In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Denise Pagano, also know as the @crunchysleever,  who is a bariatric powerlifter, and we discuss:

• Her bariatric journey and what brought her to making the decision to have surgery
• Her progression from walking to powerlifting and how she fuels her workouts
• The biggest mindset shifts she's had since surgery
• The biggest lessons she has had, both good and bad
• Advice for someone getting started with lifting and how to fuel for it

*Chapter Markers Available*

How to Contact Denise:
Instagram: @crunchysleever

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

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

• What makes a plant-based protein diet more challenging for bariatric athletes
• Key nutrients of interest that a plant-based diet can be lacking including dosing and what foods to consume
• Supplements that can help round out and enhance performance in a plant-based diet including creatine monohydrate and beta-alanine
• How to maximize your results through nutrition

**Chapter markers available!**

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview the one and only Rob DiMedio of @my_weight_is_history, a bariatric athlete, and we discuss:

• His bariatric journey thus far and what brought him to making the decision to have surgery
• His exercise evolution since having bariatric surgery and what he has learned
• Our 2023 collaboration where we will adjust his nutrition to meet the following goals: muscle gaining, endurance training, and leaning out phases
• This will be the first of a series of episodes chronicling his progress through his training and nutrition phases next year!

**Chapter markers available!**

You can find more information about Rob DiMedio and how to contact him:
Instagram: @my_weight_is_history

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview personal trainer and fitness consultant, Nick Bates, CPT,  owner of Balance Fitness and we discuss:

• How to begin a strength training program and what movements to pair together
• How to structure a program to include the number of sets, reps, recovery time in between sets, and how to increase weight per set
• Understanding the Principle of Progressive Overload and when to increase weights to see muscle gain
• Nutrition guidelines for muscle gain after bariatric surgery

**Chapter markers available!**

How to contact Nick Bates, CPT to learn more about his services:
Instagram: @balancefitnessofficial and @n_bates30
Email: [email protected]

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about fluids, electrolytes, and hydration strategies for bariatric athletes including:

• Why we sweat and factors that impact your sweat rate
• What are the main electrolytes lost in sweat and how to replace these
• Fluid guidelines for bariatric athletes before, during, and after workouts
• Real life strategies to increase your overall fluid and electrolyte intake from foods and liquids to optimize hydration status
• The pros and cons of caffeine intake as an ergogenic aid

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Registered Dietitian, Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD of the Backcountry Foodie and we discuss:

• What goes into meal prepping for a hike and what equipment you may need to prepare the meals
• What are the different cooking methods to rehydrate foods on the trail
• How to increase your protein while hiking, sources of protein that are shelf stable, and where to buy them
• How to easily track and meet your fluid goals and replace electrolytes lost in sweat while hiking
• Aaron's advice for bariatric hikers

You can learn more about Aaron and the Backcountry Foodie resources at:
Website: www.backcountryfoodie.com
Instagram: @backcountry_foodie
Facebook: Backcountry Foodie
Youtube: @backcountryfoodie

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Dr. Sarah Anderson, PT, CSCS and owner of Continuum Physical Therapy + Wellness and we discuss:

• Movement goals to aim for in the first 4-6 weeks post-op and beyond
• Benefits of strength training and how to design a program for both muscle gain and reducing body fat
• Nutrition guidelines for building muscle
• How to begin an endurance training program
• Importance of practicing your nutrition throughout your endurance training program
• Addressing joint pain that can begin after bariatric surgery

**Chapter markers available!**

To learn more about Dr. Sarah Anderson and her services, you can contact her here:
Instagram: @drsarahandersonpt, @continuumpt_wellness
Email: [email protected]

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about recovery nutrition guidelines for bariatric athletes including:

• Why you should include a post-workout or recovery meal or snack
• What are the 3 Rs of Recovery Nutrition
• Specific guidelines including recommended total intake for carbohydrates, protein, and fluids after your workouts to enhance recovery
• Example meal and snack ideas to meet these guidelines

PLUS when it is time to incorporate these guidelines into your training program

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about pre-workout nutrition guidelines for bariatric athletes including:

• Why you should include a pre-workout meal or snack
• When you should consume the pre-workout meal or snack
• How much you should eat at a pre-workout meal or snack
• What are the fluid guidelines for pre-workout
• Example pre-workout meals
• What sports nutrition products are better tolerated by bariatric athletes

PLUS the various individualized factors that influence these decisions

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I talk about the differences between bariatric and sports nutrition guidelines, including:

• The main differences between eating for bariatric weight loss and for fitness or performance goals.
• When it is time to make specific dietary changes to see results in your fitness levels.
• How to change your intake to address your increasing energy needs.

Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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 new 6-week program, Bariatric STRONG which will open again in Fall, 2025, click HERE to join the waitlist as space is limited and will fill up fast!

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