Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

"If red meat is bad for you, should I stop hunting?" What's true- and what's not about red meat, health, and our hobbies.

“I recently watched a documentary suggesting that meat is the source of all health issues- should I stop hunting?”
 
This was a question we had on the documentary “What the Health”.  We looked at the main points in the documentary to determine what parts are completely false, what’s not the full story- and what part has some valid points. 
 
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Listener Q&A Part 2: why calorie density for trail nutrition is a waste of time (PLUS: picking a bar for the backcountry and differences between liquid vs solid nutrition fuel).

Mike and I continue our conversation this week in part two of the listener Q&A.  In this, we dive into a host of topics that will help give answers to questions you may have had about for peak performance on and off the trails.  We look at:
Why aiming for calorie-density for trail nutrition is a waste of time.  
Backcountry nutrition strategies and differences from home nutrition.
We explore how the variables of mileage, intensity, and temperature can impact our nutritional needs.
Wee look at how to utilize tools like MyFitnessPal accurately.
Whether you are finding your way in mountain nutrition or at home, Mike's questions delivers some great and insightful lessons.
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Mikes social media. 
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Bonus: Lessons from the Ladies

Over 75% of the Valley to Peak audience is men- a huge following.  So, why in the world would I choose to do an episode ‘for the ladies?  Because many of you have told the women in your life about Valley to Peak (thank you!).  
 
We also started to see that many of the women we talked to all had the same questions...the same goals...and the same struggles.  Who better to filter those questions through than two women who have shared the struggle, faced it, and been successful?
 
Plus, what better way to say 'thanks' to the women in our life on Women's Day in 2024 than an episode dedicated to them?
 
Tif Social Media
Racheal Social Media
Foundations Plus Spring Group
 

Q&A (with one of you!): Part 1: "What's the ACTUAL truth With Artificial Sweeteners?"

"You said the concerns with artificial sweeteners are overrated...how is that possible?"
 
Part 1: I'm joined by a listen of the show- Mike Tennant- to talk through something I said WAY back in Episode 34.  In this, we tackle ALL things related to artificial sweaters. 
 
Why did I make that comment?
What does science say about them?
Why does it seem like everyone who eats them is overweight if they're so 'healthy'?
Isn't it better to just have the "real" thing?
We tackle all of this and more. 
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"C'mon, Jack." The Catalyst for a Changed Life (w/ Jack Lander)

"I didn't want to be a dad who couldn't keep up w/ his kids."
This is all about taking your life back and some practical steps to do it.  Jack Lander joins me this week to share his awesome story of what woke him up to make changes in his life that let to an 80lb weight loss, find running, and an entirely different mindset. 
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10 Years of Death Hikes: The 5 Greatest Lessons w/ Mark and Steve

"I'm not sure it can be as miserable as the earlier ones because of all the lessons we've learned over the years..."
 
Our friends Mark and Steve from Exo Mtn Gear join us to talk through just what those lessons are.  
 
Check out the recap of the last 10 years in this journal article from Exo. 
 
Learn more about the food + gear Mark and I took on the AK death hike in the links below. 
 
Mark's Gear and Food List
Kyle's Gear and Food List

FAQ: Fuel & early morning workouts, collagen, nutrition + altitude, and is your program even for someone like me?

"I wake up crazy early to exercise and have no time to eat beforehand...suggestions?"
"I'm not a mountain climber...will your program even work for me?"
Collagen. 
Nutrition at altitude. 
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Lindsay joins me this week to tackle your questions on the first QA of 2024!
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How to Create a Plan that ACTUALLY works in 2024

Most people don't lack motivation, believe it or not.  They lack a plan. 
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They're willing to invest the time, but knowing what to invest the time in is the #1 many folks derail good intentions by the second week in February. 
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In this episode we cover three key things in developing a plan that will actually work for you this year.  I'm joined by Chantelle from Uphill Athlete for segments of it as well.  No matter where you're at or what your goal(s) are, I think everyone will find something in this episode to help give focus to the plan. 
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MTNTOUGH
Summit Strength 
Uphill Athlete
Atomic Athlete
 
 

What’s coming in ’24, thank YOU, and the end of a journey and crossing the finishing line.

What a year!  We wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to you, first and foremost.  Second, we wanted to give you an idea of what's coming in 2024 and have the first chance if you're interested.  Finally, we end with a listener who reaches his goal.  This is an extension of the podcast we started with Ken H from earlier in the year when he asked me "what do you mean this is 'so simple'?"  Ken talks about what it felt like to reach his goal several months later. 
 
Links from the episode: 
1. FAQ fact sheets. 
2. Foundations Plus
3. Apply for coaching. 
4. Part 1 with Ken H. 
 
 

How a Small Patch of Timber In The Mountains Created a New Life (W/ Dave Boyes)

Dave, like many folks who reach out to Valley to Peak, wanted to lose a few pounds and have better physical capabilities in the mountains.  However, it was two other goals that really drove his motivation.  One of these was a really small patch of aspens above his house.  There wasn't anything particularly special about these aspens beyond the things that propels nearly all of us to go seek adventure: "I wonder what it looks like up there..."
 
This is his (powerful story). 
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