If you’ve ever hit the trail with good intentions and come back wondering why am I so hungry for three days straight? — this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Trisha (fellow hiking buddy and nutrition nerd), and we’re talking all about how to fuel your hike without overdoing it. Because yes, hiking is great exercise... but that doesn’t mean it earns you an all-you-can-eat burger and fries plus a beer at the bottom.

We’ll walk you through what to eat before, during, and after your hike—especially if you’re trying to lose weight or just stay on track with your goals. From car snacks and salty Rice Krispies to sneaky electrolytes and why your protein bar might be working against you, we’ve got your back.

We also get real about what hiking actually burns (spoiler: probably not 2,000 calories) and how to keep the “I earned this” mentality from undoing your progress.

Whether you’re new to hiking or a seasoned trail pro, you’ll leave this episode with tips you can actually use on your next outdoor adventure.

Topics Discussed:

• Fueling before your hike

• What to eat while hiking

• How many calories you're actually burning on a hike

• Hydration

• Overeating after your hike is over

Connect with Trisha Caton, RD:

Instagram:⁠ @nutrition_by_trisha⁠

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Past podcast episodes with Trisha

⁠Meet Coach Trisha⁠

⁠Lose fat, not muscle⁠

⁠Nutrition Mythbusting⁠

⁠Intermittent Fasting⁠

Eating when you don' feel well