Mackenzie Baker is back to take us through his new takes on nutrition coaching and strategies. We unpack his experiences completing his master degree and research into energy availabilities in surfers. As well ACL recovery and mindset around injuries. ➽ Coaching Services and Training Options: www.melbournestrengthculture.com/coaching-services ➽ March 23rd Novice Competition: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/novice-powerlifting ➽ Strength Culture's Training App: First month FREE with code 'PODCAST': https://strengthculture.programs.app ➽ Jamie Smith's new education and mentorship portal: www.trainingmodel.com.au 0:00 How Mackenzie Baker has helped us personally with nutrition 2:40 Mack’s new ideas around tracking 11:45 Didier’s nutrition coaching strategies 19:45 Mack’s experience with his research into Energy Availability in surfers 28:00 Weight loss mindset around calorie restriction strategies and meal timing 34:05 Energy balance, metabolic adaptation and risk of under eating for athletes 39:40 Are you focussing too heavily on protein intake? 47:15 Mack’s ACL rupture and his changes to nutritional intake for recovery 52:20 Surgery vs non surgical ACL recovery considerations 59:00 The mindset around accepting your circumstances when injured ➽ Strength Culture's Public Discord: https://discord.gg/qeBqfhPgmf Instagram: ➽ Strength Culture - www.instagram.com/melbournestrengthculture ➽ Jamie S - www.instagram.com/j.smith.culture ➽ Charlie - www.instagram.com/quantum_lifting ➽ Jamie B - www.instagram.com/jamiebouz ➽ Didier - www.instagram.com/didiervassou ➽Strength Culture's Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3psuKx45o9mrtfEi2vAXKY?si=R_RzQhRASrqmaB7BL2NkXQ  ➽TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@melbournestrengthculture ➽ Elite Supplements: 10% Off Code: CULTURE10 https://www.elitesupps.com.au/