Ep#19 : Fasting vs Fueling Performance with Valerie Bercier

Fasting is simple. Performance is not.In Part 2 of this conversation, Valerie Bercier breaks down why restrictive eating strategies often fail athletes who are trying to compete at a high level.This episode focuses on what actually sustains performance across long tournament days. from blood sugar regulation and consistent fueling to better decision-making under pressure.Valerie also shares key lessons from competing internationally and how understanding ball motion, preparation, and execution separates elite athletes from everyone else.If you are trying to improve endurance, focus, and consistency, this episode highlights what truly matters.Inside This Episode:Why fasting can work against competitive athletesThe role of blood sugar in focus and consistencyWhy skipping meals impacts late-game performanceHow to fuel during long tournament daysThe difference between practicing and preparingHow elite athletes make faster decisionsLessons from Team Canada that changed her gameTimestamps:00:00:00 – Why nutrition is still overlooked in bowling00:04:30 – The fasting debate: simple but not sustainable00:06:15 – Blood sugar, hunger, and performance breakdowns00:08:50 – Why fasting affects athletes differently00:10:45 – The Team Canada shift that changed everything00:12:30 – The concept that rewired her understanding of ball motion00:18:00 – Why simple nutrition beats complex plans00:27:00 – Recovery tools that actually matter00:29:00 – Should you skip breakfast before competition?00:33:00 – Practice vs preparation: what separates athletes00:38:00 – Strength, mobility, and performance limitations00:44:00 – The reality of food, discipline, and athlete mindset#podcast#nutrition #diet#fasting#athlete#sports #champion#sportsnutrition#conditioning#competitive#bowlersareathletes#conditionedtobowl#bowling#coaching#coach#pwba#pwbatour#competitivebowling#valeriebercier#strengthconditioning#dieting#dietitian#intermittentfasting