In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss the history of BMI, it's use as a marker of health and whether or not it should be used in athlete populations.

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In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie each outline 3 tips you might find useful to improve your nutritional intake.

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We're serious when we say we get comfortable with the uncomfortable. In this episode, we delve into Lizzie's story and explore her running career, abuse, and transition to university - all of which contributed to intense disordered eating thoughts, behaviours, and eventual eating disorder. Running, "the woods," personal discoveries, and Lizzie's own meaning of and journey to being "fully recovered" are discussed in this candid and genuine chat.

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In this weeks episode Charlotte discusses her previous struggles with binge/restrictive eating patterns whilst competing in physique sports. We tackle:

Food in younger years & university
When did things start to change?
The road to recovery
Studying nutrition & relationship with food
The biggest lesson learnt

In a new segment the gang highlight one thing their body does that they appreciate, explaining why and encourage you to do the same.

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In this weeks episode Barnaby discusses his previous struggles with binge eating whilst training as a strength athlete in the sport of powerlifting. We tackle:

Food in younger years & university
When did things start to change?
The road to recovery
Studying nutrition & relationship with food
The biggest lesson learnt

In a new segment the gang highlight one person in their life they appreciate, explaining why and encourage you to do the same.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts help is available, call Samartians using 116 123
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If you are a Loughborough student struggling with anything mental health related Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run for students by trained student volunteers from the University.
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In this weeks episode Barnaby and Lizzie welcome back Dr Carolyn Plateau of Loughborough University to continue last episode's discussion about eating disorders. Carolyn discusses the following:

1. Recovery: stages, treatment and return to sport
2. Supporting the recovering athlete

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Dr Carolyn Plateau: C.R.Plateau@lboro.ac.uk

In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie welcome Dr Carolyn Plateau of Loughborough University. Carolyn starts by discussing her background as an athlete and academic before moving in to this weeks topic of eating disorders including:

1. Distinguishing between disordered eating and eating disorders
2. The 4 main types of eating disorders
3. How do eating disorders effect athletes?
4. The causes of eating disorders in general and athletic populations
5. The female athlete triad

In this weeks Anti Social-Media Highlight of the week Carolyn discusses off season mentalities in athletes and offers an alternative view.

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Dr Carolyn Plateau: C.R.Plateau@lboro.ac.uk

In this weeks episode Barnaby and Lizzie welcome Dr Stephen Bailey of Loughborough University. Stephen discusses his athletic background in Wales and studying at the University of Exeter before moving to the prestigious Loughborough University and his leading work in the field of dietary nitrate. Stephen discusses where nitrate can be sources in the diet and what effects intake may have on measures of cardiovascular health and exercise performance. In this weeks anti social-media highlight of the week the gang discuss social media as a whole and Barnaby unfollowing 500 people on instagram.

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Dr Stephen Bailey: S.Bailey2@lboro.ac.uk

In this weeks episode Barnaby and Charlotte discuss breakfast with Dr David Claytoon of Nottingham Trent University. David defines breakfast, the role it plays in weight management and exercise performance as well as his favourite cereal! In this weeks 'Anti Social Media Highlight of the week' David highlights the common belief that carbohydrates cause diabetes and offers an alternative view.

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In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie welcome Dr James King to discuss energy balance as well as both physiological and psychological regulators of energy intake, why HIIIT training may be overrated and the "fat burning zone".

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In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss their thoughts on the UK sugar tax and speculate what influence this will have on obesity levels in the UK. Anti social media highlight of the week tackles job applications and answers "what is the best question you've been asked in a job interview?"

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In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss how best to prepare for a half/full marathon. The gang discuss the evidence based science of carbohydrates, water and caffeine pre-event whilst also reflecting on their experiences overcoming GI issues and psychological techniques that may help you on game day!

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In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie address the importance of fat for athletes and general populations whilst discussing the theory and practical application of low carbohydrate diets before drawing on their experiences following a ketogenic diet.

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In this weeks episode Barnaby and Charlotte discuss common tactics used in physique and weight category sports in the week prior to competition whilst also reflecting on their experiences. What to look for in a good coach is tackled in 'Anti-Social Media Highlight of the Week' also.

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In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie outline evidence based protein intake guidelines for NARPs, Endurance and Strength athletes providing some guidelines on how to achieve them in real foods and our favourite protein foods. Barnaby then calls out an old colleague in a spicy anti social media highlight of the week!

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In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss evidence based guidelines concerning carbohydrate intake for athletes and general populations as well as using glycaemic index/load as a deciding factor for carbohydrate sources.

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In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie introduce macronutrients. We outline what the term macronutrient means, how they function and example foods whilst also answering important questions such as "how old is old?" and "Are animal protein sources superior to plant sources?"

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In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie answer the question, "Are calories important?" We outline what calories are, the basics of energy balance, our gripes with Halo Top "ice cream", why hating on Crossfit is silly and some tips on how to create a calorie deficit without tracking calories.

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In episode one Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie introduce themselves and "The Mindful Athlete". We discuss our background as aspiring sports nutritionists and our future goals as well as stupid nutrition advice, pizza toppings and Lizzie living in the woods.

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