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By: Brad Pilon

Brad Pilon — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:35:23 +0000

I don’t really see anything wrong with that article. He is merely speculating one the possible meanings of some animal research.

Look for words like “might” “seems” “possibly” this points to the fact that what you are reading is someone opining or speculating on the possible relevance of a study.

There is nothing wrong with doing this, but realizing that this is what you are reading helps keep things in context.

By: Carlotta

Carlotta — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:36:36 +0000

I am an owner of your ESE book. I came across what was written in this other Web site about Ghrelin and insulin and the feelings of hunger. IT seems to contradict what you have implied about insulin. I am one of those who are famished after a fast. So any clarification would be appreciated. Here is the link as this box wouldn’t let me post a the relevant portion of the article.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/01/16/Why-Do-People-Continue-to-Eat-When-They-Are-Full.aspx

Thanks!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:21:40 +0000

Thanks for the response. Great advice, much appreciated!

Andrew

By: Brad Pilon

Brad Pilon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:11:16 +0000

Ah…Ok that’s way more fun.

I’d do stuff you can do for high volume, that is taxing on the big muscles and that doesn’t break you down. I would workout in the gym 2-3 times a week working the muscles but not blowing myself apart. But that wouldn’t be the big stuff, the big stuff would be 2 times a week outside with a couple of buddies doing a combination of sled dragging and farmers walks. Each session would be two to three hours long. The goal wouldn’t be to burn out, or to be a sweaty mess, but just to do lots of work.

At 21 I wouldn’t rule out ‘eating big’ since their is probably still some juvenile muscle growth going on…but I would still ‘temper’ it with Eat Stop Eat.

I’m still not convinced that a 5’9″ frame can add 10 more pounds of straight muscle, but based on my experience this would be how I’d try to get there.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:37:25 +0000

OK, apologies. Allow me to rephrase the question if you will. What if you were 21, 180lbs@5’9” and had all the time in the world to eat, sleep and train? How would you then optimally add actual muscle, whilst adhering (possibly the wrong word, I don’t even see ESE as something you need to adhere to, it’s so easy!) to Eat Stop Eat?

Andrew

By: Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:41:13 +0000

Hi Brad,

Just wanted to say a quick thanks. From Sept to Dec I lost about 35lbs using Eat Stop Eat and a very simple workout plan. Even though there were times over the holidays where I definitely “ate SO much”, sticking with ESE meant I didn’t gain any of it back! In the New Year I hope to lose another 30-40lbs (down to ~200-210).
Thanks again for all you do.

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:58:34 +0000

I might have been at 7% at some point in the past. This is not the case now, which is the reason I’ve been visiting this site; I’m more like 11-12% at this point but with a lower body weight. I went down (recently) from 182 to 164 but only went down about 1percent in body fat. I think I will try lowering my volume for a while as you’ve recommended. Already took a week off.

I’ve talked to Brad personally, but I also wanted to publicly apologize to Brad
for my last comment, as it was written in error and in bad taste. I respect Brad’s work and expertise very much.

By: Brad Pilon

Brad Pilon — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:37:13 +0000

Seth,

I would try changing your fasting times.

By: Brad Pilon

Brad Pilon — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:36:24 +0000

Hi Josh, please see my response to your previous comment.