Chapters
1. <Untitled Chapter 1>2. Building a Healthy Relationship3. Addressing Root Causes4. The Evolution of Human Diets5. Cycling Macronutrients6. Food Rotation & Intolerances7. The Modern Food Dilemma8. Movement and Microbiome9. Optimal Health for Adaptation10. Optimal Health and Aesthetics11. Achieving Health and Fitness12. Intermittent Fasting Benefits13. Intermittent Fasting Strategies14. Resistance Training and Ketosis15. Fueling Ultramarathons16. The Power of Ketogenic Diets1. <Untitled Chapter 1>
Carb Cycling, Protein Intake:Reducing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, but too much protein can lead to desensitization and potential health risks. Understanding the body's need for variety in macronutrients is crucial for optimal health.+
Transparency in the Fitness Industry:Adam and Sal discuss the lack of transparency in the fitness industry, particularly among famous athletes and influencers. They highlight the prevalence of eating disorders and body image issues in the competitive world of bodybuilding. The hosts emphasize the importance of being transparent and delivering their message effectively to help average individuals achieve their fitness goals.+
2. Building a Healthy Relationship
Adam and Sal discuss the importance of developing a healthy relationship with food and how it impacts our overall well-being. They highlight the disconnect between what we eat and our health, emphasizing the need to understand the influence of food on our bodies.+
3. Addressing Root Causes
Addressing Root Causes:Sal, Adam, and Mike discuss how our disconnect from the foods we eat leads to addressing symptoms rather than the root cause. They explore how our bodies adapt to limited nutrients and the importance of cleaning our systems to know what good feels like. They also highlight the resistance some people have when asked to eliminate certain food groups, revealing a poor relationship with food.+
Transforming Carb Addiction:Adam's journey with the ketogenic diet challenges his carb addiction and leads to a paradigm shift in his relationship with food, resulting in improved energy, sleep, and workouts.+
The Carb Debate:Adam discusses his experience with low carbohydrate diets for bulking and the importance of intermittent carbohydrate intake. He explains how low carb diets can suppress the hormone leptin, but refeeding with carbohydrates can provide a rush of energy for workouts. However, he also cautions against overfeeding on carbs, as it can lead to fat storage.+
4. The Evolution of Human Diets
Explore the evolution of human diets, from hunter gatherers following the seasons to the modern low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Learn about the benefits of ketogenic eating and the importance of carbohydrate cycling for optimal health and efficiency in utilizing carbohydrates. Discover how endurance athletes and bodybuilders have utilized these principles for increased energy and muscle fullness.+
5. Cycling Macronutrients
Cycling Macronutrients:Sal and Mike discuss the benefits of cycling macronutrients and the impact of seasonality on dietary choices. They explore the evolutionary perspective and the relevance of vitamin D intake in modern times. Adam emphasizes the importance of focusing on the basics before implementing food rotation strategies.+
Personalized Nutrition:Adam emphasizes the importance of assessing individual eating habits and tailoring nutrition plans accordingly. He highlights the uniqueness of each person's dietary needs and the significance of macronutrients for overall health. Adam also discusses the benefits of food rotation and the need for simplicity in dietary adjustments.+
6. Food Rotation & Intolerances
Food Rotation and Intolerances:Discover the connection between overconsumption of certain foods and the development of intolerances. Learn how rotating your diet can help avoid potential intolerances and support a healthy immune system.+
Carb Consumption & Fasting:Adam, Mike, and Sal discuss the effects of overconsuming carbohydrates and the benefits of fasting on insulin sensitivity, cell rejuvenation, and reducing cancer risk. They also touch on the potential drawbacks of excessive protein intake and its impact on aging and cancer risk.+
7. The Modern Food Dilemma
Sal and Adam discuss how modern societies have solved the problem of starvation but now face the unintended consequences of easily accessible, highly palatable foods. They explore the challenges of navigating through a world where every flavor is available and the impact on nutrition and health.+
8. Movement and Microbiome
Adam, Sal, and Mike discuss the importance of movement, the decline in physical activity, and its impact on health. They also delve into the connection between gut health, the microbiome, and the rise in autoimmune issues and food allergies. Fasting is explored as a tool for both health and fat loss.+
9. Optimal Health for Adaptation
Sal explains that being in a state of optimal health allows the body to adapt more efficiently to stressors, such as lifting weights. Building muscle and burning body fat are forms of adaptation that occur because of stress. In extreme poor health, the ability to build muscle and burn body fat is compromised.+
10. Optimal Health and Aesthetics
Sal and Mike discuss the importance of focusing on optimal health rather than solely aesthetic goals. They emphasize that by prioritizing health, individuals can achieve a fit, lean, and athletic appearance as a natural side effect. They also touch on the distinction between extreme sports and endeavors that may require pushing the body to its limits.+
11. Achieving Health and Fitness
Sal and Adam discuss the importance of prioritizing health over appearance, the benefits and potential pitfalls of fasting, and finding a healthy relationship with food.+
12. Intermittent Fasting Benefits
Discover the surprising benefits of intermittent fasting as Adam and Mike discuss its impact on weight loss, muscle building, and overall health. Learn how intermittent fasting can be an advanced way of eating, but also cautionary in developing a healthy relationship with food.Show transcript +
13. Intermittent Fasting Strategies
Intermittent Fasting Strategies:Mike, Adam, and Sal discuss different strategies for intermittent fasting, including the benefits, timing, and personal preferences. They emphasize the importance of finding what works best for each individual and debunk the notion that specific timing is crucial. Whether it's skipping breakfast or eating all calories at night, the key is to choose a fasting method that aligns with your lifestyle and preferences.+
Pushing Beyond Comfort:Adam shares his approach to helping people break through psychological barriers and make progress by pushing them out of their comfort zones. He explains how challenging habits and restrictions can lead to surprising results, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new and different approaches.+
Building a Healthy Relationship:Adam, Mike, and Sal discuss the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy relationship with food. They emphasize the benefits of strength training and its impact on hormones and metabolism. With modern sedentary lifestyles, exercise becomes even more crucial for overall wellness.+
14. Resistance Training and Ketosis
Learn about the benefits of resistance training for burning calories and combating obesity in modern societies. Explore the advantages of ketosis for endurance activities and how it can improve athletic performance. Discover the insights shared by a ketogenic athlete and the sustained energy experienced during fasting and physical activity.+
15. Fueling Ultramarathons
Discover the fascinating world of ultramarathon running and how one athlete challenges the notion that carbs are essential for performance. Learn about the benefits of a ketogenic diet for endurance training and the incredible fuel efficiency it provides. Gain insights from Dom Diagostino's research and the surprising results of a five-day fast followed by a record-breaking deadlift.+
16. The Power of Ketogenic Diets
Adam, Sal, and Mike discuss the benefits of ketogenic diets, including improved mental clarity and cognitive ability. They also touch on the potential link between Alzheimer's and insulin issues. The conversation highlights the importance of being aware of our carbohydrate consumption and the potential long-term effects on our health.+