Tom and I finished recording an episode on weight loss recently. For many, weight loss is a sensitive topic, and while we try to approach the topic from a scientific “these are the facts” point of view, by necessity we also wade into more tangled areas of motivations, body image, and dietary control. We finished […]
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ClimbSci Episode 11: Weight Loss
Losing weight is hard, but with the right strategies—and the right attitude—it can be a little easier. In Episode 11 of ClimbSci, Tom and I discuss setup for a weight loss diet, practical strategies, and maintaining performance to the greatest extent possible. Warning: The above video is unedited, and at one point I (Brian) lose […]
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The Way We Think About Diets Is All Wrong
Tom and I are preparing to do an episode of ClimbSci on weight loss, which got me thinking about diets and dieting in general. This article is a reflection on some of those thoughts. As a nutritionist, I seek out articles both scientific and mainstream to see how our understanding is changing. With science, our […]
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Is Intermittent Fasting a Good Fit for Climbing?
A few months back, I received a question about how fasting affects climbing. I promised to write an article on the topic, but unfortunately it’s taken awhile to get to! Now that I’ve finished an entire series on weight loss, though, it seems like an ideal time. When we’re talking about diets, “fasting” usually means […]
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Losing Weight III: The Rules Are Arbitrary
This is the third installment in the Weight Loss series. Prior to this entry, we discussed the role of exercise in losing weight and attitudes towards food and dieting in general. If you haven’t read those yet, be sure to check them out! Today, we’re discussing what some people might call the backbone of any […]
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Losing Weight II: Food & Diet Attitudes
Last week I kicked off this series on weight loss with a look at the role exercise plays. This week, we’re switching gears and examining attitudes towards both food itself and the process of dieting in general. This might seem like an odd topic to cover, but in my opinion it’s probably the most important topic […]
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Losing Weight I: The Role of Exercise
If you hang around here at Climbing Nutrition, you know I don’t often write about weight loss. A big reason why is that I don’t think weight loss should be a priority for most climbers (who are interested in improving performance), and I don’t want those climbers who visit this site in pursuit of performance […]
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Weight Loss Timing
If your goal is to “get lean” and you have only a small-to-moderate amount of weight to lose (less than 5-10% of your total weight), then you shouldn’t approach weight loss as a year-round endeavor. Rather, you should approach it as a single phase in your yearly training cycle so as to not interfere with […]
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