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“The biggest gains are often not the sexiest solutions—sometimes it’s just about getting enough sleep, eating consistently, and training smart.”

In this episode of the MidPacker Pod, Troy Meadows sits down with Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, the incredible duo behind the podcast Your Diet Sucks. Zoe, a journalist, ultra-runner, and comedian, and Kylee, an endurance sports dietitian and author, are here to share their journey of blending humor, science, and a passion for helping athletes navigate the often murky waters of endurance nutrition.

Zoe and Kylee remind us to approach nutrition and training with humility, skepticism, and self-respect. Treat yourself like an elite athlete—no matter your pace—and focus on the fundamentals: eat well, sleep deeply, and train smart.

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Listen to Your Diet Sucks: Your Diet Sucks Podcast

Kylee’s book: Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes

Zoe’s book: Becoming a Sustainable Runner

Follow Zoe Rom on Instagram:@carrot_flowers_z

Follow Kylee Van Horn on Instagram: @flynutrition3

Episode Highlights:

The Creation of Your Diet Sucks: Discover how Zoe’s background in science journalism and Kylee’s expertise as a registered dietitian led them to create a podcast that combines research-backed insights with engaging storytelling.

Taking on Pseudoscience: Zoe and Kylee discuss their mission to combat misleading nutrition advice and empower athletes with actionable, evidence-based guidance. Learn why their format avoids interviews, focusing instead on deep dives into topics like the history of “racing weight” and nutrition myths.

Balancing Big Projects: Both Zoe and Kylee open up about their experiences writing books while juggling demanding careers, offering tips on managing creative workloads and staying motivated.

Humor as a Tool: Hear how they use comedy to make hard conversations about health and nutrition relatable and enjoyable, even for mid-pack athletes navigating their own fueling challenges.

Actionable Nutrition Tips: From making balanced decisions about supplements to creating personalized fueling strategies, Zoe and Kylee provide insights every runner can use.

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