OFM - Why Metabolic Health Matters

John Mahoney has one of the most moving and compelling stories on why humans truly need to get their body's back to burning fat as fuel. Diagnosed in 2012 with an aggressive form of brain cancer which only has a 2% survival John underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy John came upon the Ketogenic Diet as a means to control his seizures and place metabolic pressure on the cancer. Thus far John has not only survived this ordeal but is thriving! John is a much stronger and fitter person than he was prior to this life-altering event. During the summer of 2015 as John was looking to increase his performance to build robustness he came across VESPA and subsequently to contact VESPA and start a dialogue with Vespa GM, Peter Defty, on how he could use Vespa and a modified version of OFM to really up his game. Listen in as John discusses "The Race of his life!" (literally) and why the rest of us better be paying attention!

Christine Abrego was an "early adopter" of OFM. This is fitting because Christine is one of Silicon Valley's "Best & Brightest" analysts with lead analyst stints at Apple, Walmart and currently with Franklin Templeton. But all this talent and drive won't save you from the vagaries of high carb, low fat athletic diet. Christine's story is a compelling one. Its a lifetime journey but, as you will hear, it is on track as Christine has a wonderful husband and son and, along with her family and professional responsibilities is on the road toward her first 50 miler this April at the American River 50. Join us for another insightful conversation on why getting your body back to burning fat as fuel, the way Nature intended, not only makes sense but is crucial for vibrant health and athletic performance.

The Food for Thought Optimized Fat Metabolism (OFM) was born out the the quest for optimal health and endurance.  The brains behind the OFM program, Peter Defty, found that using your fat for fuel can not only improve your health but can make you a better athlete.  The OFM program helps to get the body back to its natural state of wanting to burn fat for fuel.  

Host Zach Bitter has implemented the OFM Program to help him recover faster and become a better ultra-runner.  With the OFM Program, Zach has been able to avoid the pitfalls of a high carbohydrate diet and Overtraining Syndrome highlighted in the Ouside Magazine article Running on Empty.  Zach has broken the 12 Hour world record and the 100 mile United States record for running.  

Host Stephanie Holbrook was able to recover from adrenal fatigue and make a return to endurance sports.  As a coach, Stephanie felt like she had lost her ability to help athletes because the information she learned as a personal trainer and coach had left her sick, injured and broken.  With Peter's help and the OFM program, Stephanie was able to make a full recovery, return to cycling and break her own PRs.

Host Naomi Land had a history of infertility.  She was able to improve her health in order to conceive and have a beautiful baby.  Additionally, she was able to improve her health, fitness, and race performance.