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:

January 30, 202315. Nutrition for Muscle Growth
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!
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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44min
January 23, 202314. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Endurance Cyclist Rob Rafanan
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!
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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40min
January 16, 202313. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Endurance Runner Terry Price
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!
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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53min
January 09, 202312. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Kylie Hansen, NASM CPT, CNC
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview personal trainer and bariatric athlete, Kylie Hansen, NASM CPT, CNC and owner of Bariatric Fitness by Kylie, also know as @kyliehansen.vsg on IG, and we discuss:
Her bariatric journey and what brought her to making the decision to have surgery
How she recovered from her pregnancies and spinal surgery to resume an exercise program after surgery
The adaptations to her nutrition to fuel her exercise
Why Kylie opened her personal training business for bariatric clients
Her mindset shifts around both exercise and nutrition in different seasons of her life
*Chapter Markers Available*

How to Contact Kylie Hansen:
Instagram: @kyliehansen.vsg
Bariatric Fitness by Kylie: https://www.bariatricfitnesscoaching.com
Email: [email protected]

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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42min
January 02, 202311. How To Time Your Meals Around Workouts
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
How to time your meals around early morning, mid-day, and evening workouts
What to eat and how much around workouts, including specific products
In-training fueling for workouts lasting less than 1 hour
In-training fueling for workouts lasting more than 1 hour
Why I started Active Bariatric Nutrition and my goals for 2023
*Chapter Markers Available*
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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28min
December 26, 202210. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Bodybuilder Denise Pagano
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!
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
56min
December 19, 20229. Plant-Based Protein For Bariatric Athletes
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!
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
34min
December 12, 20228. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Rob DiMedio
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!
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
48min
December 05, 20227. Strength Training For Bariatric Athletes with Nick Bates, CPT
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!
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
52min
November 28, 20226. Everything You Wanted To Know About Fluids, Electrolytes & Hydration
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!
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
34min

FAQs about Active Bariatric Nutrition:

How many episodes does Active Bariatric Nutrition have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

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