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

What do Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson all have in common? Today, we’re here with Don Saladino, one of the most in-demand and respected trainers in Hollywood. For over 20 years, Don has coached actors, athletes, musicians, and titans of business. Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman, and David Harbour are just a few names of clients he’s trained recently. Today Don’s going to spill the beans on topics that will definitely raise some eyebrows. Including the fact that he gets shredded eating over 500 grams of carbs a day.

Is our phone and technology addiction now a serious health issue? Returning to the show this week is fellow podcaster, co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, and New York Times best selling author, Mr. Chris Kresser. For a man so knowledgeable about health, Chris’ non-dogmatic approach to wellness can be refreshing.

Did you know that up to 90% of Americans are not getting enough of the nutrients that are critical for healthy functioning? What’s worse, these nutrient deficiencies can compound over the years and may continue to cause issues for decades to come. To help us all sort it out, we’re here with Dr. Mark Hyman. Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician, the director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, and an 11-time number one New York Times best-selling author.

Were our childhood heroes, like He-Man and Captain Planet, jacked up on steroids? We’re here with Noelle Tarr and Stefani Ruper, co-hosts of the Well-Fed Women Podcast and authors of the brand new book Coconuts and Kettlebells, to get to the bottom of all of this. If you’ve ever suffered from body image issues, disordered eating or even exercising too much, this episode is definitely for you. Noelle is a nutritional therapy practitioner, an NSCA certified personal trainer, and a new mom. And Stefani Ruper is a past guest of the show, creator of PaleoForWomen.com,  and author of Sexy by Nature.

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.