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

You get by with a little help from your friends. Returning to the show is long-time listener Kenny Stanford, cofounder of Grit Fitness down the road here in Texas. Kenny reimagined the gym as a place where friends help friends, and grown-ups get to have recess. Started on a shoestring budget, Kenny built his thriving business in just a few months with a surprising and unconventional approach to fitness.

When Kat and Brent Pence started The Wild Diet and joined Tribe a little over a year ago, they didn’t know quite what to expect. But just 12 months after watching our TV show on ABC, a few crazy things have happened. Kat has shed 40 pounds, and Brent is down 47. But here’s the crazy part… they shed 80+ pounds as a couple “without really working out”! Sounds wacky, but you’re about to learn why focusing on food and lifestyle can work so well. We’ve been chatting in the Fat-Burning Tribe facebook group for nearly a year, but on today’s show we’re meeting for the first time.

Can burpees actually boost your mood? Science is now telling us that exercise can be a better healing therapy for depression than prescription medication. As a dude who has been prescribed anti-depressant medication by my doctor “to help me sleep” in the past, I can tell you that I'm a heck of a lot happier when I'm exercising than when I'm medicating. The reason that a lot of these natural cures don't really get out there is because there isn't a whole lot of money in telling people to go for a walk to help them with their depression. There is a lot of money in patents, trademarks, branding and getting products out there that people can consume over and over again. But if you just go for a walk, there isn't really anyone else who's benefiting directly from that, certainly not monetarily, except for you. So lace up those old tennis shoes and get those endorphins flowing because exercise isn't about how you look, it's about how you feel. And I can definitely attest to that. Our guest on this episode is Amy Clo

Ever wonder how celebrities and their trainers work out in real life? Back on the show this week is my friend, coach and ABC TV Co-Star, Jay Cardiello. Jay has coached pro athletes in the NFL and MLB... and he’s also trained A-List celebs including Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest and 50 Cent (no big deal). Today he's here to show us how we can get physically fit by working with our minds.

What happens when a comedian writes a cookbook? Anna Vocino is a voice-over talent and stand-up comedian who also happens to be a celiac and cookbook author. She co-hosts the hilarious Fitness Confidential podcast with Vinnie Tortorich, and has voiced hundreds of commercials, cartoons, movies, promos, radio stations and video games, which is a super cool day job to support her passion of food blogging and cookbook authoring. Her new cookbook and Amazon best seller, with a lovely title, "Eat Happy," features easy-to-make comfort food, free from added sugars and grains. Anna also cooks for a husband, a tiny dog, and by far the most terrifying, a teenage daughter.

Do you ever wonder what modern processed food is doing to kids? While childhood obesity and Type II diabetes are running rampant, the answer to that question is usually a bummer. But you’re about to hear from a remarkable 9 year old who I met at a book signing last spring who made me feel a heck of a lot better. This fourth-grader not only read all the way through my book, The Wild Diet, but also shared a story I won’t forget. I know how unexciting vegetables can be… especially, when you’re in fourth grade. But what if you found out that eating clean made you better at sports… and school?

Do you ever feel like the healthcare system is working against you? How much do you pay for prescription meds? What about health insurance and doctor’s bills? Even my health insurance provider is cancelling my insurance when they pulled out of Texas next month... so I’d better not get sick. Health care is a weird scene at best, and a misnomer at worst. Another good excuse to eat your vegetables ladies and gentlemen. But never fear, today's guest, mega-bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, is here to help us figure it all out. If you’ve been listening to Fat-Burning Man since the beginning, Dr. Davis is no stranger to you. You may remember him from the mega-bestseller Wheat Belly, the last time he was on this show a few years ago. Listen up, the doc holds no punches in this one.

Do you ever feel like the healthcare system is working against you? How much do you pay for prescription meds? What about health insurance and doctor’s bills? Even my health insurance provider is cancelling my insurance when they pulled out of Texas next month... so I’d better not get sick. Health care is a weird scene at best, and a misnomer at worst. Another good excuse to eat your vegetables ladies and gentlemen. But never fear, today's guest, mega-bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, is here to help us figure it all out. If you’ve been listening to Fat-Burning Man since the beginning, Dr. Davis is no stranger to you. You may remember him from the mega-bestseller Wheat Belly, the last time he was on this show a few years ago. Listen up, the doc holds no punches in this one.

Did you know that many marathon runners actually gain weight?? Celeb trainer and bestselling author Vinnie Tortorich, will give us a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on in Hollywood. Vinnie is a celebrity trainer, podcaster, speaker, cancer survivor, and author of Fitness Confidential. His “no sugar, no grains” program has rocked the internet and beyond. Vinnie and Anna Vocino, his co-host and fellow comedian, invited me on their podcast to spill the beans about ayahuasca and plant medicine (don’t miss that one). Vinnie is a OG trainer and coach for+ 30 years, training Hollywood comedians and celebrities like Howie Mandel, playmates, captains of industry, ultra-athletes, Ironman triathletes, and even pregnant moms. On the show, you’ll learn: Why Vinnie doesn’t want to be like “The Artist Formerly Known As Prince” How to sell your books and make a movie What to eat on the road (even when you forget your cooler) The difference between “bro-science” and real science And the truth behind the Twinkie de

When’s the last time you doodled just for fun? There are surprising benefits to getting your creative juices flowing, and today we’re here with returning guest, Dr. Srini Pillay, to dig into the inner workings of the mind and how to use tinkering to improve all areas of your life. Dr. Srini Pillay graduated at the top of his class in medical school in South Africa and has been dazzling minds ever since. He's an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, CEO of NeuroBusiness Group and also an award-winning author. I even hear he's writing a screenplay, maybe a musical, and dabbling in a bunch of other things. His wonderful new book has perhaps the best title of all time, Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try. We're about to teach you how to upgrade your brain, health, and performance by having more fun.

It's strange but true: Tommie Whitaker has lost 108 pounds in just 13 months... without exercise. Instead, he's rocking out in the kitchen and fueling with real food from The Wild Diet. When this Atascocita high school teacher watched our ABC TV Show in February of 2016, and he thought The Wild Diet "sounded pretty good." Bacon burgers, fresh produce, sweet potatoes, homemade pies, and hearty feasts in the evening. After Tommie watched Kurt Morgan drop 87 pounds in 14 weeks with The Wild Diet on ABC, he was ready. Tommie, his wife and son doubled-down on the Wild lifestyle. Now, just over a year later, he’s down 108 pounds and counting! He might just break the Wild weight loss record - he blew me away 70+ pounds ago! Tommie is an inspiration, always eager to pay it forward and help others with their own transformation.

Recent research in epigenetics shows that eating the wrong food for you can turn disease-promoting genes on. The good news is that when you get on the right plan, many serious conditions can be reversed. We’re here today with a remarkable woman and friend, Dr. Terry Wahls. She teaches others how to heal conditions commonly considered to be untreatable with cutting-edge science and a healthy dollop of good old common sense. Dr. Terry Wahls is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa. Though she is widely respected as a leader at the forefront of functional medicine and health, what sets Dr. Wahls apart is her experience using nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat progressive health problems, to heal her own multiple sclerosis, and later, that of others. Within a year of beginning her Wahls Protocol, Dr. Wahls went from a zero gravity wheelchair to completing an 18-mile bike tour without drugs or surgery.

“Betcha can’t eat just one!” If you’ve ever been caught elbow-deep in a bag of Fritos, you’re not alone. Why are we hungry all the time? And why is it impossible to stop eating? Because Big Food hires legions of brain scientists, chemists, and marketers getting paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to keep you addicted. The good news is that you can use the same concepts - evolutionary biology, food chemistry and psychology—to stop yourself from falling into the potato chip trap (or donuts, or ice cream, or soda).

It’s ironic. We’re overloaded with “health and fitness” technology, but our collective health is worse than ever. In a world replete with Fitbits, Apple watches, and other gimmicky gadgets, most of these self-trackers don’t do much to actually improve our behavior. Today, you’ll learn why that’s about to change. Matt Riemann is a social entrepreneur in personalized health. Like Fat-Burning Man, he’s harnessing cutting-edge technology to change the health trajectory of the human race. I dig it.

True story: the world of health supplements is an unmitigated disaster. Scams, hucksters, and frauds are the norm in the supplement business. My guest this week will teach you to spot the difference between the real thing and a well-marketed, pricey placebo in a bottle. I met Jeff Chilton’s son Skye on a wilderness survival trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Jeff’s family business creates high-quality, scientifically tested organic mushroom extracts. Today he’ll be talking about how medicinal mushrooms can improve your health and performance.

Is it possible to cook great meals in minutes? Yes indeed, says our friend and best-selling cookbook author, Melissa Joulwan. Her latest book, Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes or Less, shows busy people like us how to make crazy-delicious meals without losing our minds in the kitchen.

Our guest this week is Dr. John Gray, author of the mega-bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. He literally wrote the textbook for my wife Alyson’s communication class in college. His new book, Beyond Mars and Venus, shows how women can get back in touch with their feminine side and actually boost a man's testosterone levels. In today's episode of the show, John will tell us how we can bring passion back to our relationships by restoring our hormonal balance.

Could going without food for 2-3 days actually improve your performance? Dr. Kelly Starrett is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard and creator of MobilityWOD. He travels the world teaching elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces; athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB; and world-ranked strength and power athletes. He consults with Olympic teams and universities and is a featured speaker at strength and conditioning conferences worldwide.

Returning to Fat-Burning Man this week is my running mentor and creator of the ChiRunning phenomenon, Danny Dreyer. As he explains it, you’ll learn “how to run without your legs” and harness the principles of Tai Chi to increase your running efficiency, endurance and speed. Even if you “hate running,” there’s a special section of this show for YOU, so make sure to listen in.

Have you heard all the rage about bone broth? From Gwyneth Paltrow to Kobe Bryant, big time celebs are hopping on the broth train. Not to mention, our guest this week helped Dwight Howard conquer sugar addiction. You’re about to learn how. Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board-certified family physician and bona fide smartypants. She trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. For 10 years she practiced medicine in Hawaii, where she studied ethnobotany and the culinary habits of her healthiest patients. She runs a metabolic health clinic in Denver, Colorado, and serves as the director of the Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Program.