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 life
• The role resistance training has played in his journey
• How he has changed his mindset to help with consistency in the gym
• The biggest nutrition changes he has implemented to fuel his workouts
• Biggest lessons learned and advice for someone wanting to be consistent with a lifting program

How to Follow Eric:

Instagram: @eric.is.losing and @ohiofitnessclub

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I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

If you want to learn more about how to adjust your plates based on your activity level, click here to download my FREE Active Bariatric Training Plates handout!

To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

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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 surgery
• What her training weeks looked like while adding in cross-training
• How Carrie's strength training changed throughout the year to prepare for a marathon
• Carrie's key nutrition changes while training for a marathon
• Intra-run fueling during long training runs and race day fueling
• Apps Carrie used to help her throughout her training
• Her advice for someone interested in starting endurance training after bariatric surgery

How to follow Carrie:

Instagram: @ramonarickets

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

If you want to learn more about how to adjust your plates based on your activity level, click here to download my FREE Active Bariatric Training Plates handout!

To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
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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 surgery
• What are the distances in a sprint triathlon
• How Melissa trained for the triathlon
• Nutrition strategies before, during, and after a triathlon
• Advice for someone wanting to get started in triathlon training

How to follow Melissa:

Instagram: @loopybiker.loses.it

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

If you want to learn more about how to adjust your plates based on your activity level, click here to download my FREE Active Bariatric Training Plates handout!

To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition