Real Health vs Institutional Health – The Solution

These are a few concepts I’ve been tossing around for years and have mentioned a time or two but, most recently, I alluded to them in a conversation with Dr. Cathy .I want to get them front and center in today’s vlog so you can consider what I am saying, seriously take the time to […]

Understanding the difference between Keto and Optimal Fat Metabolism

In this podcast discussion with Peter Defty and Tony Konvalin, Tony and Peter talk about their experiences of carbohydrate restriction, higher but not high fat dietary macros, strategic use of carbs and how all this translates to becoming optimally metabolically efficient/flexible by becoming a higher level fat burner. This conversation goes ‘Beyond Keto’.OFM (Optimized Fat […]

Fix The Bonking Epidemic – 43% of Marathoners Experience the Bonk

This study “Hitting the wall in the marathon: Phenomenological characteristics and associations with expectancy, gender and running history” suggests that ‘bonking’ or ‘hitting the wall’ is all too common. Their study results showed approximately 43% of marathon runners surveyed bonked to the point it significantly impacted their performance. This is published science, however, this should not […]

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 […]