Active Bariatric Nutrition

By Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD

Did you have bariatric surgery and want to learn how to optimize your nutrition to achieve your fitness and training goals? That is exactly what you will learn when you tune in to Bariatric Sports

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How many episodes does Active Bariatric Nutrition have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

Active Bariatric Nutrition episodes:

May 13, 202455. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Lisa Hendin
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Lisa Hendin, also known as @leaningintolisa on IG. We discussed:
What led Lisa to having bariatric surgery and how it has changed her life
How Lisa's movement goals have changed over time to her current training goals
Lisa's mindset shifts around movement and nutrition since surgery
Lisa's current lifting and running schedule
How Lisa's nutrition evolved over time to fuel both strength training and running workouts
The biggest lessons Lisa has learned over time
Lisa's new podcast!
How to Follow Lisa
Instagram: @leaningintolisa and her podcast: @formerfatfriendpod
Former Fat Friend Podcast
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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54min
April 29, 202454. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Endurance Runner Jules Gomez
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric runner, Jules Gomez, also known as @runningisaprivilege on IG. We discussed:
How Jules got into running after bariatric surgery
Her current running and training program
How Jules balances running with her busy lifestyle
How bariatric surgery impacted her family's relationship with food
Nutrition changes and adaptations Jules has implemented to fuel endurance training
Why Jules named her account "RunningIsAPrivilege
Jules' advice for a new bariatric runner
How to Contact Jules Gomez
Instagram: @runningisaprivilege
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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37min
April 15, 202453. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Bodybuilder Julia Myers
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Julia Myers, also known as @itsjuliamyers on IG. We discussed:
Julia's bariatric journey as well as her recent plastic surgery experience
How she restarted both her movement and nutrition programs after plastics
How she fuels her lifting and running training programs
How Julia and I adjusted her intake to help her achieve PR's in the gym as well as fuel endurance running and see muscle gains
Julia's mindset changes
Her advice to you if want to begin a consistent routine
How to Contact Julia Myers
Instagram: @itsjuliamyers
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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58min
March 19, 202452. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Personal Trainer & Bodybuilder Marilyn Clark
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed personal trainer and bariatric bodybuilder, Marilyn Clark, also known as @offtheplatemc on IG. We discussed:
Why resistance training is so critical for women both before and after menopause
How Marilyn has changed her resistance training and nutrition to change her body composition after menopause
Marilyn's habits she has established to be consistent with her training and nutrition goals
Marilyn's favorite go to protein based meals that she packs for the gym
Her best advice on how to begin a lifting program
How to Contact Marilyn Clark:
Website: OffThePlateMC.com
Instagram: @offtheplatemc
X (formerly known as Twitter): @OfftheplateMC
Facebook: Off The Plate MC

Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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49min
March 04, 202451. The Importance of Headwork™️ In Your Bariatric Journey with Lora Grabow, LMSW
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Therapist, Lora Grabow, LMSW also known as @bariatric.therapist on IG. We discussed:
Areas of opportunity that you can work on to help improve mindset after bariatric surgery
How using the foundational Headwork™️ skills can help to identify the mental and emotional factors that affect weight loss and well-being
How to re-establish a good relationship with food and movement if you feel like it is becoming unhealthy
How to get back on track with both nutrition and movement goals
Understanding the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger
What is the difference between shame and guilt?
How to Contact Lora and learn more about her LIVE course and other resources:
Instagram: @bariatric.therapist
Website: loragrabow.com

Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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41min
February 26, 202450. Your GLP-1 Questions Answered with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky & Dr. Karl Nadolsky
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed physicians, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (@drnadolsky) and Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@drkarlnadolsky). We discussed:
How Dr. Karl and Dr. Spencer got into obesity medicine as their medical specialty
How GLP-1 medications act in the body and help address obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, appetite, etc.
Main differences between the various GLP-1 medications
How often GLP-1 medications are taken and also how long you may use these medications
What is "food noise"
Do these medications lead to muscle loss?
Nutrition and resistance training recommendations while taking these
How to Learn More about Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Dr. Karl Nadolsky:
Instagram: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: @drnadolsky & Dr. Karl Nadolsky: @drkarlnadolsky
Twitter: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: @drnadolsky & Dr. Karl Nadolsky: @drkarlnadolsky
Docs Who Lift Podcast
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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58min
February 13, 202449. A Deep Dive Into Bariatric Nutrition with Kristin Willard, RD
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Kristin Willard, RD also known as @bariatric.meal.prep on IG. We discussed:
The most common bariatric nutrition questions Kristin receives and how she answers them
The best nutrition strategies that Kristin recommends to her clients
Why meal prepping and meal planning can be helpful for staying on track with your nutrition goals
Kristin's favorite ways to incroporate carbohydrate rich foods into your intake
Key mindset shifts that Kristin helps her clients with
Kristin's membership, Bariatric Meal Prep, and how it helps you reach your nutrition goals after bariatric surgery
Where to Follow Kristin and learn more about her services:
Website: BariatricMealPrep.com
Instagram: @bariatric.meal.prep
Tiktok: @bariatric.meal.prep
Pinterest: @bariatricmealprep
Facebook: @bariatricmealprep

Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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January 29, 202448. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Bariatric Bodybuilder Rob Spinella
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Rob Spinella, also known as @robmotivation on IG. We discussed:
Why Rob chose to have bariatric & plastic surgery and how it changed his life
Rob's two bodybuilding competitions and his thoughts on the experiences
Rob's current goals and lifting program
Why Rob chose to do dry January
How Rob fuels for his lifting sessions and goals
His biggest nutrition lessons learned and also advice for someone just starting out
Why Rob opened his business, Next Level Fit
How to Contact Rob:
Instagram: @robmotivation
TikTok: @robspinella
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
...more
53min
January 22, 202447. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Powerlifter Ashley Smith
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast, I interviewed bariatric powerlifter, Ashley Smith, also known as @movedatash on IG. We discussed:
How Ashley's bariatric and fitness journey led her to trying powerlifting
Her weekly training program to prepare for a powerlifting meet
What a powerlifting meet includes
How Ashley fuels for intense training sessions
Her biggest lessons learned
Her advice for someone who may want to try powerlifting
How to Contact Ashley:
Instagram: @movedatash
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
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54min
January 15, 202446. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Endurance Runner Jen Boerwinkle
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Jen Boerwinkle, also known as @jenruns2fit on IG. We discussed:
How Jen began running and built up to training & completing marathons
Why Jen became a running coach and how she helps runners
Jen's weekly training schedule
How Jen has evolved her nutrition to fuel her endurance training
Jen's race day nutrition plan
The role of strength training for runners
Biggest lessons learned and advice for new bariatric runners
How to Contact Jen:
Instagram Personal Page: @jenruns2fit
Instagram Running Coach Page: @jen_risereign
Website: https://www.risereigntraining.com/
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th!

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 Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
Facebook - Active Bariatric Nutrition
YouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition
TikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
...more
46min

FAQs about Active Bariatric Nutrition:

How many episodes does Active Bariatric Nutrition have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

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