Bloated and Burned: Why Mainstream Fueling Creates Problems, Then Sells the “Cure”
This week, an email from "The Feed" – a popular endurance nutrition retailer – landed in my inbox, and honestly, I found it quite illuminating, if not a little frustrating. It perfectly encapsulates a problem I've been discussing for years here at Rollfast Coaching: the seemingly endless cycle of problem-creation and product-solution that has become pervasive in mainstream endurance fueling. The email introduced a new "debloat"
Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
For decades, athletes have been guided by a set of established nutritional "rules," the most prominent being the necessity of a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to fuel performance and the simplistic "calories in, calories out" model for managing weight. At Rollfast Coaching, we believe in Riding Faster, Being Stronger, and Living Longer, and a growing body of evidence suggests that this conventional wisdom may not only
Weight Loss for Cyclists: Beyond the Math Equation
At Rollfast Coaching, we often hear a common question: "If I just eat fewer calories, I'll lose weight, right?" While the basic principle of "calories in vs. calories out" holds some truth, our approach to nutrition goes much deeper. We believe that sustainable weight management isn't a simple math problem; it's a dynamic biological process that requires a holistic and patient approach. The Body Is Not
Beyond Gels and Dogma: My Journey to Real Fuel, Health, and Lifetime PRs
For years, I was the cyclist you'd expect. My pockets were stuffed with Clif Bars and I dutifully squeezed down a gel every 45 minutes on the bike. It was just what you did. But I had a bigger goal than just finishing a ride: I wanted genuine, long-term health and performance. I wanted to be fast, not just for a season, but for life. That
