Tue, 8 February 2011
Back with Episode 66. I will include the show topics list and detailed questions for each future episode. Show Topics:
Detailed Questions: 1. Question from Diana: Hi Robb and Andy How do you recommend I sustain my training load from work (6 hours of classes - 3 x 1 hr Spin classes, 2 x 1 hr Bootcamp classes and 1 Body Pump class) without shooting my cortisol sky high and overtraining (which I think was the problem that brought me to Paleo originally.) In addition, to the above training, I also run 5-6 days a week (sorry!)generally in the 8-12km range though previously while training for marathons, much more. 2. Question from Stephan: Hi Robb and Andy. I've noticed this issue come up several times on your show. Someone starts out with a paleo diet and gets their bloodwork done. The results are often a big drop in triglycerides and an increase in total and LDL. 3. Question from Jesse: Robb, 4. Question from Sally: Hi Rob and Andy, Your podcast’s not bad!! Yeah, you might have changed my life a bit, but whatever... 5. Question from Tiki: Saw this guy fight on strikeforce over the weekend. He is 48 and from what I've read and heard the announcers mention, he only eats one meal a day , at night, usually soup and salad. Any insight on how someone can do his workout routine and only eat one meal which is mostly vegan and be in the shape he is in at 48 no less? Is it the sprinting? Is it the fasting? Fucken sickass genetics? 6. Question from Kass: Hey Robb and Andy! 7. Question from Mrs. F Hello Robb and Andy, 8. Question from Ultimate Russell: Hey Robb and Andy, hope you guys are well. Robb, I saw your blog post about fitness at almost 40 and I think you look great, man. And of course Andy, you're beautiful as ever... Anyway, Robb and Andy, how do you feel about Zero Calorie Energy drinks? I do enjoy one a couple times a week but am a little concerned about artificial sweeteners (I've read a lot of negative things but then I read totally conflicting statements) I figured if I want an answer that jives with my lifestyle you would be the guy to ask. Usually when I have one it's during a long drive home in place of a cup of coffee. I have paid attention to see if I notice any negative effects on myself and as of yet there have been none. So tell me, anything to worry about or is a couple of energy drinks a week okay? 9. Question from Keith Norris Wannabe: Thoughts on isometric exercise? A worthwhile pursuit? 10. Question from Future David: It's not so much a question, rather, a general "podcast slogan" as I was contemplating T-shirt designs for you guys. Tell me what you think... 11. Question from Deb: Can eating paleo heal a borderline low functioning thyroid? 12. Question from Alex: Hi Rob and Andy, 13. Question from Mike: Robb and Andy great show. My question today involves Leptin Resistance. I began Paleo just 14. Question from Adam: Hey Robb and Andy, love the book and podcast. Thank you for all you two do. I want to look awesome naked (think Brad Pitt in Fight Club, or a gymnast.) I have a lot of equiptment at home (pull up bars, kettle bells, dumbbells.) I like the idea of P90X for getting ripped, but I think I overtrained when I did it. What type of exercises/frequency would you recommend for someone at home to get jacked. I do care about having functional strength, but I prefer to look good. Sorry I never have had a six pack and I want to by the time I turn 30 in six months. Show Notes - The Paleo Solution - Episode 66 |
Tue, 1 February 2011
In today's episode we talk about why Robb looks so small next to Art Devany, John Welbourn stops by to give his insights on the recent incident at Iowa, and we answer your questions. I am going to start including the questions from each episode in the blog post as well as in the show notes to make searching easier. Oh and Happy Birthday to Robb! In The News:
13 Iowa Football players hospitalized after a workout:
http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/27/13-iowa-football-players-hospitalized-after-workout/ 1. Question from Brandie: Hi Robb,
We are a CrossFit Family, I do it and my 3 sons do CrossFit Kids. My oldest son, who is 10 years old, has alapecia and I am trying find out if there is anything dietary that we can do to curb the onset. I know it is a autoImmune disease similar to Crones, but that's about all the information we can get from the doctors since it is not a serious illness. But it does affect his energy level and behavior when it comes on. This is his second major outbreak he's had, but has had more frequent lighter episodes. Any direction you could give us would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Brandi This isn't a Paleo question, but I've noticed that you have mentioned spending time in Nicaragua on several occasions in the podcast. I am an experienced world traveler, fluent in Spanish, and I have an opportunity to travel to Nicaragua this summer but I would be taking my six year old son with me. I've spent quite a bit of time in high-crime areas such as Rio De Janeiro and though I never had any problems, I probably wouldn't risk bringing my son there at this time. My wife is very worried about the level of crime and infection in Nicaragua. Is her fear of the unknown justified? What attracts you to Nicaragua? Is it kid-friendly? 3. Question from Gittit: Robb, happy belated birthday and thanks for all the information you so generously put out there! In your "My Training at 39" post you mentioned something about melatonin worsening sleep issues when they are GABA related. I was wondering if you could elaborate on that a bit. Here's my story in a nutshell and why this comment of yours struck a chord: I'm a born night owl and have always had trouble keeping in sync with day and night. I've tried taking melatonin to help fix my sleep, 3-5 mg, but about half the times I take it the result is horribly fragmented sleep. I wake every 2 hours, or wake up after 5 hours and can't fall asleep again. Without melatonin my problem is falling asleep, but once I'm out I sleep deeply for 9 hours. I do keep basic sleep hygiene, sleep in a dark room and drink my last coffee no later than 4 PM. Interestingly my 19-year old brother independently has the same reaction to melatonin and our doctor has never heard of this phenomenon in anyone else. Thank you for any input you may have, and again thanks for all the information peppered with good old tough love. Always looking forward to more. Take care, Gittit from Israel (old student of Ido's, really looking forward to your new project together! Feel free not to broadcast the parentheses =)) 4. Question from Courtnay: Hello Robb and Andy, I know your paths have diverged with our old friend Barry and all his weigh and measure nonsense, however, I still like to loosely structure my paleo meals around the "blocks" system in order to have an understanding of how much of everything I'm eating. I like the idea of knowing what to tweak based on how I look, perform and feel. My question is about measuring protein. My husband and I have been debating for years whether meat should be weighed before or after cooking. I think that if you measure it before cooking you are measuring water weight because when you cook it, it weighs a lot less. My husband thinks that that is wishful thinking. As much as I realize the relative insignificance of this issue, I would love to settle this debate once and for all. What do you think...measure before cooking, measure after cooking, or throw the scale out the window? 5. Question from Jaison: Robb and Andy, Some background: I am 5'9" male, 160lbs, have been 100% paleo for 1 year and have dropped from 224lbs (64lbs lost this year), from 36% bodyfat to 13% with embarrassingly little exercise, although I have been doing p90x for about 3 months now. Been doing Leangains IF for about 2 months now with good results. But it's time to step things up and be specific. my main goal right now is to gain muscle mass, and then get under 8% bodyfat. I'm just confused as to, well pretty much everything to do with programming for these goals. Love the podcast I have read the book TWICE, you have really changed my life. 6. Question from Kyle: Hi guys, I am a new follower to the podcast, never knew it existed until a resent Hawaii visit. I went to the Natropath in order to get some herbal anti-inflammatory medication as opposed to taking your usual NSAID's. After looking up what causes Gout I was fearful that my Paleo diet was a contributing factor. So please tell me I can continue eating Paleo, that I don,t have to go vegetarian. Also is it true that I should listen to what the blood group diet suggests... Because with the elimination of chicken, pork, trout, seeds eg sesame, pumpkin I,m kind of left with only 'the meats that I should only have 1or 2 days / week. 7. Question from Joshua: Hey Robb and Andy 8. Question from Emma:
I guess everyone begins these things with a spiel about how they've been listening to you from the very beginning, so I might as well follow suit: I've been listening to you from the very beginning. My mom was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October, and is currently undergoing chemo. I understand you believe this type of cancer to be in the family of auto-immune diseases that can really benefit from a diligent no-gluten, low-carb policy. Where I'm not clear about is how she should handle the issue of red meat. Many sources say to avoid the stuff as much as possible, but those are the same people that are also recommending vegetarianism and "healthy" whole grains. My family tries to eat mainly locally raised, grass-fed meat, and my gut feeling is that this should not be problematic to her recovery. However, I'd like something a little more solid than my intuition to make such a judgement in this case. How do you feel about people eating grass-fed red meat, or for that matter any sort of red meat during cancer treatment? Should they limit their intake, or is it not much of a concern? If you could also please cite some sources I would appreciate it. I've tried searching pubmed and google, but to no avail. I mostly come across studies linking red meat consumption to increased risk of cancer, which I already know to be a shady manipulation of variables that doesn't properly represent the entire picture. Thank you so much for your help and insight! 9. Question from Colby:
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/8-reasons-carbs-help-you-lose-weight-2442968/
Robb, saw this story on Yahoo front page this morning. I'm sure you've heard about it or will soon, but I just had to comment. Is this article a joke? It seems to make all kinds of wonderful claims, but then does nothing to back them up. How is it that studies and/or articles keep coming out that contradict Paleo, but they cite little to no research? I fear that the ease in which someone can post groundbreaking new diet research, all for a buck, is the biggest opponent that Paleo faces. Especially b/c once these diets/fads are disproved, people then lump every other diet/lifestyle (i.e. Paleo) together and label them a fraud, fad, scam, etc. Just my 2 cents Show Notes - The_Paleo_Solution_Episode_65 Download episode here. |
Tue, 25 January 2011
Back with Episode 64 of the podcast - Enjoy!!! Show Topics:
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Tue, 18 January 2011
Back with Episode 63. Enjoy!!! Show Topics:
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Tue, 11 January 2011
Sarah Fragoso from EverydayPaleo stops by to answer your questions about kids, families, and Paleo. Show Topics:
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Tue, 4 January 2011
The first episode of the new year! Here is link to the book resources section of Robb's site that we discussed during the show. Show Topics:
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Tue, 28 December 2010
The final episode of 2010. Thank you for all your support this year! Show Topics:
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Tue, 21 December 2010
Back with episode 59. We hope everyone has a happy holiday season! Be sure not to eat more than five fries. Show Topics:
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Tue, 14 December 2010
We are honored to be joined by Tim Ferriss today to discuss his new book "The 4-Hour Body". Show Topics:
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Tue, 7 December 2010
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