Comments for Healthy Mind - Fit Body: Fitness & Weight Loss Psychology for Optimal Nutrition and Proven Results

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Archie L. Tucker

Archie L. Tucker — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:42:23 +0000

Personally, I think any reply to Denise Minger’s blind leap to criticize Dr. Campbell’s work is a wasted effort and risks lending undue credence to her baseless claims. However, I do have this to say: How can she even consider that she possesses the credentials, academic or otherwise, to challenge the findings of a scientist with a PhD in biochemistry and several decades of experience in labs and fieldwork in the area of nutrition? I suppose such research facilities as Cornell and Oxford should reconsider their acceptance of his research findings in support of someone who has absolutely no academic credentials in this arena. In addition, does she think all peer reviews of his work should be reconsidered just because she “likes to crunch numbers”? Please! Give the readers some credit for intellect and common sense.

Archie L. Tucker
Certified in:
Biology, anatomy, health, and astronomy

Comment on Paleo Food List by JimS

JimS — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:41:04 +0000

When or if eating seeds, it might be useful to think of how often they would be available to our paleo ancestors, how much time/effort it would take to yield a significant amount, etc.

I pick wild blueberries & blackberries in season and eat them out of hand (not seeds I know), and it doesn’t take very many to feel sated and to have had enough of the picking.

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:21 +0000

Linda, here’s the original post: http://rawfoodsos.com/2010/07/07/the-china-study-fact-or-fallac/

And the two rebuttals to Campbell’s rebuttal:
http://westonaprice.org/blogs/denise-mingers-refutation-of-campbells-china-study-generates-continued-debate.html
http://rawfoodsos.com/2010/07/16/the-china-study-my-response-to-campbell/

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:04:13 +0000

Aurora- the ethics debate is a different argument, and I’m going to skip that one here for the purposes of this blog.

Melanie- I have no doubt that people have seen results from switching from a more traditional American diet to a China Study-type diet, and that your daughter did indeed improve her health just like you said. But, there are ways to get even healthier- much healthier, through a diet that is not vegetarian. I’m happy to debate these truths you speak of. What was it in my blog post, Minger’s post or the various counter-posts to Campbell’s hypothesis that you disagree with specifically?

What exactly are you calling “baloney”?

And to respond to your comment accusing me of simply wanting to eat animals- I am not married to any nutritional idea. If I thought that giving up meat would be better for my health, I’d do so at the drop of a hat.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:30:35 +0000

Amazing how people will use any means possible to discredit the truth. My youngest daughter had her childhood snatched from her spending most of it in the hospital and on chemo medication for five and a half years. After reading The China Study and all of us including my husband who is a physician, changing our diet, she is one hundred per cent healthy. So for those of you who choose to discredit the science and want to believe your bologny, it is for one reason and one reason only because you like to eat dead parts of animals, because you do not want to believe the truth, because you want to keep eating animal products. Go ahead and do what you want. I am so sick and tired of people like you trying to discredit the truth and having the large corporations obviously coining the billions of dollars from you, go ahead! You can all spend your lives taking medications being owned by the pharmaceutical industry. Keep making the cruel corporations rich, keep supporting the pharmaceutical industry. But, leave the truth alone!!! We have never felt better, healthier and love the delicious food we now eat ~

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:50:09 +0000

Jamie, good points about sugar and olives. I love me some olives, but the sodium content can make too many of them problematic!

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Aurora Cooney

Aurora Cooney — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:10:33 +0000

I would just like to say that the vast majority of people I know who are vegan are eithical vegans. We don’t need to eat meat and therefore, choose not to participate in that violence. That being said, from a health point of view, I have been vegan for 6 years and am now performing better than I did in my 30s. I can honestly say I haven’t had even a cold in 4 years. If you eat all the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes recommended, there isn’t room for anything else. It doesn’t bother me that Mindy is 23, but it does bother me that she is not a scientist but an english student with an interest in nutrition. Hardly credentials I would hold much stock in.

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Wes

Wes — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:52:02 +0000

I’ve been consuming whey protein powder for years, Kevin, with my breakfast. The reason why it doesn’t accord with paleo (aside from not being “natural” in form) is because it’s from dairy. Same goes for milk (or casein) protein powder, as well as soy (because it’s in the legume category). I’ll be looking for egg protein power instead, when I go full-on paleo. It’s a bit more expensive (over 10 dollars per pound), but eggs were definitely consumed by paleo humans (albeit not in the same quantities, as Cordain et al. have noted).

And good points, Jamie. While conventional understanding of sodium intake indicates that as long as you drink enough water, your body will find a proper equilibrium, paleo humans didn’t have nearly as much access to salt (if any, in raw form). However in terms of full-on paleo priorities, I’d say avoid grains, legumes, and dairy first, then steer clear of excess salt consumption.

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Wes

Wes — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:36:05 +0000

You’re tellin’ me, Kim! Cheese has been my friend for as long as I can remember. Great ratio of fat and protein. I gave up milk back in ‘02 because I wanted to cut out those extra carbs (blood readings got even better, btw). If you don’t have an autoimmune disease like me (type 1), there’s probably not too much to worry about with with dairy, as long as it’s whole fat and not reduced fat or skim. I’m going to try to tweak my immune system into not attacking my insulin-producing beta cells by going strict paleo for a couple months. We’ll see what happens…I’ll report the results on the podcast.

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Linda Middlesworth

Linda Middlesworth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:40:05 +0000

HI Kevin, I am still under deadline, but can you send me the whole M post and so I can, when I have time, go over her conclusions carefully. Send to: graphside@aol.com

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:31:04 +0000

Linda,
Parag was actually arguing on your side. :)
I’m not denying that the China Study is peer reviewed, but this doesn’t address the critiques that Monger made in her two blog posts now. She is pointing out facts, and I’m happy to have a debate about these facts if you have counter-evidence that goes against the points Denise Monger has made.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:23:18 +0000

Parag, please explain where Denise when wrong specifically in her blog post and her follow up response to Campbell. I’m not doubting that you have seen positive results, but what we’re after here is science-based double-blind studies as opposed to anecdotal evidence.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Linda Middlesworth

Linda Middlesworth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:55:51 +0000

Parag,
I spent 6 months studying The China Study so I believe YOU are the one who is so misinformed. Study it. These is peer reviewed and the most unbiased study done in the history of the world.

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Kim

Kim — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40:25 +0000

The toughest thing for me to give up to go Paleo would be dairy. I love my raw milk and raw milk cheese. I have usually 1 or 2 servings every day.

Otherwise, my low carb diet looks closely like the Paleo.

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Parag

Parag — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:12:04 +0000

Friends,

You don’t need to believe Dr. Campbell. Just read The China Study, slowly and completely, and figure out the truth for yourself. Facts speak for themselves.

I, and a few of my acquaintances, tried a whole-foods plant-based diet (coupled with biweekly exposure to sunlight in noon and some physical activity) for a year (strict compliance), and it had been working wonders for us after the first few months itself, so we continue to be on it. Some of my friends failed, because they were mostly eating junk (plant-based) foods.

The China Study book is not just about Dr. Campbell’s work, but more than that it describes the work and results of numerous other research studies, independent and unbiased, that point to the undeniable benefits of a whole-foods plant-based diet.

Denise has adopted a detailed but very narrow view that is insufficient to relate to the larger context. This approach will only add to confusion and misleading conclusions.

Warm Regards,
Parag.

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Kevin F

Kevin F — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:41:49 +0000

Can someone explain why protein shakes are there, some have very few carbs. I understand this shouldn’t be used in place of natural protein though.

Comment on Paleo Food List part 2 by Jamie Guined

Jamie Guined — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:22:56 +0000

I would add sugar to the list…although that should be a no-brainer; as well as peanut butter, legumes, and dairy. It’s also important to limit your intake of salty foods such as most salad dressings and condiments, bacon, and deli meats. Additionally, while olives are generally considered to be a source of ‘healthy fat,’ they also contain a large amount of sodium…consider rinsing them in water if you include them in dishes such as salads.

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:05:55 +0000

Linda,
Thanks for following up.
This article by Campbell still does not address the facts laid out in Minger’s post. In fact, 2 rebuttal articles to Campbell’s piece that you have pasted here have already been written- and one by Minger herself. Here are the links to those articles:
http://westonaprice.org/blogs/denise-mingers-refutation-of-campbells-china-study-generates-continued-debate.html
http://rawfoodsos.com/2010/07/16/the-china-study-my-response-to-campbell/

I think these thoroughly refute Campbell’s rebuttal. If we stick to science and the facts, and stay away from ad hominem attacks such as “Minger is only 23!”, we will be more likely to reach the correct conclusion here.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Linda Middlesworth

Linda Middlesworth — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:03:00 +0000

Here it is from Dr. Campbell. He says it best Kevin.Reply To Denise Minger
by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author The China Study
Ms. Denise Minger has published a critique of our book, The China Study, as follows.
The China Study: Fact or Fallacy? by Denise Minger – article found at: http://bit.ly/9s5pn8
It is both interesting and gratifying that there has been such a huge response, both on her blog and on those of others. This is a welcome development because it gives this topic an airing that has long been hidden in the halls and annals of science. It is time that this discussion begin to reach a much larger audience, including both supporters and skeptics.
I hope at some point to be able to read all of the discussions and the questions that have been raised, but present deadlines and long-standing commitments have forced me, for now, to focus on the most common concerns and questions, in order to respond in a timely manner here.
Kudos to Ms. Minger for having the interest, and taking the time, to do considerable analysis, and for describing her findings in readily accessible language. And kudos to her for being clear and admitting, right up front, that she is neither a statistician nor an epidemiologist, but an English major with a love for writing and an interest in nutrition. We need more people with this kind of interest.
I am the first to admit that background and academic credentials are certainly not everything, and many interesting discoveries and contributions have been made by “outsiders” or newcomers in various fields. On the other hand, background, time in the field, and especially peer review, all do give one a kind of perspective and insight that is, in my experience, not attainable in any other way. I will try to make clear in my comments below when this is particularly relevant.
My response can be divided into three parts, mostly addressing her argument’s lack of proportionality–what’s important and what’s not.
Misunderstanding our book’s objectives and my research findings
Excessive reliance on the use of unadjusted correlations in the China database
Failure to note the broader implications of choosing the right dietary lifestyle
…snip… [by w.b., due to length; please just provide a link next time]
Obviously, the title of our book has been misleading for some because of the inappropriate weight suggested by the China project itself. When these rather novel data are considered both in reference to biologically plausible, multi-factor models of causation and in reference to the large body of other kinds of studies discussed in the book, the China project database becomes very important. But relying on the results of this study in isolation, especially when unadjusted univariate correlations are used, is not appropriate.
I should conclude by noting the suggestion of the professional epidemiologist, cited above, who suggested that ultimately Denise may wish to publish her findings in a peer-reviewed journal but who presently felt strongly that the current version would not be accepted. I concur.

Comment on Paleo Food List by Wes

Wes — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:26:06 +0000

Hi Shameer. I know humans in the paleolithic age ate various tubers. Most advocates of paleo eating today prefer sweet potatoes and yams (root tubers) over regular taters (stem tubers). Both of course contain predominantly carbohydrates, so make sure to eat them in moderation–and absolutely no brown sugar or marshmallows on top! :)

Comment on Paleo Food List by Shameer Mulji

Shameer Mulji — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:20:49 +0000

I’m fairly new to the paleo way of eating. Would you consider potato / sweet potato paleo foods?

Thanks.

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Linda Middlesworth

Linda Middlesworth — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:54:56 +0000

HI Kevin,
I am slammed for time right now, but I will address specific statements by Mindy right after I finish my screenwriting class…and I can do that, no problem!.

I am glad you critique everything and want the facts. So do I. Open minded people get the best results, especially when it comes to nutrition. Nutrition is such an emotional subject because it goes against what our mothers taught us and that is hard to swallow…no pun intended.
Be back to you soon.

I like you.
Linda

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:50:23 +0000

Hi Mike,
I don’t doubt that you have gotten better after changing your diet. However, the important thing is, what was your diet like before the change? We must compare apples to apples here. If you are going from a traditional American diet to what Campbell recommends, I would not be at all surprised to see some improved numbers. However, the real test is if we compare a diet such as what Campbell recommends to a more paleo or primal-type diet. And numbers do matter, you are even judging your health by numbers! We must look at scientific findings as opposed to using confirmation bias (i.e. taking individual or small sample results).

If you check out the findings on Mindy’s blog post, it’s possible that there are some areas you have overlooked- and can continue on your path of health improvement by cutting out grains and adding in some healthy meats and fish.

Good luck!
Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:42:00 +0000

Hi Linda,
Thanks for your comment.
You definitely have a point about people having a hard time changing their beliefs from what they were raised with. Wes & I tend to go against the grain here at Healthy Mind Fit Body, and are always open to new information that may contradict our current beliefs about nutrition. Mindy’s article brought up some glaring facts surrounding the China Study, and I felt that it was important to bring them up to readers here. If you have specific criticisms of the data she provided, I would be happy to hear about them. If she’s 23 or 83 makes no difference to me, it’s strictly the scientific facts that are important. What specifically do you see in her blog post (or this one) that is an “untruth”?

Kevin

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Mike Teehan

Mike Teehan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:19:22 +0000

Instead of driving yourself with all these numbers why not just look for visable proof in REAL people. I decided to try plant based eating and here is what happened: (the numbers have actually gotten better since this was published last October) Why I’m a believer in Dr. Campbell’s advice:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/stars/mike_teehan.htm

Comment on The China Study bites the dust by Linda Middlesworth

Linda Middlesworth — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:36:59 +0000

People feel threatened when facts are released that go against the standard, cultural beliefs. We are raised as children to eat animals and animal secretions and so it is understandable why so many people feel threatened when they find out that the food mama gave them is helping to promote heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders, etc. The China Study is the longest, most unbiased studies ever conducted and show statistically significant results, worldwide, that ingesting animal foods create chronic ill heath in humans. I have helped 400 people in the last 4 years to eat a healthy, low fat, plant based diet and they have all rid themselves of the diseases listed above. Now, I have also some Kaiser doctors who, instead of handing pills or surgery, are handing out this book and getting the same results. Thank you Dr. T. Colin Campbell for your 35 year long work. And, I know that you went into this study trying to prove the opposite results!
When people hear that their upbringing needs to be challenge, they lash out with untruths….just as yound, 23 yr old Mindy has done.

Comment on The Calorie Counting Myth by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:36:03 +0000

Donuts must be inserted into posts here on a regular basis!

Comment on The Calorie Counting Myth by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:45:05 +0000

What’s with all the donuts? Ha ha.

Comment on Low carb, Paleo, Zone, South Beach…which way to go? by Danny Cotton

Danny Cotton — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:05:13 +0000

Hey guys,
I discovered you when your podcast was mentioned on the Internet Business Mastery podcast. I’ve been catching up on your podcast and have made it to podcast 30. Everything sounds great but I’m new to low carb and have a couple questions that I can’t find on your site. I’m going to buy your book once I get my employment situation figured out (just graduated from college).

What’s your opinion about dairy? Specifically things like cottage cheese and other cheeses (cheddar, swiss, colby jack, etc.).

Also, do you have any good resources for recipes and other food ideas? Preferably free? I’ve been eating a lot of meat, nuts, veggies, etc. and a few recipes from the South Beach Diet book but need some more ideas so that I don’t get bored and start eating junk food again.

Thanks and keep up the good work!

Comment on The idea of slipping on your diet by April

April — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:26 +0000

The hardest part for me is always the weekends, and I know this is the case for a lot of other people too. During the week I have more structure and have the willpower, but then during the weekends I’m so relaxed that I slip up sometimes. It’s also difficult because I’m usually visiting friends or family too, and I just don’t think about how eating that carby food will make me feel the next day!

Comment on Do we need bread? by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:48:51 +0000

That reminds me of InNOut Burger’s “Protein Style” burgers, where they are wrapped in iceberg lettuce instead of having a bun. It’s a good idea but be careful! It can be a bit messy. And I would use romain lettuce if you want more nutrition!

Comment on Do we need bread? by April

April — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:11:11 +0000

I personally like to use big lettuce leaves as a holder for things like chicken salad. You can also use them instead of tortillas!

Comment on 36 – Eating rules of thumb, recipe tips, problems with grains by BLC Mike

BLC Mike — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:25:16 +0000

Thanks for the input, guys. I actually try to eat a smallish snack every 2 hours and that has kept me from being hungry. At work, we have free string cheese, which I love, and little bags of cashews and peanuts, so I get the fats in even with a low fat soup lunch.

Btw, I was at Costco today and they have almond butter (nothing but almonds in the ingredients) so I grabbed some to try. I also got some baby spinach and open water salmon, along with a bottle of balsamic vinegar to make a variation of the “HMFB” salad mentioned in this episode. :)

Comment on 36 – Eating rules of thumb, recipe tips, problems with grains by Wes

Wes — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:16:01 +0000

Great job on the progress, Mike. As far as amount of carb consumption per meal goes, try to split up your total amount for the day into similar amounts per meal. A good rule of thumb is to limit your total carbs to around a hundred grams per day, which as Kevin implied usually ends up being less than the Zone 40% of calories per day guideline. So, around 30 grams (or less) per meal would work. That soup sounds pretty tasty; in addition to the excess spuds, you just have to watch out for the noodles and sometimes rice or barley they put into soups. Carrots aren’t so bad, btw; even though they have a high glycemic index (which gets nullified when mixed with other foods, btw), they aren’t that carb dense.

In addition, soup usually doesn’t have much fat (a lot of the manufacturers boast about their products being “low fat”), so you’ll have to add for example some olive oil or nuts on the side to fulfill your energy needs.

Cheers,
Wes

Comment on 35 – The real belly fat cure by Wes

Wes — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:11:32 +0000

Hi Grant. This is a pretty common phenomenon, and I think Kevin touched on the major aspects already. I just wanted to add that cravings for “garbage” food can be present for a number of reasons. On the psychological side of things, it’s important to decipher why one would want to punish one’s body by consuming things that are unhealthy in the long run (and oftentimes the short run too!). For most people, a love/hate relationship with various foods reflects a similar relationship with their subconscious thoughts and feelings, their value-judgments, and until they introspect and bring peace to this inner war, they’ll have a tendency to knowingly eat bad foods. That said, as you noted, once in a while it can be useful to remind oneself of the bad physical and psychological effects of bad eating. And the more knowledge of nutrition you gain, coupled with greater psychological awareness, the less need you’ll have of such reminders. :) All the best, W

Comment on 36 – Eating rules of thumb, recipe tips, problems with grains by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:32:13 +0000

Hey Mike,
That’s awesome, nice work on getting fit!

I try to stay away from numbers when it comes to diet. I used to be of the “40-30-30″ mindset, where around 40% of my calories would come from carbohydrates. But I found that this was too many carbs. A general rule of thumb is to build your meals around fat & protein, and use mainly fruits and vegetables as your carbohydrate source. Granted, we are all in a bind sometimes and need to eat the prepared foods. Just try to stick with the ones that have a lower percentage of carbs than protein and fat, and you should be good to go.

Wes may be able to give you specific numbers to shoot for, but for me, using the above methods tends to work very well in staying healthy & fit!

Good luck with everything and thanks for listening!
Kevin

Comment on 36 – Eating rules of thumb, recipe tips, problems with grains by BLC Mike

BLC Mike — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:38:56 +0000

First, I have to tell someone, and here seems like a good place: Someone just pulled me aside at work and asked what diet I was on because I’m noticeably losing weight! That felt great! I’m glad the effort is paying off and listening to HMFB podcast is a big contributor to that!

Second, and to be honest, I haven’t listened to this episode yet, so forgive me if it’s covered, but what is a good guideline for carbs in a meal? For example, yesterday I ate a can of Progresso Beef Pot Roast soup for lunch (yeah, I know it’s prepared, but it’s what I had handy). Total for the can is only 240 calories, so it’s presumably not packed with carbs, but it did have some potatoes and carrots in it, which aren’t the best for carbs. So, would something like this can of soup be considered “low carb”? How many grams of carbs on the label would be good to stay under for a meal if I’m going to eat prepared stuff from time to time?

Thanks!
Mike

Comment on 35 – The real belly fat cure by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:42:02 +0000

Hi Grant,
Thanks for your comment.
My view on “cheat days” is that you are actually cheating yourself by using them. What I mean is, what we promote here at Healthy Mind, Fit Body is that it is not a “diet” that you should be on, but a different way of looking at your food.

So, if you are using cheat days, you are still looking at food that is bad for you as “good” and food that is good for you as “necessary”. You can actually train your taste buds to look forward to eating the healthy stuff, and associate the items that are doing your body harm with a negative outcome- and therefore reducing and eventually eliminating your desire for them.

Having said that, by no means am I saying you must eat perfectly all the time. But by eating mostly healthy foods most of the time, you will lose your temptation to “pig out” for a day (or more) at a time!

I hope this helps. You may want to check out our free audio for more on this- http://freefitnessaudio.com

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on 35 – The real belly fat cure by Grant

Grant — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:41:31 +0000

Hey guys I’m a podcast listener and I really like the fact that you guys focus on the influence of the mind on diet and exercise. I have recently been finally changing my diet and living a healthier lifestyle.

In this last podcast you touched on the subject of the “cheat day” where people eat whatever they want including high carb junk food items and so on. I have been incorporating a cheat day into my own dietary plans. I find that by giving myself a day where I can eat what i choose including McDonalds and all that garbage I can make it through the week. Also, I find that it makes me despise those foods a little bit more.

With that said I do plan to one day cut the cheat day entirely. Wouldn’t you say that a cheat day can be an effective tool for transitioning to a healthier lifestyle from a less ideal one? It’s not a permanent fix of course but couldn’t it be a way to curb the cravings someone such as myself might have?

Comment on What is holding you back? by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:44:23 +0000

I haven’t read it but I love the title!

Comment on What is holding you back? by April

April — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:08:21 +0000

Hello,

Do you recommend reading the book that is the image for this post?

Comment on 33 – Interview with fitness instructor Josef Brandenburg by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:30:56 +0000

Haha nice job!

Comment on 33 – Interview with fitness instructor Josef Brandenburg by Josef Brandenburg

Josef Brandenburg — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:12:34 +0000

Best interview I’ve ever heard. I love listening to myself – so smart & witty:-)

Comment on 26 – Paleo perspectives, the meaning of self-esteem by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:37:15 +0000

Hi Pat,
Thanks for your comment.
I’m not suggesting that everyone should eat 6 meals a day, but that eating several times a day has worked well for me. Instead of getting ravenous between meals, my hunger is kept in check. I have noticed that many people who are overweight and attempt to “diet” will often skip meals, say breakfast and/or lunch, and by dinner time they will be so hungry that they will not only overeat, but tend to binge on carbs.

I would be interested in seeing the evidence you mentioned that eating often could be destructive. I’m not sure how insulin levels would be elevated if your meals and snacks are low carb.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on 26 – Paleo perspectives, the meaning of self-esteem by Pat

Pat — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:08:59 +0000

I have enjoyed listening to the pod casts (just found your site and I am in the process of “catching up”). As a reader of the Primal Blueprint I found your interview with Mark Sisson very interesting. Having said that I think you really need to revisit your notion of eating six meals a day is good. I used to do that and was the Tupperware king. Since going low carb, high fat and moderate protein I have found that eating more than 3 meals a day very uncomfortable and many days I skip meals with no negative affects. I also fast one day per week and feel great while fasting. It is hard to believe that you eat low carb and still get hungry between meals. The whole notion of revving your metabolism by eating more often has been debunked. Additionally, regular eating only serves to keep insulin levels elevated, something you don’t want to do. Now I know one of you is diabetic and extra meals are sometimes necessary so I will concede that more meals may be better for those having to take insulin. My brother and daughter are both Type 1 diabetics so I have been around the disease all of my life. I suggest you may want to revisit the notion of frequent meals, there is overwhelming evidence they are way overrated and most likely destructive.

Comment on Nutritional confusion: Who knows what’s right? by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:45:19 +0000

Hi April,
Yes I think experimenting with various low carb diets is a good idea to find what works for you. I think a lot of people get off track when they get obsessive over what is THE “perfect diet”, when there are elements that may or may not work for you as an individual.

My friend that I mentioned in the article says she had problems with dairy. The paleo diet is very anti-dairy, while the primal diet (Mark Sisson) says that some dairy is okay, and Atkins doesn’t put any limits on dairy at all. This is much more of an individual call.

BTW, if you’re going to use artificial sweeteners, I’d advise sticking with stevia and xylitol, both natural and healthy.

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on Nutritional confusion: Who knows what’s right? by April

April — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:06:43 +0000

Sometimes I get like this, where I’m wondering if I’m should do a more Atkins style low-carb, or a paleo-style. But then I stress myself to the point where I rebel against the whole lifestyle completely. So now I’m just trying to stick to whole foods, with minimal dairy and artificial sweetners.

BTW, I know you guys were talking about your quest for the “low-carb doughnut”, and while these aren’t dougnuts, they apparently come close:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/breads/r/doughnutmuffins.htm

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:22:29 +0000

Oh wow that sounds good. Perhaps I’ll give that a go too. Not having the cravings makes it so much easier.
I love the dark chocolate. It definitely helps. Let me know how the ginkgo biloba works. I have no focus lately so I’m gonna see if it improves anything.

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by April

April — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:54:16 +0000

Thanks for all the suggestions! I actually just bought a super dark chocolate bar (85% I believe) and I don’t mind the taste! It helps curb the sweet cravings. I also bought some Lipton Caramel Truffle tea which I’m hoping will also help.

Tina, you know I just ordered some ginkgo biloba for my boyfriend who has trouble focusing sometimes- we’ll have to see if it helps him at all! But I’ve read that it does.

In addition, I ordered some Chromium supplements for myself because I have read that they help to regulate insulin and possibly even help curb sugar/carb cravings. I figure I might as well try it!

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:05:20 +0000

Ha ha. I know, I know I should stay away from the evil junk foods. Sometimes I’m naughty and I have some doritoes or something like that. I just wondered if sunflower oil is better than say rapeseed oil or vegetable oils that some naughty foods are cooked in?
I have a jar now that I have a mixed by me hot chocolate powder ready to scoop. I’m naughty though and i have a tiny bit if milk in it but now you have mentioned coconut milk I’m gonna try that cos I love it!
This is a little random but does anyone know much about ginkgo biloba? It’s supposed to help mental alertness and I’m desperate to help my brain! Any info Or personal experiences would be great.

Thanks,
tina.

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:11:22 +0000

Tina- just avoid that stuff as much as possible! Like the article says, most of us get plenty of omega-6’s in our diet- and what are you doing buying prepackaged foods anyway? ;)

April- I, like Tina, eat a little bit of dark chocolate most days. Shoot for anything above 72% cacao. Another treat I like is making unsweetened hot cocoa (Ghiradelli brand), and adding stevia powder and a little coconut milk. Yum! Not many carbs at all and lots of healthy anti-oxidants.

Kelly- I hope you got a good amount of macadamia nuts when you were in Hawaii in addition to the almonds! They’re not only very healthy but delicious (and in my case a bit addictive!)

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:52:09 +0000

I am a big fan of having nuts around all the time. In fact, we just got back from a trip to Hawaii with my husband’s entire family and I took a huge bag of almonds with me. By the end of the trip, the bag was gone because everyone ate some and enjoyed having a healthy option for a snack.

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:36:33 +0000

I can really relate to that April!
I do the same as you for healthy snacking during the day, but when I get home I’m
tired and hungry. I think my cravings are from eating carbs throughout the day no matter how small. I’ve been eating dark chocolate. I have small bars that are only 3g carbs. This helps me. I’ve been eating ham too on an evening as a snack to stop me eating ba stuff.
I love some ideas on other snacks though!

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by April

April — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:18:04 +0000

Personally, I keep some almonds/pumpkin seeds at my desk at all times in case I have to work late and I’m starving… I also make sure to bring in hard boiled eggs and/or cheese sticks for snacks to help keep me full.

I agree that snacking is one of the hardest hurdles to jump over when it comes to changing the way you eat. It’s the evening/night that is the hardest for me, and most people I think. I seem to be programmed to want something sweet. Do you have any ideas to help combat the night-time cravings, especially for something sweet?

Comment on Low Carb Snacking? by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:17:40 +0000

Hi, just wondered what you thought of sunflower oil in these snack foods as the occasional consumption of these make it impossible to avoid sunflower oil. It seems almost all pre packed food is covered in it.
Diet and cardiovascular benefits

Sunflower oil is high in the essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. The two most common types of sunflower oil are linoleic and high oleic. Linoleic sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that has high levels of the essential fatty acids called polyunsaturated fat. It is also known for having a clean taste and low levels of trans fat. High oleic sunflower oils are classified as having monounsaturated levels of 80% and above. Newer versions of sunflower oil have been developed as a hybrid containing linoleic acid. They have monounsaturated levels lower than other oleic sunflower oils. The hybrid oil also has lower saturated fat levels than linoleic sunflower oil.[4] Sunflower oil of any kind has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits as well. Diets combined with a low fat content and high levels of oleic acid have been suggested to lower cholesterol which, in turn, results in a smaller risk of heart disease.[5] Sunflower oils fit this criteria. Studies of adults suggested that a balanced diet in which small quantities of saturated fats are replaced with sunflower oil has detectable cholesterol-reducing benefits. Research suggests that lower cholesterol levels can be caused by balances of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Sunflower oil may help with this balance.[6]

Restaurant and food industry uses

Restaurants and food manufacturers are becoming aware of the health benefits of sunflower oil. The oil can be used in conditions with extremely high cooking temperatures. It may also help food stay fresher and healthier for longer periods of time [5]. Food manufacturers are starting to use sunflower oil in an effort to lower the levels of trans fat in mass produced foods. A number of common snack foods currently contain sunflower oil, including NewYork Fries French fries, Majans BHUJA Mix healthy snacks, the Sri Lankan style Bombay Mix – Rani Mix, Kettle Chips, Sun Chips, Sunflower Chips, Ruffles, Walkers and Lay’s potato chips; the recipe of the latter was modified in late 2006 in order to include the oil.[7]

Sunflower oil as skin protection

Sunflower oil, like other oils, can retain moisture in the skin. It may also provide a protective barrier that resists infection in pre-term infants. Studies using sunflower oil have been conducted involving low birth weight pre-term infants that are often susceptible to infection due to their underdeveloped skin. The study determined that infants receiving a daily skin treatment of sunflower oil were 41% less likely to develop infections in hospital.[8]

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A high consumption of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are found in most types of vegetable oil including sunflower oil, may increase the likelihood that postmenopausal women may develop breast cancer.[9] A similar effect was observed on prostate cancer.[10] Other analysis suggested an inverse association between total polyunsaturated fatty acids and breast cancer risk.[11]

Comment on 30 – The practice of self-assertiveness by Wes

Wes — Sun, 09 May 2010 15:42:11 +0000

Hi April. Glad to hear that you’re work time has been reduced and you’re managing the big move well–and with good snacks! It would be nice if those who provided snacks at the office knew the good from the bad. Hopefully they’ll pick up on your example. :) I’ll talk to Kevin about the Millman prospect; that might be interesting.

Take care,
W

Comment on 30 – The practice of self-assertiveness by April

April — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:40:30 +0000

Hi!

This is the April who was working 11 hour days… fortunately I am no longer working them! It only happens 4 times a year (at the end of the quarter) where I’ll have to do that for a couple weeks. It was just very stressful because I was also in the process of moving to my first house, which is in the process of getting done too.

Planning ahead is key for snacks, especially in an office loaded with candy and chips like mine. I bring in hard-boiled eggs and almonds for snacking. We have a store downstairs who sells mini packs of beef jerkey so I will get that in a pinch sometimes. Thanks for reading my comment!

And Kevin I see that you quoted Dan Millman earlier- I love his book Way of the Peaceful Warrior- you should have him on your podcast show!

April

Comment on Eating healthy in busy times by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:18:01 +0000

Thanks April!
And nice work on your nutrition.
It is definitely a challenge to balance everything.
11 hour work days make it really hard, but it sounds like you are doing well. Hopefully the 11-hour days are just a temporary thing, so you can get back to a more “normal” routine sometime soon.
What do you do for snacks in this busy time?

Comment on Eating healthy in busy times by April

April — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:38:25 +0000

Hi! I love your guys’s blog and podcast show- you both ask such great questions!

I have been super busy too, working 11 hour days on a bunch of stuff that’s due. I have also missed workouts, but I have resisted the temptation to get carry-out, and even though I’m so tired when I get home, I still make dinner. And I find that I still have energy to work the next 11 hour day! :-)

Comment on The challenge of going for what you want by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:55:14 +0000

Hey Karl,
Nice to hear from you. I think enjoying exercise is what it’s all about! Have you checked out marksdailyapple.com yet? He’s got all kinds of great ideas as well.

Thanks for coming by, hope you stick around!

Kevin

Comment on The challenge of going for what you want by Karl

Karl — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:12:18 +0000

Kevin,

While I was reading this post, I was thinking that I wrote it! I have a similar history as you, although I don’t enjoy the swimming unless it is in the ocean but that is a long way away from Edmonton Alberta. I too have ditched the 4-5 days of strength training per week, and cycling to an from work to be happy with 2 or 3 strength workouts a week which are similar to Crossfit and only 30 minutes max. I walk a lot more than in the past, and I include my activities such as trail running (which I usually do as a mix of sprints, push ups, pull ups, and whatever comes to mind) or games which occur here and there.

Since the change from lots of structured exercise to a bit of fun unstructured activity I am having much more fun while feeling energetic all day long.

By the way, I learned about your site from your recent interview with Jimmy Moore.

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Comment on What is your reason? by Wes

Wes — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:17:10 +0000

Thanks for the question, Majic. I’ve not seen any research indicating that children should avoid eating like their paleolithic ancestors ate in order to maintain good health. Basically, we are not very well adapted to dealing with lots of insulin secretion as a result of eating lots of carbs. Lowering carbs (to less than 40%) and increasing fat intake is in line with healthy human metabolism, regardless of age. Now of course infants require breast milk, which contains the perfect balance of nutrients and immune system modulating factors.

Comment on What is your reason? by Majic Nwejubo

Majic Nwejubo — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:42:01 +0000

How old do you have to be to go on a low carb diet or specifically an atkins diet?

Comment on Low Carb Diets vs Veganism by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:39:13 +0000

Hey Thomas,
Thanks for the comment, always welcome! Great points. Hemp protein is much better than soy!

Comment on Hemp Protein Powder & Breaking Rules by bodybuilding supplements

bodybuilding supplements — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:49:09 +0000

Optimum nutrition makes the best tasting protein,true protein isn’t bad too .

Comment on Low Carb Diets vs Veganism by Thomas Mangum

Thomas Mangum — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:23:49 +0000

Good point about extremes and generalizations.

As predominantly a vegetarian that eats a lot of raw vegan foods, I can say that vegan does not equal healthy. It’s ALL relative. I do feel that RAW vegan is healthier than cooked vegan IN GENERAL. This is only based on MY measured results. That said, it is easier for me to “go out of nutritional whack” eating 100% vegan.

Soy
I’m not convinced that eating soy meat alternatives is healthy when so much attention is given to making it smell and taste like meat. Not for me! I just plain don’t like meat and have no interest in ANYTHING smelling or tasting like it. If I wanted it, I’d eat meat.

Vegan diets overloaded with soy? hmmm, well she hasn’t met me and friends I know that are not into soy. When has any processed food been “healthier” than the real thing?

I get the majority of protein and many fats from hemp seed, hemp protein, nuts, seeds, dark leafy green juices, etc… Trust me, I get plenty!

Thanks for letting me share a perspective and always Kevin, appreciate your posts!

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:07:26 +0000

Yes, good point Stacey. I’d like to start from the beginning however, and point out that there has never been a study done showing that running shoes prevent injuries. Where possible, I like to go with the more natural approach, which I believe is erring on the safe side.

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by Wes

Wes — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:06:51 +0000

Good point, Stacey. Empirical validation is key to discovering the truth in these matters. However, the shape and function of the human foot evolved before any shoes were in sight, so at least this perspective is in line with that.

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:33:37 +0000

Wow! I really want some vibrams now!
I’m not into running but I lobe the idea of short sprints in the beach! I think those shoes would be good for someone like me to get into running without wearing shoes that can cause injuries.
I can’t wait for the Mark Sisson interview! Thanks for taking the idea up!

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:19:29 +0000

Good ideas, thanks!

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by stacey Richardson

stacey Richardson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:50:14 +0000

Good thoughts, but perhaps you should go directly to the website where this research has been published and read the fine print, pasted below:

We emphasize, however, that this hypothesis on injury has yet to be tested and that there have been no direct studies on the efficacy of forefoot strike running or barefoot running on injury.

from Lieberman’s website,
http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/

Comment on Barefoot running: Is this new trend healthy? by Barefoot Hiking

Barefoot Hiking — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:52 +0000

I think Ken Bob is correct in stating that switching from running shoes to Vibrams without first running barefoot is “having it backwards.”

It’s also important, in my opinion, to “recalibrate” the soles of the feet with some barefoot walking outdoors or, better yet, barefoot hiking on well-maintained trails before trying barefoot running.

Click on the words “barefoot hiking” above for an article on the benefits of strengthening our feet through walking barefoot in nature.

Comment on 23 – Interview with Jimmy Moore of livin’ la vida low-carb by Wes

Wes — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:38:27 +0000

Thanks a lot, Jimmy. We really enjoyed the insightful conversation, which will be a great benefit to everyone!

Cheers,
W

Comment on 23 – Interview with Jimmy Moore of livin’ la vida low-carb by Jimmy Moore

Jimmy Moore — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:36:53 +0000

It was AWESOME being on your show guys and I’m always happy to share about the healthy low-carb lifestyle! :)

Comment on Guilt free brownies? by Kris Fortier

Kris Fortier — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:56:04 +0000

Low-fat is here to stay. Many people avoid fat for health reasons particularly saturated fats that are often included in bakery mixes. Everything has a place in a healthy diet, and I would not begrudge someone using a guilt-free brownie mix now and again. Regular indulgence in any high calorie snack has consequences though. I have not tried the product because I avoid high carb foods. I usually stick to fruit to satisfy that sugar craving or a smidgen of dark chocolate. I recently discovered Vanilla Meringues at Trader Joe’s. Only about 25 calories per cookie. High in carbs yes, but I can stop at one because they are so sweet.

Kris

Comment on 21 – Calorie counting and nutrition label bunk by Wes

Wes — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:26:02 +0000

Thanks, Chris. That’s a fascinating piece of work. I noticed it mentioned researchers Kekwick and Pawan, which I believe Atkins tipped his hat to as well. Isn’t it amazing how this information was known a half century ago!

Cheers,
W

Comment on 21 – Calorie counting and nutrition label bunk by Chris

Chris — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:54:41 +0000

I’ve just catching up on all your podcasts and finding the ideas great.
Something I found on the web while searching for low carb living was this book written in 1958 with information about William Banting’s Diet (1864).

Old stuff but true.

http://www.ourcivilisation.com/fat/index.htm

I picked this from the information which is good.

The diet was made up almost entirely of protein, fat, alcohol and roughage, with, of course, the vitamins and mineral salts contained in these foods. Mr. Harvey, who designed it, had realised that it is carbohydrate (starch and sugar) which fattens fat people.

Keep up the good work.

Comment on Breaking bad nutritional habits by Drew

Drew — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:06:54 +0000

I totally agree with changing nutrition being psychological in nature. If people listened to their self talk before, and after eating they’d be amazed at the things they actually talk themselves in and out of.

Comment on Telling the truth about nutrition in mixed company by Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:19:43 +0000

I’ve been getting a lot of this lately, as I start being more vocal about cutting out the carbs. One person recently was very interested in listening to what I had to say and is going to go check out the movie “Fathead.” Another person just kept calmly, but persistently disagreeing with me, despite not really having any concrete comeback when I started talking about insulin response. I finally gave up on that one, not wanting to get in a real argument.

Comment on Hemp Protein Powder & Breaking Rules by True Protein Discount

True Protein Discount — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:47:48 +0000

Hemp protein is good, but i prefer my casein or egg white.

Comment on Fast Food Nation by Dr. Elaine

Dr. Elaine — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:23:55 +0000

This is a very interesting and timely film. It shows us the responsibility we all have in terms of the choices we make. Self-healing and self-care are essential ingredients of our health and well-being.

Comment on Hemp Protein Powder & Breaking Rules by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:35:36 +0000

Hey thanks for the post!
I agree with you, you subtract carb grabs with each gram of fiber…so it’s not a super high-carb food. But, the sugar content was surprising to me. I’m actually used to the hemp protein powder now and eating it more often, but being that it’s a protein powder, I’d prefer it to be more just protein. You could probably get the Living Harvest kind and just add stevia powder to improve the taste, that way you’re not getting the extra carbs.

Cheers and look forward to your continued comments!

Kevin

Comment on Telling the truth about nutrition in mixed company by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:23:10 +0000

Thanks Thomas!

Comment on Telling the truth about nutrition in mixed company by Thomas Mangum

Thomas Mangum — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:25:48 +0000

Glad you wrote on this. It IS a big issue and I completely concur.

Comment on Telling the truth about nutrition in mixed company by Amy Dungan

Amy Dungan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:30:11 +0000

LOL… been there, done that. It’s amazing how upset people get when you blow down their house of cards with facts.

Comment on Hemp Protein Powder & Breaking Rules by Animo

Animo — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:21:44 +0000

I just started trying Trader Joe’s Hemp Protein Powder myself and am jumping for joy at my discovery of a tasty, healthful addition to my diet. Even more exciting is the fact that it seems hemp powder is a superfood–a complete protein source (like quinoa) and high in omega-3!

I’m curious about your hesitation regarding the carbohydrate count, though. Don’t most carb-counters exclude the grams of fiber from the carbohydrate count of a particular food since fiber is not processed in the same crash-and-burn fashion? Since most of the carbohydrate in the hemp powder is powerful, satiating fiber, I would think that would reduce the total carbohydrate count significantly: (17g total carbohydrate) – (11g fiber) = 6g carbohydrates, which come from the fact that Trader Joe’s adds sugar to its flavored powders.

(Note: there’s plain hemp protein powder out there–Living Harvest seems to be the most popular brand, which would allow you to get all the great benefits of hemp with a carb content that is 99.999% fiber).

Comment on The Four Hour Work Week & Your Perfect Body by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:58:13 +0000

Thanks Alexandri! I have checked out your site and will email you soon to see if there’s anything we can do together to promote nutrition and weight loss truth!

Comment on The Four Hour Work Week & Your Perfect Body by Alexandri Flor - Your Weight Loss Coach

Alexandri Flor - Your Weight Loss Coach — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:34:49 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Wes

Wes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:53:40 +0000

Here's the main article from '02 that dealt with Taubes' quest to discover the truth in these matters: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/07/magazine/what-if-it-s-all-been-a-big-fat-lie.html

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Wes

Wes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:53:14 +0000

That’s great. See you on the other side of your (temporary) plateau!

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Rahim

Rahim — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:02:11 +0000

I’m gonna have to pick up that book because I’m interested in hearing what Gary Taubes has to say. Maybe Dr Drew should’ve gone more into detail about what “move more, eat less” meant in his terms. He’s a great doctor, he should’ve just elaborated more.

Rahim Samuel
Publisher, Wellnessbymanymeans.com

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Kausar

Kausar — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:17:20 +0000

Nice post. I love this quote from your post “It’s very simple, move more, eat less. Exercise and cut down on your calorie intake. It’s not that hard.”. Ya. one must move more and eat less. Thank you again for the post.

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by divapoet

divapoet — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:46:20 +0000

I watched the hour long video you linked to and realized that I already knew the answer. I do count my carbs, with a limited amount per meal as opposed to a certain amount per day, as per my nutritionist’s instructions. I think I’ll have to see her again, she said to come back to her if I got stuck. Thank you though!

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Steve Christian

Steve Christian — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:37:29 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by Wes

Wes — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:40:23 +0000

Well, it definitely sounds like you've got the exercise regimen covered! Physical fitness has many important benefits, to be sure, but as Kevin and I have discussed, the name of the body fat game is the carb/insulin factor. We've done quite a few shows discussing the various aspects of this, so a good place to start would be to subscribe to the show and listen to those episodes, maybe beginning with 13. In a nutshell, typically any plateau that you hit is not the result of lack of exercise, but rather of eating too many carbohydrate-based foods (and too little fat for energy in place of the carbs you cut). And don't forget adequate protein. So, instead of counting calories, consider lowering the percentage of carbs in your meals and replacing that lost energy with fats, such as nuts and nut butters. Feel free to comment more either here or after the show notes of episode 13, for instance, in order to ensure that you're on the right track. Plateaus can be overcome!

Comment on Dr. Drew and weight loss fallacies by divapoet

divapoet — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:55 +0000

I’m at a plateau right now and pretty frustrated, because I’m exercising more than before, higher intensity (dance and aerobics), with weight training (some hand weights) and muscle building (Pilates and ballet), and I’m hyper counting calories.
I lost 42 pounds in the first four months, pretty consistently, but now at a plateau for at least a month. Grrrrrr.

So what is the answer then to this myth? Help!

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Wes

Wes — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:29:47 +0000

Yes, Larry, confirmation bias seems to be one of the major deterrents to accepting new evidence or controverting established evidence. The old argument from authority is another curiosity killer, as is governmental funding and big corporations with lobbyists on K street who tend to ignore the truth if it doesn’t serve their immediate economic interests. On the bright side, with the free flow of information on the Web the best ideas will eventually rise to the surface and prevail.

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by LarryAJ

LarryAJ — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:12:31 +0000

Sue said “Documentary on good and bad science and reporting would be great.”
YES !!!!
Get Gary Taubes and Tom Naughton to team up on a documentary about how scientists are so parochial, narrow minded and often so egotistical that they become blind to the errors in their theories. Taubes talked about the “cold fusion” researchers, then there is the “lipid hypothesis” of Ancel Keys, and one that is not known by the general public is the suppression of the “Plate Teutonics” theory by the foremost geologist of the time. I am sure there are other examples of things that were not done scientifically or where some expert simply said “that can’t be” and no one dared counter him (the case in teutonics) and thus resulted in wrong conclusions about the physical universe.

If they would do such a documentary, I could see it being used as a required course in ethics for scientists as well as just the general college student.

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Wes

Wes — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:53:03 +0000

Indeed, Sue, a critical look at various brands of scientific “consensus” would make for another great film by Tom. :)

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Sue

Sue — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:56:05 +0000

Documentary on good and bad science and reporting would be great. Haven’t seen FatHead. Hopefully, it will be released in Australia soon.

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Wes

Wes — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:11:54 +0000

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it, Gabe.

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Organic Gabe

Organic Gabe — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:59:08 +0000

Great podcast. I loved it!

Comment on Post-workout nutrition by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:22:57 +0000

Hey Lea,
Thanks, it’s good to hear from you! I just got the rundown from my running group coach on what we should be eating this week leading up to our Sunday race: “Lots of pasta, bagels, cereal, bread…all the carbs you can eat until you are feeling bloated and even sick.” He literally said this. Sad state of affairs the sports nutrition world is in currently! Keep up with getting the word out and we’ll do the same over here!

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Wes

Wes — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:13:15 +0000

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Of course, we could’ve talked for probably hours longer, but I think we covered the essential bases in this one.

Hopefully, you’ll be able to watch it from across the pond, Tina. Those region codes are ridiculous, imo.

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Amy Dungan

Amy Dungan — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:53:17 +0000

Great interview guys!

Comment on 18 – Addressing nutritional bologna with guest Tom Naughton of Fat Head by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:15:36 +0000

I loved this interview! I’ve read the info on Tom’s blog too.
I’ve been searching amazon for the movie. I’ve found it and gonna have to import it! I’m not sure on the region it will be recorded in. I think I am region 2 here in the uk.
It’s so hard to get people to believe that fat is good for us. No one listens despite the knowledge i share which seems ‘obvious’ to me now.
I think everyone is tired of me going on about sugar and carbs ha ha.

Comment on Post-workout nutrition by Lea Crosetti

Lea Crosetti — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:25:37 +0000

Hey Kevin! Great to hear other athletes are picking up on the importance of balanced eating (rather than the infamous carb-loading) in order to achieve metabolic efficiency. Good luck to you on your up coming race!!
Lea Crosetti, RD
http://www.FoodCoachForYou.com

Comment on Post-workout nutrition by Rahim

Rahim — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:53:32 +0000

I think this is where a lot of people go wrong when it comes to re-energizing and re-building the body. People either don’t know or care that nutrition after the workout is just as important as nutrition before the workout. It can make or hinder your progress.

Comment on 16 – Resolutions for self-improvement by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:11:25 +0000

I checked this out: Check out http://www.fathead-movie.com and I’m really looking forward to the interview!

Comment on Body shapes and sizes by Wes

Wes — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:27:35 +0000

Thanks for the input, Tina!

Comment on Body shapes and sizes by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:04:44 +0000

Excellent :-)

Comment on Fast Food Nation by Wes

Wes — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:22:54 +0000

Yeah, Tina, it seems that the only fast food difference between here and there is which side of the car the drive-thru is ordered! I’ve always wanted to see some explicitly healthy fast food places arise, complete with healthy proteins, various nuts and other fats, and lots of vegetables and fruits. Better fare needs to be demanded and supplied, that’s for sure.

Comment on Fast Food Nation by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:01:49 +0000

I had this problem when travelling in England before! The only food available is mcdonalds, burger king, costa coffee with their cake and muffins or small convenience shops with sweets and crisps ( crisps might be potato chips to you I think?) so unhealthy.

Comment on Carbo Loading, Exercise and Low Carb Diets – Part 1 by Jimmy Moore

Jimmy Moore — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:32:01 +0000

Hey Kevin and Wes, outstanding article on the benefits of healthy low-carb eating. My friend Amy Dungan was telling me about you today and I’d love to talk to you about coming on my “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show” podcast (http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes) to discuss your new podcast and the work you are doing! Contact me and we’ll work out the details.

Comment on 14 – Living Low Carb with Guest Amy Dungan by Wes

Wes — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:49:26 +0000

Hi Angie. Glad you’re enjoying the show. :) Thanks so much for taking the time to write and explain your situation. Sounds really frustrating! I’ve noticed that there’s an ironic tendency for those who work in health care to neglect their own health! And I’ve always wondered what the designer of those “scrubs” was thinking; one can indeed hide a lot under all that bagginess.

It’s obvious that your co-workers are projecting their own unresolved issues onto you, by conveying that you are the abnormal one—needing to be “fixed” or even force fed! (that really speaks volumes about their unresolved issues). So, if you talk about your way of eating and exercising, they respond in a negative fashion…hmm. Yet, it seems that regardless of whether or not you talk about that, they still want you to do what they are doing, that is, eating unhealthily and treating their bodies like crap. There seems to be intense psychological pressure to make you feel like an outcast, like you’re doing something wrong that offends them.

Clearly, they know that their habits are unhealthy, and your way of life basically stands as an affront to them. So, they are seeking a way to get you to change in order to minimize their own self-conflict, or cognitive dissonance. I’m a big fan of self-assertiveness (it’s one of the six pillars of self-esteem), so whenever someone criticizes me about doing something they don’t like, I really try to explore the nature of that criticism. I commend you for sticking to what you know is best, in the face of your close crowd of opposition. Being independent takes courage. Given this, you might address expllicitly the psychology of being independent and emotional understanding whenever they bring up the eating or “you’re so skinny” subject.

For instance, you could say:

“I understand that you feel distressed or anxious over my own good health, but I want you to know that while it doesn’t come easy at first, I wouldn’t trade it for my old ways of doing things. And personally, because I value all of you [or whomever you're addressing] I think you would find it equally beneficial and satisfying! What drawbacks do you see in it?”

Or:

“I’m really interested to know why you don’t seek to treat your own body like a temple…since I know you wouldn’t want your patients to do unhealthy things to themselves. How do you feel about the fact that you also deserve to be in great shape and be healthy? Do you feel like you don’t deserve this? [or, if you want to go deeper, you could ask: Did your parents send the preposterous message to you that you don't deserve to be healthy?]”

Or:

“I know it must be tough to see me being concerned about what to eat and what not to eat (and exercise), but I believe that you too can join the “skinny” club! :) How do you feel about that?”

Or:

“I can tell that what I’m doing, even though it’s healthy, somewhat bothers you. Why do you suppose that is? Surely, you’re not against being healthy and living optimally? There’s no need to settle for anything less, after all! Now, this kind of makes me wonder why I haven’t been letting you know how I feel about what isn’t good for you, especially since I care about you?”

All of these statements will probably provoke some very interesting interactions. ;) I’m my experience when I’ve asserted myself in this direct way (on other issues as well), the other person has tempered their tone and become respectful, maybe even inquisitive. The point is to make them consciously aware of their motivations for wanting you to conform, even though they are aware of them implicitly (otherwise they wouldn’t be doing it).

I think a lot of obese people take poor self-image issues as the given, and then they spend their lives eating in accordance with that. So, the bad eating stems from a fundamental conflict they have within themselves. Fortunately, these conflicts can be overcome! A person just needs the motivation to change, which entails understanding that change is in the realm of possibility.

Knowledge is power, and it’s probably the case that many of your co-workers don’t grasp the role that carbohydrates and insulin play in their high body fat levels. They probably don’t realize that just by changing what they eat, they can achieve their perfect weight; exercise is just an added bonus to one’s health. Of course, they may still resist coming to terms with their issues, seeing various psychological “payoffs” for staying overweight. But making things explicit can only help matters.

Best wishes, and feel free to report back,
W

Comment on 14 – Living Low Carb with Guest Amy Dungan by Angie Midkiff

Angie Midkiff — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:32:26 +0000

First of all, I love your podcast! I wanted to leave a comment about a challenge I face at work with good nutrition. You all talked briefly in one of your podcasts about this topic (negative comments that people make to you about being fit). I am a nurse so I work with several women. I live in Huntington, WV, which was just recently named the most unhealthy city in the country, and I believe it is! Most of the women I work with are overweight or obese. There are only a few of us who are in a normal weight range on my unit. My problem is, these women make comments to me very often concerning my diet. They also sabotage my healthy diet. I constantly hear, “Oh, Angie’s eating healthy. She’s being good today.” Or I hear, “Come on, eat this (junk/fast food) with us, you’re skinny so you can eat what you want” or “It must be nice being thin.” These women go as far as bringing the food right up to me even though I have said, “I’ll pass.” Several times, one of the girls I eat with has bought a dessert for herself and tells me, “I bought this for us to share.” The other evening I didn’t want to order out with them and they ended up ordering it for me anyway and paying for it!! (I had made it clear I didn’t want to eat it because I had decided on a salad from the cafeteria). Two of the ladies were joking with me the other day and saying, “We just need to hold you down and shove food down your throat.” Then the other one laughed and said, “Wouldn’t you like to hold her down and fatten her up.”
I don’t talk about my exercise rountine or diet with them because it has only lead to negative comments from them in the past. But now, they don’t even let me eat healthy in peace without negative comments. When they do make comments about how, “It must be nice to be skinny” I get tired of hearing it and I do remind them that I exercise at least four days per week and being healthy is a choice anyone can make.
What is your advice for this situation? I feel as though misery loves company and they want me to join them, but I have been overweight in the past. I worked hard to lose 35 pounds about 3 years ago and since working on this unit I have gained about 10 of it back before I realized it. Now I am working hard to get back to the weight I was and I dread eating with these women at work! I love them dearly, but I’m tired of them “joking” with me about this all of the time. The sad thing is, anywhere I go, this area has a high percentage of obesity, so its the same negative comments in every social situation I am in.
Since I have found your podcast I have been reminded that I am not an outcast in society and it is not “the norm” to be obese and eat junk all of the time!! Thank you so much for all of your great information and encouragement!!

Comment on 14 – Living Low Carb with Guest Amy Dungan by Wes

Wes — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:17:53 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Tom. Your film is just what the culture needs! Beware the guy from CSPI…

I’ll contact you through your site, so we can fine-tune the program.

Cheers,
Wes

Comment on 14 – Living Low Carb with Guest Amy Dungan by Tom Naughton

Tom Naughton — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:07:28 +0000

Hi, Guys –

Amy let me know she mentioned my film “Fat Head” during the podcast. Perhaps we should talk about doing an interview sometime … ? Thanks for the tweets.

Best,
Tom Naughton

Comment on The Ultimate Tea Diet- Hype or Miracle Weight Loss? by forex robot

forex robot — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:04:32 +0000

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Comment on Longevity escape velocity! by Wes

Wes — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:51:40 +0000

Thanks, Troy. Yes, we’re in this thing called life for the long haul, so why not optimize and maximize it! I recall a funny cartoon featuring two guys sitting at a bar, and one guy says to the other, “Damn, if I had known that I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.”

Comment on Longevity escape velocity! by Troy

Troy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:33:11 +0000

Great work guys. Sure beats the “lose all your weight” quick sales products in the marketplace. This should really help people.

Comment on 12 – Breakfast for champions of fat loss by admin

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:34:48 +0000

Yeah, one can tend to get stuck in a breakfast rut. As we noted on the show, grabbing a big helping of grain-based carbs is all-too-typical and easy, but definitely not very healthy. Just think of all the things you can do with Omega-3 egg omelets, Tina! Of course, if you’re averse to eggs, then juicing your otherwise omelet-bound veggies would be a good alternate (though eating them whole is better, albeit perhaps more time-consuming). Like I mentioned, I’m a big fan of whey protein powder, berries, and nut butters in the morning, because I tend to tire of Atkins’ style eggs and bakey stuff (though I realize he recommended alternatives to that too).

I believe Kevin has tweeted lots of lower carb (and thus higher fat) meal ideas. Any recipe can actually be modified to be healthy, or at least healthier. Epicurious.com has lots of recipe ideas to work with, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The key is to make sure that you’re not overdoing the carbs (and the ones you are consuming are nutritious, fruits and veggies mostly), make sure you’re getting adequate protein, and that most of your energy needs are coming from fat.

Cheers,
W

Comment on 12 – Breakfast for champions of fat loss by Tina Hagar

Tina Hagar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:46:29 +0000

I desperately need more meal ideas. I hadn’t thought of juicing my veg so gonna do that too now :-)

Comment on Questions and answers on The Healthy Mind, Fit Body book by bespoke software

bespoke software — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:12:51 +0000

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Comment on Why eating breakfast is important in staying fit (Part 1 of 2) by forex robot

forex robot — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:29:07 +0000

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Comment on 11 – Fast food survival tactics by centr

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Comment on 11 – Fast food survival tactics by toni

toni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:26:28 +0000

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Comment on Low Carb Diet List by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:37:27 +0000

Hi Tina,

Don’t worry! Peanuts contain plenty of healthy monounsaturated fat and can be a good snack, and are also a good source of niacin. But they are often mistakenly grouped with nuts when they are actually legumes.

The downside to peanuts is that some people are highly allergic to them, and that they may contain aflatoxins- but this appears to be much less of a concern than it used to be:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut
“Peanuts and aflatoxin

Peanuts may be contaminated with the mold Aspergillus flavus which produces a carcinogenic substance called aflatoxin. Lower quality specimens, particularly where mold is evident, are more likely to be contaminated.[30] USDA tests every truckload of raw peanuts for aflatoxin, any containing aflatoxin levels of more than 20 parts per billion are destroyed. The Peanut Industry has manufacturing steps in place to ensure all peanuts are inspected for aflatoxin. Peanuts are also processed at a high temperature to ensure any microorganisms are killed.”

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on Low Carb Diet List by Tina

Tina — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:05:24 +0000

Ooops! I’ve been eating peanuts as they are low in carbs ( and i love them ). should I be avoiding them?

Comment on 9 – Portion control, protein requirements, physical activity by forex robot

forex robot — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:53 +0000

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Comment on The Biggest Loser Diet- Does it Work? by Trilympic

Trilympic — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:36:25 +0000

I have heard past contestants state that they worked out 8-9 hours each day! Which I am sure leaves one very tired -requiring at least 8 hours of sleep (and maybe a nap during the day). Add in the time it takes to film the show and perform the challenges and the time it takes to eat (even if it is only 1200-1800 calories) and the day is over. I don’t care what plan one is one -that schedule = weight lose!

Comment on What is the right diet? by Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:08:34 +0000

Thanks Kevin.. I’ll be primed for optimal running results!.. Thank you and I’ll let you know!

Comment on What is the right diet? by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:39:08 +0000

Hi Kathleen, very good question! Congratulations on taking the step to take on a new physical challenge! There is some really good advice on what to eat before training sessions in the current book I’m reading that I mentioned, The Paleo Diet for Athletes. The first priority is to hydrate well. When you wake up in the morning, drink a full glass of water every day. This can really help with energy levels and maintaining or achieving your perfect fitness level. Just a few tips on pre-workout meals:

1. Keep fat and fiber to a minimum.
2. Eat low glycemic carbohydrates like bananas, melons, and peaches combined with protein (like eggs or protein powder.
3. Eat 2-3 hours before exercise

The amount you eat will depend on your weight, and what feels right to you.

Some examples of pre-workout meals include:

Fruit with eggs, unsweetened apple sauce with protein powder, liquid meals, or a sports bar with protein.

Good luck with your training and let us know how it goes!

Comment on What is the right diet? by Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:31:12 +0000

I look forward to reading your book and appreciate your pod casts. At age 56 and running my first Marathon (1/2). Training has been a real mind game but finding many rewards in the discipline and meeting goals. I want to get the most out of each run.. Not sure what to eat pre-run … Would you give me your advice? There’s a lot of information out there and it’s hard to know what to do. Thanks guys!

Comment on What is the right diet? by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:50:44 +0000

Thanks for the comment Mike, I also enjoyed “Omega Rx Zone” by Sears (as well as the Anti-Aging Zone). Interesting to note the differences between the Zone and the Paleo Diet. So far, what I’ve read of the Paleo diet seems pretty spot-on, except for the part about keeping saturated fat very low. (see our podcast titled “Hungry Girl should eat more saturated fat” for more on this.

Comment on What is the right diet? by MIke S

MIke S — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:53:54 +0000

I find Cordain’s evolutionary framework for making his dietary recommendations very appealing, enjoy the book. “The Paleo Diet” also by Cordain, and “Omega Rx Zone” by Sears round out the best dietary advice I’ve read for maintaining higher levels of performance.

Comment on 4 – Hungry Girl should eat more saturated fat by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:22:35 +0000

Hi Chris,
Great question!

Indeed this is one of those rare times when pop culture or the mainstream has it right on trans or partially hydrogenated fats. For the most part, they are something to be avoided. We delve into this in the Healthy Mind Fit Body book in depth. Having said that, there are such a thing as naturally occurring trans fats (such as in some meats) that are not harmful to one’s health. Also, although the notion that trans fats are bad is now mainstream, it hasn’t always been this way. 10 years ago and beyond, many fitness and health professionals were warning people about eating trans fats, and it gradually was accepted by the public at large. Food producers began to see this trend and many started taking out trans fats and advertising this (then the government tried, as it usually does, to jump out ahead of the trend with laws forcing companies to print nutrition info).

Anyway, feel free to comment here as much as you’d like, and we promise not to call you a loser!

Cheers,
Kevin

Comment on 4 – Hungry Girl should eat more saturated fat by Chris

Chris — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:32:33 +0000

Hi Guys,

What an bold/interesting topic! Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about how bad trans fats are for you from the media. Do you think that also has a bad reputation, similar to saturated fats, or did pop culture get it right and is it actually bad for you?

I promise I’m not a loser that needs to comment on every new podcast, I’m just curious!

Comment on 3 – Do French Women Get Fat? by admin

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:04:58 +0000

Thanks, Chris. Glad you’re enjoying our perspective. I’m sure there are lots of good intentions for the required work plan over there, but it’s unfortunate that it’s not left up to the personal and business decisions of individuals; we’re all individuals, after all. :) Intrinsic processes of motivation (e.g., self-awareness, genuine desire, and self-regulation) lead to the most responsible (and healthy) behavior.

Comment on 3 – Do French Women Get Fat? by Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:16:28 +0000

Hi guys,

I just wanted to comment on the remark you guys made while reiterating ideas in the book, Why French Women Don’t Get Fat, on why the French limiting the work week to 35 hours per week. It has been my understanding that it is for economic reasons, not health or trying to limit their citizen’s sense of self motivation. The idea being that the bottom line is that the work needs to get done, and by limiting each person to 35 hours per week, a greater number of people can become employed, and that will, in turn, benefit the French society as a whole. I love the show, keep making more of these, please!

Comment on 1 – The Skinny on Exercise by admin

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:24:57 +0000

Thanks for writing, Rob. Exercise per se isn’t the problem, but rather excessive exercise that greatly elevates cortisol levels. Just like eating, it’s unwise to overdo it.

Comment on 1 – The Skinny on Exercise by Rob

Rob — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:18:25 +0000

Great stuff, who would have thought exercising would make you older!