Episode 19: Why oh why do we use BMI?
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...
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19 episodesEpisode 18: Actionable Nutrition Advice
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie each outline 3 tips you might find useful to improve your nutritional intake. If you are...
Episode 17: My Mindfuel Memories: Struggles & Sandwiches
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 c...
Episode 16: My Mindfuel Memories: Eating and Competing
In this weeks episode Charlotte discusses her previous struggles with binge/restrictive eating patterns whilst competing in physique sports....
Episode 15: My Mindfuel Memories: Powerlifting and Binge Eating
In this weeks episode Barnaby discusses his previous struggles with binge eating whilst training as a strength athlete in the sport of power...
Episode 14: Eating Disorders with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Part 2
In this weeks episode Barnaby and Lizzie welcome back Dr Carolyn Plateau of Loughborough University to continue last episode's discussion ab...
Episode 13: Eating Disorders with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Part 1
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie welcome Dr Carolyn Plateau of Loughborough University. Carolyn starts by discussing her...
Episode 12: Nitrate with Dr Stephen Bailey
In this weeks episode Barnaby and Lizzie welcome Dr Stephen Bailey of Loughborough University. Stephen discusses his athletic background in...
Episode 11: "Is breakfast THE most important meal?" with Dr David Clayton
In this weeks episode Barnaby and Charlotte discuss breakfast with Dr David Claytoon of Nottingham Trent University. David defines breakfast...
Episode 10: Energy balance & leptin with Dr James King
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie welcome Dr James King to discuss energy balance as well as both physiological and psycho...
Episode 9: UK sugar tax, a sweet idea?
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss their thoughts on the UK sugar tax and speculate what influence this will have o...
Episode 8: Race day nutrition
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss how best to prepare for a half/full marathon. The gang discuss the evidence base...
Episode 7: Fat or fiction?
In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie address the importance of fat for athletes and general populations whilst discussing the...
Episode 6: Peak week, the art and science of enhancing your package
In this weeks episode Barnaby and Charlotte discuss common tactics used in physique and weight category sports in the week prior to competit...
Episode 5: Protein, 2g per kg a day keeps evidence based practice away!
In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie outline evidence based protein intake guidelines for NARPs, Endurance and Strength athletes pr...
Episode 4: Carbs, how much and which foods are right for YOU!
In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss evidence based guidelines concerning carbohydrate intake for athletes and general popu...
Episode 3: Macros
In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie introduce macronutrients. We outline what the term macronutrient means, how they function and...
Episode 2: Are calories important?
In this episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie answer the question, "Are calories important?" We outline what calories are, the basics of ene...
Episode 1: The ice breaker
In episode one Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie introduce themselves and "The Mindful Athlete". We discuss our background as aspiring sports nu...