Root Cause Radio

In this episode we go into the Do's and Don'ts of competing as well as a twitter/IG Q & A with a dear friend of mine, bikini competitor, and future RN Lauren First! Prepare for silliness. Questions asked: -When to do refeeds and how often -What made each of us choose to be an RD or RN -Who do we look up to most in the fitness industry -What supplement is our MUST -What is our favorite thing and least favorite about competing Podcast starts with the Q&A, Jump to 23:45 for the Do's and Don'ts! Make sure to follow my IG @faithandfit and check out @_fitness_1st_ as well!

This week's topic includes nutrition myths and the discussion of late night eating and some potential causes!

Interview with contest prep coach and bodybuilder Nick Tong. Nick and I talk about contest prep strategies, individual variability with metabolism, fat loss, cardio, pre and post workout meals, mindset, and more!

HIIT Vs. LISS cardio- What's better for fat loss, muscle retention, and how do they differ? Research in addition (has many other articles in bibliography!): http://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1173&context=etd

Peak Week Nutrition Do's and Don'ts! Sodium, Water, Carbs, Foods. Short version- DO NOT CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Episode 8- exploring Amenorrhea, its causes, complications, and ways to restore the menstrual cycle. Key data and literature to learn more: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-11-21 http://www.hormones.gr/722/article/menstrual-function-in-sports.html http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(13)00554-5/abstract https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/jcem/PAP/10.1210_jc.2017-00131/2/jc.2017-00131.pdf?Expires=1492022447&Signature=Kv3sGvNrUQmo-Kg8UNgQfX0FxuYB8PJNZ59o8WT5rb4mX8PcROOU3jyi61omgc10Q2YW2phdpDZIQAdNCEWUV4yz034O7qNIXjSxSlbBKkSPo59qXnp4R-Qp2P0lpJaGml~Tv4QxD9X18krC6ziFulpycOlZ7fawEk~-KLEaMYB1fjifzgLdQWNNIDzh9c75rcldiuQ~OLitJB3VuzLN~~ilsjNGUezla~xoNT~hQxwURaH-h3OyAMwD0jLQQo2oBswyfITRiQKnFqhlfWvM7go0WRzmetAWtv1w1ctINLGEbyYbWG1ZMUFzgzx1imTnnCSqQ-KWx76kYagazEpk3A__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIUCZBIA4LVPAVW3Q Ig: @faithandfit Website: www.upliftfit.org

I discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of celiac disease, IBS, and IBS-D as well as my current thoughts on treatment and diagnosis of these and various gastrointestinal disorders. Learn more at: https://www.iffgd.org/gi-disorders.html http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org Information also pulled for the Evidence Analysis Library on Eatright.org

In this episode- I described what intermittent fasting is, it's benefits and potential issues, and how you can implement it into your life! I also go into what makes it a great tool for weight loss and gaining muscle. Below are 3 research articles to provide some research if interested: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-11-S1-P25 https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-12-S1-P38 Min Wei et al. Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for aging, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Science Translational Medicine. 15 Feb 2017. 9: 377.

In this episode- I dive into how to read and interpret research, evaluating the limitations, and what to look for and be aware of when reading research studies and their abstracts.

Interview with Laurin Conlin, IFBB Bikini Pro and Macro coach, who did her Master's thesis on Macro vs Meal plans and body composition. We dive into her research findings as well as ketogenic dieting in relation to clinical care.