Not Another Nutrition Podcast

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#91: NUTRITION - An Intro to the Lie That is Personalised Nutrition & Blood Glucose Testing Aug 16, 2022

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In this episode I discuss the truth about inter-individual variances in our responses to food & exercise & how these are being mis-used to sell personalised nutrition interventions/bio-technology.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep91

TOPICS

00:00 - Individual variances in responses to food and exercise

04:20 - Tim Spector seems to be selling out

08:21 - The mis-representation of study findings to promote personalised nutrition for fat loss

#90: NUTRITION - Cardio Vs. Resistance Training - If You Only Have 1hr Spare, What Should You Do? Aug 10, 2022

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In this episode I talk about the benefits of resistance training, the realistic effects walking is having on your body and how sleep is absolutely vital if you want to make any progress.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep90

TOPICS

02:37 - Walking Vs. Resistance training - Is there a better method of exercise for weight loss?

05:38 - The myth of personalised nutrition

10:51 - Does too much walking make you lazier?

13:38 - Steps or sleep - Are you making the right sacrifices?

#89: WISDOM - Stoicism & How to Feel Less Vulnerable to Online Negativity Aug 02, 2022

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On this week’s episode, I discuss why I have started talking about stoicism to my children and how it can help when dealing with negativity online.

I also talk about how it can be empowering to understand why people become zealots and why personal experience will always be more important to people than the science.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep89

TOPICS

00:56 - Stoicism for Children

04:59 - Dealing with negative comments online

08:00 - Why people turn to non evidence-based practice

#88: GUEST APPEARANCE - Steve Hall Interviews me on: Out-training Your Genetics, The Practical Use of Refeeds & How to Retain Muscle When Aggressively Dieting Jul 27, 2022

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This is part 2 of the guest podcast that I recorded with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger, we continue to discuss the role of genetics in fat loss & muscle gain, the effect dieting and bulking has on digestion and the intricacies of using refeeds as a tool during dieting.

I also discuss my plans to make a NEW aggressive fat loss calculator!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep88

TOPICS

01:49 - Why you might be spending more time on the toilet when bulking

08:45 - Does everyone have the potential to get bodybuilder lean

19:19 - Why an individualised approach should be taken regarding refeeds and diet breaks

44:35 - Plans for my NEW aggressive fat loss calculator

#87: GUEST APPEARANCE - Steve Hall Interviews me on: How Significant Genetics are for Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Jul 20, 2022

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This is a guest podcast that I recorded with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger. We discuss some really cool topics including bodybuilding, physique goals and genetics.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep87

TOPICS

11:29 - The difference between MNU and university degrees

22:19 - What my training currently looks like

25:03 - The difference between wanting to look good and competitive bodybuilding

33:29 - How much do genetics play into losing fat and building muscle

#86: NUTRITION - Tracking Calories & Macros: Should You Weigh Food Raw or Cooked? Jul 13, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about the best ways to weigh food when tracking calories or macros. I give some top tips that I’ve learnt from my years of experience with tracking & touch on some myths from my bodybuilding days that are still around today.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep86

TOPICS

01:38 - Why I’m choosing to only track my protein intake loosely

05:48 - The most important factor when dieting & tracking

08:34 - Occasions when you should track cooked weights

10:34 - My pro food weighing tip

14:48 - The myths from my bodybuilding days that are still around today

#85: BUSINESS - Can Nutritionists Give Meal Plans, How to Get a Discount on MNU & How To Get Free Fat Loss Lectures Jul 12, 2022

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In this episode, I answer a commonly misunderstood topic - Meal Plans. Likewise, I discuss some key content relating to MNU enrolments opening tomorrow! 13th July 2022!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep85

TOPICS

02:34 - Can Nutritionists legally do meal plans?

03:51 - How to get free MNU lecture content & download the new MNU Prospectus

07:31 - Check if you are eligible for a discounted place on MNU

#84: PARENTING - The Importance of Clear & Transparent Communication with Children Jul 06, 2022

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A super quick parenting podcast this week! This episode is about clear and transparent communication with children & how you can communicate even before your baby can talk!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep84

TOPICS

00:38 - YouTube insults & being authentic on social media

02:22 - The importance of clear & honest communication about time with children

07:45 - Baby Sign Language

#83: WISDOM - Don’t Listen to This Podcast…Unless You Love Me/Seneca Jun 28, 2022

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This week’s episode is one for those of you who just can’t get enough of my voice. You’ve been warned.

There’s a little ray of wisdom in here from Seneca & some chat about the trials and tribulations of motivation!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep83

TOPICS

02:08 - Why I am feeling uninspired plus a quote from Seneca

10:30 - How acceptance can lead to motivation

17:02 - Brilliance, the best motivator

#82: GUEST APPEARANCE - Cody McBroom Interviews me on: Hormones, Business Coaches, MNU & More Jun 22, 2022

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This week's episode was recorded on Cody McBroom’s podcast ’The Tailored Life Podcast’. Cody is an MNU graduate and successful business owner so it was great to hear his take on life after MNU! Was also good to share some thoughts on ‘hormone coaches’ & ‘business coaches’ that plague the industry.

References and links discussed can be found: www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep82

TOPICS

08:16 - How misinformation pushed the creation of MNU

18:32 - Why MNU only has one intake a year

24:02 - What annoys me most about the nutrition industry - Hormone Coaches

29:29 - Why energy balance should always be prioritised regardless of hormones, when it comes to fat loss

39:42 - Why MNU will help you with business more than the PTs turned “business coaches"

52:45 - What separates MNU from all other nutrition qualifications