The Minnesota Experiment on the Biology of Human Starvation was carried out 1944/45 . It remains the most ethically justified study of experimental semi-starvation to date.
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Weight loss
Protein Blindness and Weight Management
I don’t think there is an effective healthy eating regime that overlooks protein. For a meal or snack to be healthy and contribute to weight management and emotional regulation, I’d suggest it should be a combination of natural slow release carbs, healthy fat and a bit of protein. I’d also suggest that most healthy eating regimes are probably based around 6 meals a day (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack) That said, some advocate once a day eating.
Continue readingEmotional Eating: The free 5 day emotions and eating challenge
Every year some people attend a few food-based education sessions, sign up for a few exercise classes, turn over a new leaf, and voila a few months later they are at a healthy target weight. According to the obesity statistics, about 50% of the population are able to maintain a healthy weight, and a physique they are (presumably) comfortable with, without ever seeing a trainer or a weight loss expert. Some people so it seems, have a natural gift to maintain a balance between food and activity.
Continue readingWeight management mechanics
Assuming you don’t have a psychological/emotional connection with food, weight management is simple.
That said, I think 87% of people I see have a psychological/emotional connection with food, so this technical rundown won’t really help, but eventually, you’ll end up needing these skills.
Continue readingDWF: 3 day metabolic conditioning cycle, fixing pain, weight loss stuff!
The DWF, or daily workout and food is aimed at giving you some basic conditioning ideas. For some it’s the only thing they do, for many it’s just part of your training day.
Most days you also need to work on skill ( I often focus on gymnastics), Strength and therapy drills: I need always focus on my vulnerability to Plantar fasciitis, Patello-femoral and back pain. By having a sensible self applied therapy regime, you can stop the problems before they start.
Continue readingDWF: the previous three days and are you ready to lose weight?
Its been a fun three days. I hope these workouts inspire you to start training. You don’t always need a gym. If you join the mailing list, I’ll try and keep you updated with cool and effective training ideas
Continue readingDWF: the 4 day cycle. 3 workouts, diet mechanisms and fibre
Ive had a chat with some of my followers, all of whom have said they would prefer to get the DWF’s in their 4 days blocks, so people can see in advance whats coming next.
so I’ll publish this series on the rest day. In each post you’ll get 3 workouts, and a food hint.
Continue readingSave your life: build an exercise habit: next challenge starts 28th September
Pretty much everyone I know can produce a good list as to why you should exercise and maintain a healthy weight.
The benefits of regular exercise are frankly beyond doubt for most people*
You know you should exercise and you probably know how , either at a basic, or a super advanced level.
The issue is that you wont or can’t.
Continue readingDWF: stair climb + squats, record your food.
It was just a nasty day today. 15 minutes of stair climbing, with 10 squats on each full landing. Pop on the music and loose yourself in the boring pain.
Continue readingDWF: swing, burpee, run, 90/90 breathing, and weigh yourself!
The workout: 13 minutes of 20 kettlebell swings, 10 burpees , shuttle run, check out the video!
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