Not Another Nutrition Podcast

A groundbreaking paper challenges our understanding of protein recommendations. Upcoming aggressive diet coaching seminar and a new protein study. Effects of protein intake on muscle protein synthesis. Protein requirements for muscle gain. Guidelines for protein intake and muscle gain.

In this episode, I discuss what needs to be considered when implementing refeeds during an aggressive diet. The link to receive my aggressive dieting resource can be found at: https://www.martin-macdonald.com/aggressive-dieting-resource References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep110TIMEPOINTS02:23 - What is the optimal deficit during an aggressive diet05:53 - When and how often are refeeds needed during an aggressive diet09:40 - The negative impacts of refeeds during an aggressive diet 16:15 - Why it's important to maintain muscle during an aggressive diet

This short episode covers a few insights into the topic of training, more specifically how I took my arms from being my worst body part to arguably my best.The references and links for the study discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep109TOPICS1:46 - Dealing with the External & Internal Negativity3:33 - The key things I changed in my Training to make my worst body part, my best6:04 - The interaction between Training Frequency & Training Volume10:10 - An area of research *some* trainers might start to obsess about too much..

This is a quick fire episode after I was 'challenged' about the importance of insulin sensitivity for weight loss over simply being concerned with energy balance. I discuss weight loss injections like semaglutide and the diabetes medication, metformin.References and links discussed can be found www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep108TOPICS00:40 - Can certain 'insulin sensitivity' medications increase fat loss?04:30 - The unknown impacts of increasing your insulin sensitivity06:40 - The role of leptin and appetite hormones in weight loss maintenance08:57 - What advice doctors should be giving alongside the prescription of "weight loss" drugs

In this episode, I am interviewed by Anna Skinner from Body Smart Fitness. We discuss myths and dietary changes regarding PCOS, the efficacy of supplements, sugar addiction, cravings & much more!As mentioned in this episode, you can use code 'NANPDublin' to get £50 off tickets to my Tour Talk in Dublin on 3rd June!References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep107TOPICS11:23 - Nutritional myths that mislead women with PCOS18:51 - The three dietary changes to improve symptoms of PCOS25:38 - The one supplement you should consider taking for PCOS27:41 - Should you be supplementing with collagen34:52 - The three supplements most people should be taking 44:21 - Is sugar addiction real & how to combat cravings52:01 - How unconditional permission to eat can lead to weight loss56:56 - The importance of learning how to eat when you aren’t dieting

In this week’s episode, I discuss key considerations and strategies for aggressive dieting & cover how to transition from a dieting phase to eating at maintenance!References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep106TOPICS05:50 - How I aggressive diet with minimal tracking09:44 - How often to weigh yourself whilst on an aggressive diet10:30 - Two key factors to consider before starting an aggressive diet15:45 - Should you be training whilst on an aggressive diet?19:19 - How to eat to maintain your body fat after dieting 24:15 - The importance of understanding sacrificeIf you enjoyed this, you might benefit from:Episode #12 - Two Facts to Know About Aggressive Dieting Before You Attempt It YourselfEpisode #8 - What Foods Can You Eat on an Aggressive Diet?Episode #3 - Fasting & Aggressive Calorie Deficits

In this episode I start what will likely be a longer journey into dispelling the misinformation that is going to fill the health, fitness & wellness industries for years to come with regards to PERSONALISED NUTRITION.During this short episode, I cover a few quick points in relation to research into the topic, past and current, and what still needs to be covered and considered in this broad field. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep105TOPICS1:34 - The not so new craze of personalised nutrition11:28 - Why many degree qualified nutritionists will end up going down this route too19:07 - My “Personalised Nutrition” lol26:03 - My Dublin Tour Talk

I had an idea for this episode but didn't record it for a couple of weeks so I kinda failed you.Instead, it turned into a Dublin Tour date announcement!! 3rd June. Save the Date!You can register your interest here! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/dublinReferences and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep104TOPICS00:00 - Don't come to my Dublin Tour date if you're a snowflake...03:52 - Something about nutritional evangelists07:30 - Don't shoot the messenger...

In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on the importance of sleep and whether a lack of it can impact fat loss and muscle retention.As mentioned, I'm going to be speaking in Dublin in June!! You can register your interest here! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/dublinReferences for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep103TOPICS05:23 - Why the findings of sleep research might not apply to you/your client12:58 - Does sleeping less than 8 hours reduce fat loss?21:18 - Does sleep deprivation limit muscle gain?24:14 - Why sleeping more could help you lose weight32:07 - When to consider prioritising sleep over dieting 

This episode is a quick addendum to my last episodes, further clarifying why it might not be a good to give children sweet drinks but also emphasising that this is the scientific discussion & we then need to apply it to our REAL world situations properly & appropriately.References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep102TOPICS01:02 - Why completely restricting sweet drinks for children is unrealistic02:24 - The importance of reducing all sweet drinks for children03:33 - Considerations to improve food environment for children