Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition for active women, shares her insights on the vital nutritional needs uniquely suited for women. She emphasizes the importance of protein intake for workout performance and recovery, and delves into how fasting and low-carb diets can affect hormonal balance. Personal anecdotes about dietary practices add relatability to the discussion, while the introduction of new products like Tone Collagen keeps the conversation vibrant and engaging.

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about optimizing body composition, fat loss, protein intake and training with Holly Baxter, APD. Holly Baxter is an accredited practicing dietician (APD), competitive bodybuilder, fitness and nutrition educator, and coach. In this episode, Holly discusses her experience as an athlete and competitive bodybuilder. She also opens up about her struggles with mental health, her battle with an eating disorder, and the important steps she’s taken in her road to recovery. From there, she explains how she would design a nutrition and training program for a female client wanting to improve her physique through the addition of lean muscle and loss of body fat. She explains expectations for gaining muscle and the value of a “reverse diet” for maintaining weight loss, and she shares some female-specific training considerations such as programming, reps, volume, and more. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about a recent 2023 study by Dr. Stacy Sims where she highlights 9 key concepts for active women when it comes to performance & fueling. See the full paper Here ; See the meta analysis on dark chocolate Here Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Dr. Chad Kerksick, a specialist in body composition and training optimization, joins to dive deep into protein's crucial role for health and fat loss. They clarify essential amino acids vs. whole proteins and debunk diet myths while discussing effective weight loss strategies. The conversation reveals valuable insights about the benefits of creatine, tailored carbohydrate intake for athletes, and the emerging role of postbiotics in sports nutrition. Tune in for strategies to optimize muscle gain and body composition!

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about all of the top takeaways and highlights from Monday's EPIC interview with Dr. Stacy Sims! Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about what women need to know about protein intake, fasting and intermittent fasting, fueling and more for optimizing performance & training! This MIGHT be my favorite episode of all time of the podcast… Dr. Stacy Sims is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist and author who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about a new study on high carb vs low carb pre workout meals and a recap of Dr. Jorn Trommelen interview on Monday. See the study Here Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about the groundbreaking new study on 100 g protein and 'no upper limit' on muscle protein synthesis with scientist Dr. Jorn Trommelen! Dr. Trommelen obtained his PhD in Muscle Metabolism at Maastricht University, at one of the leading laboratories in that field. He now works at Maastricht University as Assistant Professor. His research focuses on protein ingestion to optimize post-exercise muscle protein synthesis. In addition, he investigates carbohydrate metabolism during and after exercise. Jorn won several awards for his research. See the Study HERE Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices are NOW SHIPPING!!  Order HERE Hi friends! Today's episode is all about a new study on how many times to train to keep your muscle gains when travelling & recap from Monday's episode on metabolic health! Link to the Study Here   Get on the LIST for Tone Collagen HERE! Shop the Tone LUX Red Light Therapy Collection HERE Everyone is loving Tone Protein-  Click Here to Check it out! - Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is Metabolic Health 101 with author and nutritional biochemistry expert Alex Leaf, M. S.: The Clearest Explanation of Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Dysfunction & How To Optimize Metabolism **TIMESTAMPS BELOW Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis.  Click Here to Check it out! TIMESTAMPS 5:00 what is metabolic health? 7:00 what is metabolic dysregulation? 8:45 what is metabolic flexibility? 9:00 how one feel waking up when metabolically healthy? 11:15 intermittent fasting and metabolic health 11:40 why morning hunger is not a bad thing (especially for active individuals or athletes) 12:00 why morning hunger is not a sign of poor metabolic health 13:00 signs of metabolic dysfunction and sleep inertia 15:00 how insulin resistance starts at the level of the fat cell & the progression of metabolic dysfunction 15:35 the personal fat threshold 30:00 how to overcome and prevent metabolic dysfunction 31:00 how keto & low carb fit into it all 34:00 how keto can be effective in reducing  body fat AND improving metabolic health 35:00 how losing fat mass through keto (or other diets) can induce greater insulin sensitivity 36:00 why carbs are not “evil” 36:30 how keto induces a temporary physiological insulin resistance 38:50 how keto helps the body become more efficient at burning fatty acids 40:00 how metabolic health could be improved doing keto long term  40:08 keto can accelerate the loss of fat in the liver  43:30 current dietary recommendations for carbs and fats - how should they be modified to help people avoid metabolic syndrome? 48:00 benefits of keto and low carb 50:00 study on protein overfeeding 52:00 how to overeat without gaining fat 58:00 what the data shows on how to boost the metabolic rate 1:00:00 higher protein keto diets 1:03:00 how to burn more fat with higher protein keto diet 1:07:00 benefits of ketones on cognition, longevity 1:09:00 exact ketone levels to reap all the benefits of ketones  1:10:00 why active individuals can have higher ketone levels on a high protein diet 1:12:00 what the research shows regarding high protein diets and longevity & healthspan 1:18:00 top 3 tips for improving metabolic health Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/   - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl podcasts & videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.