Title: Mountain & Rock Climber, Adventure Racer
Despite being a mountain/rock climber, triathlete, and adventure racer, I didn't have a thorough understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration until my health was taken away from me. After a hard fought battle with Crohn's disease, I underwent life saving surgery to remove my colon (large intestine). To me surgery and life with an ileostomy was a second chance; one I did not want to waste. I developed NO GUTS - KNOW GLORY! a campaign driven to remove social stigmas related to intestinal diseases and improve patients' quality of life. I am currently on a quest to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. With the support of Vega's nutritional products, I aim to complete the last of the Seven Summits, by reaching the top of the world - the summit of Mt. Everest.
Vega helps me maintain a high level of physical, mental and spiritual fitness.
Without a colon the small intestine is entirely responsible for the absorption of nutrients and water into the body. With my digestion being compromised in this way it has been essential for me to use Vega. Vega is a meal replacement that tastes great, aids in a fast recovery after exercise or exertion, provides a perfect supply of nutrients, and is easy to mix and drink. In extreme environments, such as high altitudes the body burns calories faster then can be absorbed. The matter is complicated with lack of appetite and risk of dehydration. Before being introduced to Vega, I would lose up to 25 lbs on a climb. Since then Vega has joined me on expeditions in Indonesia, Antarctica and Nepal with great results and very little weight loss. With Vega on my team I know this will not be an issue on Everest.
It is not about climbing mountains it is about moving them.
Join us on our Everest expedition: www.nogutsknowglory.com
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