Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

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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Interested in learning more about dialing in your own nutrition for your goals?  Check out our resources! 

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 - 

BONUS-Ep 22 Fish Untamed- Science, nutrition, and the backcountry.

Katie at Fish Untamed was an EXCELLENT host and asked great questions....so great that she dug up a great list of questions that I've not been asked before.   
 
We also dive a bit deeper into the DIY Dehydration guide if you're ever been curious about what's in it. 
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here! (Email: info@V2pnutrition.com)
 
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”Fat Adaptation: What, Why, How...Using fat as fuel without consuming too much extra fat… if it’s possible... (Listener QA/Ep. 42)

Ken B. wrote me with a question: I’m wondering how to achieve using my fat as a source fuel without consuming too much extra fat… if it’s possible.."
 
It's a common and excellent question- so I had him on to chat about it. 
 
We dive through why it doesn't work the way his question suggests (i.e. you don't have to consume dietary fat to be fat-adapted per se) and some of the other often confused points on the topic. 
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2,023 in 2023 + Mtn Lessons with the MtnWarden (Ep. 41)

Mike Moore joins us this week to talk about how he plans to check off 2,023 miles in 2023.  He also talks through lessons he's learned on training and nutrition doing hikes like this, ultras, training, and how gear functions best when you've been unexpectedly swept downstream in a river. 
 
Check out Mike's gear review on Rokslide.
Check out the Rewarming Drill with Sitka.
Check out the Rewarming Drill with Stone Glacier
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Interested in learning more about nutrition?  Check out our Foundations and Foundations Plus courses. 
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Enrollment for 2023  coaching is available now.  If you're interested, you can check out more details and sign up here!
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
Grab your copy of the Dehydrating Guide!
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition

BONUS: 3 Tips to Make Chicken ACTUALLY Taste Decent- Nutrition Short

"Is it even possible to make chicken taste decent and not dry?  Do you have any tips at all?"
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Chicken isn't known for being a decadent protein source.  In fact- it's quite the opposite. 
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Lindsay and I share three tips on ways we've learned to make chicken breast MUCH more approachable for family meals. 
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Check out the Foundations and Foundations Plus Course(s) here. 
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Enrollment for 1:1 coaching is available now.  If you're interested, you can check out more details and sign up here!
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
Grab your copy of the Dehydrating Guide!
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.