I’ve been talking to today’s guest, Bryan Gryn (host of the Get Lean, Eat Clean podcast) a lot recently about my experiment with eating more food and de-emphasizing things like fasting and low-carb models, as Bryan is a firm follower of the 2 Meals A Day strategy.

During this show, I challenge him on eating more as we get into this topic and try to make sense of some potentially confusing, seemingly disparate points of view about fasting and calories. Bryan shares why it all comes down to knowing your baseline, so you can make choices about your life and routines based on the essential goals of getting optimal sleep, controlling stress, and everything else you need to do to live a generally healthy lifestyle. We get into fun topics like cold exposure and how to do it correctly, how to handle the assortment of different stressors present in modern life—both chronic and destructive, as well as the appropriate stressors (although we must remember these are all forms of stress—even restrictive diets). We also talk about how to fast and when not to fast, dive into the concept of redundant pathways, the benefits that come from the strategic application of restrictive diets, as well as how to do these diets the right way. 



TIMESTAMPS:

This simulcast brings great discussions on the pros and cons of restrictive diets. [00:53]

Having compliance and long-term sustainability with self-experimentation is what really works. [06:41]

It is important to be more thorough with getting your bloodwork, especially when you are testing out new dietary regimens to see how they affect you.  [09:43]

It is difficult to get your Vitamin D needs met just through diet. Sun exposure is important.  [13:21]   

We have to be careful in our already stressful lives when we add restrictive diets to our lives. [14:09]

Breathwork can really help diminish your stress. [17:38]

Which is colder: Lake Tahoe or chest freezer? You want the whole practice of cold exposure to be appropriately brief. [19:57]

Brad wonders if the success of some of these diets could be largely driven by what you eliminate rather than the magic of the new “regimen.” [23:44]

Protein foods are highly satiating so you aren’t usually looking to snack. [31:20]

The key is to stay away from refined industrial seed oils and refined carbohydrates. [38:42]

Can you overdo it with restricting and fasting? [43:02]   

At all times your liver is working hard to make sure your glucose is balanced. [51:10]

Brad has been experimenting on his carnivore-ish diet by adding carbs such as fruit. [55:02]

Having a spare tire, losing muscle mass….those are the baseline for aging. [57:27]

When you feel alert, energized, focused, and not hungry from not eating, this is due to turning on the stress mechanisms that are allowing you to feel that way without energy. [01:01:57]

If you get rid of the processed foods, you are not going to get fat. (Lustig) [01:10:04]

Today’s elite level athletes perform six times as much physical energy expenditure than the busiest hunger gatherer. [01:25:32]



LINKS:
Brad Kearns.com
Brad’s Shopping page
Marek-Health.com/Brad
Get Lean, Eat Clean
The Vitamin D Solution
Brian Liver King Johnson
Ancestral Supplements
Keto Reset Diet
Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine
Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine
Fit to Fat to Fit Podcast
Metabolical
Podcast with Robert Lustig



Join Brad for more fun on: 

Instagram: @bradkearns1

Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh

Twitter: @bradleykearns

YouTube: @BradKearns

TikTok: @bradkearns



We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!

Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.
Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion. 
Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend
Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement
BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!
BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off
LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link!
BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity
Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount 

Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Pagefor great products and discounts

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I’ve been talking to today’s guest, Bryan Gryn (host of the<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-lean-eat-clean/id1540391210"> Get Lean, Eat Clean</a> podcast) a lot recently about my experiment with eating more food and de-emphasizing things like fasting and low-carb models, as Bryan is a firm follower of the 2 Meals A Day strategy.
During this show, I challenge him on eating more as we get into this topic and try to make sense of some potentially confusing, seemingly disparate points of view about fasting and calories. Bryan shares why it all comes down to knowing your baseline, so you can make choices about your life and routines based on the essential goals of getting optimal sleep, controlling stress, and everything else you need to do to live a generally healthy lifestyle. We get into fun topics like cold exposure and how to do it correctly, how to handle the assortment of different stressors present in modern life—both chronic and destructive, as well as the appropriate stressors (although we must remember these are all forms of stress—even restrictive diets). We also talk about how to fast and when not to fast, dive into the concept of redundant pathways, the benefits that come from the strategic application of restrictive diets, as well as how to do these diets the right way. 
 
TIMESTAMPS:
This simulcast brings great discussions on the pros and cons of restrictive diets. [00:53]
Having compliance and long-term sustainability with self-experimentation is what really works. [06:41]
It is important to be more thorough with getting your bloodwork, especially when you are testing out new dietary regimens to see how they affect you.  [09:43]
It is difficult to get your Vitamin D needs met just through diet. Sun exposure is important.  [13:21]   
We have to be careful in our already stressful lives when we add restrictive diets to our lives. [14:09]
Breathwork can really help diminish your stress. [17:38]
Which is colder: Lake Tahoe or chest freezer? You want the whole practice of cold exposure to be appropriately brief. [19:57]
Brad wonders if the success of some of these diets could be largely driven by what you eliminate rather than the magic of the new “regimen.” [23:44]
Protein foods are highly satiating so you aren’t usually looking to snack. [31:20]
The key is to stay away from refined industrial seed oils and refined carbohydrates. [38:42]
Can you overdo it with restricting and fasting? [43:02]   
At all times your liver is working hard to make sure your glucose is balanced. [51:10]
Brad has been experimenting on his carnivore-ish diet by adding carbs such as fruit. [55:02]
Having a spare tire, losing muscle mass….those are the baseline for aging. [57:27]
When you feel alert, energized, focused, and not hungry from not eating, this is due to turning on the stress mechanisms that are allowing you to feel that way without energy. [01:01:57]
If you get rid of the processed foods, you are not going to get fat. (Lustig) [01:10:04]
Today’s elite level athletes perform six times as much physical energy expenditure than the busiest hunger gatherer. [01:25:32]
 
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/">Brad Kearns.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bradkearns.com/shop/">Brad’s Shopping page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marekhealth.com/Brad/">Marek-Health.com/Brad</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-lean-eat-clean/id1540391210">Get Lean, Eat Clean</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Solution-3-Step-Strategy-Problems/dp/0452296889/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G0Q0MXW5R7B1&amp;keywords=The+Vitamin+D+Solution&amp;qid=1663016101&amp;sprefix=the+vitamin+d+solution%2Caps%2C142&amp;sr=8-1">The Vitamin D Solution</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/liverking/?hl=en">Brian Liver King Johnson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ancestralsupplements.com/">Ancestral Supplements</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Reset-Diet-Metabolism-Forever/dp/1524762253/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1642725650&amp;sr=8-2">Keto Reset Diet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=brad+kearns+morning+routine&amp;oq=Brad+Kearns+Morning+Routine&amp;aqs=chrome.0.35i39l2j69i59.3516j0j8&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-ETSme1g8">Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/2020/05/12/drew-manning-owning-your-story/">Fit to Fat to Fit Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Metabolical-Processed-Nutrition-Modern-Medicine-ebook/dp/B08F7S58JY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33X69ZXR6724D&amp;keywords=Metabolical&amp;qid=1643328297&amp;sprefix=metabolical%2Caps%2C151&amp;sr=8-1">Metabolical</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/2021/09/21/dr-robert-lustig-metabolic-effects-of-processed-foods-and-transcending-the-diet-wars-once-and-for-all/">Podcast with Robert Lustig</a></li>
</ul>
 
Join Brad for more fun on: 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/">@bradkearns1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bradkearnsjumphigh">@bradkearnsjumphigh</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleykearns">@bradleykearns</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XXEoULD0AiiuPHdRw-Efg">@BradKearns</a>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bradkearns">@bradkearns</a>
 
We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&amp;A shows, emailed to <a href="mailto:getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com">podcast@bradventures.com</a>. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!
Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;t=102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4&amp;a=7224&amp;o=6&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=evergreen&amp;utm_term=Bradventures%20LLC%207224&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff_sub5=" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;t=102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4&amp;a=7224&amp;o=6&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=evergreen&amp;utm_term=Bradventures%20LLC%207224&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff_sub5=" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign%3DBlog%26t%3D102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4%26a%3D7224%26o%3D6%26utm_source%3Daffiliate%26utm_medium%3Devergreen%26utm_term%3DBradventures%2520LLC%25207224%26utm_content%3D%26aff_sub5%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652388002068000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2r1wgyoU2Dv2tr5Xp8UOyZ">Butcher Box:</a> Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;t=102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4&amp;a=7224&amp;o=6&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=evergreen&amp;utm_term=Bradventures%20LLC%207224&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff_sub5=" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;t=102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4&amp;a=7224&amp;o=6&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=evergreen&amp;utm_term=Bradventures%20LLC%207224&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff_sub5=" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.butcherbox.com/lander/specialoffer-g?utm_campaign%3DBlog%26t%3D102ddb2ec7e908409da64391f5ddc4%26a%3D7224%26o%3D6%26utm_source%3Daffiliate%26utm_medium%3Devergreen%26utm_term%3DBradventures%2520LLC%25207224%26utm_content%3D%26aff_sub5%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652388002068000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2r1wgyoU2Dv2tr5Xp8UOyZ">Click here</a> for special promotion. </li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/macademia-masterpiece/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/macademia-masterpiece/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AQ3-_vU-DRZCPOmZI948Q">Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: </a>Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend</li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/mofo/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/mofo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wKEG-rA2Nxox7Ex5ykel0">Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO):</a> Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement</li>
<li><a href="http://beautycounter.com/bradkearns" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://beautycounter.com/bradkearns&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CSTAMEqYvvt4s-QWggHjK">BeautyCounter:</a> Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!</li>
<li><a href="http://Magbreakthrough.com/brad" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Magbreakthrough.com/brad&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1evKLUFC4tRFe0zx_pFRmt">BiOptimizers</a>: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off</li>
<li><a href="https://drinklmnt.com/products/lmnt-recharge-electrolyte-drink?rfsn=6798633.c0a533&amp;utm_medium=sponsor&amp;utm_source=bradkearns&amp;utm_campaign=agwp&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;variant=16358367199266">LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix:</a> Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link!</li>
<li><a href="http://bradnutrition.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bradnutrition.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0K26KJH-eYg_zQTGv8m4-1">BradNutrition.com</a>: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity</li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/morning-routine/" data-cke-saved-href="https://bradkearns.com/morning-routine/">Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course:</a> Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. <a href="https://bradkearns.com/morning-routine/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/morning-routine/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652388002069000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3RhX43ww7YoyTd3RG6h8Ki" data-cke-saved-href="https://bradkearns.com/morning-routine/">Enroll now for earlybird discount </a> Check out <a href="https://bradkearns.com/favorites/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/favorites/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652388002069000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1BwtkPowfQOy8bWjm82fny" data-cke-saved-href="https://bradkearns.com/favorites/">Brad Kearns Favorites Page</a> for great products and discounts</li>
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Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author and champion triathlete, Speedgolfer, and masters high jumper, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. Enjoy memorable insights from leading experts on diet, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, relationships, happiness, and longevity. Brad’s “Breather” shows provide step-by-step tips you can implement right away to improve your life. Let’s explore beyond shortcuts, hacks, and crushing competition to laugh, have fun, appreciate the journey, and not take ourselves too seriously. It’s time to B.rad!

Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author and champion triathlete, Speedgolfer, and masters high jumper, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. Enjoy memorable insights from leading experts on diet, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, relationships, happiness, and longevity. Brad’s “Breather” shows provide step-by-step tips you can implement right away to improve your life. Let’s explore beyond shortcuts, hacks, and crushing competition to laugh, have fun, appreciate the journey, and not take ourselves too seriously. It’s time to B.rad!

Brad Kearns, NY Times bestselling author and Guinness World Record athlete,  offers a fun and diverse mix of interviews with leading authors and health experts, and "Breather" shows for peak performance and personal growth

The B.rad Podcast

Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author and champion triathlete, speedgolfer, and masters high jumper, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life, without taking ourselves too seriously! You'll learn from experts on diet, fitness, peak performance, and personal growth, and enjoy Brad's brief "Breather” shows where you get simple, actionable tips to improve your life right away. Let’s explore beyond hype, hacks, shortcuts, and sciency talk to laugh, have fun, and appreciate the journey. It’s time to B.rad!

Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author and champion triathlete, speedgolfer, and masters high jumper, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life, without taking ourselves too seriously! You'll learn from experts on diet, fitness, peak performance, and personal growth, and enjoy Brad's brief "Breather” shows where you get simple, actionable tips to improve your life right away. Let’s explore beyond hype, hacks, shortcuts, and sciency talk to laugh, have fun, and appreciate the journey. It’s time to B.rad!

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