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Hi! My name is Kris, and I'm a Nutritionist, coach, educator, and lifelong outdoor adventurer. 

At the time of this photo, I led a 30-day multi-disciplinary expedition, including on the second highest point in mainland Australia, Mount Townsend, in the Great Dividing Range in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. 

At that point in my career, I had planned, prepared, and packed food for thousands of hikers, canoers, climbers, and campers. In hindsight, while I was a qualified and experienced outdoor instructor and educator, I knew little about supporting my body with food and nutrition during prolonged and physically demanding activities. I knew the basics, which was enough at the time. 

It wasn't. 

During this 30-day multi-disciplinary course, I lost 5 kg (11 lbs), and by the end of the season, I'd lost another 3 kg. 

Often we hear exercise associated with weight loss goals, but this was a perfect example of how weight loss is not always healthy or in support of fitness goals. I  lost a significant amount of muscle and strength. 

When distance hiking, walking, or other endurance or challenge events, it's necessary to be adequately fueled nutritionally, or you risk losing a lot of muscle in addition to body fat. 

So while in some respects I was in the best shape of my life, I was losing muscle mass. I also lost too much body fat, which led to physical health and hormonal issues. 

Rapid weight loss from hiking and endurance activities disrupts performance and delays recovery. It can cause loss of muscle mass and fat stores, as well as energy issues from not being properly fueled. It also increases susceptibility to injury.  

As it did for me. Over my career as an outdoor educator, I saw colleague after colleague leaving the profession due to injury. 

The physical demands of hiking, paddling, walking, lifting, and carrying a heavy pack broke everyone down over time. As professionals, we focused a lot on the physical aspects of how to prevent injury. But very little on nutrition beyond the basics of supporting energy requirements. 

It was not until many years later, when I returned to university to study nutrition education and human nutrition science did I uncover the truth: outdoor adventure in all forms is fueled by the food we put in our bodies. A further hard truth to accept is that a strength and conditioning program will only be effective with the nutrition and dietary requirements to support it. To get the most out of all other training, performance, and recovery goals, these plans must be supported by nutrition. 

And that nutrition needs to be personalised to meet the unique and specific needs of the individual.

That's you.

If you would like to learn more about how personalised nutrition might be what you're looking for to support your next adventure, book a 30 minute initial consultation. It's free and there is no  obligation  to continue. But it is the best way to see if working with a Nutritionist is the right fit for you. 

Kristine started her career in Canadian summer camps as an out-trip leader, program coordinator, and alpine ski instructor in the off-season. While studying her undergrad Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, she worked in several outdoor education centres in Canada and the USA. These roles involved planning, instructing, and coordinating multi-day hiking, canoeing, cycling, climbing, and other multidisciplinary trips. 

Throughout her career, Kristine has planned, packed, and facilitated meals for thousands of participants on multi-day hiking, canoe, and cycling adventures. While working as an outdoor instructor and educator for Outward Bound Canada, Kristine had the opportunity to come to Australia and work with Outward Bound.  

After leaving OBA, Kristine attended UWA to study for a master's degree in education, specialising in nutrition. She has worked in Perth's not-for-profit sector, supporting individuals and organisations to create more inclusive environments and lasting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Kristine returned to university, studying at Deakin to become a Nutritionist. Her passion is to provide personalised support for individuals who have food, nutrition, and athletic goals and are looking for help to address their unique and individual needs.  

Kristine Peter, ANutr, NRN, BA(Hons), GCertHumNutr, MEd
Nutritionist and Natural Therapy Practioniare 

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