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Heart Rate Training and More with Dr. Phil Maffetone

By Angie Spencer on November 1, 2018 in Fat Adapted, Heart Rate Training, Interview, Podcasts

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When it comes to heart rate training perhaps you have heard of the Maffetone Method -which is a calculation that uses 180 minus your age to find your maximum aerobic function.

The genius of heart rate training is that it trains your body’s systems to tap into its fat stores for energy instead of primarily burning sugar.

That’s why we are excited to have Dr. Maffetone on the podcast to pick his brain about the MAF Method, inflammation, and the over-fat pandemic. Continue Reading →

Nutrition for Runners with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

By Trevor Spencer on October 1, 2017 in Fat Adapted, Interview, Low Carb, Podcasts, Weight Loss

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In this episode of the MTA Podcast we bring you an in-depth and fascinating conversation with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on the subject of nutrition for runners. And in the quick tip segment we share a mantra for your first marathon that takes the pressure off your finishing time. Continue Reading →

Interview with Dave Asprey, Changing Your Environment to Upgrade Your Health

By Trevor Spencer on June 21, 2017 in Books, Fat Adapted, Health and Wellness, Podcasts

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In this episode we speak with Dave Asprey, author of the book Headstrong -The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster

Dave is a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur who spent two decades and over $1 million to hack his own biology. He went from 300 pounds to fit and able to perform at a high level. Continue Reading →

An elite runner dishes on nutrition

By Henry Howard on February 2, 2017 in Elite Runner, Fat Adapted, Guest Perspective, Interview, Nutrition

Tina Muir embraces the high fat/high protein fueling method, while rewarding her sweet tooth with a daily dessert.

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At age 14, Tina Muir hid in the bathroom as her cross-country team was starting practice. In time she realized that she was not only good at running but actually enjoyed it.

Running is now an integral part of Muir’s life. She’s an elite runner for Saucony, community manager for Runners Connect and hosts her own podcast. (MTA’s Angie Spencer was featured on a previous episode.) Continue Reading →

Interview with Vinnie Tortorich – Why Exercise is a Poor Way to Lose Weight

By Trevor Spencer on November 4, 2014 in Fat Adapted, Interview, Podcasts

Vinnie Vinnie Tortorich is a Hollywood personal trainer and author of the book Fitness Confidential.

He has been a fitness trainer for over 30 years. Many of you will know him for advocating a no sugar no grains lifestyle. You can hear him on the Angriest Trainer Podcast found in iTunes and at vinnietortorich.com

We brought Vinnie back on the show to talk about weight loss, clean eating, and answer questions sent in by Academy members.

I know you will love this interview! Continue Reading →

Time Magazine Says Scientists Were Wrong About Fat

By Trevor Spencer on June 27, 2014 in Fat Adapted, Low Carb, Nutrition, Weight Loss

I’m really enjoying this issue of Time Magazine.

Bryan Walsh’s recent cover story in Time Magazine exposes the conspiracy to slander FAT in the last four decades of nutritional science.

In 1980, the year I was born (thought you might want to know that), the USDA published dietary guidelines that warned Americans to stay away from fats and cholesterol in order to reduce the risk of heart disease.

They advised Americans to cut back on meat consumption, stop drinking whole milk, and replace our traditional eggs and bacon with “healthy” grain-based cereals and low-fat milk.

Cholesterol was blamed for heart disease and foods high in fat were put on the hit list. Notice this Time Magazine cover from 1984.

But not everyone was convinced. Philip Handler is quoted as being skeptical about these guidelines from the very beginning calling it “a vast nutritional experiment”.

Well, this experiment has gone very badly.

According to Walsh the prevalace of Type 2 diabetes increased 166% from 1980 to 2012. More than a third of Americans are obese which makes us one of the fattest countries in the world (which country is fatter?).

And what’s ironic is that conventional wisdom told us that cutting fats out of our diet would help us lose weight. Cut fat to lose fat, they thought. Continue Reading →

Angie’s Battle with Sugar

By Trevor Spencer on May 19, 2014 in Fat Adapted, Nutrition

Angie and I talk about her lifelong battle with sugar cravings and how cutting grains out of her diet made all the difference.

Fat Adapted Protein Crepes

By Trevor Spencer on April 9, 2014 in Fat Adapted, Low Carb, Nutrition

Here’s another recipe straight from Angie’s Fat Adapted Eating Plan where you learn to burn your fat as fuel!

Just because you cut out grains and added sugars doesn’t mean you can’t eat the foods you love.

These protein crepes are delicious at breakfast or any meal (especially topped with strawberries and fat adapted whipped cream) . . .

And once you teach your body to live without added sugar, these crepes make an excellent treat for dessert.

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Fat Adapted Pizza

By Trevor Spencer on March 25, 2014 in Fat Adapted, Low Carb, Nutrition

Here’s a recipe straight from Angie’s Fat Adapted Eating Plan where you learn to burn your fat as fuel!

This fat adapted pizza is so good 1/3 of it was gobbled before I could get my camera ready!

Just because you cut out grains doesn’t mean you can’t eat the foods you love. A cheese based crust can be used for pizza with delicious results. See the ingredients below! Continue Reading →

What Members are Saying

“Many thanks to Coach Dominique for the guidance I needed to successfully score a massive PR of over 6 minutes and a BQ as well. . . . I ran steadily and hard all the way to the finish and crossed the line at 3:18:47.” -Bill D.

I am so grateful I found MTA last year and even more grateful I finally joined. Thank you to all of you for your advice / humor and inspiration!!! –Emily H.

I can’t believe all I have accomplished in the last year. I can’t believe all I have accomplished in the last year. Three marathons including Boston, four half marathons and I placed in the top three in five of those races. Thank you everyone for your support. Especially Trevor and Angie. I couldn’t have done it without you! -Addie C.

“First marathon complete! So much fun! Thank you Angie for helping me accomplish this goal. Thank you to all in this group who shared their stories. -Cassa C.

I am elated about an almost 16 min PR at this race. Your amazing training plan and encouragement made this possible. The fact that you not only coach but are out there doing it yourself, pushing the limits and leading by example is a huge motivator. Also, the MTA community as a support has been amazing. Wendy S.

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