69. Kate Hubber’s Metabolic Health Journey: From Falling Pregnant To Racing

OFM - Why Metabolic Health Matters

As I like to say, “Whether everyone knows it or not, we are all signed up for that ultra-endurance event called Life.” Kate Hubber’s OFM journey demonstrates how one can successfully navigate the complexities of modern life by being grounded in the foundational physiology OFM.

Kate originally came to us seeking to use OFM and VESPA as a means to improve her half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon running as she was starting to experience all the typical challenges most runners face of energy swings, bonking, GI issues and weight gain as she entered her thirties.

She got much more than she bargained for because within months of making the fundamental metabolic shift she fell pregnant with her first child. Prior to making the switch to OFM she had not been able to conceive.

Not only has Kate been able to successfully juggle the demands of being a mum to two young children, a husband and full-time career as an environmental engineer but continues to smash her athletic performance goal. All with aplomb, a sense of humor and positivity. This is what happens when your foundational physiology shifts from the constant “fight of flight” physiology of being glucose dependent to the blood sugar stability of OFM.

Podcast Synopsis:

Introduction

• Kate discusses her background, including her competitive sailing career, transition to running, the challenges she eventually faced as a consequence of the conventional approach of high carb diet and fueling which brought her to OFM.
• How Kate started her OFM journey and the dramatic impact it had on her life, including how she fell pregnant after previously assuming she couldn’t have children.

The OFM Transformation

• Kate shares her experience transitioning from a conventional high-carb diet to a carb restricted, fat-adapted lifestyle and the positive changes it brought.
• The challenges and rewards of maintaining this lifestyle while balancing a career, family and her athletic and health goals.
• How OFM helps her maintain energy, focus, and endurance, even with the added responsibilities of motherhood.

Running and Endurance

• Kate talks about her experience running ultra-marathons and how OFM has enhanced her performance.
• The psychological and physical benefits of being fat-adapted during long runs and endurance events.
• Kate’s preparations for an upcoming 100k trail race and the use of Vespa and strategic carbs in her fueling

Balancing Life and Health

• Strategies Kate uses to juggle her running, work, kiddos and family life.
• The importance of curiosity and questioning conventional health advice.
• Kate’s approach to nutrition and how she incorporates OFM principles into her daily routine and for her family

Health, Mindset, and Longevity:

• The broader implications of metabolic health for long-term wellness.
• The role of mindset in overcoming challenges and staying motivated and how being ‘Blood Sugar Stable” via OFM supports a positive and motivated mindset.
• Kate’s reflections on setting a healthy example for her children and navigating social pressures around food and lifestyle choices.

Practical Advice and Tips:

• Kate’s tips for anyone looking to start their own OFM journey or improve their endurance training.
• The importance of individualizing your approach to health and fitness which is the “Last Mile” of the OFM journey.

The episode wraps up with a discussion on the importance of finding your unique path in health and fitness, and how OFM and VESPA can be powerful tools toward achieving balance, performance, and longevity.