LifeLab Podcast

An action-packed episode where I discuss optimal weight loss strategies for highly-active individuals and competitive athletes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣In the episode I cover: ⁣⁣⁣⁣Ideal body fat % for different sports ⁣Is it possible to pursue a weight loss goal if you are a high-level athlete? ⁣When, in the season, should I focus on weight loss? How much weight loss should I target each week? ⁣What to be careful of when pursuing weight loss as an athlete ⁣8 overarching strategies for effective weight loss in sport ⁣⁣⁣If you are a coach or nutritionist, go check out www.ubuntunutrition.com/jointheteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have an action-packed episode with Jessica Isaacs the Sports RD about all things fueling for NCAA and NBA athletes. Jessica's Resume: Early career in the Military Completed Dietetics education & received credentials Worked as a dietitian in the MAMBA Basketball Academy Dietitian for UCLA men's and women's Division 1 Basketball Dietitian for NBA team LA ClippersMastercoach for Bodybuilding.comJessica is a fountain of knowledge and has mastered the craft of breaking the wide breadth of knowledge down to very understandable bites of information. Go check out this brilliant dietitian's resources: Instagram & Tik Tok: @jessicathesportsrdWebsite: www.jessicathesportsrd.comPerformance Nutrition E-Course: www.jessicathesportsrd.com/e-course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fun and action-packed chat with Daniel Davey about all nutritional strategies for parents, not being too hard on yourself, the definition of nutrition, Daniel's inspiration for a career in nutrition and more! Check out Daniel's website at www.daveynutrition.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I have the amazing Leah Headon of @haeloonutrition to speak about her unique perspectives for improving not only your body composition but also your health, wellbeing and life as a whole. Leah is a very well-respected coach and nutritionist and you can find her on social (@haeloonutrition) or at www.haeloonutrition.comLeah also provided some of the following links for you guys -Character strengths identification - https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/registerUCL taxonomy of behaviour change techniques-https://digitalwellbeing.org/nudge-psychology-all-93-behavior-change-techniques-listed-and-summarised-free-app/Link to a free 10-day digital coaching programme all based on research-https://10daysofhappiness.org/University of Pennsylvania resources on positive psychology supporting the work of Martin Seligman (looks a bit culty but the research behind positive psychology is class) - https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenterEmotional intelligence is also a massive area for understanding the self and regulations of emotions and relations which also massively feeds into nutrition, especially in the area of performance and leadership. Daniel Goleman is your man in this area - https://www.danielgoleman.info/ei-assessments/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor O'Neill of www.knowyourselfperformance.com joins me to talk about how the lockdown period can be utilised by athletes to improve body composition along with a range of other GAA-specific topics! Find Conor at his website (www.knowyourselfperformance.com) or @knowyourselfperformance on social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An insightful chat with Brian about the problems with the Calorie balance equation as well as the seemingly harmless principal of 'cleaning our plate' and why it can be problematic. Follow Brian on Instagram @brianohaonghusa and work with him at triagemethod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly insightful chat with a renowned performance nutritionist that works with Dublin GAA, Mark provides practical and useful strategies for optimising your performance on the pitch, whether you are a hurler of footballer! (Part I of II). You can find Mark at:Twitter: @MarkgermaineInstagram: mgermaine91GAA Coaching Programme: www.synapseperformance.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is an amazing discussion with a prolific performance nutrition researcher Dr. Scott Forbes. Scott is one of the world's leading investigators of creatine, and wonderfully breaks down the supplement for listeners of all levels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astrid joins me on the podcast all the way from Australia. She is a well-known and respected accredited dietician with years of experience facilitating hundreds of people reach their nutritional and health goals. We cover some keys to successful behaviour change, mindfulness, diet breaks and refeeds along with some other juicy tidbits too! Find Astrid at: Instagram: @antidietdieticianInstagram (spanish): @tucoach.nutricionalYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdRl9pMjB4KkoW-0kPQpQAWebsite: https://astrid-dietitian.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A run through of the first ten strategies that can help you navigate the impending lockdown in Ireland and the UK. If you are not affected by lockdown, these tips are useful for those working at home or just in general too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An amazing and insightful learning experience with the renowned Alan Aragon. We cover a number of topics including ⁣The evidence-based movement - what is it?⁣Importance of muscle for health⁣Muscle gain and weight loss ⁣Nutritional strategies for muscle gain⁣Discussion of controversial topics in exercise nutrition⁣Rapid fire Q&A's⁣You can find Alan on Instagram and twitter @thealanaragon. His website, research studies, books and informative research review can be found at www.alanaragon.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Please leave a review if possible! Thanks everyone!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief solo session where myself and the wall make a case for not labelling foods as "good" and "bad" or "healthy" and "unhealthy". If you ask me, we make a pretty convincing case for why this can help you adhere to your dietary goals and strategies and reach your ideal body composition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.