Fat-burning Man By Abel James (video Podcast): Real Food, Real Results.

What would it be like to get down to 3.8% body fat? How would you ever get to be that shredded? Today's guest will tell you exactly how he did it. William Shewfelt is an actor, fitness model, and public speaker, best known for his role as the Red Ranger on Nickelodeon's Power Rangers Ninja Steel. William went from no acting experience to landing his role as the Red Ranger and being nominated for two Kids Choice Awards in just one year.

No matter how brilliant or accomplished someone seems, it’s important to remember that they’re human, too. Although Dr. Sarah Ballantyne earned her doctorate at 26, she was 120 pounds overweight and had a litany of health conditions. That all changed when she discovered the destructive - and healing - powers of the food we eat. As a scientist, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is deeply interested in understanding how food interacts with our gut barriers, immune systems, and hormones to influence health. On this show, you’re about to learn: How Dr. Sarah lost 120 pounds by focusing on nutrition Why eating Paleo-ish is backed by cutting edge nutritional research Why sleep is as important as food How the immune system affects weight and health, much more… Read the full show notes on fatburningman.com.

Can you compete in a bodybuilding competition using ketosis and carb backloading? Chaz Branham is a man-beast and a freak of nature in all the best ways. This is a guy who entered the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare—and did ridiculously well by using a fat-based approach. He’s my good friend, a venture capitalist, a trainer, and the first person I thought of to answer your questions about burning fat fast, ketosis, and carb backloading. Click here for the full show notes.

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and the author of the terrifically titled #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, Your Brain's Silent Killers. Dr. Perlmutter is going to tell you 2 things you can do right now to actually regrow your own brain cells. Pretty cool. On the show we chat about: The surprising reason you should be eating more cholesterol. How eating fat makes you smart. The brain-building effects of musical training. The 2 things you can do right now to literally regrow your brain. And much more... Alright, let's go hang out with Dr David Perlmutter. Click here to read the show notes on fatburningman.com.

Today’s show is with Dr Kelly Starrett, the man behind Mobility Wod and the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard. This guy knows his stuff – you’re in for a treat. On to the show with Dr. Kelly, we’re digging into: How to hack human movement Why some tiny fighters can wipe the floor with lumbering beasts The mechanics of deadlifting a human And why YOU move like an ass. Alright, let's go hang out with Kelly.  

We’re on the show with Cliff Hodges, wilderness survival educator, founder of Adventure Out, and former host of National Geographic’s Remote Survival. On this show with Cliff, we get into the nitty gritty of being a real human being, including: What to pack in your tiniest survival kit How to prepare for the zombie apocalypse How to stay alive when you’re stuck in the woods And much more…

Today we have a special throwback show with Mat Lalonde, PhD. You’re going to learn what people do wrong when going Paleo, why nutrient density matters, and what you should eat for dinner. Mat Lalonde PhD is a lecturer at Harvard University who specializes in chemical biology, but also studies human metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, health, and athletic performance… just for fun. He’s not afraid to go after gurus if their science is bogus. Uniquely, Mat has no dogs in the fight, no book to promote, nothing but the quest for great science. And Mat wants to get the best possible information to, well... people who eat food. In today’s show, Mat and I cover: Creating Mat’s nutrient density framework How Mat earned the epic (and fitting) nickname, “The Kraken“ The most invalid arguments made by Paleo advocates And tons more!  

Jill Miller, author of The Roll Model, is totally off her rocker. Get ready – you’re about to learn a ton about your body, your gut, and… balls. On this show with Jill, where we’re digging into: How to improve recovery and performance with soft tissue care Why family is the hardest to get on board Why self-abdominal massage is the missing link in everyone’s training How to properly meditate (hint: you should be upside down) If you’ve got creaky bones, or you want to improve your performance, or maybe you just want some ironing out like me, this show is for you.  

Before Alyson became captain of the wild kitchen, she was a professional video gamer travelling all around North America and worldwide for competitions.  She was also on a reality television show. “I used to be a pro gamer,” she says.  “I started gaming when I was really little.  I have five older brothers, and I needed to prove that I was equal in some way.  Later on I became a professional gamer.” She then worked at BioWare, where she helped launch a Star Wars video game. “I think gamers’  minds work in a different way… even when we’re out a bar, I have to make an objective list for myself, always looking for little treasure hunts, it’s a way to frame the world.” Now, she takes the energy she spent getting people addicted to video games to helping people realize a healthier lifestyle through incredibly delicious food.  

Today we're here with fellow podcaster and the lady behind Balanced Bites, Diane Sanfilippo. Diane is a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Paleo nutrition, blood sugar regulation, food allergies/intolerances and digestive health. She’s also the author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox. I'm sure a lot of you are already familiar with her, but if not, you're in for a treat. In today’s show, Diane and I cover: How to eliminate sugar cravings in 3 weeks The scoop on adrenal fatigue Why the nutrition facts are mostly useless, but you should always read the ingredients Special nutrition and fitness tips for women Why our great-grandmothers didn’t need nutrition lessons And tons more…

Today’s show is someone you’ve seen around here before. Mark Divine is an expert around human performance when it comes to mental toughness, leadership, and being a physically ready for anything. Mark is a true Renaissance man, as you'll see on this show. He's a former top ranked Navy SEAL, CPA and MBA professor, and has built a half dozen multimillion-dollar companies. No big deal. On this show with Mark Divine, we talk about: Why the best defense is a good offense How failing loudly and publicly will make you a champion Why successful people are constantly uncomfortable How to unbalance your competitors to win at anything And much more... Buckle up, here it comes.  

We have a very special episode with my buddy, the one and only Shaun T. He’s the creator of Insanity, Cize, and host of My Diet is Better Than Yours. Shaun has a HUGE heart. I think he’s one of the most inspirational people in fitness. He truly cares about people and can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. And he also gives epic bro hugs. Onto the show with Shaun T, you’ll learn: What Shaun does when he doesn’t feel like exercising Why Shaun eats carbs How to get fit by dancing Why Shaun’s facial expressions stole the show on ABC The behind the scenes scoop on My Diet is Better Than Yours And much more…

This show features the incredibly inspiring story of Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine, author, and living testament to the power of healing your body with real food. A few years ago, Terry was sentenced to a tilt-recline wheelchair with progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Today, she bikes to work, speaks all over the country, and teaches others to reverse degenerative conditions through the Wahls Protocol. On today's show, we talk about: When you should question your doctor's advice How to mentally adjust from a loss of athleticism How to reverse degenerative disease using the power of real food Changing your diet to combat “aging diseases” How body chemistry is like legos and much more! Alright, let's go hang out with Dr. Wahls.

This show is with a personal friend of mine who I think has the best name ever for a brain and learning expert—Jim Kwik. We'll be talking about how you can tune up your brain, on the spot, in real time... and what it was like to hang with the entire cast of X-Men.

On this show, author and expert in developmental psychology Karly Randolph Pitman teaches us how to heal the emotional roots of eating disorders through unconditional self love, a path she calls, “Growing human kindness.” Karly struggled with bulimia, binge eating, sugar addiction, emotional eating, body hatred, and weight obsession for over 20 years. A speaker, coach, and workshop leader, her passion is practicing, teaching, living and spreading the message of unconditional love. Karly is the author of several books and programs on gentle healing, including Overcoming Sugar Addiction, The 30 Day Lift, and Heal Overeating. In today’s show, we chat about: How to confront and defuse rabid sugar cravings What to do when you encounter a cookie in the conference room How to come to terms with a history of eating disorders and body imageissues And the no willpower way to build impulse control Read the full show notes on FatBurningMan.com.

Can praying over your food change the way you eat? This show with Nick Polizzi will turn your idea of alternative healing on its head. In the heart of the Amazon, “alternative” medicine healing ceremonies can produce baffling results (even for skeptics of the Western World like me). Nick Polizzi is the director of the documentary, The Sacred Science. His work explores holistic alternatives to conventional medicine. His most recent film is The Sacred Science, which follows a group of terminally ill patients who searched for healing in the Amazon jungle.

Why do we eat when we’re not hungry? Today we’re here with Andrew Miles, award-winning doctor of oriental medicine, whose work connects traditional Chinese medicine, Western science, and the future of healing. Andrew Miles specializes in treating chronic pain, opiate dependence, and gut health. He has received awards from the Chinese and Taiwanese governments for the preservation of and contribution to Chinese martial arts and medicine. Andrew's wife holds a PhD in herbal pharmacology and together they work to bridge the gap between Chinese culture and the Anglo-sphere through “botanical biohacking.” On this show, you’re going to learn: Why so many of us overeat The importance of balancing your gut microbiome How herbs fit into the future of medicine Why Jägermeister is healthier than Diet Coke, and more!

We're here this week with one of our show-listeners, 18 year-old Joshua Weissman. Joshua is the foodie behind the delicious Paleo recipes at the blog "Slim Palate," and after taking control of his health in his mid-teens and loosing 100lbs, Joshua is quickly becoming one of the leaders in the Paleo movement. I am very excited to say that my team & I are working on fully redesigning the blog with TONS of new content to come. Brand new videos, recipe ebooks, and fat loss and fitness resources, there's a bunch of awesome stuff coming along soon! If you'd like to get these bonuses before anybody else, be sure to enter your email below to get on the email list and I'll send those right over. [ois skin="Postage"]   On today’s show with Joshua, you will learn: The secret to sticking to your nutrition plan and dodging junk food. How our children are still being taught the wrong information in health class. Why Joshua’s “nutritionist” gave no advice about nutrition. Why chubby kids are the new normal (and wh

Can a tomato change a child’s life? “Yes,” says artist and designer Ron Finley, also known as the Gangsta Gardener. Ron lives in South Central Los Angeles and quips that it’s “home of drive-thrus and drive-bys.” But Ron wanted to change that. A few years ago, Ron planted a curbside garden in the strip of soil in front of his house in LA. The city tried to shut it down. So Ron accidentally started a revolution and changed the game of urban gardening. Now he’s teaching others to grow real food in urban landscapes and it’s transforming “food deserts” into “food forests”... one garden at a time.  

You may know Max Lugavere as host of Al Gore’s Emmy-nominated “Current TV.”  Max has a brand-new documentary in the works—Bread Head which explores the effects of diet on brain health and degenerative disease. The choices you make at the kitchen table now have a marked impact on how you think, how you age, and your risk of mental dysfunction in the future. Don’t miss this one!