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 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 why
- The most helpful mindset shifts and habits she has implemented to stay on track
- How physical activity has played a critical role in reaching maintenance and beyond
- The most important ...
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 day
- Strength training will lead to weight gain and make me look bulky
- I have to workout every day to build muscle
- You have to eat low carb for life, no matter your goals
- You have to eat within ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed certified personal trainer and bariatric athlete Marilyn Clark, also known as @bodybymarilyn on IG. We discussed:
- How Marilyn changes a program for a bariatric client just beginning with resistance training
- How to adjust your training if you have a body composition goal in mind
- How to prevent injury and overtraining in your programming
- How to gauge when it&ap...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- Why reactive hypoglycemia happens after bariatric surgery
- How to spot the difference from dumping syndrome
- Nutrition strategies to keep blood sugar steady & energy stable
- Fueling tips for before, during, and after workouts so you don’t crash mid-training
- Why working with your PCP, surgeon, or endocrinologist and a Registered Dietitian is key in managing this c...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Ana Claro, also known as @bananasplit_gettinfit on IG. We discussed:
- How Ana used her Crossfit workouts to gain strength and muscle mass
- Why Ana decided to compete in a transformation show this summer
- How Ana fueled for gaining muscle and to prepare for a show
- How Ana transitioned back into a regular eating pattern and adapted her mindse...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- What are the 3 phases of healing after injury
- Calorie and protein, carbohydrate and fat needs during healing
- Key nutrients for bone healing
- Key nutrients for soft tissue healing
- Debate on collage supplementation
- Supplements for healing
- What to avoid during recovery
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- What is a HIIT workout?
- Which energy systems in our bodies fuel this type of workout?
- Why your carbohydrate intake matters
- Understanding the difference between hypoglycemia and dumping syndrome and how to avoid both
- How hydration and electrolytes play a critical role in energy & muscle function
- How to fuel before, during, and after a HIIT session after bariatr...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric dietitian, Steph Wagner, MS, RDN, also known as @bariatricfoodcoach on IG. We discussed:
- Steph's career path as a bariatric dietitian and why she opened her business, Bariatric Food Coach
- How the field of obesity medicine and bariatric nutrition has changed over the last 15 years
- What role meal planning plays for someone on a GLP-1 or has had b...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed protein researcher and professor, Dr. Stuart Phillips, also known @mackinprof on IG. We discussed:
- An overview of protein and what role it plays in gaining muscle
- What is leucine and how does it stimulate muscle protein synthesis
- The importance of resistance training and do we have to lift "heavy?"
- What is the recommended protein for muscle gaining w...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian, Tracy Bento, also known as @balancedbitesnutrition on IG. We discussed:
- Common symptoms women experience in perimenopause
- What contributes to weight gain during perimenopause/menopause
- What are the biggest nutrition recommendations Tracy provides
- Vitamin and mineral supplements that may be helpful during this transition
- The one thing Tracy...
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 ...
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