Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

FAQ: Will shift work (random eating times and sitting all day) wreck my health?

"My job causes me to eat at random times and sit for prolonged periods.  What are the negative effects of eating this way, if any?  With such little usage of calories and energy throughout my day, my concern is that I will improperly balance what my body needs/doesn’t need?"
 
If you're a medical professional, military, law enforcement, (or even a parent for that matter!) who is forced to work random hours,  you'll want to listen to this!
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Ep 28: Hike Today, Not Tomorrow (Lessons on nutrition + training from a PCT Vet.) w/ Emory Wanger

Emory Wanger is a PCT thru-hike and death hike veteran.  He’s logged tons of miles and as such- has gained tons of experience that he’s going to share with us today.  
 
This includes things like: 
-Fueling for multiple 30-mile days on the PCT. 
-How he increased mileage without increasing risk of injury.
-What building mental resiliency on the trail has taught him on other trips…and in life.
 
Emory's Website.
Emory's Podcast.
Better Backpacking Course
 
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Ep 27: FAQ How do I manage my nutrition and training around the holidays? (Operation Net Zero)

"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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Tips for Cold Weather Adventures, Prep, and Recovery (Ep 26 w/ Jordan Budd)

This week I get the tables turned on me and become the interviewed!
 
Jordan Budd is no stranger to podcasts and has hosted the Rokslide podcast for many years.  
 
This week, she interviews me as we talk about how nutrition needs change when the temperatures drop AND you've already put alot of miles on your feet during this season.
 
There is a FREE guide referenced in the show.  You can find that linked HERE. 
 
Jordan runs a guide service + media company called Running Water Media and Guide Service.  You can find out more about her and her information here. 
 
Season 13 of MeatEater with Jordan is linked here. 
 
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Caffeine, Altitude, and Performance (Nutrition Short + Bonus episode!)

It’s often recommended that athletes drink high doses of caffeinie as a way to improve performance….but…is there any truth to that?  Is it best practice- why or why not?
 
Lindsay and I dive into the topic- give the history, talk about what’s fact vs fiction, what ACTUALLY works, and give some examples that you might consider trying if this topic DOES interest you.
 
Without further ado- here’s the podcast.
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FAQ: Small amounts of ”the real thing” vs large amounts of....(how to LIKE what you actually eat...Ep 25).

"Do you HAVE to eat only chicken and broccoli for weight and performance goals?"  
 
Would it be better to have small amounts of "real" ice cream or should I only have the low-fat, low-sugar, low........ versions?
 
These are common- and great questions- we get quite often.  This week Lindsay and I tackle these and a variety of topics related to it.  Including: 
What are some basic, easy, but effective strategies to enjoy stuff I love.
What if I don't WANT to track my nutrition?
Will I have to track nutrition forever?
What's a strategy for maintaining my weight AFTER I've lost it OR keeping my weight after I've gained it for performance?
And MUCH more!
 
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Ep 24: The BEST Backcountry Gear For Your Food System (w/ Gabe Gerrish)

I'm joined by Gabe Gerrish of Backwoods Pursuit this week.  
 
We cover a variety of topics that'll help you make the decision on building your cooking system in the backcountry based on your own personal needs- everything from stoves to coffee mugs!
 
We talk through the 51 (yes...FIFTY-ONE) backpacking meals Gabe and his team tested and ranked.  
 
We play a fun game of over/under on a host of topics: 
- Spotters.
-Best glass for the money. 
-Dyneema.
-Floorless shelters.
- and more!
 
It was a fun show to do and we hope you find a nugget or two to take away and apply to your own planning.
 
Show Notes/Products Mentioned
51-meal taste test.
Sea to Summit Delta Light
Backcountry Coffee Review
DIY Pour Over Packets (W/ Exo Mtn Gear). 
Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm Spotter
Forloh AllClima Rain Jacket
 
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Ep 23: Death Hike Pt 3- The Lessons (from 4 perspectives)

 Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike Part Three- The lessons. 
 
This week we talk to four veterans of the Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike and get their perspective on five topics: 
How did you train?
How'd you tackle nutrition?
What gear did you use, love, and loathe?
What's your mindset when things get tough?
What did you learn/would you do differently?
One thing you'll most certainly find is that there are no similarities in each persons answer(s).  
 
Links Referenced in the Show
Mtn Tough workout programming. 
Summit Strength programming.
Uphill Athlete
Training for the New Alpinism
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Ep 22: Death Hike Pt 2-Training, Nutrition, and Gear

Death Hike Part Two- The training, nutrition, and gear used to prep us for Alaska this year (Gear lists linked below!)
 
We dive deep into the training aspect- not just reviewing what we did, but also talking through HIGH level things (like phasing and "periodization") that you can apply to your own training.
 
We chat through what worked well from a nutrition standpoint- and what didn't. How many calories did we take? How'd we space it out? And, a host of other topics that will help give you insight on how to fuel for an event like this in YOUR future.
 
Finally, we talk through gear- what worked well, what didn't, and the advantages/disadvantages of different type of materials for an event like this.
 
LAST but not least- Mark and I both put together gear and nutrition lists of everything we took with us. You'll find all of that and more in the show and in the show notes on this weeks episode!
 
Marks Gear and Food List
Kyles Gear and Food List

Ep 21: Hunger vs Craving- How do I know which it is? (w/ Lindsay)

Am I hungry or is it just a craving?
 
This week we tackle two questions that came in from listeners of the show. The topic doesn't JUST center around balancing weight either...it also dives into the performance side of things and how appetite can be affected by different volumes of training AND how to handle those. 
 
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