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The Nutrition Fight Club

The Nutrition Fight Club

by YANNICK MAGEE

Fitness Nutrition

Season 1

Weight Fluctuations for fighters

This week we talked about all of the things that can impact your weight . We looked at the difference between fat loss and weight loss and why you shouldn't panic and cut calories unless needed !

Goal Setting for Xmas and the New Year

This was a bit ranty (not randy) ..... But some stuff needed to be said . We covered why its important to not completely blow the arse out of it over the next few months, and why taking some control over your diet will give you an advantage in the new year.

Chatting shit

This week we just chatted over a few topics . Xmas as a fighter, travelling for fights , in person cuts , nightmare weight cuts and Nathans struggles with alcohol over the weekend.

Common Misconceptions in weight cutting and dieting

This week we covered a number of common misconceptions around cutting weight and dieting . There's so many things that fighters do or hear, that they take as the truth , so hopefully we have cleared some of this up for you

Getting sick when cutting weight

A lot of fighters report that they get sick during camp, when in fight week or even after fights In this episode we discuss what might be the cause of this , and give some ideas on how to reduce the risk. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts

Travelling for weight cuts

This week we talked about the difficulties of travelling for fights when cutting weight. This can be a very stressful time, and things can go wrong very easily. In this episode we covered some practical ways to make this a lot easier

The Water Cut

This week we covered the water cut phase of the acute weight cut . We discussed calculating sweat rates, how to safely cut weight, sweat gland fatigue and what makes a water cut less stressful

Weight Division Fit and Fight Camp Duration

In this episode we covered how to pick the right weight class for you We look at what factors should be considered when deciding on your weight class, and how to calculate which weight class you should be in based on body fat and fat free mass. We then go on to discuss how to set up your fight camp in terms of rate of weight loss and the issues that a hard diet will cause for you as a fighter.

Prepping your food and meal prep companies

This week we discussed the pros and cons of meal prep companies, how to prep your meals as a fighter and what's important when putting your diet together.

Weighing yourself and Weight loss plateaus

This week, we’re talking all things scales — how to weigh yourself properly, what actually affects the number you see, and why daily fluctuations are totally normal. We’ll also chat about your relationship with the scales (yes, that’s a thing), and how to spot and break through plateaus without panicking or second-guessing everything. Whether you're trying to lose weight, cut for a fight, or just want to stop stressing over the numbers, this episode has you covered.

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