Episode #98 Building Nutritional Habits to Enhance High Performance with Challenger Strength Head of Nutrition Julian Lo Casto

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4633505

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*
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In this episode Gerry welcomes on Challenger Strength Head of Nutrition, Julian Lo Casto.

Julian is a Precision Certified Nutrition Coach who has handled/lead nutritional programming for Challenger Strength and Challenger Strength Athletes for the better part of the last two years.

The two immediately set out and attempt to dispel or validate some myths and beliefs in nutrition and whether or not you should give them a second thought or forget about them immediately.

To start, Gerry asks Julian to address everything carbohydrates. From myths about not eating carbs after 5 p.m., whether carbs are the reason for weight gain and the importance of carbs for active athletes.

From there, Julian tackles topics such as how much protein you need to gain weight, the importance of nutrient timing for improving your performance in the weight room and in your sport, meal replacement shakes and more. 

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Episode Timestamps

6:58 - Carbs in the Evening
12:40 - Small Meals Vs Big Meals and How to Stay on a Healthy Diet
14:40 - Relationship of Carbs and Fat Loss
19:10 - Hunger Cues and Culture of Food
25:00 - Knowing How Much You Consume
30:15 - Carbs & Protein for Athletes and Positive Weight Gain
35:35 - Activity Levels of Young Athletes
40:54 - Meal Timing for Training and Athletics
50:05 - Pregame and Postgame Nutrition
58:38 - Eating Strategies While Traveling
1:03:40 - Guide on Supplements
1:10:50 - Creatine