Archive for the 'Weight Loss Science' Category

Nutrition 101

I’m right in the middle of a series of home renovations. There is dry wall dust everywhere, but it is finally coming together starting to really take shape.

Since we are finishing our basement, one of the things I had … Read More

The 5 things you MUST do to get super shredded

Most people can lose weight, and many of them can get lean…but most people have a hard time getting really, really lean.

If you want to get really lean, I mean SUPER shredded then I have 5 tips to help … Read More

Lose weight by blasting through mental blocks

You know what is really, really disturbing?

The fact that for many men it is a mental block that is probably preventing them from getting really, really lean.

In fact, sometimes a mental block can be a bigger culprit then … Read More

Eat Stop Eat and Carbs

A great question from Chris:

Brad, I am on the fence about your program. I have been low-carbing it for a while now with some great results. However I am starting to feel a little limited in what I can

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One Pound of Muscle

After yesterday’s post I received a number of questions regarding muscle.

Specifically, the comment I made about the fact that muscle isn’t protein…at least not all of it.

Truthfully, human muscle is about 20% protein (of which only about 50% … Read More

The Word that Science RUINED

When it comes to nutrition and weight loss research, the first question everyone always asks is “Were the results significant”.

Unfortunately ‘significant’ isn’t what it used to be.

So what does significant mean anyways?

The use of significant research can … Read More

A Special Reminder to ANYONE who is trying to lose weight

Here is a quick reminder for anyone who is trying to lose weight:

Consider the model on the cover of a fitness magazine.

First the model diets for months to prepare for the photoshoot.

After dieting, the model may even … Read More

A perfect example of nutrition confusion

I don’t think I have ever found more compelling evidence of the rampant nutrition confusion that the CNN website.

Specifically in an QnA in their Diet and Health section the following question was asked:

Is it true that when your

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Protein, Carbs and Insulin

I always find it confusing when I read things like:

“Protein slows insulin levels, which you want to keep in balance to avoid weight gain.”

I find it confusing for two reasons.

1) I’m really not sure how you can … Read More

Do Obesity Drugs Help you Burn Fat Easily?

It’s funny how sometimes slight exaggerations can create stories that justify extreme measures.

Take for instance the idea that:

Your weight is something that is closely regulated by your body and that in cases of obesity this regulation maintains weight

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