Human nature is a tricky thing. We all seem to have some form of innate competitiveness built into our genetic code. And while this competitive streak doesn't always manifest itself into a love of conflict or confrontation, it does drive us to constantly seek the extreme. It's this drive that can turn tools meant to make our lives easier into tools that burden … [Read more...] about Obsessing over Fasting
Fasting for Weight Loss
What to eat AFTER you fast
What should I break my fast with? What should I eat after my fast? What's the best thing to eat after my fast? The answer to all of these questions is exactly the same. When you finish your fast you need to pretend that your fast NEVER HAPPENED. No compensation, no reward, no special way of eating, no special shakes, drinks or pills. The minute you decide to stop … [Read more...] about What to eat AFTER you fast
How to lose weight WITHOUT fasting
Here's a great question: ...Also, aside from fasting, what is your next most recommended weight loss regimen? I really need to lose 10 lbs but no way can I fast. Now, obviously I could be "that guy" and get on my soap box and start lecturing on the benefits of fasting, however since I'm not a one trick pony, I think it would be fun to investigate this question a little … [Read more...] about How to lose weight WITHOUT fasting
Visible 6 Pack Abs with Eat Stop Eat
Here is some reader mail (and my answers in red) regarding using Eat Stop Eat to get 6 Pack Abs: Hi Brad, I Recently bought your book “Eat Stop Eat” and just started applying it by fasting once a week. I am not an obese person but have some fat around my gut. Every week I exercise for 3 times using weights , swim for 30 min and skip rope for 30 min . I also watch … [Read more...] about Visible 6 Pack Abs with Eat Stop Eat
Helping clients lose weight with Eat Stop Eat
Here's a great question that's applicable to a lot of the personal trainers / diet coaches, (and oddly enough) naturopaths that I speak with... Hi Brad, I am a trainer and have for all my years endorsed the 5-6 meals a day to speed up the metabolism to all of my clients and people who ask me how to trim down. Now that I am suggesting your approach they seem to be a bit … [Read more...] about Helping clients lose weight with Eat Stop Eat