Seed oils, linoleic acid, inflammation and oxidized LDL are under fire online, so Martin breaks down a new randomised trial on soybean vs palm oil in real humans with overweight and obesity. Martin walks through a brand new crossover study testing foods fortified with soybean oil versus palm oil, looking at inflammation, oxidized LDL and real-world seed oil intake. Martin explains how the data actually lands when you measure C-reactive protein, IL-6, LPS-binding protein and more in metabolically vulnerable adults.Martin also digs into arachidonic acid, feedback mechanisms, SCD1 activity and the overfeeding literature on polyunsaturated versus saturated fat and fat gain.Martin then tackles the drop in DHA, the Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio and what that actually means in a practical diet, using a simple “apple maths” analogy to show why adding Omega-3 is far more impactful than obsessively slashing Omega-6.

References and links discussed can be found at ⁠www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep121

TIMEPOINTS

00:00 - Intro and why seed oils blew up on social media

02:47 - The new soybean vs palm oil trial explained

04:27 - Study design, real foods and crossover design

10:25 - Inflammation markers, oxidised LDL and what changed

12:20 - Linoleic acid => Arachidonic acid

19:24 - Seed oils, obesity claims and SCD1 “fat forming” genes

21:50 - DHA, Omega-3:Omega-6 ratios and the apple maths

27:06 - Demonising foods vs balance and long-term evidence

29:20 - Martin’s closing thoughts on seed oil charlatans

Still think GLP1 injections automatically beat dieting for fat loss?

Here is the truth when you actually pit them head to head.

In this episode, Martin breaks down a unique new study that directly compares three approaches in people with type 2 diabetes: Semaglutide (a GLP1), an aggressive diet protocol, and a combo of both. He talks through what an Aggressive Diet, when he talks about it, really is (and why it is not a crash diet), why liquid meal replacement protocols are actually the worst version of it, and how his own food-first AD Blueprint fixes those problems.

You will hear what the study found on weight loss, fat loss, lean mass, side effects, adherence, diabetes remission and beta cell function. Martin tackles common misconceptions like “GLP1s are the easy way out,” “Aggressive Diets require extreme willpower,” & “Pills do not change habits!” and explains why both GLP1s and Aggressive Diets remove food noise in different ways. He also explores how an aggressive diet for the weight loss phase, followed by carefully dosed GLP1 use, might be a powerful long term maintenance strategy.

There is plenty on protein intake, nausea, binge risk, genetics vs willpower, and why education alone will never solve obesity.

Martin also shares how his Aggressive Diet Blueprint, Community Support and Weight Loss Maintenance tools compare in cost and outcomes to a typical 12 week GLP1 prescription.

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep120

You can find out more about Martin’s Aggressive Diet Blueprint Christmas Sale here: https://study-nutrition.com/aggressive-diet-blueprint 

TIMEPOINTS
00:00 - Why compare GLP1s with aggressive diets
02:00 - Instagram reactions and what an aggressive diet actually is
03:30 - GLP1 conferences, binge eating disorder and clinical nuance
05:00 - Visceral anti GLP1 reactions, laziness myths and education limits
07:10 - Liquid aggressive diets vs food based protocols and food obsession
09:30 - How GLP1s really change calorie intake and under reporting issues
13:00 - Do aggressive diets need willpower or do they remove food noise
14:00 - Study design in type 2 diabetes and the three intervention groups
17:00 - 12 week results for weight loss, fat loss and why combo gives no extra benefit
19:00 - Muscle loss fears, nausea, and low protein on GLP1s
23:20 - Coaching people on GLP1s and building high protein aggressive diets
27:30 - Diabetes remission, beta cell function and a GLP1 plus aggressive diet maintenance idea
32:00 - Free education, eating disorders and long term GLP1 questions
36:30 - Adherence, cost comparison and why most people misjudge aggressive diets
40:30 - Future episodes, menopause myths and closing thoughts

Martin’s Aggressive Diet Blueprint Christmas Sale here: https://study-nutrition.com/aggressive-diet-blueprint

Happy New Year! It's finally ready!

Full Details and Pre-sale Available

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References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep119

TIMEPOINTS

01:13 - What is my Aggressive Diet Blueprint & Calculator?

02:48 - My new Positive Weight Regain Calculator - An industry first!

05:30 - Is it possible to lose 18kg in 14 weeks?

08:45 - Do you need a coach to reach your goals

12:03 - The Female Nutrition and Health Certification is coming soon 👀

15:50 - How to get the Blueprint & Calculator

Part Two with Body Smart Fitness on how to set realistic attainable goals and the best approach to take when undergoing an aggressive diet.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep118

Interested in getting my updated aggressive dieting calculator? Join the interest list HERE! (⁠https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-calculator⁠)

Want to come to my new aggressive dieting seminar? Join the interest list HERE! (⁠www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-coaching-seminar⁠)

TIMEPOINTS

03:48 - Is slow and steady the best approach to a big weight loss goal?

09:23 - The difference between an Aggressive Diet & a crash diet

11:47 - How you should change your habits in preparation for an aggressive diet

15:00 - The theory behind fat loss and how my aggressive calculator can help you

19:32 - Is an aggressive diet harder for some people compared to others? 

23:22 - The side effects of an aggressive diet that you think are true but they just aren't.

28:34 - Mindset shift before starting an aggressive diet - The multiphasic approach

47:10 - Why skipping breakfast during an aggressive diet may be beneficial

49:50 - The truth about the 'body positive' circle, are they shaming people when they shouldn’t be?  

52:46 - The best approach for setting dieting goals

In this week's episode, I am interviewed by Body Smart Fitness, regarding the myths around personalised nutrition, the phenomenon of metabolic adaptation and how menopause is the next “money grab”. We also discuss how genetics impact your fat loss journey and ways to tackle this. 

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep117

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TIMEPOINTS

05:52 - The under under-discussed placebo effect of personalised nutrition 

07:42 - Is it harder for some people to lose weight than others?

11:54 - Should ANYONE be using a continuous glucose monitor to improve their health?

16:34 - Is weight loss good or bad for the gut microbiome? 

17:08 - Are your gut bacteria working against your weight loss efforts

28:08 - Is Davina McCall a sell-out for working with ZOE?

32:54 - The study that killed the insulin hypothesis

42:27 - Are programs catering towards Menopause worth it?

59:54 - Do food intolerance tests actually work?

01:02:32 - Does alcohol shut down your metabolic pathways, and stop you from losing fat?

In this week's episode, I discuss how women can diet around their menstrual cycle and the importance of building healthy weight maintenance habits.

I also explain why hunger is reduced on aggressive deficits when compared with moderate deficits and how aggressive diets impact an individual’s relationship with food. 

If you're interested in joining my MacMail, join the list HERE: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter⁠

Interested in getting my updated aggressive dieting calculator? Join the interest list HERE! (⁠https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-calculator⁠)

Want to come to my new aggressive dieting seminar? Join the interest list HERE! (⁠www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-coaching-seminar⁠)

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep116

TIMEPOINTS

05:52 - How women should diet around their menstrual cycle

15:39 - Why aggressive deficits are better than moderate deficits for fat loss

21:37 - When you shouldn’t diet

28:24 - Does aggressive dieting negatively impact an individual’s relationship with food?

31:36 - How aggressive diets can actually reduce hunger!

37:15 - Why diets don’t have to be sustainable to be effective

In this week's episode, I am interviewed on how to become a qualified nutritionist without a degree, the science behind the efficacy of food intolerance tests, why quick-fix diets are so popular & why it can be harder for women to lose weight than men!

If you're interested in joining my MacMail, join the list here:
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Interested in getting my updated aggressive dieting calculator? Join the interest list HERE!

(https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-calculator)

Want to come to my new aggressive dieting seminar? Join the interest list HERE! (www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-diet-coaching-seminar)
If you are interested in becoming a qualified nutritionist in as little as 13 months check out the MNU prospectus HERE!  (www.mac-nutritionuni.com/mnu-prospectus)

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep115

TIMEPOINTS

10:30 - Why you don't have to go to university to become a nutritionist

16:40 - Are food intolerance tests all BS?

35:16 - How the fitness and nutrition industry is failing and how MNU is solving this!

40:50 - Why are quick-fix diets so appealing to people?

45:07 - Why it's much harder for women to lose weight than men?

In this episode, I give my take on Eddie Abbew’s rise in popularity and discuss the research around his demonisation of insulin & various other things.

The link to the two Kevin Hall papers and the podcast I discuss in the episode can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep114 

TIMEPOINTS

00:20 - Is Eddie Abbew the new Tim Spector?

06:29 - What is the insulin hypothesis & why Eddie Abbew thinks you have to control insulin

15:05 - The two studies that disprove most low-carb thinking!

27:42 - Why some people lose more weight on a low-carb diet

34:51 - The fastest way to lose body fat that is ACTUALLY backed by science!

On the second part of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the things everyone should consider before starting a bulk! 

We discuss the factors that affect how someone adapts to bulking including gender, NEAT & genetics. 

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep113 

TOPICS

03:04 - Why bulking is not the way to reach your ideal physique

21:54 - How to train for muscle gain & eat for fat loss

25:24 - Why people respond to bulking so differently

30:44 - The importance of understanding natural muscle gain when setting physique goals

On this week’s episode, I am interviewed by Jeff Hoehn on the Mind Muscle Connection podcast. We discussed what my current nutrition and training goals are and my daily eating behaviours. We also talk about the importance of learning healthy eating habits and why tracking should be considered a tool but not a panacea for sustainable fat loss.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep112

TOPICS
10:52 - What is different about MNU & why we regulate our graduates

23:47 - How I eat 95% of the time

37:25 - Why most people gain weight over time

41:44 - Why tracking is unsustainable in the long term