You can find a large benefit to applying the scientific method to your beliefs in life.
In other words, one of the best ways to grow intellectually is to take things you believe to be right, and methodically and logically try to prove them wrong.
Typically, most people do the opposite, they decide something is right, then they seek out research to validate this belief. Unfortunately, in science you can’t prove what it is, you can only prove what it isn’t.
And while that last sentence is extremely vague and almost proverb-ish, the fact remains, you will see amazing growth in your understanding and knowledge if every once in a while you systematically and logically try and disprove the things that you believe to be right, instead of always trying to reaffirm their correctness.
This works amazingly well in the realm of nutrition and fitness.
BP
PS – it was the use of this approach (borrowed from Karl Popper’s Philosophy of Science) that changed my life and led to the writing of Eat Stop Eat.
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Shame Gary Taubes does not use this approach ! I finally read his book and to me this is exactly what he has done.
Well first I want to say after looking into this, Brad knows his stuff better than 98% of internet bloggers and such.
Second is a question for Brad:
Using the scientific method, is it correct to say doing intervals are definitely not any better for fat loss than doing steady state, despite HIIT proponents claims?
( I know diet is for fat loss, but many HIIT proponents voraciously claim it is superior) I say that neither is superior to the other.
Lisa
hey brad, i’m going to start my first fast tomorrow! i’m really excited about it and i’m already mentallly preparing myself for it. i have one specific question for you:
if i am already watching what i eat and i eat mostly clean foods (salads, almonds, apples, yogurt, lean meats, etc) and workout so that i’m getting about ~1200> calories per day — can i still do Eat Stop Eat once a week? i’ve been eating like this for a while now and working out put i have hit a wall in my weight loss.. i’m hoping a fast will help me out a bit. what do you think?
btw, i’m 5’3 and about 121 lbs. i think i could stand to lose some lbs of fat. my main goal is to get lean and fit an toned!
just read your new book. you’re the man, man! hey, i’m trainig triathlon i.e. many activities a day. any special recommendations on nutrition/fasting?
Dave,
I know many people who share your opinion
BP
Kristen,
I think at your height and weight you could try fasting once a week, and I suspect you will see some benefits.
BP
Antti,
The important thing is priorities. If you priority is performance then fasting should be a second priority to your training. Whereas if weight loss is your number one goal then keep fasting your priority.
A little convoluted, but hopefully you get what I’m trying to say.
Bp
Hi Brad,
I was wondering if I only fasted once a week, would I still get the effects of edema and not see any change in the scale? Would I have to fast twice to avoid these effects?
Hi Erika,
No, I know many people who only fast one a week with Eat Stop Eat and still see good results.
B
Hello brad, I am the new kid on the block. I used to weigh 190# and got down to 132# in about six and half months, I am currently using the Turbulence Training programs, and now 145# mostly muscle. But after the weight loss i was left with small amounts of loose skin around my mid section. i have done months of research on nutrition, and am very interested in your programs. But at this time I am a little to broke to afford your books, maybe some day soon I can, i hope. my nutrition is spot on, just need advice on the skin issue I have and building more muscle. Thanks ever so much, Kevin Taylor
Hi brad I forgot tell you i am 5’7 and 45 years of age.
Thanks, Kevin
Hi Kevin,
I’m hoping that your skin will bounce back. It may be possible that surgery would be an option, but this is far outside my realm of expertise. I really do not know that much about skin physiology.
I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help
B
Hi Brad, I figure out something about the skin, a sit is not that much, i am sure i can come up with something!I ordered your book last night and got through about half of it and had to call it a night. what I did read, oddly enough was that after all the research I have done on fat loss and nutrition you and I have the same Passion and same beliefs for the business and the human body. I am currently studying for my Nutrition certification and my NASM certification in hopes to create a healthy and different life for people in my area(Florida).One more thing to close on is that I need your opinion if using your methodology for myself would be helpful in my current situation,also how can I achieve more muscle I follow my TT programs to the T and do not miss out on any workout, I very hardcore when it come to my health. Sorry this was long winded. Thanks again, back to the books, i also ordered the protein book, Kevin Taylor
Hi brad, One more question, i finished both the Eat Stop Eat and How Much protein, found them to be very helpful tools in my studies and my personal use. I wold like to know if by using Eat Stop Eat I could get rid of that last bit of body fat in my mid section, by the way I can not decipher if it loose skin or body fat? I am already at 140# and holding muscle but would like to lower my body fat %. I am 5″7″ and ready to show those abs. Thanks for being patient with me, Kevin
@kevin Taylor
Great,
Let me know if you have any question about How Much Protein?
B
Hi Brad,about the protein, i find that you hit the nail right on the head. I believe that to much protein is a waste of calories you do not need,because if understand correctly the human muscle can only absorb a certain amount of protein. I also think this what you are saying to all the people who do not understand this type of research that you have done and in all reality i think you are correct in the 70-120 range of protein beyond 120 is just a waste. My only question would be in your research have you found that the size of the person matters in the 70-120 range, in other words smaller the person less the protein ext? Thanks Kevin
Hi Kevin,
It is size dependent. A tall person (a man who is 6’4″) will always carry more skeletal muscle then a smaller women (let’s say 5’4″).
But in general, the range can apply to almost everyone. It only really falls a part when we start dealing with steroid induced muscle growth.
B
Hi Brad Thanks you for replying promptly, Now back to my studies!!
I might have few more questions in the future, maybe it will help with my studies, if you do not mind if I pick your brain just a little bit. If you do mind I totally understand.
BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, KEVIN TAYLOR