Bree Lambert – Longevity and Peak Performance at age 54 – OFM Podcast

This week we are interviewing Vespa / OFM Ambassador Bree Lambert Sanders, who is a nutritionist and coach in the San Jose area. Bree who, at 54 years young, still competes at the elite level including winding up with an overall win or a place on the podium .  In this interview, Bree explains that she […]

GI Issues: Leading Cause of DNF for 25% of Iron Man Participants

OFM Coach Mike McKovich brought up an interesting piece of data in our conversation the other day which got my attention.   Now while I know full well that GI issues plague ultra-endurance athletes (OFM athletes excluded), it was both refreshing and eye-opening to see some hard data coming from Iron Man acknowledging the depth of the […]

How I Ran My First “Fasted” Marathon – podcast clip with Dr Linda

In this podcast clip, Dr Linda talks about her recent Marathon and shows the advantage of being fat adapted and using Vespa for fueling, we discuss:How Linda did her first “fasted marathon”, and how she went in the race and finished strong without the usual problems..The benefits of eating nutrition-rich foods before a marathon rather […]

The Importance of Ketosis and Fat Burning for Longevity and Immune Health

In a recent podcast with Jeff Browning, we discussed the benefits of ketosis and fat burning for longevity and immune health. This video highlights the importance of being in a state of ketosis and fat burning for both longevity and immune health. By avoiding a diet high in sugar and processed foods, and maintaining good levels […]

Going Beyond Keto and Hammer Nutrition’s OHM

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”-Oscar WildeThis article is based on  a recent vlog post on Hammer Nutrition’s site. When someone sent it to me and I read it reminded me of the famous Oscar Wilde quote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay […]

Podcast – Healthy Aging and Performance Gains with Tony Konvalin

In this episode of the OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism) podcast, host Peter Defty welcomes Tony Konvalin, an OFM ambassador and a lifelong athlete, who has excelled in different sports such as football, running, cycling and soccer. Tony shares his journey to higher health and peak performance beginning with his experience of running in high school and […]

Untangling these 4 Endurance Fueling ‘Insights’

In late November 2022, Outside online published this article, “4 Surprising New Insights on Fueling for Endurance Sports” as part of Alex Hutchinson’s Sweat Science Column. I wanted to do a review of this article, because it’s important that you are fully informed. MisquotationBecause I’ve gone down the rabbit holes of fat adaptation and, thus, have […]

Rapid Recovery & Low Inflammation: Jeff Browning speaks up after the Moab 240

In this podcast snippet, Jeff Browning and I hone in on topic of recovery and inflammation after his  Moab 240 win and how OFM protocol and VESPA help him recover and get active within a week after the event.Here are some of the things discussed:He took five full days off after the race, slept 10-12 […]

Intermittent Fasting – The 4 Key Things You Need To Know For Success

Intermittent Fasting (IF) is now a “Thing” and this is a great ‘thing’. The benefits of fasting are clear and manifold, from weight management to autophagy to metabolic health. I’m not going to take you down the rabbit hole of autophagy, only say it is a VERY real, and necessary cleansing process and fasting is […]

The Link Between High Carb Intake with “Dis-ease”, Illness and Cancer

The American population is facing a major health crisis due to a combination of factors including overconsumption of carbohydrates, chronic stress, and the consumption of seed oils or processed oils. These factors contribute to glucose metabolism in cells, making them predisposed to infection and cancer. Additionally, many people are not aerobically fit, which further exacerbates […]