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Bariatric Sports Dietitian helping active bariatric individuals optimize their nutrition to meet their fitness & training goals after surgery.

Host of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast

24/07/2025

Struggling to power through your HIIT workouts after bariatric surgery? You might be underfueling. Let’s fix that!

In Episode 78 of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I break down exactly how to fuel HIIT the right way—so you can crush your workouts without crashing. 💥

Here’s what you’ll learn:
👉 What is happening in your body when you increase your intensity and what is fueling that movement
👉 How going low-carb can lead to energy crashes, dizziness, or even hypoglycemia
👉 What to eat before, during, and after HIIT to fuel performance and support recovery
👉 Why hydration + electrolytes are essential during high-intensity movement

You don’t have to choose between performance and your goals after bariatric surgery—you can have both.

🎧 Listen now to Episode 78 wherever you listen to your podcasts or click link here:
ActiveBariatricNutrition.com/podcast

📲 And don’t forget to swipe the carousel to see my go-to fueling strategies and HIIT-friendly snack ideas.

💬 What has worked for you to fuel HIIT sessions? Drop it ⬇️in the comments!

22/07/2025

🧨HIIT After Bariatric Surgery? Here’s how to fuel it right!

Did you know that anaerobic glycolysis is the main energy system used during high-intensity workouts like HIIT?

That means your body relies primarily on carbohydrates to fuel those short, intense bursts of movement—NOT fat.

But here’s the catch 👉
Many active post-op bariatric individuals are afraid to eat carbs…
Which can leave you feeling:
❌ Gassed out mid-set
❌ Dizzy or shaky
❌ Struggling to recover between intervals

🚨 If you want to maximize performance AND protect your muscle, you NEED to strategically include carbs around your HIIT sessions.

In Episode 78 of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast, I break down:
✔️ What anaerobic glycolysis is (in real-life terms!)
✔️ Why carbs are critical for high-intensity work
✔️ How to time your fueling before and after HIIT—bariatric-style
✔️ What to do if you experience dumping or reactive hypoglycemia
✔️ How hydration and electrolytes help sustain your workouts

🎧 Check out the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or click link below and learn how to fuel smarter for your next HIIT workout!
Activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

21/07/2025

If you’re hitting it hard with bootcamps, interval training, CrossFit or other high intensity workouts—but struggling with energy, recovery, dizziness or fatigue since having bariatric surgery—this episode is for YOU.

✨ 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 reactive 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 bariatric surgery

💡 Plus, I give real food examples and sports nutrition products you can actually tolerate post-op!

🎯 Here’s a challenge:
Try a pre-workout snack and track how you feel in your workouts. DM me your win or tag me !

So tune in tomorrow, Monday July 21st to catch this episode wherever you listen to your podcasts or click link below!
ActiveBariatricNutrition.com/podcast

17/06/2025

So excited to drop this episode with bariatric dietitian, Steph Wagner, MS, RDN also known as . She has so much experience working within the bariatric community and I loved picking her brain!

We discussed:
- Steph’s career path as a bariatric dietitian and why she opened her online business
- How the field of obesity medicine and bariatric nutrition has changed over the last 15 years
- What role meal planning plays for someone taking a GLP-1 or has had bariatric surgery
- How to stretch your dollar to get the most bang for your buck
- Why Steph focuses on body composition instead of using the scale with her clients

Don’t miss this episode where Steph shares so many helpful tips and strategies you can implement easily into your bariatric journey! Tune into the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast on Tuesday June 17th wherever you listen to your podcasts or click on link below:
Activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

21/05/2025

In this week’s episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with one if the world’s leading researchers in protein, Dr. Stuart Phillips, all about protein, resistance training, and gaining muscle.

One of the many areas we discussed is the important role of resistance training if you are wanting to gain or maintain your muscle mass while in a caloric deficit after bariatric surgery or while on a GLP-1. While protein helps, lifting weights is KEY!

This episode is packed with information from start to finish, so don’t miss it! Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts to episode 76 of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast or click below!

Activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

19/05/2025

If you want a deep dive into all things protein, lifting and gaining muscle while on your bariatric journey, please do NOT miss this episode!!

I was SO honored to have on protein researcher and professor, Dr. Stuart Phillips on episode 76 of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast!

We covered so many topics in one hour! Those included:
💪🏻 An overview of protein & its role 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” to see results?
💪🏻 What’s the recommended protein range for muscle gaining while in a caloric deficit?
💪🏻 What role does protein distribution & timing play in gaining muscle?
💪🏻 Differences between animal and plant-based proteins
💪🏻 Comparing whey, casein, and collagen supplements
💪🏻 Do we need more protein as we age or enter menopause?

SO much great evidence-based information in this episode! Tune in Monday, May 19th when this episode drops on the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or click link below:
Activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

Comment below your biggest takeaway from this episode! ⬇️

07/05/2025

This one hit close to home! Ladies, are you wondering if you are entering perimenopause or menopause and frustrated with weight regain, poor sleep, anxiety, or irregular cycles? This episode is for you!

On this week’s episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend and colleague, Registered Dietitian Tracy Bento and we dove into how to optimize your nutrition as we enter this phase of our lives. We discussed:
- Symptoms women may experience in perimenopause
- What contributes to weight gain during this phase
- What are the biggest nutrition recommendations Tracy provides to her clients
- Vitamin and mineral supplements that may be helpful during the transition
- The one thing Tracy wishes she had known as she went through this phase in her life

Definitely tune in tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th when this episode drops wherever you listen to your podcasts or click link below! ⬇️

ActiveBariatricNutrition.com/podcast

04/05/2025

This is it—your final chance!
Doors to Bariatric STRONG close TOMORROW, May 5th at 12pm PST/3pm EST!

You’ve been thinking about it.
You’ve been wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and finally in control of your nutrition after bariatric surgery.
Now’s the time to take that step.

One decision. One moment. One “yes” to yourself.
That’s all it takes to change the direction of your journey.

Inside Bariatric STRONG, you’ll learn exactly how to:
•Fuel your body to gain strength and muscle
•Break free from the guessing game with food
•Train smart and eat with purpose
•Build a strong, sustainable routine that works for YOU

You don’t have to do it alone. I’ve got you.
Let’s do this together!

Spots close tomorrow! Click the link below to grab yours now!

https://kim-tirapelle.mykajabi.com/bariatric-strong

03/05/2025

🚨 2 Days Left!
If you’ve been waiting for a sign—this is it.
Doors to Bariatric STRONG close in just 2 days, and this is your chance to finally move past the roadblocks that have been holding you back after surgery.

💥 Roadblock #1
You still feel like eating less—or cutting out entire food groups—is the only way to succeed long-term.
🍞 In Bariatric STRONG, you’ll discover how to fuel your body with the right amount of protein, carbs, and fat to build muscle, boost energy, and create a sustainable routine you actually enjoy.

💥 Roadblock #2
You know your nutrition goals… but you don’t know how to turn them into real-life habits.
🥗 In Bariatric STRONG, we go beyond theory. You’ll create simple, flexible systems for grocery shopping, meal prepping, and planning ahead—so you can stay consistent without stress or burnout.

No more guesswork or doing this alone!

⏳ This is YOUR time to get stronger with expert support and guidance amongst a community of like-minded people!

Doors close in 2 days. Are you coming?

👇 Drop a 💪 or DM me “STRONG” for the final chance to join.

02/05/2025

🚨 Only 3 Days Left! Doors to Bariatric STRONG are closing soon—and if you’ve been waiting for the right time to get serious about gaining muscle and fueling your body after bariatric surgery, this is it.

No crash diets.
No generic advice.
No wasted workouts.

Just real, sustainable muscle-building results—and a plan built for YOUR unique bariatric journey.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

💥 Game Changer #1:
You’ll finally learn how much you need to eat—calories, protein, carbs, and fat—to build muscle, fuel your workouts, and have sustained energy throughout the day.

💪 Game Changer #2:
You’ll master the resistance training basics to gain strength and muscle safely—without burning out or risking injury.

📈 Game Changer #3:
You’ll leave with a long-term plan. Not a quick fix, not a 30-day reset—just clear, repeatable strategies that grow with you.

This is for active bariatric individuals—whether you are within the first year or many years after surgery- who are ready to train smarter, eat with intention, and finally feel STRONG in their body again.

⏳ Doors close in 3 DAYS.
Let’s build more than just weight loss. Let’s build strength that lasts! I can’t wait to support you in your goals!

👇 Click on link below to enroll now or drop a “STRONG” in the comments to learn more!

https://kim-tirapelle.mykajabi.com/bariatric-strong

01/05/2025

4 DAYS until doors close in Bariatric STRONG!

And here are 4 bariatric nutrition myths that we will tackle head on within Bariatric STRONG, and instead give you actionable, evidence-based guidelines to help you fuel confidently and train effectively to meet your goals!

📉 Myth 1: You have to stay low-carb for life
🏋🏻‍♀️ Myth 2: Lifting weights will slow my weight loss
🥩 Myth 3: Your body can only digest & absorb 20-30g protein at a time
💊 Myth 4: Taking muscle gaining supplements are all I need to reach my goals

Let’s be real- you don’t need any more fear-based rules or another round of guesswork. You need education, strategy, and support that actually fits your active bariatric lifestyle and muscle-building goals.

💪🏻 That’s exactly what we do inside Bariatric STRONG - my 6-week online nutrition coaching program made specifically for active bariatric individuals who are ready to fuel their body properly for gaining strength, muscle, and want to learn how to do this for the long-term.

Whether you are within your first year, or several years out from surgery, you deserve more than cookie-cutter nutrition advice. You deserve a strategy that grows with you!

But time is running out! Doors close in 4 days. Click on link below now to grab your spot!

https://kim-tirapelle.mykajabi.com/bariatric-strong

30/04/2025

You didn’t come this far to feel stuck, uncertain, or held back.

You deserve to feel strong, confident, and fully supported in your journey — inside and out.

That’s why I created Bariatric STRONG — a nutrition-focused 6-week online program built specifically for active bariatric individuals who want to:
• Build and maintain muscle
• Learn how to fuel their bodies with purpose
• Optimize nutrition around workouts and daily activity
• Train smarter, recover better, and feel more energized

If you’re working hard but not seeing results, it may be a nutrition gap — and I’m here to help you fix that.

Enrollment is OPEN — let’s get strong, together! Click on link below to claim your spot before the doors close on Monday, May 5th at 12pm PST!

https://kim-tirapelle.mykajabi.com/bariatric-strong

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