Not Another Nutrition Podcast
By Martin MacDonald
This is not just another nutrition and fitness podcast. In this new podcast series, I will be discussing a wide variety of topics including business, careers, parenting and self-improvement, alongside plenty of discussion on a range of nutrition topics!
I try to communicate in such a way that is easy for anyone to understand! You can reach out to me on social media via @MartinNutrition or submit your own suggestions for Not Another Nutrition Podcast via my website www.Martin-MacDonald.com/NANP
Not Another Nutrition PodcastAug 02, 2022
#114: NUTRITION - Why Eddie Abbew’s Take on Insulin & Fat Loss is SH*T
In this episode, I give my take on Eddie Abbew’s rise in popularity and discuss the research around his demonisation of insulin & various other things.
The link to the two Kevin Hall papers and the podcast I discuss in the episode can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep114
TIMEPOINTS
00:20 - Is Eddie Abbew the new Tim Spector?
06:29 - What is the insulin hypothesis & why Eddie Abbew thinks you have to control insulin
15:05 - The two studies that disprove most low-carb thinking!
27:42 - Why some people lose more weight on a low-carb diet
34:51 - The fastest way to lose body fat that is ACTUALLY backed by science!
#113: GUEST APPEARANCE - Jeff Hoehn Interviews me on: What Everyone Should Consider Before Bulking
On the second part of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the things everyone should consider before starting a bulk!
We discuss the factors that affect how someone adapts to bulking including gender, NEAT & genetics.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep113
TOPICS
03:04 - Why bulking is not the way to reach your ideal physique
21:54 - How to train for muscle gain & eat for fat loss
25:24 - Why people respond to bulking so differently
30:44 - The importance of understanding natural muscle gain when setting physique goals
#112: GUEST APPEARANCE - Jeff Hoehn Interviews me on: The Reason Many People Gain Weight & Why Tracking is Unsustainable
On this week’s episode, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the Mind Muscle Connection podcast. We discussed what my current nutrition and training goals are and my daily eating behaviours. We also talk about the importance of learning healthy eating habits and why tracking should be considered a tool but not a panacea for sustainable fat loss.
TOPICS
10:52 - What is different about MNU & why we regulate our graduates
23:47 - How I eat 95% of the time
37:25 - Why most people gain weight over time
41:44 - Why tracking is unsustainable in the long term
#111: NUTRITION - NEW Protein Study! The Most Significant Nutrition Knowledge Update in The Last Nine Years
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 Seminar
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#110: NUTRITION - When & How to Refeed During an Aggressive Diet
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
#105: NUTRITION - An Intro in to Understanding The Lack of Evidence Behind ‘Personalised Nutrition’ Technology
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 for the studies 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...
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
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
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
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.
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
#101: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Why Children Shouldn’t Drink Squash/Cordial
In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on whether young children should be consuming sweet drinks like squash/cordial/diluting juice.
I explain where the research is up to and give some practical advice that parents can use to help improve their children’s dietary variety.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep101
TOPICS
01:14 - My stance on whether children should have artificially sweetened drinks
05:55 - Should we be controlling childrens’ diets
07:26 - Why children crave sweetness
10:30 - Why sweetness can be more damaging to behaviour in children compared to adults
#100 - I'm Back! Where I've been & what to expect in 2023! Guests podcasts? OnlyFans?
I felt like Episode 100 was a perfect time to 1) explain my recent absence a LITTLE, without it being TMI!
But also a look at what to expect in 2023 and let you in on a little new venture I'm starting.
TOPICS
00:00 - I owe you a little explanation for where I've been...
02:53 - "What good shall I do this day" is back!
04:37 - What to expect from NANP in 2023!
08:40 - Starting an OnlyFans?
#99: NUTRITION - Is Consuming 16% Protein Optimal for a Diet?
A certain podcast clip went viral this week of a leading geneticist claiming that we should all be aiming to consume 16% of our Calories from protein and that eating above this ’sweet-spot’ would have adverse effects. In this week’s episode, I give my take on the statement by covering what the science tells us and give my perspective on what amount of protein we should be consuming to improve or maintain our health.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep99
TOPICS
01:19 - Why recommendations based on %ages are just plain wrong!
11:00 - What the research tells us the optimal protein intake for health is
17:40 - Are high protein intakes safe for your kidneys?
21:40 - Why experts need to stay in their lane
25:00 - How the fitness industry needs to improve by stopping the attacks on peoples’ appearance.
#98: NUTRITION - Research on the Hormonal Responses to Organic vs Fast Food Consumption
Are you putting the 'wrong fuel in your Ferrari'.... lol. This analogy is dumb when it comes to Fat Loss... and we have the research on humans we can look at. High 'quality' organic food vs Fast Food. In this week’s episode I explain what the body of evidence in this area is actually saying and clear up any confusion surrounding whether the type of foods we are consuming is more significant than the Calorie content when it comes to losing weight!
As mentioned in this podcast you can get your ticket for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here! - https://www.mac-nutritionmentoringlab.com/product/mac-nutrition-live-2022/
References for the studies and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/ep98
TOPICS
04:44 - Should we be avoiding saturated fat?
10:18 - How demonising foods helps zealots to make money
14:05 - Do processed foods stop us losing weight?
22:37 - How to eat for health instead of weight loss
29:15 - The main determinant of our metabolism (metabolic rate)
#97: NUTRITION - Why Adults & Children Can Healthily Consume the Same Number of Calories
This episode is a brisk conversation around the topic of Calories. I discuss why it is utterly ridiculous to compare the calorie deficits of an adult to the calorific needs of a growing child, and, as always, the importance of critical thinking!
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep97
TOPICS
00:00 - Calling out the anti-diet gimps
06:00 - If you apply the energy needs of a child to yourself, you’ll double your body weight in the next 10 years…
11:05 - Fat Loss requires a calorie deficit, we have plenty of stored energy to live
#96: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Protein for Children - Requirements, Shakes, Vegetarian Children & more!
Following my last episode on the protein needs of young children, lots of you had specific queries regarding your child’s protein needs. So this week’s episode I have responded to your questions regarding protein and the requirements for your children. Check out the time points below to see if there’s a question you’ve got that I have answered!
As mentioned in this podcast you can register your interest for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here at https://mailchi.mp/mac-nutrition/mn-live-2022
Reference for the study discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep96
TOPICS
04:00 - Should children be having protein with every meal?
07:33 - Has the evidence/my opinion on protein for children, changed in recent years?
09:00 - Can children have protein powder?
12:40 - Is there a safe upper limit on protein intake for a child?
14:43 - Do protein needs change when children reach puberty?
16:45 - Do plant-based diets include enough protein for a child?
17:40 - What are the protein needs of active/sports playing children & adolescents?
#95: NUTRITION/PARENTING - How Much Protein Your Young Child Needs
Many of you have been asking me about nutrition for children recently and specifically about their protein needs. So this week I have recorded an episode not only on how much protein your child needs but why your anxieties on the topic are likely unwarranted!
I also cover some really important advice on how to approach your child's nutrition without causing them harm.
Lots to take away from a parenting perspective in this one…..Enjoy!
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep95
TOPICS
01:32 - Considerations to improve your child’s appetite
06:02 - Do children need to have visible protein at each meal?
09:12 - The issue with blanket protein recommendations
14:00 - Why talking to your child about nutrition can be harmful
17:33 - ROUGHLY, how much protein to give your child
#94: GUEST APPEARANCE - LTB Interview on: Rapid Fat Loss, Health at Every Size, BMI as a Determinant of Health & More!
This week’s episode is an interview I did with Stu Aitken from Lift The Bar. We discussed why I first became interested in rapid fat loss, BMI as an indicator of health and why I am interested in discussing other topics outside of nutrition. I also give my opinion on how new practitioners in the industry should be focusing their time!
References for the studies and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/ep94
TOPICS
07:18 - How I first got into rapid fat loss & myths surrounding its use
17:37 - Where to find more about rapid fat loss
20:20 - Why I talk about wisdom and parenting as well as nutrition
34:23 - My advice to new practitioners entering the nutrition industry
44:48 - My view on the use of BMI in determining health
55:13 - Can you be healthy at any size?
#93: NUTRITION - Critical Thinking, Slut Shaming & How Diet Drinks Are Affecting Your Health
In this episode, I talk about the importance of using critical thinking in all aspects of life & explain, with examples, that correlation does NOT equal causation!
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep93
TOPICS
00:00 - The importance of critical thinking when observing correlations!
04:38 - The sex "fact" that triggered me to record this episode
07:55 - Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer?
10:56 - Correlation does not equal causation
#92: WISDOM - The Importance of Prioritising the Process over the Outcome
This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend where I found myself wishing away time. I talk about how important it is to enjoy the process in life, rather than just rushing to tick off achievements and milestones!
Hopefully it helps you in some way to go away and enjoy the rest of your 2022!
References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep92
TOPICS
01:56 - The problem with the “I’ll be happy when….” mentality
08:02 - Framing your diet attempts for success
10:31 - The importance of not just trying to tick off achievements and milestones
#91: NUTRITION - An Intro to the Lie That is Personalised Nutrition & Blood Glucose Testing
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?
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
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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
#81: PARENTING - Is Using Food As a Tool for Punishment Appropriate for Your Children?
In this podcast I discuss two key themes: Teaching your children using 'appropriate consequences' and how short term sacrifices for long term gain will benefit your parenting.
TOPICS
02:26 - Why I’m not ‘lucky’ with my children
03:55 - How to exercise appropriate punishments with your children
05:40 - Being consistent with your discipline
08:40 - 'Consequences' as punishments need to MAKE SENSE for them to work!
15:00 - How sacrifices can be real learning curves in parenting
#80: PARENTING - What to Do When Your Children Refuse to Eat Their Dinner
In this episode I share some of my key parenting tips I use with my babies. Some of these have had a really profound affect and as they are growing older I can see just how much of an impact it has had on them in the long term!
Parenting has become so much easier because I ‘parented on purpose’ and I would love to continue to spread some of this knowledge! Please do keep sending your feedback, it’s SO cool to see messages from those who have implemented some of these parenting tips!
TOPICS
01:22 - Self-determination theory & how this can relate to parenting
05:15 - Your child is a genius
07:31 - Giving children options = autonomy
14:00 - Why I have such a good relationship with my children
15:19 - What to do when your children refuse to eat their dinner?
16:15 - Why trying to control your children will fail eventually
#79: NUTRITION - The 'Hormones & Food Quality vs Food Quantity’ Fat Loss Debate
People often get confused about the role hormones play when concerning fat loss. Although they are relevant in the discussion, people are often misled by zealots looking to make money selling their latest product and has led to thinking of ‘calories don’t matter’….
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep79
TOPICS
05:01 - The false dichotomy of food quality vs food quantity
08:42 - Are hormones important when it comes to fat loss?
12:20 - Why energy balance is always the most significant factor when it comes to weight loss
15:40 - Can you lose weight eating processed foods?
23:16 - Misleading weight loss information you need to AVOID
28:29 - How an MNU Certified Nutritionist could actually help you without the fads
#78: NUTRITION - Carbohydrates After Training for Fat Loss & Muscle Gain
I was recently asked if there was some benefit to eating carbs (coco pops in particular!) after training and after my podcast on meal timing I thought I should cover the topic of carbs around training to prevent any confusion.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep78
TOPICS
03:36 - Does eating carbs after training increase muscle gains
11:45 - Who may benefit from consuming carbs after training?
15:45 - Are you less likely to gain fat if you have carbs after training?
18:45 - How exercise undermines the negative effects of insulin resistance
23:34 - The toxic undertones of why people eat coco pops after training
26:37 - Do chrononutrition and metabolic flexibility play a part in carb timing
#77: PARENTING - Parenting on Purpose - Conscious Parenting for Teaching Boundaries & Consent
TOPICS
00:30 - Why I feel ‘qualified’ to talk about this...
02:08 - What I mean by ‘parenting on purpose’
07:50 - Teaching children to express their boundaries
15:05 - The importance of wording and providing autonomy
#76: WISDOM - Sexual Organ Ownership & Expertise on Gender Physiology
This episode is mainly a rant, so please don’t listen if you’re purely here for nutrition information or ‘feel good’ wisdom.
I talk about a topic that many people are currently shying away from. As I do. The widespread acceptance of sexism only when it is directed at men.
TOPICS
01:42 - My current guilty pleasure - the Amber Heard false accusation trial
04:06 - The Instagram comment that triggered this episode
08:43 - Do your genitals affect your ability to be an expert?
13:19 - The influencers/‘experts' jumping on the anti men bandwagon
19:47 - Why we chose not to get MNU accredited
#75: NUTRITION - Vitamins and Minerals - Listener Questions
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep75
Get FREE content from Mac-Nutrition Uni here https://mac-nutritionuni.com/mnu-updates
You can also join the Mac-Nutrition Uni priority list for the Sep '22 intake here: https://mac-nutritionuni.com/2022
TOPICS
03:35 - Is fruit/Vitamin C killing your gains?
13:03 - Does when or what you take your vitamins with matter?
15:15 - Do the tannins in Tea/Coffee reduce the absorption of iron?
24:10 - Does taking vitamins before bed reduce their absorption?
#74: NUTRITION - Fat Loss & When We Eat - What Does the Research Say?
'Does when I eat matter when it comes to fat loss?’……. 'Should I avoid carbs after 6pm?’
I am often asked questions about meal timing and its impact on fat loss. In this episode, I discuss where these myths originated from & the fairly conclusive findings from the literature in this area.
References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep74
TOPICS
02:54 - Does when you eat matter for fat loss?
06:50 - Why people think meal timing matters
10:20 - Who could benefit from reducing their carb intake at one meal a day?
#73: WISDOM - Accepting You Can’t Help Others Until They Want to Help Themselves
In this podcast I discuss words of encouragement for those who feel that they have barriers when helping others & themselves. The importance of keeping an open door and realising that things don’t happen overnight, and you shouldn't try to force it. I mention ways you can make positive changes to help others and help yourself.
TOPICS
01:08 - Accepting there’s a problem before you can be helped
02:46 - How to improve someone’s body image issues
07:35 - Positive affirmations - are they worth it?
10:59 - How to stay happy on social media
#72: WISDOM - A Compassionate Approach When Discussing Nutrition With Misinformed People
With nutrition communication it’s important what you say but also the way you communicate.
Within this episode, I explain how having a compassionate approach with misinformed clients is not only important for them, but also for you, as a practitioner!
TOPICS
01:36 - How to use science to dismantle misinformed biases
09:09 - The art of compassionate communication with clients
13:54 - The importance of being able to laugh at yourself
15:55 - The mistakes I made as a young practitioner
#71: WISDOM - There is ZERO Correlation Between Someone's Knowledge and Their Appearance
In this episode, I reflect on the reactions and comments on my recent posts regarding the fact that appearance does NOT correlate to knowledge.
Throughout the episode, I discuss why appearance should be taken out of the equation and what qualities actually matter when looking for a coach to help you.
It can be tricky to know who’s advice to follow in the fitness industry and it often leads to people blindly following coaches or influencers solely based on what they look like, so hopefully, this episode will guide you in the right direction!
TOPICS
01:04 - Why it is idiotic to blindly follow someone's advice based solely on their appearance
07:30 - How I am trying to stop you from being misled!
14:12 - What you should be looking for when hiring a coach
21:15 - The level of knowledge and application I do expect from coaches
23:35 - What is more important - Qualifications or Experience?
#70: WISDOM - Are Anti Diet Coaches/Influencers Misleading Their Followers?
In this episode I talk about coaches who are now anti diet but are still, in the eyes of societal norms, in amazing shape; following years of restriction & disordered eating. I often see the anti diet movement being pedalled without any critical thinking, so hopefully this stimulates some deeper thoughts for you & helps prevent more people from being misled!
References and links discussed in the podcast can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/ep70
TOPICS
02:43 - Feminism & social justice warriors (tangent)
05:51 - Why it's important to consider someones journey to becoming anti diet
10:33 - The long term physiological effects of extreme dieting
12:52 - Are the anti diet crowd narrow-minded when it comes to weight stigma?
17:54 - Weighing up the mental and physiological consequences of intuitive eating
#69: NUTRITION - Is Salt Bad for You?
In this episode, I discuss some of the problems caused by the mantra that 'salt is bad' and highlight which people may actually benefit from increasing their salt intake.
References and links discussed in the podcast can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep69TOPICS
00:48 - Has my opinion on salt changed in the last 10 years?
04:02 - Is salt really bad for your health?
11:29 - Who should consider increasing their salt intake
13:58 - How relevant is salt consumption in determining health
#68: WISDOM - Why Science is So Important for Emotion & Observation Driven Idiots (aka Humans)
In this episode, I explain how as emotional and irrational humans we can benefit from the scientific method!
I discuss the relevance of scientific findings to everyday life and how they can help us to make more informed decisions while avoiding whatever the latest nutrition zealots are shouting about! I also shed some light on my experience of the unsurprising biases in the food industry and why my opinion didn’t always suit their priorities.
The links to the studies referenced in the podcast can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep68
TOPICS
01:32 - How science can help you not be an idiot
09:16 - What my dream physique would be…..
11:05 - Why science is the only way to debunk myths
13:26 - My experience of the biases that exist in the food industry
16:12 - My take on artificial sweeteners, sugar & more
#67: GUEST APPEARANCE - Flex Success interview me on: Hormones, Calorie Deficits and How To Be Less Sh**
This new episode is recorded with the 'Flex Success' team & is packed full of valuable content.
We discuss hormones (and the myths that need to die!), whether anybody should personalise their diets based on their DNA, and establish the FACTS behind whether diets are damaging.
I also share how to can make better, more informed decisions and give my valuable advice on 'how to be less sh**!’
TOPICS
13:04 - Can you control your hormones?
24:00 - Should we ALWAYS believe in calorie deficits?
31:08 - What our DNA can tell us about how to eat
43:17 - Should we ever intentionally lose weight?
49:35 - The things most people don't realise about dieting
57:48 - My advice on how to live & do better
#66: WISDOM - Motivational Interviewing, Diet Flexibility and Adherence
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a valuable tool for health-care practitioners, but could you apply it to your own life? In this episode I discuss what MI is and how it could help you.
TOPICS
01:35 - True dietary flexibility for guaranteed adherence
03:25 - Using motivational interviewing for your own benefit
07:28 - Accepting your shortfalls
10:02 - Should we aim to change everything at once?
#65: NUTRITION - Aggressive Dieting Personalisation & Why Rapid Fat Loss Doesn’t Always Look Rapid
After the release of my aggressive diet calculator I have received some questions on how best to use it and some issues (not actually issues) with the calorie outputs, so I have recorded this podcast to help solve these problems.
In the episode I explain what to do if the calculator output is giving you negative daily calories and also why your suggested daily calories may be more than you were expecting for an aggressive fat loss diet!
References and links discussed in the podcast can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep65
TOPICS
00:36 - The relevance of having an individualised fat loss calculator
04:00 - What to do if the calculator is giving you ‘negative' calories
06:00 - Why your calories may be higher than you expected for an aggressive diet
LINK:
Get my Aggressive Diet Calculator here
Mac-Nutrition LIVE Talks including my talk on 'A Compassionate Approach to Rapid Fat Loss’