In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Nina Crowley, Phd, RDN, LD, also known as @ninamcrowley on IG and we discussed: 

• What are better metrics to track other than BMI and weight and why
• What is body composition and the separate body compartments
• What testing methods are available for body composition
• How often we should test or measure our metrics
• Where you can get body composition measurements done

How to Contact Dr. Crowley and seca:
Instagram: @ninamcrowley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacrowley/   
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychoDietitian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninacrowley

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Instagram: @seca_northamerica
Linkedin: @seca_northamerica
Facebook: @secaglobal
Twitter: @seca_global

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Kate Fuss, PA-C, also known as @banana.bariatrics on IG and we discussed: 

• How to create and establish life long habits after bariatric surgery
• How to habit stack
• Strategies to address weight regain after bariatric surgery
• Banana Bariatrics online support group community

You can contact Kate at:
Instagram: @banana.bariatrics
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bananabariatrics.com

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I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to:
www.activebariatricnutrition.com

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• What does underfueling for your exercise level actually mean?
• Signs and symptoms of underfueling
• Strategies to prevent underfueling for exercise after bariatric surgery

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I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• The importance of taking your bariatric vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent deficiencies and enhance performance
• Which nutrients a bariatric athlete is at higher risk of deficiency for and how they impact your workouts
• Dosing and timing strategies for your bariatric multivitamin, iron, Vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D
• How to ensure your bariatric lab panel is run annually for life

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I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and weightlifter, Justin Schork, also known as @just_getting_started_fit on IG and we discussed:

• How Justin's weight loss journey has impacted how he raises his kids
• Justin's current lifting program including frequency, duration, reps/sets
• How Justin has changed his nutrition over time to enhance his body composition
• Justin's mindset shifts around losing weight, his nutrition, and workouts
• Advice Justin would give to someone wanting to change their body composition after bariatric surgery

How to Contact Justin:

• Instagram: @just_getting_started_fit

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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!

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed one of the world's leading researchers of creatine monohydrate Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, also known as @dr.darrencandow on IG and we discussed:

• How Dr. Candow got involved in creatine research
• Why we should be interested in creatine monohydrate and how it is used in our body 
• The different dosing options, timing of intake, which formulations to choose, and if it should be cycled on/off
• What populations can benefit from creatine monohydrate supplementation
• How creatine supplementation may benefit a bariatric athlete in both strength and endurance training/goals
• What are the emerging areas of research on creatine

How to Contact Dr. Candow:
Instagram: @dr.darrencandow

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Steph Abeles, also known as @metamorphasteph on IG and we discussed:

• How Steph recovered from two separate plastic surgeries and how that changed her life after bariatric surgery
• Steph's weightlifting routine and how it has impacted her body composition
• The key nutritional lessons Steph has implemented to fuel her workouts
• Steph's advice to someone starting on their bariatric journey

*Chapter Markers Available*

How to contact Steph:
Instagram: @metamorphasteph

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and yoga instructor, Leanne Nagle, also known as @leanne_lately on IG and we discussed:

• Leanne's experience with a figure competition and how it impacted her mindset
• How Leanne got into yoga and uses it in her bariatric fitness journey
• How yoga can be beneficial for a bariatric athlete
• How Leanne fuels around her workouts
• Leanne's advice for someone who wants to incorporate yoga

*Chapter markers available*
How to contact Leanne:
Instagram: @leanne_lately

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• What are the key factors that impact body recomposition after bariatric surgery
• How to adjust calorie and macronutrients to gain muscle and lean out simultaneously
• Supplements that may optimize the recomposition goal including creatine monohydrate
• Day to day lifestyle changes that will enhance body recomposition

*Chapter Markers Available*

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Certified Personal Trainer Michael Pagano, and his wife, bariatric bodybuilder, Denise Pagano. We discussed:

• How to program your weight lifting program for various goals
• How to spread the volume of your lift over the course of a week
• Understanding the difference between strength and hypertrophy goals
• How Denise has adjusted her nutrition to fuel her bodybuilding
• How to gain muscle mass and maintain it as we age
• Michael and Denise's advice to new bariatric bodybuilders

*Chapter Markers Available*
How to contact Michael and Denise Pagano
Michael on IG - @fit_body_con
Michael's email: [email protected]
Denise on IG- @crunchysleever

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric ENDURANCE! To learn more and join the waitlist so you are the first to receive info when the doors will open, click here!

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

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