Carbohydrates and Cholesterol

      Today while listening to episode # 714 of the Living La Vida Low Carb podcast with Jimmy Moore and his guest Cassie Bjork, I had a thought about carbohydrates and cholesterol. Our bodies make both of these products. So why are we told to eat carbohydrates and to avoid cholesterol? They (the media, powers that be, etc…) tell us that we can make all the cholesterol we need ourselves that we don’t need much from our diet. But, they tell us that carbohydrates are an important fuel and our diet needs to be full of them so we have enough energy. Some how they don’t know that we can make all the carbohydrates we need too, providing that we aren’t engaging in glycogen depleting exercise. 

     If you want to find out the truth about cholesterol, read Jimmy Moore's new book:

Cholesterol Clarity

Fitness Confidential

I got to do some reading over the Labor Day weekend.

      I really enjoyed "Fitness Confidential". I read a lot of health and fitness books. Vinnie Tortorich's book was different in a very refreshing way. I'm glad that Vinnie Tortorich and Dean Lorey stuck to there guns and self published the book in they way they conceived it. I think this book is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to lose weight and get fit. His message is simple, "No Sugars, No Grains". But we know its not an easy thing for most people to do. The message is also relevant for athletes, especially endurance athletes. We have been told for the last 30 years to eat more healthy grains and the high fructose corn syrup were what we should be eating to be fit and healthy. We have got fat and sick with this diet. Vinnie tells you the truth about diet and exercise.

    Vinnie's story is the best part of the book. It is a moving story of his commitment to his health and to his client's health. His story of his completion of the Furnace 508 race after his battle with cancer is a tear jerking inspiration.

    Go to Vinnie Tortorich's website to order his book:

Vinnie Tortorich, America's Angriest Trainer

Just a little fun.

I added this caption and it cracks me up. I just had to share it.

Neurofeedback

I'm currently doing some Neurofeedback training. So I found it interesting today the Dave Asprey had a recent interview with Dr. Valdeane Brown, a neurofeedback expert and manufacturer of neurofeedback equipment. I enjoyed listening to the podcast.

Bulletproof Exec interview with Dr. Valdeane Brown

More on Cold thermal stress

Stephan Guyenet has written an article on brown fat based on some new studies looking at non-shivering thermogenesis.

 Brown Fat; Its a big deal.

Learn how activating your brown fat can help you lose and maintain your weight.

Gut health, yes it really is that important

If you want to lose weight or get healthy it all starts in your gut. Read the facts and find out how to fix your gut in this article by Ben Greenfield.

How to Fix your gut

Ben Greenfield is a coach, author, speaker, ex-bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete. His science-based approach to discovering a potent balance between health and performance has revolutionized the way thousands of athletes and exercise enthusiasts around the world live, train and eat. Ben now works with athletes, CEO’s and soccer moms from around the world to achieve amazing feats of physical endurance without destroying their body in the process.

New Facebook pages

I've created a couple of Facebook pages for the classes I'm teaching.

My Primal Health System is at:

Primal Health System Facebook Page

The I am Catoosa Fitness Facebook Page.

I am Fitness