Not Another Nutrition Podcast

In this episode, I'll unravel the truth behind the insulin lies, share some exciting new research & clarify the parts that even 'experts' can get wrong on insulin! I also share some evidence-backed tips to help yourself, friends or family members this Christmas. Have a good one! References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep59 TOPICS 03:05 - The things that even experts get wrong about carbs and insulin 10:51 - What the insulin fairy never told you about processed foods 19:07 - Carbs vs Keto - insulin spikes and fat loss 24:39 - The unknown hormonal benefits of protein 26:53 - Are there any carbs that we should avoid?

In this episode, I talk on why the methods used in flexible and rigid dieting research have some obvious flaws and what questions we should be asking ourselves and our clients to build a better relationship with dieting. I also talk practically on the conversations we can have with ourselves to approach dieting in a much more flexible, sustainable and healthy way!  References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/ep58 TOPICS 00:52 - Why the research on rigid and flexible dieting is flawed 08:37 - Practical advice on how to be a flexible dieter 17:10 - What questions should we be asking and how can we learn from them 23:45 - How to view dieting in a positive and healthy way

"Does it matter when I eat?” is a very common question I am asked. So in this episode, I demystify the evidence behind the timing of your food intake, and give an overview of the impact of timing on fat loss, health, muscle gain and performance. The podcast mentioned in this episode is titled #49: NUTRITION - Fat Loss Methods: Understanding The Magnitude of Effect. References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/EP57 TOPICS 02:17 - How your goals dictate the importance of nutrient timing 05:09 - What people get wrong about nutrient timing 07:28 - When nutrient timing really DOES matter 09:21 - Why considering your individuality is crucial

This episode is from my guest appearance on 'The Mind Muscle Project'. We discuss the factors that are causing the obesity epidemic, the use of aggressive dieting as a fast fat loss method and which supplement I think people should be taking, the answer may surprise you.... it's not Creatine. I am also asked some nonspecialist questions on my daily routine, who I would most like to interview on my podcast and my one positive from the pandemic. References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep56 As per the podcast, enter your email address here and I’ll email you a coupon for £80 OFF Mac-Nutrition LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter TOPICS 04:41 - What is the cause of the obesity epidemic? 19:31 - Nutritional strategies for those that are motivated yet busy 33:08 - What people don't understand about aggressive dieting 45:30 - How to train when on an aggressive diet 50:15 - Practical advice on how to implement aggressive dieting and what results to expect 01:05:26 - What supplement people should start taking 01:12:01 - My ‘dream' podcast guest... 01:20:01 - Is routine the key to success? 01:31:08 - My 'silver lining' of the pandemic

In this episode, I explain why, even though I have a lot of knowledge and experience, I still sometimes have imposter syndrome. I also give some practical tips on how you can overcome imposter syndrome and low self esteem.  References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/ep55 As per the podcast, enter your email address here and I’ll email you a coupon for £80 OFF Mac-Nutrition LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter  TOPICS 07:14 - At what point are you qualified to give words of Wisdom? 19:05 - Practical tips to improve self-esteem  23:20 - How you can help more people than you think  26:09 - The importance of perspective for happiness 

Don’t worry, I’m not selling out to some Very Low Calorie shake diet. I talk about how to aggressively diet i.e. lose fat as fast as possible, without having to count Calories. I also share some fool-proof strategies that might make it work for you.  References for the studies discussed can be found at www.martin-macdonald.com/ep54  As per the podcast, enter your email address here and I’ll email you a coupon for £80 OFF Mac-Nutrition LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter  TOPICS 00:37 - Why aggressive dieting is misunderstood 04:28 - How the 'Eat As Little As You Can Diet' could benefit you 07:30 - What you need to achieve BEFORE dieting  10:36 - Is there ever a bad time to diet?   12:35 -  My recent experiences on the 'Eat As Little As You Can Diet' 19:08 - Can you stay healthy whilst aggressive dieting?

In this episode, I talk on why so many people get confused with what ‘Maintenance Calories’ means & how gaining fat whilst eating maintenance Calories is almost an impossible phenomenon. A list of the references and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep53 As per the podcast, enter your email address here and I’ll email you a coupon for £80 OFF Mac-Nutrition LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter  TOPICS 04:00 - What idiots don’t understand about maintenance Calories 06:05 - The difference between actual and predicted maintenance Calories 09:48 - Why focusing on weight loss can be damaging to your goals 12:29 - How to actually eat at maintenance

An episode prompted by listener questions! In this episode, it’s a question or variation of a question I get ALL the time. What is the best deficit for fat loss?   A list of the references and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep52 As per the podcast, enter your email address here and I’ll email you a coupon for £80 OFF Mac-Nutrition LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/macmail-newsletter  TOPICS 06:10 -  What to consider when choosing your Calorie deficit 10:36 - How much fat can you actually lose per week? 17:41 - Preventing muscle loss when dieting  21:10 - Important advice before starting an aggressive fat loss phase

In this episode I discuss the inevitability of criticism & some thoughts around handling it. “To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” Elbert Hubbard A list of all the quotes discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/EP51 TOPICS 02:11 - Which people suffer from Imposter Syndrome the most? 05:15 - Why you’ll always be criticised & what to do about it 10:37 - Why you can act in the best possible way & still have enemies  13:10 - The inevitability of criticism 18:58 - Why you should care less about what other people think    

De Novo Lipogenesis - The reason carbohydrates don’t directly make you fat. In this episode I explain the real reason as to why the overconsumption of carbohydrate can lead to fat gain. A list of the references discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep50  TOPICS 02:10 -  Is it even possible to turn carbohydrates into fat? 04:03 - What happens in the body when you over eat carbs 07:50 - The worlds best analogy on why over feeding carbohydrates leads to fat storage 12:00 - Are carbs turning into fat actually relevant to fat gain? 16:00 - What to actually consider when consuming carbs...