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Why Carbs Won't Make you Fat
Tim Goodman, Nick Metcalf and Josh Wibaut
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 48

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Training with Olympians & Glucose Goddess BS
Season 1 · Episode 34
mardi 19 novembre 2024 • Duration 50:16
The Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast is Back!
Josh and I talk about:
Training with Olympians
Glucose goddess nonsense on Diary of a CEO
Tim's Champneys shambles
If you 'need' to be in shape and walk the walk as a coach
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Your Smart Watch is Lying to You
Season 1 · Episode 33
vendredi 8 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:07:11
The Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast is Back!
Josh and I talk about:
Inaccuracies of wearables for measuring energy expenditure
Being ‘Addicted’ to chocolate
Hybrid Athletes
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Weaponised Specificity & Holiday Dieting
Season 1 · Episode 24
lundi 24 juin 2024 • Duration 58:51
Episode 24 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
Josh and Tim talk about:
- Is it removing 'gluten' or eating better that got results
- Celebrities claiming TRT is no big deal
- Influencers shouting at food in supermarkets
- Emotional eating
- What progress can you make on holiday
- The pros and cons of staying on track on holiday
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
AG1 and how Not Exercising is Risky Too
Season 1 · Episode 23
vendredi 14 juin 2024 • Duration 52:59
Episode 23 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
Josh and Tim talk about:
- How not exercising is risky too
- Whether AG1’s are worth it
- Josh’s emergency recipes
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Life as a New Dad and Rats who Take Cocaine
Season 1 · Episode 22
mardi 4 juin 2024 • Duration 01:09:33
Episode 22 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
Nick is back!
We talk about:
- If sugar was more addictive than cocaine why isn’t fruit addiction a public health problem?
- Navigating health as a new dad - Nick
- Can you eat too little to lose weight - Tim
- RED-S - Josh
Physiqonomics post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hATcSojQF/?igsh=NjF2eGMzM2Nlem03
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Can you 'Kill' your Metabolism?
Season 1 · Episode 21
mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Duration 57:39
Episode 21 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
Josh and I talk about metabolism and do a bit of myth busting sparked off by VShred's recent ad campaign listing foods that are metabolism killers.
Spoiler alert: You can't crash your metabolism.
Links:
Examine - Metabolism & Weight Loss
Tom Bainbridge - UPF's A Useless Concept
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Get your Portion Sizes and Calorie Tracking Right
Season 1 · Episode 1
mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Duration 33:58
Episode 20 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
Josh is back this week!
We discuss how you can blend portion control and tracking calories to maximise flexibility.
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim's Instagram (@foodflexibility)
Josh's Instagram (@joshwibaut90)
Nick's Instagram (@metcalf_nutrition)
Set up your mind for success with Helen McAllister
Season 1 · Episode 18
vendredi 26 avril 2024 • Duration 01:24:28
Episode 19 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
In this episode I'm joined by Helen McAllister from The Mind Set Up.
Helen specialised in psychotherapy and neuroscience based coaching is a clinical hypnotherapist and a mum of 3.
We discuss:
- How our mind works (primitive vs. intellectual)
- Helen's journey with anxiety and emotional eating and how it got her into hypnotherapy
- The powerful role of exercise in her life
- Managing your own self talk - what things can you do to keep you kind to yourself
You can find Helen on Instagram and LinkedIn.
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim: @foodflexibility
Ultra Processed Food - Good or Bad?
Season 1 · Episode 17
lundi 22 avril 2024 • Duration 51:53
Episode 17 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
In this episode Josh and I discuss:
- Why the concept of ultra-processed foods is unhelpful
- Paul Saladino - Carnivore to Vegan
- Intermittent fasting pros and cons
Dr Anna Borek's Article on Ultra Processed Foods
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim: @foodflexibility
Mastering Delayed Gratification
Season 1 · Episode 18
jeudi 18 avril 2024 • Duration 50:07
Episode 18 of the Why Carbs Won't Make You Fat Podcast!
In this episode Josh and I discuss:
- Delayed Gratification
- The power of saying no
- Do high carb, low fat, low protein diets improve metabolism
- How to fuel varying activity levels
Instagram posts we mention:
You need to put in some effort
So why are we here?
Well, the podcast is all about debunking, shit nutrition advice, presenting stuff to you in a way that you say:
''oh, I get that! It makes sense"
Because nutrition isn't that complicated.
Remember, you can follow us on social media:
Tim: @foodflexibility









