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Is Fasting the Best Way to Lose Weight?

3/4/2017

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Could Starving yourself...  actually work?

Fasting, meaning not eating... for 24 hours, twice a week?!  Sounds like a terrible way to lose pounds doesn't it?

What about paleo, proportional control, moderation, gluten-free pizza, and magical weight loss shakes?  

I preach a paleo lifestyle with an emphasis on fermented foods as part of our nutrition philosophy here at Will Power Fitness.   The Paleolithic diet works the majority of the time...  Until it doesn't. I currently have 2 clients that aren't getting the results they should be getting.  Unless they are closet eating and not telling me I've got some work to do.  (If you are..  you better come clean!)  That tells me that I need to be a better trainer, bottom line.  

Just the other day on the flip-side we had a client develop a 6 pack in the first month (that shouldn't be possible - FYI).

So...  You're going to make us starve now? (Benefits of Fasting)

I read an article today... that blew my mind!  It was all about intermittent fasting.  On top of the great information and huge claims it made there was real evidence to back it up.  In a nutshell the article sums it up by saying:
Intermittent Fasting is better because it:
  • Increases weight loss
  • Allows you to gain more lean body mass (muscle)
  • Helps you close more visceral fat (your beer belly)
  • Lowers insulin
  • Reduces insulin resistance
  • and...  "was used by humans throughout history"
Portion Control sucks because:
  • It yields less weight loss
  • It's difficult to maintain long term
  • It keeps you hungry (the grehlin hormone is a b****h)
  • It produces higher insulin levels
  • You're more likely to lose muscle
  • It's much harder to keep weight off
Grehlin is the hunger hormone which steadily increases while trying to control portions.

Intermittent Fasting - Used by Humans throughout History

So, real quick...  Imagine a giant pack of mammoths strolling by your cave.  Back in the stone age that was the equivalent of winning the lottery. 

But your tribe hasn't eaten in the in a couple days so they don't have the energy to go out and chase down that wild beast because of "starvation mode".  

How much sense does "starvation mode" really make?  Did the human race really survive by becoming lethargic and having no energy to go look for food when we skipped a meal...  

Hell no, we survived because our bodies went into overdrive after not eating for the purpose of chasing down our next meal.  

Fasting opens up the body's supply of stored energy... FAT!  Your metabolism sky rockets, and we use that body fat to go hunt down that mammoth.  
intermittent fasting

The Facts behind Fasting

Looks like I'll have to make a change in my suggested nutrition guidelines.  First, I'm going to try fasting myself.  I haven't really delved into fasting before because of how amazing paleo has been for me and the majority of my clients. 

The facts behind fasting are too awesome to possibly ignore.  

In a Study done to compare a portion control weight loss strategy vs a fasting weight loss strategy the results were astonishing.  If you'd like to nerd out with facts & figures then just refer to the link below, but I'll give you the short and sweet version.

The portion controllers subtracted 400 calories per day while the fasting group ate nothing every other day.  The fasting group would eat normally on the days they weren't fasting.  This study lasted for 24 weeks, and in conclusion the fasting group only lost a little more weight.

The fasting group didn't blow the portion control divas out of the water like you were probably hoping to hear, but wait till you hear the details.  
  • Visceral fat loss was double in the fasting group vs the portion controllers.  
  • Total fat percentage lost was 6 times as high in the fasting group.  
  • The fasting group preserved 4 times the muscle as the calorie counters.
  • The Resting Metabolic Rate baseline was diminished by 29 calories per day in the fasting group, and whopping 79 in the calorie counting group.

Wrapping this History Lesson on Fasting up!

Damn!  Sounds like I'm not going to eat tomorrow... at all.  

So, how often should I fast?  I honestly, don't know the answer to that question.  The article I read hinted at the author having fasted twice a week for the last 10 years.  I'm going to definitely take some measurements of myself, and give this a good shot for 60 days.  I'm looking for 2-3 people who'd like to do the same.  Let's put this theory to the test!  

​Who's in?  If you're already a member of Will Power Personal Training just give me a holler...  but if you're not then get your fitness assessment scheduled today.
Sources:

intensivedietarymanagement.com/difference-calorie-restriction-fasting-fasting-27/
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Treating Gout Naturally

12/22/2016

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How to Treat Gout Holistically

One of my clients skipped a workout the other day because the Gout in his foot was too painful.  Gout sucks, but there are easier ways to get rid of it than you think.  Quick Disclaimer - I'm not a doctor, so this is a suggestion.  This isn't medical fact, and will probably never be medical fact.  When big pharma starts making serious cash off of holistic remedies then you'll see doctors giving you similar advice.  Before I get on a rant...  lets get to the facts!
gout remedy

What is Gout?  
What Causes Gout?

Gout in a nutshell is a build up of uric acid.  High amounts of uric acid pile up around the join leading to serious pain.  There are many different causes of gout from high stress, excessive protien consumption, lack of getting to the gym, genetics, and of course wining and dining on the daily doesn't help!

3 Quick Easy Remedies for Gout

Did you say 3 quick easy remedies for gout pain?  I sure did.  These fixes for pain caused by gout are just plain simple.

1)  Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy

At Will Power Personal Training we already tell all of our personal training clients to chug that nasty holistic goodness known as Apple Cider Vinegar.  Apple Cider Vinegar, also known as ACV is a great anti-inflammatory, and sure enough any remedy with anti-inflammation properties will help to reduce pain.  
apple cider vinegar for gout

2) Eat tons of Cherries *The most fun remedy for gout*

Ok, maybe not TONS of cherries, but consuming 15 cherries a day will be able to cut that gout... out!  There have been studies that eating cherries, or drinking cherry juice resulted in a lower risk of new gout attacks.  I'm sure you want to find these studies about cherry's impact on gout, so here you go!  
Study on Cherries fighting Gout Pain
cherries for gout

3) Cut the Sugar to cut the Gout Out!

Seriously, cut that sugar, achohol, and don't have any fun ever again.  

Just kidding, but your Gout pain is really killing you then you might want to eliminate at least one of those two devils I just mentioned.  

Your sugar intake is pummeling your whole body, like Mike Tyson vs a fourth grader.  

Your body just can't handle sugar, so it reacts by shooting inflammation throughout your body.  Cut the sugar, and you'll be able to cut your gout medications out.  
Gout Treatment

Healing the Body instead of the treating the Symptoms

Will Power Personal Training CT focuses on healing the body farther than just treating symptoms.  Those solutions to gout pain will do more than just treat your gout pain; solutions like apple cider vinegar consumption, eating cherries, and cutting out sugar will heal your entire body.  

Healing your body with natural food from a good source is very important.  To get more information about seeing a "personal trainer near me" in Connecticut read more about Will Power Personal Training, or shoot us an email at willpowerfitnessnf@gmail.com.

By the way, I'm not expert writer so if you find a typo or my grammar is terrible, please let me know.   
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