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The first coffee shop I frequented was called Cup of Joe. It was everything you expected from a local coffee shop. It housed worn out furniture, oversized cups and a constantly occupied chess board. The smell was a mixture of cigarettes, coffee and patchouli that drifted in from the goth kids. At the time, there were no Starbucks. Coffee drinking as a sport was generally taken in by the underground. I had no inkling years later how much it would change.
Now when I sit in a coffee shop, even the local artistic ones, it is different. Smoke is nowhere to be found. The furniture is fluffed and clean. Still there is a rustic and creative vibe you can’t escape when you are inside, even in the Starbucks on every corner. It feels as if when people enter the coffee shop they are entering a part of themselves they hope to see become a reality. At times it is the reality. Continue Reading…
This video focuses on the argument people are making against insulin and fat loss. This argument is the basis for popular books right now like, “Good Calories, Bad Calories” or Jorge Cruise’s new release. This may seem like beating a dead horse but I still get questions all the time on this topic (two this week in my forums alone).
The video describes what insulin does and how fat loss works. These are two complicated processes put in a simple manner. This stuff can be a bit boring but it helps to know it. I also put in a picture of a stuffed squirrel.
About this series
This is the first part of the insulin series. It will look at the role insulin plays in fat loss and how you feel. Some of the topics include:
I hope you enjoy this series. Feel free to pass along the video whenever you see this dogma turning its ugly head. Sharing is caring.
In the research section of the Leighpeele.com forums, a poster alerted me to an article written by Don Matesz. He is an author and self-proclaimed Paleolithic preacher. The article titled “Fiber Fallacies,” discusses fiber and its relationship to our health. An ironic factor is the word “Fallacies” resides in the title. A fallacy is an argument that at first glance may appear logical, but contains fundamental flaws. It is an argument not logically valid. My Post Thoughts is not an attack on Don, I don’t know him, but a critical look at his argument against fiber. It is also a peek at how Paleo dieters provide these fallacy arguments in blind support for their dieting cause.
Don’s Article
To open the article, Don says, “Do you eat vegetables and fruits to get the “benefits” of fiber? You might feel surprised to learn that not one experimental study has proven any beneficial effect or human requirement for fiber. ”
This is because it is nonsensical. There are small amounts of fiber in almost any diet program. Removing fiber removes a balanced diet. The argument makes no sense. Very few diets contain no fiber at all. One point we do know from research is a variety of foods is the best route to go for optimal health.
He also states in his comments section that he was talking about excessive intake of grain, not fruit and vegetables. If this only applies to grains/beans as a whole, why start out your statement referring to fruits and vegetables?
Don Says, “In terms of requirement, facts prove humans do not need fiber in the diet.”
Again, food comes with fiber. A diet prescribed by Paleo man would give way to at least 10-15g of fiber intake if not more with an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption. There are no RDA requirement for fiber but reviews conclude a healthy fiber intake would be around 14g for every 1000/kcal [1]. If you look at this logically, it is a nice basis for a healthy diet. For someone who eating 2000 calories a day, intake would equal 28g of fiber. Continue Reading…
Episode 19: Tune in Tokyo
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News:
New Song
Membership Going Good
Breakfast for Champions
Boring, me?
Questions:
Kay needs help? - Link to JP Fitness
How to change family meals easily
Self Defense Quick Tips
After the Hysterectomy
Will low calories hurt me?
Another thyroid question – Link to Fat Loss For Hypothyroid
Books to get: Fat Loss Troubleshoot or Body By Eats
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Most people have two ways of thinking when it comes to eating.
1. On a diet
2. Off a diet
On a diet means a variety of things and usually related to Shape magazine or the latest guru email. Off a diet, usually means what you see, is what you eat. Think about it, if everyone ate what they should off their diet, eventually they should obtain their goal weight. Think about this for a moment with your own habits. If you find you are not losing fat (or gaining) over a period of time, you are not managing your diet break. It is likely you are not managing your diet at all. Continue Reading…
What is better than fries? Fries which are high in protein, healthy and more tasty than any of that McDonald stuff you could be picking up. Continue Reading…
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It’s a strong title right? Can you change your life in 12 weeks?
“They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -Andy Warhol.
The statement above couldn’t be more true. How long have you been reading about changing your life or your body? Has time made anything better on its own? Has all the material you read, trainers you hired or videos you watched led to the changes you wanted over time? Have you taken yourself to the next level which takes your life from good to great?
All I want is for the people who want to change their lives to have the means to do so. There are no guilt trips here or assumptions of your life. That being said I have never met a person who wanted to stand still where they are.
I have done quite a few challenges now and all of them have been successful. People have made great transformations and even won a few prizes. This challenge isn’t any different. It is going to push the limits of your comfortably and dedication. If I have to be 100% realistic I don’t expect there to be many to complete the full 12 weeks. I would like to be proven wrong on this though. Continue Reading…
Episode 18: Dogs are people too
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News:
New intro song?
Leighpeele.com Membership Info
New Cookbook out
New Report Out – “Banned!”
Questions:
Dog training and nutrition
Water retention post bulimia or general throwing up
Midday training + my boss = help?
Podcast download issue
Set point theory
Lift meets and nutrition
What was that recipe?
Books to get: Fat Loss Troubleshoot or Body By Eats
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