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
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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
Fasting for Fat Loss
Here's a great blog post about fasting written by Craig Ballantyne. I usually find Craig's posts entertaining, but this particular post was 'extra special' for a number of reasons: It starts with a picture of Steak AND a picture of a pint of Guinness! Craig talks in great detail about his experience with fasting Craig was a HUGE fasting skeptic, especially when it came … [Read more...] about Fasting for Fat Loss
New Years Weight Loss Success
So its Jan 1st...again. For many people this means new years resolution time...and like a bad case of deja vu...it's typically the SAME resolutions EVERY YEAR. "I'm going to lose weight" "I'm going to eat healthy" "I'm going to go to the the gym every SINGLE DAY" The problem with these resolutions is that..well..they are boring. So this year, lets shake it … [Read more...] about New Years Weight Loss Success
Eat Stop Eat in Scientific American
Here an Interesting take on the research behind Intermittent fasting and longevity from Scientific American's Podcast "60-Second Science". You can listen to the podcast here: http://www.sciam.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=fasting-may-equal-calorie-restricte-08-12-26 BP PS- I just put the finishing touches on my presentations for my 1 day seminar coming up on January … [Read more...] about Eat Stop Eat in Scientific American