Great question from yesterdays post: The Q: With specific regard to muscle and longevity, many older folks I see have problems with a) getting up out of chairs, and b) falling and breaking hips (from which they never seem to recover), so strength exercises targeted to these issues might actually be the most beneficial. What would you recommend for those issues, some … [Read more...] about Muscle Building for Longevity
Weight Loss
Living to 2100
Old is not any specific age, it's a mindset, and an ability (or lack thereof) based on what your body will allow. I'd like to see 2100. I'll be 123 when it happens. This is not impossible. But I do have to start logically thinking about the things I am doing right now. For instance, I have to consider the absolute beating I put on my body in the name of building … [Read more...] about Living to 2100
Losing 100 pounds Versus losing 10 pounds
Question: Hi Brad, I don't know if you respond to emails or not, but I am wondering if your Eat Stop Eat plan is also effective for someone who wants to lose 100 pounds? Thanks!Answer: Despite what some marketing will tell you, the very first step in losing weight is the same regardless of the amount of … [Read more...] about Losing 100 pounds Versus losing 10 pounds
The Best Diet Plan
I really don't care which diet plan you choose to follow. Nor should I care which diet plan you choose to follow. All I want is what's best for you, and chances are, what's best for you is to lose some excess body fat (just guessing) So if you find a comfortable way to accomplish this, who am I to judge? Now, I have a big issue when it comes to false statements … [Read more...] about The Best Diet Plan
Negative Percent Body Fat
Quick exercise today. Since people seemed to like the body fat = debt analogy, let's look at it a bit more closely. Take a look at your excess body fat. Now imagine it as a negative number. In this sense, extra body fat is the same as excess debt. It's stuff that you purchased and consumed, but couldn't afford. An ultimately, for long term health, it's stuff … [Read more...] about Negative Percent Body Fat


