Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

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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FAQ: ”How can I manage the dips in my energy better during the day?” 3 things that will make a dramatic difference.

Most of us will sit down to watch the Lions get smoked tomorrow after a belly-full of turkey.  Most of us will also doze off without any recollection of who won the coin toss or possession that followed.
 
This shouldn't be what you experience the other 364 days per year, yet it's exactly what many folks complain of. 
 
Paul joins me this week as we explore how to better manage this and ensure it happens less often. 
 
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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The Holidays and Your Goals: How to Navigate Them Both For Training & Nutrition (Re-Release)

"I want to enjoy the celebrations with friends and family, but I don’t want to do it SO much that I find myself having to make a ton of ground up by the first of the year..."
 
Sound familiar?  You wouldn't be alone if so...
 
It’s a great question and one we’ve built a strategy for that we outline here.  We also tackle questions like: 
Why does the weight go up so much after 1 meal?”  Is there really that little margin?….and what do I do with that?
How do you account for stuff you didn’t make yourself in MFP?
How do you deal with the abundance of holiday office parties, family gatherings, etc.  Should I just skip?
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A Tale with Two Different Outcomes (How Does a Fueling Plan Fall Apart when You’ve Planned? w/ Josh Kuntz).

Josh ran the WY East 50K & Standhope 30K in 2023.
 
In spite of dominating one race and executing the SAME nutrition plan on the second, he had entirely different outcomes. 
This podcast is the result of us talking through why, what happened...and how to fix it. 
I have heard your body uses water to digest a meal.  If so, how long does that process take?  Could this have contributed to my cramping at Standhope. 
Any data on hydration or nutrition related to acclimating to high elevation.  How long for body to acclimate for exertion, not just comfort?
Any data on hydration/nutrition while running with a full bladder/bowels
How do you feel about eating the same meals almost every day?
Helpful or not helpful
I see it as type of mental toughness
Best inexpensive blood/food test to determine if there are any foods I should avoid. 
If I run in the morning, either fasted or after breakfast I have zero stomach issues.  Often if I run after 4pm, I get massive bloating with tons of burping/farting.  Thoughts?
PLUS MORE!
 
Link to Josh's Instagram. 
 
Send questions/podcast topics you want to hear covered here.  
 

Nearly 5 Years And Counting: Insights For Long-Term Success (W/ AJ Dube)

AJ was, by most standards, the first V2P client and started his journey in May of 2019.  In this episode, AJ shares his experience (and insights) from losing and maintaining his weight + performance nearly 5 years ago. 
 
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”Do metabolism boosters work? If not, how can I increase mine?” + Ways to make progress WITHOUT tracking. Is it possible? (Listener Q&A, Ep. 46).

“I read about all of these supplements, teas, and things that are supposed to increase my metabolism.  Do they work or is there anything that would?”  
 
In the second part we tackle, what proved to be, a tough question for me: "I know you’re a big fan of tracking, but what if I don’t want to?  Are there any lessons or tips you’ve learned over the years that would help someone achieve their goal without the arduous task of tracking?"
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Is endurance training bad for our heart? What IS a good amount? (Part 2 w/ Cardiologist Dr. Matt Nelson)

The second part looks at:
What’s the minimum effective dose we SHOULD be aiming for
What about all the age-old wives tales with nutrition? 
What’s true and what’s not?  Can I have eggs or can’t I?  What about butter?  What about meat?
What IS a good dose for exercise?
Is there a consequence to doing NO exercise at all?
And of course- what role does nutrition play in heart health?
Resources Referenced
Dr. Nelson's Website (Lub-dub Doc). 
Free nutrition guides on our website at v2pnutrition.com
If you’re interested in getting your meals dehydrated for the upcoming season- you can grab that on the site here. 
If you’re interested in learning more about nutrition, we have our foundations course available on there as well. 

Is endurance training bad for our heart? Can There be too much of a good thing? (Part 1 w/ Cardiologist Dr. Matt Nelson)

This episode came about because of a question from me: why am I seeing so many athletes doing long-distance events dying all of the sudden?  Is there too much of a good thing?  His email reply prompted this podcast.
 
Resources Referenced
Dr. Nelson's Website (Lub-dub Doc). 
Free nutrition guides on our website at v2pnutrition.com
If you’re interested in getting your meals dehydrated for the upcoming season- you can grab that on the site here. 
If you’re interested in learning more about nutrition, we have our foundations course available on there as well. 
 

Finding success, losing it all, and getting it back again...why maintenance of the goal is hard (a listener story).

He had the tools- but found himself in the same spot many of us have: back to square one after having had met the goal once before. 
 
This week Bob and I sit down to look at why exactly DO we find ourselves in this cycle of success, relapse, and success again.  Is there a way or tools we can use to simple reach the goal and stay there?
 
This is all about finding success, losing it all, and getting it back again.  There’s practical information and tools you can use to apply to your own life as well and I think you’ll really enjoy it. 
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BONUS: Undersatnding Fuel with Exo Mtn Gear.

From Exo Mtn Gear: 
Your truck won't run with an empty tank. And it also won't run well, or for long, or the wrong type of fuel. The same is true of you. To perform your best, you need to fuel properly. But what does that mean? With an overwhelming amount of nutrition information on the internet and countless "performance" products being marketed to us, how do you cut through the fluff and get solid nutrition information and recommendations on what really matters?
 
Kyle Kamp with Valley to Peak Nutrition is the guy we go to for all things nutrition. For years, Kyle has helped us prepare for our annual Death Hikes, our extended backcountry hunts, and even for day-to-day life.
 
In this episode, Kyle and Mark discuss
what's changed in the past several years since they began working together,
what changes they have made to the updated (and FREE!) Backcountry Fuel Guide, and more...
FREE Backcountry Fuel Guide: https://exomtngear.com/nutrition
More resources from Kyle and V2P: - Website: https://v2pnutrition.com -