Active Bariatric Nutrition
Did you have bariatric surgery and want to learn how to optimize your nutrition to achieve your fitness and training goals? That is exactly what you will learn when you tune in to Bariatric Sports Dietitian, Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD. Each episode, Kim will cover a specific topic that will educate, inspire, and guide you towards reaching your goals.
Episodes
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- Why I decided to create the Bariatric STRONG program
- What are the most common struggles I see in active bariatric individuals and how I address those with evidence-backed nutrition guidelines
- What are the topics we cover in Bariatric STRONG and the resources I will gain from the program
- Who is this program designed for?
- How is Bariatric STRONG different from other...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, also known as @doctorericsmith_ on IG. We discussed:
- How Dr. Smith got into bariatric surgery and the difference between robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery
- Dr. Smith's philosophy around using body composition and muscle gain as a way to track and measure success after surgery
- What Dr. Smith advises around exerci...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed muscle physiology researcher, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, also known as @drlaurencs1 on IG. We discussed:
- An overview of the menstrual cycle hormonal changes as well as what happens with our hormones as we enter perimenopause and menopause
- Misconceptions around women and muscle building and the menstrual cycle
- Should women be "cycle-syncing" their w...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, trail runner, and licensed marriage and family therapist, Charise Spencer, also known as @bariinspiredliving on IG. We discussed:
- Why Charise got into trail running and what a typical race might look like
- How to train for trail running including a typical training week and strength training
- The biggest nutrition changes Charise implemented ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell, also known as @drsusanmitchell on IG. We discussed:
- How alcohol is metabolized differently after bariatric surgery
- Why the effects of alcohol are felt sooner after surgery
- How does alcohol impact vitamin and mineral absorption
- How alcohol impacts muscle gaining or recovery from workouts
- How does alcohol contribute to wei...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, also known as @summerthedietitian on IG. We discussed:
- Summer's personal journey with weight loss while using a GLP-1 and becoming a Registered Dietitian who specializes in GLP-1 nutrition
- How GLP-1s act in the body
- The difference between cravings and food noise
- Nutrition guidelines to maximize muscle while losing body ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and bodybuilding competitor, Rob Rafanan, also known as @weightinginvain on IG. We discussed:
- Different bodybuilding competitions and divisions available
- Why Rob chose to get into bodybuilding and transformation competitions after bariatric surgery
- How Rob changed his lifting program to prepare for competitions
- The different nutrition phases ...
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
- For women entering pe...
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 minerals?
- Why is it recommended to sep...
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 training for a full marathon
- What ...
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 Pyramid
- Meeting overall calorie and p...
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 goals
- Jeannie's advice for someo...
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 lifting
- Benefits of intuitive eating...
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, and races
- How to fuel for rucking
- D...
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 between soreness and an injury?
- Comm...
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 stomach space after surgery?
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 fuels on race day
- Biggest lessons learn...
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, running, HIIT, and cycling workout...
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 how Megan responds to them
- How to res...
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 current lifting and running schedule
- H...
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