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 effective?
• Should all women consider menopause replacement therapy and who are the best candidates?
• When is it indicated for men and/or women to consider testosterone therapy?

How to follow and work with Dr. Karl Nadolsky:

Instagram: @drkarlnadolsky

Website: Endocrineclinicatthegym.com

Podcast: DocsWhoLift

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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 used
• How Summer fueled for HYROX while on a GLP-1 medication
• What Summer eats on race day
• Advice for clients who are still focused on body composition goals while also fueling for high intensity & endurance training
• How to get started training for a HYROX

How to follow and work with Summer:

Follow Summer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/summerthedietitian

If you are looking for GLP-1 care, visit Joinvineyard.com

To collaborate with Summer in a professional capacity, visit SummertheDietitian.com

To order Summer’s Book | Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications, visit here:https://geni.us/GLP1

To order Summer’s Cookbook | Simple Meal Solutions for GLP-1 Diets, visit here: https://geni.us/Meals4GLP1

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• What is nutrition periodization?
• Common signs that your nutrition is not matching your needs
• What is happening in the body when training demands increase?
• How do calories and macros change during different training phases for strength and endurance goals
• How to identify what phase you are in
• Sample endurance and strength focused nutrition periodization

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• Why climate matters and how your body responds during activity to different environments
• How hydration and electrolyte needs shift in heat vs cold
• Why carb needs change with temperature
• Why heat burns your glycogen stores quicker
• Why cold weather can increase calorie needs
• Practical fueling and hydration recommendations for both climates

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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 Programs, go to:
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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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 Programs, go to:
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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 clients
• Dana's advice for getting out of a plateau and for those experiencing regain
• Nutrition strategies for someone on a GLP-1 medication
• How to survive the holidays while focusing on your nutrition goals
• Dispelling common bariatric nutrition myths

How to contact Dana and learn more about her services:

Instagram: @bariatricdietitian.dana

Website: dietitiandanawhite.com

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 Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

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