44 - How often to weigh yourself whilst on an aggressive diet
10:30 - Two key factors to consider before starting an aggressive diet
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In this episode I start what will likely be a longer journey into dispelling the misinformation that is going to fill the health, fitness & wellness industries for years to come with regards to PERSONALISED NUTRITION.
During this short episode, I cover a few quick points in relation to research into the topic, past and current, and what still needs to be covered and considered in this broad field.
I had an idea for this episode but didn't record it for a couple of weeks so I kinda failed you.
Instead, it turned into a Dublin Tour date announcement!! 3rd June. Save the Date!
You can register your interest here! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/dublin
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep104
TOPICS
00:00 - Don't come to my Dublin Tour date if you're a snowflake...
03:52 - Somethi...
In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on the importance of sleep and whether a lack of it can impact fat loss and muscle retention.
As mentioned, I'm going to be speaking in Dublin in June!! You can register your interest here! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/dublin
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep103
TOPICS
05:23 - Why the findings of sleep research might not apply to ...
This episode is a quick addendum to my last episodes, further clarifying why it might not be a good to give children sweet drinks but also emphasising that this is the scientific discussion & we then need to apply it to our REAL world situations properly & appropriately.
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep102
TOPICS
01:02 - Why completely restricting sweet drinks for children is unrealist...
In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on whether young children should be consuming sweet drinks like squash/cordial/diluting juice.
I explain where the research is up to and give some practical advice that parents can use to help improve their children’s dietary variety.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep101
TOPICS
01:14 - My stance on whether children should have artificially...
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