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| #118: GUEST APPEARANCE - How to Tackle a Big Weight Loss Goal and My Approach to an Aggressive Diet: Interviewed by Body Smart Fitness. | 28 May 2024 | 00:56:00 | |
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 | |||
| #117: GUEST APPEARANCE - The 'Fat Gene', Metabolic Adaptation and The BS Regarding Personalised Nutrition: Interview with Body Smart Fitness | 23 May 2024 | 01:21:34 | |
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 Here’s the link you need for most things! www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Links 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? | |||
| #108: NUTRITION - Weight Loss Injections, Insulin Sensitivity and Weight Loss | 22 May 2023 | 00:13:02 | |
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/Ep108 TOPICS 00:40 - Can certain 'insulin sensitivity' medications increase fat loss? 04:30 - The unknown impacts of increasing your insulin sensitivity 06:40 - The role of leptin and appetite hormones in weight loss maintenance 08:57 - What advice doctors should be giving alongside the prescription of "weight loss" drugs | |||
| #18: NUTRITION - Rapid Fat Loss - Maintaining Your Weight Loss | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:22:57 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about aggressive fat loss, how to maintain your weight loss and why many cookie cutter plans have such a high failure rate. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep18 TOPICS 02:10 - The reason I hate cookie cutter programs 07:53 - Why Joe Wicks has a 95% failure rate on his diet plans 11:50 - How to know if you are really ready for an aggressive diet | |||
| #17: WISDOM - What I Wish I Could Have Told My Younger Self About Male Pattern Baldness | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:46:00 | |
This podcast is something I wish my younger self could have heard. I talk about my real life experience of losing hair at a young age, all that I tried to do to put off the inevitable and why strangers don’t judge you as much as you think. ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep17 TOPICS ⠀ 02:13 - Male pattern baldness ⠀ 06:19 - The impact of hair loss being involuntary 09:11 - My Hair Loss Story 20:32 - My experience with internet Trolls! ⠀ 23:40 - My tip on how to look good after you've shaved your head (#menwithbeardsdoitbetter) ⠀ 25:06 - Hair loss products that do & don’t work ⠀ 33:59 - You’re like wine, you get better with age! 38:44 - Why you should take the plunge & shave your head sooner rather than later! | |||
| #16: NUTRITION - The Unintended Consequences of Keto… & Other Nutrition Recommendations | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:37:56 | |
A big discussion of the ketogenic diet / keto diet. ⠀ I also explain the types of scientific research that should be avoided when it comes to guiding your food choices and why I think the NHS nutrition recommendations need some improvement! ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep16 TOPICS ⠀⠀ 03:55 - Why the NHS needs to re-think their nutrition guidelines 05:12 - Population vs individualised nutrition recommendations ⠀ 08:06 - Perils of petri dish science 11:31 - Doctors who become “nutrition (religion) experts” overnight 15:22 - The unintended consequences of nutritional recommendations 16:36 - The keto diet… it’s not special for fat loss ⠀ 24:16 - Why it should be obvious to all nutrition zealots they have NOT found the answer 31:29 - The insulin hypothesis is DEAD | |||
| #15: WISDOM - Changing Your Behaviour Through Changing Your Thoughts | 16 Jan 2021 | 00:22:48 | |
In this episode, I talk about how many of the key principles of Stoic philosophy can help to change the way you think and in changing out thoughts it can lead to changing our behaviours. The world renowned performance psychologist, Jamil Qureshi, is famous for saying "The precursor to all of our actions is what we think." References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep15 TOPICS 02:10 - The book on Stoicism that I'd recommend to anyone 03:24 - How Stoicism can help you ⠀ 06:44 - Toxic positivity & false assurances 10:53 - Changing the way you think but not dismissing your feelings ⠀ 17:35 - My Imposter Syndrome around 'Wisdom' episodes ⠀ 19:21 - My words of encouragement to you | |||
| #14: NUTRITION - What I Wish I Knew About Fat Loss When I Was Competing In Natural Bodybuilding | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:12:06 | |
In this episode I'll explain to you how I have great workouts after eating only very few Calories. I'll also describe the sweet-spot between food demonisation and a junk food-filled diet. This episode is what I wish I could tell my former competitive bodybuilder-self? ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep14 TOPICS ⠀ 01:23 - Find out how I had a great training session despite eating almost no Calories ⠀ 05:11 - How to eat junk food for better fat loss ⠀ 06:29 - Things people focus on that steering them away from achieving their goals ⠀ 08:14 - A summary of what I wish I knew when I was a competitive bodybuilder | |||
| #13: NUTRITION - The Practical Tips and Mindset Tools You Need to Make Your Next Diet a Success | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:37:18 | |
In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of why you should be more flexible with your food choices, diet and lifestyle, if you want to achieve dieting success. You will also discover the importance of a mindset shift towards gratitude in times of adversity and why you need to get more comfortable talking about the uncomfortable! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep13 TOPICS ⠀ 0:00 - The reason you should NOT eat the same amount of Calories every single day ⠀ 01:37 - This is how long your aggressive diet should (or shouldn't) be ⠀ 04:13 - Why strict timelines undermine the success of a fat loss diet ⠀ 05:55 - The optimal length of dieting phases and how to pace your diets ⠀ 06:50 - Why you should be taking note of your bowel movements 10:17 - How the composition of your gut microbiome can change with fat loss ⠀ 15:02 - Why you should be consuming all of the content I put out 19:25 - Dispelling a common myth about aggressive dieting 21:03 - Bowel movements, menstruation & libido ⠀ 24:09 - Exercise: How much during an aggressive diet ⠀ 27:28 - How much impact can your lifestyle have on your hormones ⠀ 31:03 - How many times do you have to undermine your dieting attempts before you commit to the pursuit of simple, long-term consistency? | |||
| #12: NUTRITION - Two Facts to Know About Aggressive Dieting Before you Attempt It Yourself | 27 Dec 2020 | 00:27:04 | |
In this episode I get into the nitty gritty details of aggressive dieting and how my style of aggressive dieting is nothing like those you see in detoxes, cleanses, bootcamps and weight loss retreats!⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep12 TOPICS 05:14 - Why your PERCEPTION of dietary restriction is more important than your ACTUAL degree of dietary restriction.. ⠀ 06:27 - The truth about me losing 10 pounds in 10 days ⠀ 08:09 - Detoxing, cleansing and weight-loss retreats 09:57 - Why eating less Calories may actually lead to less hunger and greater long-term weight loss maintenance ⠀ 11:01 - The beliefs you need before you embark on an aggressive fat loss phase ⠀ 12:40 - Why binges are capable of undermining ALL of your weight-loss efforts ⠀ 14:17 - What to do if you've failed at dieting 15:34 - Unconditional permission to eat in the real world ⠀ 18:50 - Why you might want to avoid high intensity exercise ⠀ 20:38 - How & why to weight train during an aggressive diet | |||
| #11: WISDOM - Happiness isn’t a Destination. It is a Gratitude Themed Journey. | 26 Dec 2020 | 00:20:35 | |
I recorded a whole episode on happiness and forgot to mention gratitude! So this is Part 2 of yesterdays podcast on one of the most important topics you should practice in the pursuit of happiness. "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." - Cicero ⠀⠀ "If you want to find happiness, find gratitude" - S. Maraboli ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep11 TOPICS 00:00 - A super long, scene setting and insightful introduction! 08:10 - Asking myself if it was worth being here anymore 16:32 - Where gratitude fits into happiness ⠀ 17:17 - Practising gratitude ⠀ 17:58 - Having an inherent attitude of gratitude ⠀ 19:10 - What I say to people who say they have nothing to be grateful for | |||
| #10: WISDOM - Pursuing Happiness & Finding Your Purpose in Life | 25 Dec 2020 | 00:40:00 | |
In this episode, I discuss happiness. I'm perceived as a 'happy all the time' kind of person despite trying to be as transparent as possible about my ups and downs on social media. ⠀ This year has been tough mentally for many people, with lockdowns; I hope some of the stuff I share here can help you in 2021. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep10⠀ TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - Introduction ⠀ 20:38 - Perceptions of my online persona & fake happiness 22:43 - Why I think I am genuinely happy ⠀ 23:24 - Finding your purpose & how this can be key to happiness 24:52 - Lockdown broke me but hard times can help you grow 25:42 - Helping others & the difference between pleasure and happiness 28:10 - Cutting out people who bring you down ⠀ 29:52 - You need to stop caring so much about what other people think ⠀ 31:58 - Sleep, Drugs & Alcohol ⠀ 33:45 - Drinking for fun or drinking to numb ⠀ 35:46 - Self esteem & understanding how much you can help others | |||
| #9: NUTRITION - DNA & Food Intolerance Testing & Why Some Practitioners Choose to Use Them | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:44:15 | |
In this episode I talk about DNA food intolerance tests and why using a DNA test to decide macro splits and exercise types is not worth your time or money! I will also go into why some people use these tests, what to do if someone offers you a diet based off a DNA test & how some practitioners get away with putting out such bad information. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep9 TOPICS ⠀ 0:00 - What led me to recording this episode ⠀ 02:35 - Why specific, personalised DNA diets are not a thing & my previous research in the area of genetics ⠀ 08:51 - How genetic testing could be used & what to do if someone tries to sell you a DNA intolerance test when it comes to dieting ⠀ 12:30 - References & why you should check them ⠀ 14:32 - The reason some practitioners sell out and start using DNA tests ⠀ 21:18 - Why some people get benefits when they cut out certain food groups ⠀ 29:55 - Tangents & why they are actually useful ⠀ 31:48 - Calorie deficit health benefits & the one thing that Slimming World does well ⠀ 34:13 - What leads people to joining MLM schemes ⠀ 38:44 - Making claims online & conspiracy theories ⠀ | |||
| #107: GUEST APPEARANCE - Anna Skinner from Body Smart Fitness Interviews me on: PCOS, Reducing Cravings & Sugar Addiction | 15 May 2023 | 01:03:11 | |
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/Ep107 TOPICS 11:23 - Nutritional myths that mislead women with PCOS 18:51 - The three dietary changes to improve symptoms of PCOS 25:38 - The one supplement you should consider taking for PCOS 27:41 - Should you be supplementing with collagen 34:52 - The three supplements most people should be taking 44:21 - Is sugar addiction real & how to combat cravings 52:01 - How unconditional permission to eat can lead to weight loss 56:56 - The importance of learning how to eat when you aren’t dieting | |||
| #8: NUTRITION - What Foods Can You Eat on an Aggressive Diet? | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:17:06 | |
This episode is a nice bitesized episode covering a really important concept. I use my aggressive diet to teach you about having Unconditional Permission to Eat…. Anything! I can not stress enough how important this is to ensure your own fat loss success. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep8 TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - Introduction & why I wanted to make this episode ⠀ 01:47 - You really can eat ANY food on any diet! - Almost. ⠀ 03:07 - Find out what my new aggressive diet looks like ⠀ 05:20 - How to improve your relationship with food. Here’s a clue: don’t be too harsh on yourself! ⠀ 06:54 - Enjoying the occasional mastication on my diet (I hope you read that right!) ⠀ 10:35 - Why I give myself unconditional permission to eat anything, even food with virtually zero nutritional value 11:35 -How to find your own low-hanging fruit… And it’s probably not where you think it is! ⠀ 15:53 - One final piece of advice to remember | |||
| #7: WISDOM - Judgmental people, Social Justice & the ‘I’m Offended’ crowd | 13 Dec 2020 | 00:17:13 | |
Another ‘WISDOM’ category podcast. I felt compelled to speak on these topics as I get judged A LOT by people who don't actually know me. For those following in my footsteps, I think hearing some of this could help you. ⠀ Some people just see me as an arrogant, confident male who drives a fast car & instantly they jump to conclusions. Likewise, there is a lot of materialism & ‘fakeness’ online so I do GET why people think the way they do. I no longer get offended by judgment, as I know good people will eventually see the truth. I hope by hearing this some of you can care less about what others think & say about you. ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep7 TOPICS ⠀ 00:41 - Why the term 'social justice warrior’ has become so tainted 01:32 - The importance of understanding that morality is an individual concept ⠀ 02:36 - My take on being a positive role model & doing my little bit of good for the world ⠀ 04:34 - Why getting offended is just so ridiculous & the judgmental nature of humans ⠀ 08:11 - How small acts can challenge the larger issues ⠀ 09:20 - Why sometimes caring a little about others' opinions is better than not caring at all ⠀ 11:04 - Why you should only really be offended by the things that matter in the world ⠀ 13:51 - Disparity between the rich & the poor in the UK ⠀ 14:35 - Raising awareness & how you can literally save someone's life Visit the DKMS website to find out more about becoming a blood stem cell donor and to sign up to request a swab kit: www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-now | |||
| #6: NUTRITION - Dieting Mindset - The Paradigm Shift That Could Change Your Dieting Success | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:19:28 | |
In this episode, I cover perhaps the most important thing to remember when you are starting a fat loss endeavour: Your mindset. ⠀ I'll share with you why you should adopt a flexible approach when dieting, why you shouldn’t set an exact deadline to reach your goals and what the definition of 'normal' eating is (the answer might surprise you). ⠀ I hope you enjoy this nutrition psychology focussed episode! Let me know what you think! ⠀ References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep6 TOPICS ⠀ 01:06 - Dieting success is hugely dependant on mindset ⠀ 01:55 - The concept behind my latest aggressive dieting phase ⠀ 02:33 - Why you don’t need to eat the same amount of Calories every day ⠀ 02:54 - Unconditional permission to eat and the core idea of dietary flexibility ⠀ 04:09 - An evidence-based definition of “Normal” eating ⠀ 06:53 - Why you keep falling off the wagon when it comes to your diets ⠀ 07:20 - Is your diet negatively affecting your social life? Does eating certain foods make you feel guilty or sad? ⠀ 10:53 - The common pitfall of setting an exact deadline for your diets ⠀ 11:45 - Why you can eat whatever you want & enjoy the process! ⠀ 13:28 - A quick mention of HAES, non-dieting and intuitive eating movements ⠀ 15:55 - If you can learn to change and be adaptable, you will be successful ⠀ 16:50 - Why black & white thinking is ruining your dieting journey | |||
| #5: NUTRITION- Finding YOUR Fat Loss Magic in the Absence of Magical Fat Loss Foods and Macro Splits | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:41:21 | |
I cover a LOT in this episode, so writing the title was tough. It came off the back of people being so interested in what my 7 days of 1000kcals/day food shop looked like. When you are ‘in the know’ it’s not sexy, it’s not interesting. But that’s what I wanted to talk about here, what IS sexy, or magical i.e. what DOES make for a successful fat loss diet. Amazon Alexa also makes a guest appearance with some nutrition advice of her own… LMAO! Enjoy. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep5 TOPICS 02:33 - Fat loss ‘sucks’ compared to maintenance. Therefore it should never be done from a place of guilt or hating yourself 03:14 - How I’m surprisingly inspiring others on my aggressive fat loss phase 06:37 - Why I can’t do a protein sparing modified fast & how I feel BETTER on very low calories 10:20 - Fat loss isn’t sexy, there really is no magic foods or macronutrients 13:34 - Hunger is not just physiological! 15:22 - What comes after my aggressive fat loss phase ⠀ 17:35 - The charlatans of the industry & the rubbish they say... 22:38 - How mentality is so much more important to fat loss success than the mathematics of it 26:44 - Alexa chimes in on the conversation, offering me some advice on nutrition…. WTF 33:32 - The importance of getting a good variety within an aggressive diet | |||
| #4: WISDOM - A Confident Males' Perspective on Complexion | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:20:58 | |
My first ever podcast in the WISDOM category! In this epsiode, I give a my ‘confident male’ perspective on complexion. I talk about my previous struggles & experiences with bad skin as a teenager & how that’s come into adulthood with me. I also talk about one of my favourite topics: Confidence & how that ties into self-acceptance. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep4 TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - The longest introduction ever, but hopefully very insightful 12:01 - My previous struggles with bad skin and why it was a big deal for me 13:02 - How antibiotics impact the gut and the topical antibiotic I found useful 15:55 - Why a particular body size or shape 'gives’ you confidence 18:12 - Filters on social media and embracing who you are 19:59 - My take on self-acceptance | |||
| #3: NUTRITION - Fasting & Aggressive Calorie Deficits | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:27:17 | |
In this episode, I share with you some insights into the technique I have often discussed of starting any fat loss phase with some sort of 24 - 36 hour fast. ⠀ I also give some insight into nutrition/dieting psychology & hopefully some pearls of wisdom that will serve you well in your own body composition manipulation pursuits. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep3 TOPICS 00:00 - Introduction 06:05 - Caffeine or no caffeine when undertaking a fast? 07:29 - Will I get too hungry fasting for 36 hours? 09:05 - An important note on exercise whilst using aggressive dieting strategies 11:53 - Understanding that both nutrition and exercise should always be multiphasic 15:48 - Fasting isn’t a magic bullet. Why the speed at which you lose fat is dependant on the calorie deficit 18:10 - Are you ready for a dieting phase? If it’s not a £$%^ YES!,Why it should be a Hell NO! 20:55 - How, for me & others, reducing calories can sometimes decrease hunger! 22:14 - The difference between flexible vs rigid restraint and understanding unconditional permission to eat 24:28 - Is it okay to skip breakfast? | |||
| #2: PARENTING - Food Demonisation & How To Talk To Children About 'bad' Foods | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:21:40 | |
In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a 'bad food'. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively. ⠀ It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the discussion with her thoughts! I hope through hearing me discuss this topic, you can be better prepared than I was. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep2 TOPICS ⠀ 0:00 – What led me to recording this episode 07:04 – Food demonisation and how it can create shame and guilt around foods 09:48 – How I talk to my children about food & letting lifestyle dictate how a child eats 12:25 - Setting up a good food environment for children 13:47 – Why moderation is a stupid word when used with nutrition 15:47 – Being considered in your thoughts and words when talking to children about food 18:24 – Parenting guilt and how you can persuade children to eat foods they don’t like | |||
| #1: INTRODUCTION - Who is Martin 'Nutrition' MacDonald & What is 'Not Another Nutrition Podcast'? | 18 Nov 2020 | 01:04:59 | |
Hey Everyone! Welcome to 'Not Another Nutrition Podcast'! In this introductory episode I guide you through what you can expect from me and Not Another Nutrition Podcast, how it came about, exactly how you can use it and also give you a few unique insights into the life and career milestones that led to some of what I am going to be talking about! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep1 TOPICS 00:00 - Welcome! 03:20 - The purpose of Not Another Nutrition Podcast 06:07 - What to expect from me here 18:17 - What drives me in my career 26:32 - Early Career - Trying to juggle my studies with multiple jobs 28:58 - A defining point in my life - Losing my Dad 29:05 - Getting my first weight set & Arnold's Encyclopaedia of Bodybuilding at 12 years old 31:48 - Working illegally at 15, stacking shelves for Asda and being a minimum wage Gym Instructor 34:03 - Holding babies and where I got my passion for parenting 35:39 - Lecturing at University, where I developed my love for public speaking 37:20 - My supplement company & why you shouldn’t start one 38:58 - The origins of the Mac-Nutrition Consultancy & working with British Weightlifting 43:17 - The weight-making workshop & teaching Connor McGregor’s team 44:22 - Working with TV Celebrities, getting hate from the Dietetics world and developing a thick-skin 48:06 - The first ever Mac-Nutrition Mentorship had the start of my friendship with the one and only Danny Lennon 54:05 - The birth of MNU (Mac-Nutrition Uni) | |||
| #106: NUTRITION - Aggressive Dieting: Non-tracking & Transitioning to Maintenance | 08 May 2023 | 00:28:16 | |
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/Ep106 TOPICS 05:50 - How I aggressive diet with minimal tracking 09:44 - How often to weigh yourself whilst on an aggressive diet 10:30 - Two key factors to consider before starting an aggressive diet 15:45 - 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 sacrifice If you enjoyed this, you might benefit from: Episode #12 - Two Facts to Know About Aggressive Dieting Before You Attempt It Yourself | |||
| #105: NUTRITION - An Intro in to Understanding The Lack of Evidence Behind ‘Personalised Nutrition’ Technology | 02 May 2023 | 00:27:55 | |
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/Ep105 TOPICS 1:34 - The not so new craze of personalised nutrition 11:28 - Why many degree qualified nutritionists will end up going down this route too 19:07 - My “Personalised Nutrition” lol 26:03 - My Dublin Tour Talk | |||
| #104: This was supposed to be a WISDOM episode... | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:12:21 | |
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/dublin References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep104 TOPICS 00:00 - Don't come to my Dublin Tour date if you're a snowflake... 03:52 - Something about nutritional evangelists 07:30 - Don't shoot the messenger... | |||
| #103: NUTRITION - A Lack of Sleep Does Not Stop Fat Loss | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:45:47 | |
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/dublin References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep103 TOPICS 05:23 - Why the findings of sleep research might not apply to you/your client 12:58 - 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 weight 32:07 - When to consider prioritising sleep over dieting | |||
| #102: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Why Children Shouldn’t Drink Sweet Drinks - Addendum | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:07:59 | |
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/Ep102 TOPICS 01:02 - Why completely restricting sweet drinks for children is unrealistic 02:24 - The importance of reducing all sweet drinks for children 03:33 - Considerations to improve food environment for children | |||
| #101: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Why Children Shouldn’t Drink Squash/Cordial | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:22:13 | |
In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on whether young children should be consuming sweet drinks like squash/cordial/diluting juice. I explain where the research is up to and give some practical advice that parents can use to help improve their children’s dietary variety. References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep101 TOPICS 01:14 - My stance on whether children should have artificially sweetened drinks 05:55 - Should we be controlling childrens’ diets 07:26 - Why children crave sweetness 10:30 - Why sweetness can be more damaging to behaviour in children compared to adults | |||
| #100 - I'm Back! Where I've been & what to expect in 2023! Guests podcasts? OnlyFans? | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:11:01 | |
I felt like Episode 100 was a perfect time to 1) explain my recent absence a LITTLE, without it being TMI! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep100 TOPICS 00:00 - I owe you a little explanation for where I've been... 02:53 - "What good shall I do this day" is back! 04:37 - What to expect from NANP in 2023! 08:40 - Starting an OnlyFans? | |||
| #99: NUTRITION - Is Consuming 16% Protein Optimal for a Diet? | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:28:30 | |
A certain podcast clip went viral this week of a leading geneticist claiming that we should all be aiming to consume 16% of our Calories from protein and that eating above this ’sweet-spot’ would have adverse effects. In this week’s episode, I give my take on the statement by covering what the science tells us and give my perspective on what amount of protein we should be consuming to improve or maintain our health. References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep99 TOPICS 01:19 - Why recommendations based on %ages are just plain wrong! 11:00 - What the research tells us the optimal protein intake for health is 17:40 - Are high protein intakes safe for your kidneys? 21:40 - Why experts need to stay in their lane 25:00 - How the fitness industry needs to improve by stopping the attacks on peoples’ appearance. | |||
| #116: GUEST APPEARANCE - How Aggressive Dieting can Reduce Hunger, How to Diet Around Your Menstrual Cycle & Much More | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:43:49 | |
In this week's episode, I discuss how women can diet around their menstrual cycle and the importance of building healthy weight maintenance habits.
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 | |||
| #98: NUTRITION - Research on the Hormonal Responses to Organic vs Fast Food Consumption | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:32:36 | |
Are you putting the 'wrong fuel in your Ferrari'.... lol. This analogy is dumb when it comes to Fat Loss... and we have the research on humans we can look at. High 'quality' organic food vs Fast Food. In this week’s episode I explain what the body of evidence in this area is actually saying and clear up any confusion surrounding whether the type of foods we are consuming is more significant than the Calorie content when it comes to losing weight! As mentioned in this podcast you can get your ticket for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here! - https://www.mac-nutritionmentoringlab.com/product/mac-nutrition-live-2022/ References for the studies and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep98 TOPICS 04:44 - Should we be avoiding saturated fat? 10:18 - How demonising foods helps zealots to make money 14:05 - Do processed foods stop us losing weight? 22:37 - How to eat for health instead of weight loss 29:15 - The main determinant of our metabolism (metabolic rate) | |||
| #97: NUTRITION - Why Adults & Children Can Healthily Consume the Same Number of Calories | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:13:58 | |
This episode is a brisk conversation around the topic of Calories. I discuss why it is utterly ridiculous to compare the calorie deficits of an adult to the calorific needs of a growing child, and, as always, the importance of critical thinking! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep97 TOPICS 00:00 - Calling out the anti-diet gimps 06:00 - If you apply the energy needs of a child to yourself, you’ll double your body weight in the next 10 years… 11:05 - Fat Loss requires a calorie deficit, we have plenty of stored energy to live | |||
| #96: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Protein for Children - Requirements, Shakes, Vegetarian Children & more! | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:22:13 | |
Following my last episode on the protein needs of young children, lots of you had specific queries regarding your child’s protein needs. So this week’s episode I have responded to your questions regarding protein and the requirements for your children. Check out the time points below to see if there’s a question you’ve got that I have answered! As mentioned in this podcast you can register your interest for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here at https://mailchi.mp/mac-nutrition/mn-live-2022 Reference for the study discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep96 TOPICS 04:00 - Should children be having protein with every meal? 07:33 - Has the evidence/my opinion on protein for children, changed in recent years? 09:00 - Can children have protein powder? 12:40 - Is there a safe upper limit on protein intake for a child? 14:43 - Do protein needs change when children reach puberty? 16:45 - Do plant-based diets include enough protein for a child? 17:40 - What are the protein needs of active/sports playing children & adolescents? | |||
| #95: NUTRITION/PARENTING - How Much Protein Your Young Child Needs | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:30:26 | |
Many of you have been asking me about nutrition for children recently and specifically about their protein needs. So this week I have recorded an episode not only on how much protein your child needs but why your anxieties on the topic are likely unwarranted! I also cover some really important advice on how to approach your child's nutrition without causing them harm. Lots to take away from a parenting perspective in this one…..Enjoy! References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep95 TOPICS 01:32 - Considerations to improve your child’s appetite 06:02 - Do children need to have visible protein at each meal? 09:12 - The issue with blanket protein recommendations 14:00 - Why talking to your child about nutrition can be harmful 17:33 - ROUGHLY, how much protein to give your child | |||
| #94: GUEST APPEARANCE - LTB Interview on: Rapid Fat Loss, Health at Every Size, BMI as a Determinant of Health & More! | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:09:41 | |
This week’s episode is an interview I did with Stu Aitken from Lift The Bar. We discussed why I first became interested in rapid fat loss, BMI as an indicator of health and why I am interested in discussing other topics outside of nutrition. I also give my opinion on how new practitioners in the industry should be focusing their time! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep94 TOPICS 07:18 - How I first got into rapid fat loss & myths surrounding its use 17:37 - Where to find more about rapid fat loss 20:20 - Why I talk about wisdom and parenting as well as nutrition 34:23 - My advice to new practitioners entering the nutrition industry 44:48 - My view on the use of BMI in determining health 55:13 - Can you be healthy at any size? | |||
| #93: NUTRITION - Critical Thinking, Slut Shaming & How Diet Drinks Are Affecting Your Health | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:12:54 | |
In this episode, I talk about the importance of using critical thinking in all aspects of life & explain, with examples, that correlation does NOT equal causation! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep93 TOPICS 00:00 - The importance of critical thinking when observing correlations! 04:38 - The sex "fact" that triggered me to record this episode 07:55 - Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer? 10:56 - Correlation does not equal causation | |||
| #92: WISDOM - The Importance of Prioritising the Process over the Outcome | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:14:30 | |
This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend where I found myself wishing away time. I talk about how important it is to enjoy the process in life, rather than just rushing to tick off achievements and milestones! Hopefully it helps you in some way to go away and enjoy the rest of your 2022! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep92 TOPICS 01:56 - The problem with the “I’ll be happy when….” mentality 08:02 - Framing your diet attempts for success 10:31 - The importance of not just trying to tick off achievements and milestones | |||
| #91: NUTRITION - An Intro to the Lie That is Personalised Nutrition & Blood Glucose Testing | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:12:47 | |
In this episode I discuss the truth about inter-individual variances in our responses to food & exercise & how these are being mis-used to sell personalised nutrition interventions/bio-technology. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep91 TOPICS 00:00 - Individual variances in responses to food and exercise 04:20 - Tim Spector seems to be selling out 08:21 - The mis-representation of study findings to promote personalised nutrition for fat loss | |||
| #90: NUTRITION - Cardio Vs. Resistance Training - If You Only Have 1hr Spare, What Should You Do? | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:17:18 | |
In this episode I talk about the benefits of resistance training, the realistic effects walking is having on your body and how sleep is absolutely vital if you want to make any progress. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep90 TOPICS 02:37 - Walking Vs. Resistance training - Is there a better method of exercise for weight loss? 05:38 - The myth of personalised nutrition 10:51 - Does too much walking make you lazier? 13:38 - Steps or sleep - Are you making the right sacrifices? | |||
| #89: WISDOM - Stoicism & How to Feel Less Vulnerable to Online Negativity | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:10:49 | |
On this week’s episode, I discuss why I have started talking about stoicism to my children and how it can help when dealing with negativity online. I also talk about how it can be empowering to understand why people become zealots and why personal experience will always be more important to people than the science. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep89 TOPICS 00:56 - Stoicism for Children 04:59 - Dealing with negative comments online 08:00 - Why people turn to non evidence-based practice | |||
| #115: GUEST APPEARANCE - Is it Harder For Women to Lose Weight Than Men & Are Food Intolerance Tests BS? | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:49:56 | |
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: 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/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? | |||
| #88: GUEST APPEARANCE - Steve Hall Interviews me on: Out-training Your Genetics, The Practical Use of Refeeds & How to Retain Muscle When Aggressively Dieting | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:53:44 | |
This is part 2 of the guest podcast that I recorded with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger, we continue to discuss the role of genetics in fat loss & muscle gain, the effect dieting and bulking has on digestion and the intricacies of using refeeds as a tool during dieting. I also discuss my plans to make a NEW aggressive fat loss calculator! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep88 TOPICS 01:49 - Why you might be spending more time on the toilet when bulking 08:45 - Does everyone have the potential to get bodybuilder lean 19:19 - Why an individualised approach should be taken regarding refeeds and diet breaks 44:35 - Plans for my NEW aggressive fat loss calculator | |||
| #87: GUEST APPEARANCE - Steve Hall Interviews me on: How Significant Genetics are for Fat Loss & Muscle Gain | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:04:36 | |
This is a guest podcast that I recorded with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger. We discuss some really cool topics including bodybuilding, physique goals and genetics. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep87 TOPICS 11:29 - The difference between MNU and university degrees 22:19 - What my training currently looks like 25:03 - The difference between wanting to look good and competitive bodybuilding 33:29 - How much do genetics play into losing fat and building muscle | |||
| #86: NUTRITION - Tracking Calories & Macros: Should You Weigh Food Raw or Cooked? | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:23:51 | |
In this episode, I talk about the best ways to weigh food when tracking calories or macros. I give some top tips that I’ve learnt from my years of experience with tracking & touch on some myths from my bodybuilding days that are still around today. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep86 TOPICS 01:38 - Why I’m choosing to only track my protein intake loosely 05:48 - The most important factor when dieting & tracking 08:34 - Occasions when you should track cooked weights 10:34 - My pro food weighing tip 14:48 - The myths from my bodybuilding days that are still around today | |||
| #85: BUSINESS - Can Nutritionists Give Meal Plans, How to Get a Discount on MNU & How To Get Free Fat Loss Lectures | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:12:29 | |
In this episode, I answer a commonly misunderstood topic - Meal Plans. Likewise, I discuss some key content relating to MNU enrolments opening tomorrow! 13th July 2022! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep85 TOPICS 02:34 - Can Nutritionists legally do meal plans? 03:51 - How to get free MNU lecture content & download the new MNU Prospectus 07:31 - Check if you are eligible for a discounted place on MNU | |||
| #84: PARENTING - The Importance of Clear & Transparent Communication with Children | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:11:33 | |
A super quick parenting podcast this week! This episode is about clear and transparent communication with children & how you can communicate even before your baby can talk! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep84 TOPICS 00:38 - YouTube insults & being authentic on social media 02:22 - The importance of clear & honest communication about time with children 07:45 - Baby Sign Language | |||
| #83: WISDOM - Don’t Listen to This Podcast…Unless You Love Me/Seneca | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:22:07 | |
This week’s episode is one for those of you who just can’t get enough of my voice. You’ve been warned. There’s a little ray of wisdom in here from Seneca & some chat about the trials and tribulations of motivation! References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep83 TOPICS 02:08 - Why I am feeling uninspired plus a quote from Seneca 10:30 - How acceptance can lead to motivation 17:02 - Brilliance, the best motivator | |||
| #82: GUEST APPEARANCE - Cody McBroom Interviews me on: Hormones, Business Coaches, MNU & More | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:13:47 | |
This week's episode was recorded on Cody McBroom’s podcast ’The Tailored Life Podcast’. Cody is an MNU graduate and successful business owner so it was great to hear his take on life after MNU! Was also good to share some thoughts on ‘hormone coaches’ & ‘business coaches’ that plague the industry. References and links discussed can be found: www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep82 TOPICS 08:16 - How misinformation pushed the creation of MNU 18:32 - Why MNU only has one intake a year 24:02 - What annoys me most about the nutrition industry - Hormone Coaches 29:29 - Why energy balance should always be prioritised regardless of hormones, when it comes to fat loss 39:42 - Why MNU will help you with business more than the PTs turned “business coaches" 52:45 - What separates MNU from all other nutrition qualifications | |||
| #81: PARENTING - Is Using Food As a Tool for Punishment Appropriate for Your Children? | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:24:57 | |
In this podcast I discuss two key themes: Teaching your children using 'appropriate consequences' and how short term sacrifices for long term gain will benefit your parenting. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep81 TOPICS 02:26 - Why I’m not ‘lucky’ with my children 03:55 - How to exercise appropriate punishments with your children 05:40 - Being consistent with your discipline 08:40 - 'Consequences' as punishments need to MAKE SENSE for them to work! 15:00 - How sacrifices can be real learning curves in parenting | |||