Nicholas Gilbert joins me this week to talk through his own personal journey. From running track for University of Oregon in college to getting busy with a family, he found himself in the same spot most of us do- unhappy with our health, but not 100% sure what to do about it.

2024 was a year of redemption for Nicholas. Not only did he solve for the questions about his health, he went back to the mountains of Alaska and redeemed a lifelong dream of taking a Dall Ram with his bow.

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Recap of the 2024 Death Hike with Nutrition List

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• Are protein bars glorified treats?
• If starvation mode isn't real; why do we plateau? What's actually happening?
• What do you do in Valley to Peak? What's your role in the process of someones progress?
• Do we need detoxes?

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We dive deep on what actually works in big wilderness pushes, what's garbage, and what shows promise, but still needs some adjusting.

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Imagine waking up and not feeling like yourself. It's a challenge many of us will hopefully never have to know. It was, however, something Rachael Sanchez had to walk through. But, as you'll hear, nutrition and training slowly started to help her feel like herself again.

If you'd like to contact Rachael, you can reach out on social media.

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Dyllon and I sit down and discuss everything from the basics to the more complex aspects of GLP-1's and medications like Ozempic. We look at:

1. What is it? What is GLP-1 as a whole?
2. What’s the acronym stand for?
3. Do we produce it naturally?
4. If so, why are we suggesting people get a shot to get more of it?
5. What was it originally intended and created for?
6. Why does it seem to be magic for WEIGHT LOSS?
7. What are the obvious or hidden upsides?
8. What are the obvious or hidden downsides?
9. How long can a person take it?
10. Can they live on it forever?
11. Does the body naturally produce less if it’s getting some from other sources?
12. Will appetite increase once they come off?
13. Is there extra concern for muscle loss while on them? Is that concern warranted? How can you make sure to mitigate that loss?
14. Is there a way to maintain productive levels of energy while taking them?
15. Sounds like a free lunch- something bad has to be lurking….right?

and MUCH, much more!

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In 2021 Sarah Book was put on life support after complications arose from a hospital admit she found herself in the midst of. Little did she know the worst day of her life would serve as a major catalyst for her future. Her story is both heart-wrenching and motivating.

Her can reach out to Sarah here if interested.

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Several updates (and announcements!) for 2025!

Plus: A final bonus episode to wrap up '25 based on hiking questions for the trail. See the list below.

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• Hiking is my excuse to be able to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 😀 What snacks offer some good energy? I have often heard that gummy bears are good but what quantity? How much is too much? Fresh fruit if available or dried fruit? No difference?

• I struggle to eat on longer hikes, how often should I eat, quantity etc I find I get really fatigued then eat something small to keep going

• On long hikes, I strive to eat every hour on the trail. I typically consume carbs. Should I also be eating protein?

• Is there anything we should prioritize to aid our recovery for hiking again the following day? I sometimes feel like I'm trying to get in a good meal at the end of the day, which means I might not sleep as well as I could, which makes the next day harder ... so I eat less and then have less energy than I want. Any tips?

• Options for protein and meal options when you can’t eat the commercial dehydrated meals! They don’t agree with my stomach…:(

• Since undergoing a couple of surgeries which involved bowel resections I have been advised to avoid nuts, seeds and skins to lessen the risk of an obstruction. I have always munched on nuts for a quick fix of protein. What snacks should I eat for a high intake of protein.

• I sweat way more than my husband and feel like I need to drink a lot more water. Is there a way to calculate how much salt/electrolytes to consume to stay balanced? Or is it just trial and error?

• I always have problems with salt/electrolyte tabs and powders. I prefer to simply drink water because the addition of supplements to the water makes me feel nauseous after drinking. I don't know if it's the key nutrients/minerals that bother me or the fact that I strongly dislike sweet drinks. Is there another way to replace lost salt/minerals during a long, hot hike?

• Are LMNT salts superior to over the counter electrolytes that I might be able to buy here or in Europe? Also, years ago you had to mix the exact ratio of water to an electrolyte packet to get the right ratio. Is this still a thing? Looking at the back of an LMNT packet online, there doesn't seem to be a quantity of water stated. Was that a myth?