Not Another Nutrition Podcast

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#111: NUTRITION - NEW Protein Study! The Most Significant Nutrition Knowledge Update in The Last Nine Years Jan 25, 2024

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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 use this new information going forward?

Aggressive Diet Coaching Seminars

https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-coaching-seminar

#110: NUTRITION - When & How to Refeed During an Aggressive Diet Jun 05, 2023

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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 during an aggressive diet

09:40 - The negative impacts of refeeds during an aggressive diet

16:15 - Why it's important to maintain muscle during an aggressive diet

#109: WISDOM - Training to Get Big Arms! Or Something Like That. May 28, 2023

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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 Training Frequency & Training Volume

10:10 - An area of research *some* trainers might start to obsess about too much..

#108: NUTRITION - Weight Loss Injections, Insulin Sensitivity and Weight Loss May 22, 2023

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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 unknown impacts of increasing your insulin sensitivity

06:40 - The role of leptin and appetite hormones in weight loss maintenance

08:57 - What advice doctors should be giving alongside the prescription of "weight loss" drugs

#107: GUEST APPEARANCE - Anna Skinner from Body Smart Fitness Interviews me on: PCOS, Reducing Cravings & Sugar Addiction May 15, 2023

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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 myths that mislead women with PCOS

18:51 - The three dietary changes to improve symptoms of PCOS

25:38 - The one supplement you should consider taking for PCOS

27:41 - Should you be supplementing with collagen

34:52 - The three supplements most people should be taking

44:21 - Is sugar addiction real & how to combat cravings

52:01 - How unconditional permission to eat can lead to weight loss

56:56 - The importance of learning how to eat when you aren’t dieting

#106: NUTRITION - Aggressive Dieting: Non-tracking & Transitioning to Maintenance May 08, 2023

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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

15:45 - Should you be training whilst on an aggressive diet?

19:19 - How to eat to maintain your body fat after dieting

24:15 - The importance of understanding sacrifice

If you enjoyed this, you might benefit from:

Episode #12 - Two Facts to Know About Aggressive Dieting Before You Attempt It Yourself

Episode #8 - What Foods Can You Eat on an Aggressive Diet?

Episode #3 - Fasting & Aggressive Calorie Deficits

#105: NUTRITION - An Intro in to Understanding The Lack of Evidence Behind ‘Personalised Nutrition’ Technology May 02, 2023

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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.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep105

TOPICS

1:34 - The not so new craze of personalised nutrition

11:28 - Why many degree qualified nutritionists will end up going down this route too

19:07 - My “Personalised Nutrition” lol

26:03 - My Dublin Tour Talk

#104: This was supposed to be a WISDOM episode... Mar 20, 2023

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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 - Something about nutritional evangelists

07:30 - Don't shoot the messenger...

#103: NUTRITION - A Lack of Sleep Does Not Stop Fat Loss Mar 13, 2023

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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 you/your client

12:58 - Does sleeping less than 8 hours reduce fat loss?

21:18 - Does sleep deprivation limit muscle gain?

24:14 - Why sleeping more could help you lose weight

32:07 - When to consider prioritising sleep over dieting

#102: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Why Children Shouldn’t Drink Sweet Drinks - Addendum Feb 24, 2023

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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 unrealistic

02:24 - The importance of reducing all sweet drinks for children

03:33 - Considerations to improve food environment for children