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  • Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store⁠ Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership⁠

    What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?

    Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...

    But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.

    This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.

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    ⁠YouTube Links:⁠

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    Part One: Strong Bones

    Part Two: Immune Resiliency

    Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection

    #specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection

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  • Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store⁠ Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership⁠

    What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?

    Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...

    But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.

    This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.

    Listen and Share!

    ⁠YouTube Links:⁠

    ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfoxErt9mK65H2i_B5mUrigfp2B6rhbs&si=LAlGPrwHkpCvdc8d⁠

    Part One: Strong Bones

    Part Two: Immune Resiliency

    Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection

    #specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection

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  • Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store⁠ Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: ⁠https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership⁠

    What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?

    Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...

    But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.

    This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.

    Listen and Share!

    ⁠YouTube Links:⁠

    ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfoxErt9mK65H2i_B5mUrigfp2B6rhbs&si=LAlGPrwHkpCvdc8d⁠

    Part One: Strong Bones

    Part Two: Immune Resiliency

    Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection

    #specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection

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  • In this episode we talk with former Army Ranger Nate Palin about his move from Special Operator to Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss how athletes in the tactical space can become more educated about their own programming.

    Find Nate online at @agd_ready

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  • Discussing Topics in Tactical, Nutrition, and Performance. Today's headlines: The Best Diet for Men According to Dietitians, Trending Superfoods, and Canine Nutrition.

    Links:

    https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/best-diets-for-men

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriavouloumanos/best-healthy-foods-2023

    https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/raw-diet-dogs-taking-over-tiktok-what-does-veterinarian-think-latest-trend

    https://www.casinstitute.com/cn

    https://feedreal.com/pro-nutrition-certification

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  • Download the FREE Meal Prep Guide for Tactical Athletes: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/Join Susan Lopez, Tactical Dietitian and Erik Grohmann, Grunt Grub as we discuss the carnivore diet and how even dietitians can get rhabdo. Erik will also talk about his lifestyle as an avid backcountry hunter.Head over to YouTube to watch this episode: https://youtu.be/voEqgphlb6U

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  • Listen in as we answer fan questions on juicing (not that kind), whether or not you should be using amino acids, and if gaining lean muscle mass and losing body fat at the same time is possible. Check out www.tacticaldietitian.com for more. Download the FREE Meal Prep Guide for Tactical Athletes: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/Mealprepguide

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  • 3Join me as I chat with 2 retired members of the Special Operations Community about their experiences through Selection, Teams, Deployments, and transition out of the military. If someone you know is struggling with their mental health, don't wait to reach out. Dial 988 to talk with a crisis counselor.Check out the Beyond22 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dku0Xt...Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership

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  • What is holding you back from achieving your goals?  If you struggle to get on track with your meal planning and prep - this episode is for you!

    Download the Tactical Athlete Meal Prep Guide:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/pl/242378

    Follow us on Instagram @tactical.dietitian

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  • Instagram: @scott_forbes_phd 

    https://people.brandonu.ca/forbess/ 

    Dr Scott Forbes is an associate professor at Brandon University where he conducts research primarily on creatine supplementation.  Listen in as we discuss the benefits of creatine supplementation and common myths.   

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    Creatine Christmas Ornaments

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    @13barperformance

    https://www.13barperformance.com/

    Coach Stevens has over 15 years of coaching experience and currently serves as a Human Performance Specialist for the United States Special Operations Command.

    Prior to his position with our United States Military he has worked with several Division I institutions as a strength and conditioning specialist. Some of his stops include Florida State University, Louisiana State University, Nova Southeastern University, University of Southern Mississippi, Mercer University, Arkansas State University and Liberty University.

    During his career he has trained several male and female Olympic Sports teams which has bred countless professional athletes. Stevens played collegiate baseball at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. After suffering a career ending injury, Stevens found his passion in the field of human performance.

    His goal is to provide elite performance programs for individuals who strive to reach their full maximal potential. Coach Stevens will take the lead on all programs offered through 13 Bar Performance.

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    Stew Smith graduated the Naval Academy in 1991 and received orders to the Naval Special Warfare Center to attend SEAL training.

    He finished with BUDS Class 182 as Class Leader and proceeded to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team TWO in Little Creek VA. There he 
    trained to drive mini-subs and become the SDV / DDS platoon commander. Deployments were to the Mediterranean Sea during the mid 90s.

    In 1997 Stew returned back to the Naval Academy become a Company Officer and to run the SEAL preparation program. He became very
    involved with the physical mission on this tour working with the Physical Education and Admissions Departments. 

    In 1999, he resigned his commission and started an online fitness business that grew as technology evolved into a multi-media training platform
    that prepares young men and women for the tactical professions. He decided to specialize in the training required to prepare people to get
    accepted into challenging military, police, and fire fighter programs as well as to endure the following training or selection programs. He writes for 
    Military.com primarily, but has the Tactical Fitness Report Podcast where he discusses relevant training issues within the tactical population.

    He continues to train in Severna Park and offers FREE training for any one who wants to serve their country or community. You can find out more
    about Stew Smith at StewSmithFItness.com and Heroesoftomorrow.org where he posts the schedule of his free coaching sessions.

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    Read Transcript at TacticalDietitian.com:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/blog/tactical-neuroscience-with-justin-smith-phd

    YouTube:  https://youtu.be/73BN24SLdvQ

    About Justin Smith
    Alaska born-and-raised, turned Idahoan by way of Bozeman, MT (Montana State), Vaxjo, Sweden (Linnaeus University), and South Dakota (USD). I have always been interested in decision-making under stressful conditions. Growing up in Alaska, I was presented with many opportunities for outdoor adventures where in a split second, making the correct decision could have dramatic consequences.  A combination of my interests in human behavior and leading an outdoor lifestyle, lead me from Alaska to Montana to study experimental psychology.  Next, I moved to Sweden upon being accepted to graduate school at the Institute of Social Sciences at Linnaeus University.  For my master’s thesis I chose to investigate the role of cognitive biases and overconfidence in the field of medical decision making.  It was during my master’s work that I became interested of the inner workings of specific brain regions and the decision-making process.  This interest led me to The University of South Dakota to complete my Ph.D. in Neuroscience.  I was able to research specific pathways and molecular processes that influence decision making and stress.

    IG @tacticalneuroscience

    Website:  https://tacticalneuro.com/

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  • Take steps to keep bones healthy, prevent injury, and rehab injury through nutrition.  

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    Reference Links:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK45504/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5207095/

    https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf

    Other Essential Nutrients for Bone Health

    https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/#h2

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5349390/pdf/10.1177_1941738116677732.pdf

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  • Nick Barringer is an active duty, Army officer (65C) who works in the field of nutrition and human performance. He previously had to opportunity to provide his dietitian expertise as a member of the Ranger Athlete Warrior program with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Currently, teaching our Army's future leaders at West Point for the Department of physical education.  

    Highlights:

    3:09 - Program Overview: Baylor Graduate Program of Nutrition – Joint Base San Antonia TX

    4:50 - AUG/SEPT talk to a recruiter!

    8:10 - What is a high mileage tactical athlete?

    13:00 - What are some things we can incorporate at that high mileage status?

    13:30 - Rich Protein to maintain muscle mass

    14:33 - Fueling your workouts

    15:24 - Analysis of your micros

    17:00 - Simple suggestions – seems simple but very few people actually do this

    18:08 - Blood sugar management

    19:00 - Appropriate protein intake for a tactical athlete

    20:13 - Build your plate around protein

    20:50 - Eat your vegetables!

    22:30 - Never use BCAA powders! (yes, you read that right!)

    25:10 - If you can eat chicken…eat some chicken.

    26:00 - Training Programs: Are you following an enhanced athlete’s program?

    27:15 - Recovery is key – What are some things to prioritize?

    28:15 - No keto diets for our Tactical Athletes

    29:30 - Ketogenetic diet is not good for high intensity training

    30:55 - Special guest appearance

    31:40 - Should tactical athletes follow intermittent fasting?

    33:45 - Gut health: What are some of the things that damage our gut health? What can we do to improve our gut health?

    35:35 - “These researchers think poop athletic supremacy. Are they right?”

    REFERENCES:

    Graduate Program in Nutrition:
    https://www.baylor.edu/graduate/nutrition/index.php?id=68193

    Essential Amino Acid Paper:
    https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-020-00401-5

    Fasting and Cognition Paper:
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666314001081

    ESPN article:
    https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28277782/these-researchers-think-poop-unlock-athletic-supremacy-right

    Veillonella
    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/24/734826163/elite-runners-gut-microbe-makes-mice-more-athletic-could-it-help-the-rest-of-us

    Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans:  https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1743/pdf

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  • Coach Hunter has almost a decade of experience working with the Army's Special Forces or Green Berets and talks to us today about how to achieve a level of strength that increases durability and performance.  Check out Hunter on Instagram @theperformancesyndicate.   Interested in learning how to program and progress your strength program?  Want to learn how to customize your own nutrition and macros for your strength program?  Check out Small Group Strength Coaching with Susan and Hunter:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/concepts-in-developing-strength

    See Full unedited podcast video HERE:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/blog/TalkingStrengthwithHunterSchurrer

     Join for exclusive access to live coaching sessions where you will gain access to a 4-week strength program and customizable nutrition template that you can use over and over again to maximize your strength gains.   

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    Thorne Research:  15% off link 

    Generation UCAN Superstarch for prolonged energy and blood sugar regulation - 15% off code: susanlopezrd

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  • What is nutrition periodization and how can it effectively be applied to a tactical athlete's training program.  

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    References

    Integrated Periodization in Sports Training & Athletic Development by Tudor Bompa et al.

    Jeukendrup, A. & Gleeson, M. (2019). Sport Nutrition. (3 ed.)

    Peos, J., Norton, L., Helms, E., Galpin, A., & Fournier, P. (2019). Intermittent dieting: Theoretical considerations for the athlete. Sports, 7(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7010022

    Stellingwerff, T., Bovim, I.M., & Whitfield, J. (2019). Contemporary nutrition interventions to optimize performance in middle-distance runners. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29, 106-116

    https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/29/2/article-p106.xml

    Nutrition in Athletic Performance (AND)

    Energy Availability in Athletics

    Coaches

    @JeffCSCS (Navy Seal)

    @Theperformancesyndicate

    @13barstrong

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  • Angel is formerly of the 75th Ranger Regiment and is currently on his way to becoming a registered dietitian.  In this episode we discuss his background, what motivated him to enter the military and apply for special operations and his evolution into his current career path.  When he is not attending classes Angel runs the brand @the_og_pumpkin and holds special events for military veterans, servicemembers, and hopeful recruits.  You can also find Angel on IG @angelcortes175 or on his Youtube channel Ranger Cortes where he dishes out advice on Life, Regiment, and Nutrition. 

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    Thorne Research:  15% off link Generation 

    UCAN Superstarch for prolonged energy and blood sugar regulation - 15% off code: susanlopezrd

    See the podcast video HERE.

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