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Wellness DebunkedNavigating Holiday Guilt: Overeating, Weight Gain, and Skipped Workouts (#11)In this episode of Wellness Debunked, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese tackle the challenges surrounding holiday eating and staying active.
From managing guilt around overeating and weight gain to fitting in quick workouts, we provide actionable tips to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your well-being. Whether you're navigating family food pressure, dealing with weight comments, or trying to stay consistent with fitness, this episode is packed with insights to help you maintain balance.2024-12-2243 min
Wellness DebunkedWhat Happens When Athletes Underfuel: Understanding RED-S (#10)In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese sit down with Anne Marie Lacroix, a sports dietitian, to discuss the important and often overlooked topic of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). They dive deep into how energy imbalance impacts athletic performance, recovery, and overall health for athletes and active individuals. Anne Marie shares her expertise on recognizing the signs of RED-S, its consequences, and how athletes can better fuel their bodies for optimal performance without compromising their health.2024-11-191h 08
Wellness DebunkedBreaking Down Pain: Expert Tips with Physiotherapist BhavnaIn this episode, Gabe welcomes our very first guest speaker, Bhavna Devnani, a physiotherapist based in New York. Together, they dive into all things pain. From understanding the causes of pain to effective strategies for relief and prevention, Bhavna shares her insights that can help you take control of your pain and live healthier. Whether you’re managing chronic pain or looking to prevent it, this conversation is packed with practical tips for a pain-free lifestyle.2024-10-2956 min
Wellness DebunkedDo You Have to Lose Weight to Be Healthy? (#08)In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologst Gabe Marcogliese discuss health and weight - how much weight plays a role on health, what BMI is and where it comes from, as well as practical tips for improving health without fixating on the scale.2024-10-0828 min
Wellness DebunkedIntermittent Fasting & Fasted Workouts (#07)In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese dive into Intermittent Fasting, breaking down what it truly entails and its effects on weight management and overall health. They also explore the impact of fasted workouts on performance and muscle growth, discuss whether this approach is easy to stick to, and much more.2024-09-1732 min
Wellness DebunkedWhat You Really Need (And Don't) To Build Muscle (#06)In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Gabe Marcogliese discuss what you really need (and don’t) to grow muscle - training principles, nutrition strategies, supplements and more.
*Sorry for the sound, my mic was off! - Gabe2024-08-1616 min
Wellness DebunkedWhat You Really Need (And Don't) To Build Muscle (#06)In this episode, we discuss what you really need (and don’t) to grow muscle. We talk about training principles, nutrition strategies and supplements that will maximize your muscle growth.
***Sorry for the bad sound, my mic was off! - Gabe2024-08-1317 min
Wellness DebunkedAll About Sugar: Addiction, Cravings and More (#05)In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese discuss sugar - why you might have sugar cravings, whether it's addictive or not, whether it causes weight gain/diabetes or not and what to do if you feel out of control around it.2024-07-2314 min
Wellness DebunkedBeyond the Keto Hype: Understanding the Facts (#04)In this episode, Olivia (Registered Dietitian) and Gabe (Kinesiologist) delve into the keto diet, exploring its promises of weight loss and health benefits through a critical and scientific lens.2024-07-0229 min
Wellness DebunkedHow Much Should We Be Working Out? (#03)In this episode, Gabe and Olivia discuss how much we should be working out, examples of what we could do at the gym, how to slowly get started and what to do if you don't like the gym.2024-06-1325 min
Wellness DebunkedNutrition and Fitness: Should Appearance Be Your Primary Goal? (#02)Registered Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese discuss sustainable goals in this episode. Should weight, muscle mass and waist measurements be the focus when it comes to nutrition and fitness? How motivating and sustainable are these goals? What might be alternatives or additional goals to keep you on your wellness journey?2024-05-1627 min
Wellness DebunkedBreaking the Cycle: Why Diets Fail and What Really Works (#01)This episode explores reasons why diets are not a sustainable solution. We discuss alternative options that will promote long term success for your health and wellness.2024-05-0435 min
Wellness DebunkedFrom Weight to Well-Being: Intro Episode (#00)This is our welcome episode, introducing your hosts - Olivia Carone, Registered Dietitian and Gabe Marcogliese, Kinesiologist. Get to know us, why we chose our different career paths, what inspired us, our approach to nutrition and fitness, and what this podcast will entail.
Spoiler: No debunking... yet.
Instagram: @nutritionbyolivia and @gmarco.kin2024-04-0134 min