Active Bariatric Nutrition

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

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How to contact Steph:
Instagram: @metamorphasteph

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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!  

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

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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

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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 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

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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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
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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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview bariatric athlete, Lori Dustin, also known as @pipestonelori on IG. We discuss:

• Why Lori had bariatric surgery at age 60 and how it has changed her life
• Her fitness journey including how she built up to Crossfit workouts
• How she increased her intake gradually to help with muscle gaining
• Her mindset shifts around having bariatric surgery later in life
• Her advice to someone who questions whether age should limit your decision on having bariatric surgery

*Chapter Markers Available*

How to Contact Lori Dustin:
Instragram: @pipestonelori

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance runner and bodybuilder, Adam Fitz-Henry, also known as @adz_in_control on IG. We discuss:

• How bariatric surgery has changed his life
• His resilience through recovering from plastic surgery and the setbacks he experienced
• His training program for marathons and ultramarathons, including his weekly training runs, weight lifting, and cycling sessions
• How he fuels for day-to-day training as well as endurance runs
• The products he uses on race day
• His mindset shifts as well as advice for new runners

*Chapter Markers Available*

How to Contact Adam Fitz-Henry:
Instagram: Adz_in_control

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview bariatric athlete, Rob DiMedio,  also known as @my_weight_is_history on IG. This is our second interview in a series of episodes tracking Rob's progress working with Active Bariatric Nutrition and we discuss:

• Our process working together and his body composition changes over the last 2 months
• How we have adjusted his calories and macronutrients over time to assist in his muscle gaining goal
• Rob's strength training routine and how less can be more!
• Rob's practical strategies on how he meets his daily goals with meal prepping
• How we have changed his supplementation routine
• His mindset changes around seeing the number on the scale increase

*Chapter Markers Available*

How you can contact Rob DiMedio:
Instagram: @my_weight_is_history

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:

• Habits to establish in the first year to set your nutrition foundation for muscle gains
• How to optimize your calorie and protein intake to gain muscle
• Distribution and timing of protein intake
• Creatine monohydrate supplementation - dosing, timing, and benefits
• Mindset shifts around seeing gains on the scale

*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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance cyclist, Rob Rafanan,  also known as @weightinginvain on IG, and we discuss:

• How bariatric surgery changed his life
• His plastic surgery journey and recovery
• His exercise evolution since surgery including cycling, weightlifting, and pickle ball
• Fueling for shorter and longer endurance cycling rides
• Race day fueling for endurance cycling and products he uses
• His advice for new endurance bariatric athletes and lessons learned

*Chapter Markers Available*

You can contact Rob at:
Rob's Instagram: @weightinginvain
Podcast: The Weighting Table Podcast- Available on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
The Weighting Table Podcast on Instagram: @theweightingtable

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview endurance runner, Terry Price, also know as @terry.price.35574 on IG, and we discuss:

• His bariatric journey and what brought him to making the decision to have surgery and how it has changed his life
• How he started running and his progression both before and after surgery
• His current marathon training program including days/week, mileage, and pacing
• His fueling and hydration strategies for long training runs and races
• Lessons learned and advice for new endurance bariatric runners

* Chapter Markers Available*

You can learn more about Terry and contact him at:
Instagram: @terry.price.35574 and @the_bariatric_marathoner

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 Programs, go to:
 www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Follow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:
Instagram - @activebariatric
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