Active Bariatric Nutrition
Did you have bariatric surgery and want to learn how to optimize your nutrition to achieve your fitness and training goals? That is exactly what you will learn when you tune in to Bariatric Sports Dietitian, Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD. Each episode, Kim will cover a specific topic that will educate, inspire, and guide you towards reaching your goals.
Episodes
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@drkarlnadolsky), an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist. We discussed:
- What are peptides and how do they act in the body?
- What are "research peptides" such as BPC 157 or TB-500?
- What are the potential risks of peptides that have not gone through clinical trials?
- How are peptides different from GLP-1 medications?
- What ri...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, also known as @summerthedietitian on IG. We discussed:
- What does a HYROX competition include?
- How Summer has trained for a HYROX, including apps that she has used
- How Summer fueled for HYROX while on a GLP-1 medication
- What Summer eats on race day
- Advice for clients who are still focused on body composition goals while also f...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- What is nutrition periodization?
- Common signs that your nutrition is not matching your needs
- What is happening in the body when training demands increase?
- How do calories and macros change during different training phases for strength and endurance goals
- How to identify what phase you are in
- Sample endurance and strength focused nutrition periodization
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- Why climate matters and how your body responds during activity to different environments
- How hydration and electrolyte needs shift in heat vs cold
- Why carb needs change with temperature
- Why heat burns your glycogen stores quicker
- Why cold weather can increase calorie needs
- Practical fueling and hydration recommendations for both climates
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric strength athlete Eric Hinkle, also known as @eric.is.losing on IG. We discussed:
- Why Eric chose to have bariatric surgery and how it has changed his life
- The role resistance training has played in his journey
- How he has changed his mindset to help with consistency in the gym
- The biggest nutrition changes he has implemented to fuel his workouts
- Bigges...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Marathoner Carrie Valderas, also known as @ramonarickets on IG. We discussed:
- How Carrie evolved from walking short distances into running a full marathon after bariatric surgery
- What her training weeks looked like while adding in cross-training
- How Carrie's strength training changed throughout the year to prepare for a marathon
- Carrie's k...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Triathlete Melissa Gonzalez, also known as @loopybiker.loses.it on IG. We discussed:
- How Melissa evolved into a triathlete after bariatric surgery
- What are the distances in a sprint triathlon
- How Melissa trained for the triathlon
- Nutrition strategies before, during, and after a triathlon
- Advice for someone wanting to get started in triathlon training ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian Dana White, also known as @bariatricdietitian.dana on IG. We discussed:
- The main nutrition strategies Dana targets with her clients
- Dana's advice for getting out of a plateau and for those experiencing regain
- Nutrition strategies for someone on a GLP-1 medication
- How to survive the holidays while focusing on your nutrition goals
- Dispel...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Carolin Tyler, also known as @carolin_rny on IG. We discussed:
- How she has used both the treatments of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications to help her on her journey and why
- The most helpful mindset shifts and habits she has implemented to stay on track
- How physical activity has played a critical role in reaching maintenance and beyond
- The most important ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I bust 7 myths around nutrition for building muscle and strength after bariatric surgery including:
- All bariatric individuals who want to gain muscle must take in 1g/lb of protein per day
- Strength training will lead to weight gain and make me look bulky
- I have to workout every day to build muscle
- You have to eat low carb for life, no matter your goals
- You have to eat within ...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed certified personal trainer and bariatric athlete Marilyn Clark, also known as @bodybymarilyn on IG. We discussed:
- How Marilyn changes a program for a bariatric client just beginning with resistance training
- How to adjust your training if you have a body composition goal in mind
- How to prevent injury and overtraining in your programming
- How to gauge when it&ap...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- Why reactive hypoglycemia happens after bariatric surgery
- How to spot the difference from dumping syndrome
- Nutrition strategies to keep blood sugar steady & energy stable
- Fueling tips for before, during, and after workouts so you don’t crash mid-training
- Why working with your PCP, surgeon, or endocrinologist and a Registered Dietitian is key in managing this c...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Ana Claro, also known as @bananasplit_gettinfit on IG. We discussed:
- How Ana used her Crossfit workouts to gain strength and muscle mass
- Why Ana decided to compete in a transformation show this summer
- How Ana fueled for gaining muscle and to prepare for a show
- How Ana transitioned back into a regular eating pattern and adapted her mindse...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- What are the 3 phases of healing after injury
- Calorie and protein, carbohydrate and fat needs during healing
- Key nutrients for bone healing
- Key nutrients for soft tissue healing
- Debate on collage supplementation
- Supplements for healing
- What to avoid during recovery
Let me know what you thought of the episode!
I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- What is a HIIT workout?
- Which energy systems in our bodies fuel this type of workout?
- Why your carbohydrate intake matters
- Understanding the difference between hypoglycemia and dumping syndrome and how to avoid both
- How hydration and electrolytes play a critical role in energy & muscle function
- How to fuel before, during, and after a HIIT session after bariatr...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric dietitian, Steph Wagner, MS, RDN, also known as @bariatricfoodcoach on IG. We discussed:
- Steph's career path as a bariatric dietitian and why she opened her business, Bariatric Food Coach
- How the field of obesity medicine and bariatric nutrition has changed over the last 15 years
- What role meal planning plays for someone on a GLP-1 or has had b...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed protein researcher and professor, Dr. Stuart Phillips, also known @mackinprof on IG. We discussed:
- An overview of protein and what role it plays in gaining muscle
- What is leucine and how does it stimulate muscle protein synthesis
- The importance of resistance training and do we have to lift "heavy?"
- What is the recommended protein for muscle gaining w...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian, Tracy Bento, also known as @balancedbitesnutrition on IG. We discussed:
- Common symptoms women experience in perimenopause
- What contributes to weight gain during perimenopause/menopause
- What are the biggest nutrition recommendations Tracy provides
- Vitamin and mineral supplements that may be helpful during this transition
- The one thing Tracy...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss:
- Why I decided to create the Bariatric STRONG program
- What are the most common struggles I see in active bariatric individuals and how I address those with evidence-backed nutrition guidelines
- What are the topics we cover in Bariatric STRONG and the resources I will gain from the program
- Who is this program designed for?
- How is Bariatric STRONG different from other...
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, also known as @doctorericsmith_ on IG. We discussed:
- How Dr. Smith got into bariatric surgery and the difference between robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery
- Dr. Smith's philosophy around using body composition and muscle gain as a way to track and measure success after surgery
- What Dr. Smith advises around exerci...
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