I remember falling apart on hikes, wondering why some days I felt strong, and others I couldn't keep up. Now I know it was because of how I was fueled, or NOT fueled I should say. Today, I'm thrilled to have my friend Bethany Taylor on the podcast to bring us the best advice for being prepared for hikes and backpacking trips. Bethany is an outdoor enthusiast and nutrition coach who has so much experience in this area. We dive into things to consider before hikes, how to adjust your training, and everything with nutrition from what to pack, how to implement an EMOM with your snacks, and the best way to recover afterward. We also chat about how fueling for your hike may look different for those in a calorie-deficit phase. We also answer the common question, what's the best approach to being well-fueled and focused on decreasing body fat? Thank you for sharing your wisdom Bethany! No matter your hiking interests or level, this will give you the tactics and approaches to be well-fueled during your hikes!

Bio: Bethany is a nutrition coach, outdoor community leader, ultra-runner, hybrid athlete, hiker, backpacker, all-women, adventure travel host, safety & readiness advocate, educator, and espresso lover.

Website: https://www.ironsoultrailblazers.com/ 

Trailblazers Community: https://www.ironsoultrailblazers.com/community

Resources:

• All Things Training for Outdoor Pursuits
• 3 Day Backpacking Menu
• No-Cook Hiking Lunches
• Easy No-Cook Basecamp Camping Meals
• Easy Adventure + Hiking Snacks
• Beginner Hiking Tips
• The 10 Essentials for Hiking + Backpacking
• Outdoor & Everyday Safety + Readiness

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Typically ladies are implementing many 'bits' of information to help change their body composition.  They have random pieces of the house, but they don't have the blueprint. This episode will make you rethink all of your efforts and make every effort you do more impactful in building your shape. 

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I didn't know what anxiety was, I had never experienced it in my life until the past few years along with a handful of health issues.  Towards the end of last year, I had enough symptoms that I knew something was off. Heart racing, tight chest, intruding negative thoughts, etc.  After realizing it wasn't just a "funk" I was in, that something was off, I used my Functional Medicine training and get to the root cause. Now, I am happy to share I've been anxiety free for a month! In this episode, I share more experiences, how it felt, exactly what was the root issue for me, and how I fixed it. One of the main goals here is to give ideas to anyone who may be in a similar situation, and to emphasize the important of getting yearly bloodwork done to address these issues ahead of time!

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Which body type are you designing for yourself? The Crossfitter lean look, with defined traps, strong legs, and muscular arms? The Bikini look with shoulder caps, defined arms, looking long and lean? The Influencer look, with round glutes, holding a curvy amount of body fat with muscle still popping through? Or maybe a combination of those? Or none of those!  The Volleyball player look, the Gymnastic look, the runner… the list goes on. 

The point is we have the ability to design our figures.  There are 3 dials we can turn that determine which shape we create. Where specifically is there more muscle? How much muscle? And how much body fat? In this episode, I cover an example of 5 different types that were curated, the dials we can turn to create these and 3 key factors that you can take charge over today.

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Aligning your training will either save you from not making progress at all, or if you have some of the pieces already, it will amplify your results in a faster and more efficient way. You'll want your training to align with your goals and nutrition WITHIN your strategy.  Meaning you're doing a program that's set up to most effectively build the shape you want to build.  Your nutrition and training are set up to work together. AND it's all mapped out over time with your strategy.  

Today's episode breaks down the common mistakes I see, the check-list to optimize and align your training, examples I typically see with my ladies, and how this makes your life easier in the day to day.

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Strategically choosing your weights on a Progressive Overload Training program is a key component of its success and your ability to build muscle. I invited Bryan Boosterin, one of my first coaches and the man behind Paragon Method Training programs, onto the podcast to give us a deeper understanding of weight selection. We covered percentages, Reps in Reverse (RIR), and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and more.  He completely reframes how you can progress in so many other ways without even increasing the weights. I personally learned so much from this episode that will completely change my training experience.

To connect and learn more about Bryan:

Instagram: @bryanboorstein

Training Program: https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Training Program: https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com/

Podcast: Eat Train Prosper

• 25 Years Training; 14+ Years Coaching
• 3X CrossFit Regional Athlete
• CrossFit Games Coach
• Owner of CrossFit Pacific Beach
• Former Physique Competitor
• CrossFit L-1, CrossFit-2, CrossFit Mobility
• Bachelor of Science: Exercise Physiology & Sports Management
• OPEX, N1 Training Biomechanics & Programming
• Featured on ESPN Radio + Numerous Podcasts

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How do cortisol levels impact my shape? Why do Type A ladies need to be concerned with their cortisol levels? What happens from a scientific perspective? What could be causing this issue? And how do I reset my cortisol levels?  All of these questions and more are answered in this episode. 

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Macro Month starts on Jan 22nd. '23. This is a 4 week program to learn and implement the prerequisites to start macros and essentials to make tracking easier. Everyone listening to this podcast should join! Today's episode goes over exactly what we'll be covering and how you'll become someone who can seamlessly track. You'll even learn what to do when you're not tracking. 

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Yo-Yo Tracking is similar to Yo-Yo Dieting but specifically for tracking macros. It's the experience of being ALL IN tracking your macros (even 80%) and then being OFF and feeling out of control. It's the swings between having to mustard up the energy and being on top of it... to loosely eating "whatever" or somewhere "healthy". This is very normal in today's world.  In this episode, we get to the bottom of why this happens.  Then, I share the simple solution to being steady with your nutrition (whether that means tracking all of the time or not).

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Choose the time you'll decrease body fat wisely. Strategically plan when you'll implement a Calorie Deficit phase this year. In this episode, I help you decide your timing and give you all of the factors to consider. When you know how long to enter into a deficit and have the right timeframe in place, you can get more bang for your buck, it will feel easier, and you can look your tightest when you want.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape SPRINT (8-weeks starting Sept. 28th 2026) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/

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