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

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*

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