RMAX Nutrition [Archive]

Kathryn Woodall

08-03-2009, 10:36 AM

Hey Everyone,

As some of you might have heard, there is a book coming out about how to RMAX-power your nutrition. It is going through edits and fine-tuning but I'll keep you posted when we have a better idea of a release date.

Meanwhile, a second book has also been started. After reading the first draft of the above book, Coach Jones asked some really great questions about things he had always wanted to know, had researched, but had failed to find satisfactory and scientific explanations for. While the first book is more application and explanation, this second book will be for all of those science lovers out there. (Don't worry. I'm still going to do my best to make it readable by the average person and to keep the lingo to a minimum.)

What I am interested in hearing from you is basically the same thing that Coach Jones is doing...what about nutrition have you always wanted to know but have never been able to have satisfactorily answered? I may not be able to use all of your questions, and it is possible I'll pick a few to answer here, but I would love to know what you would like to learn about, have explained, and/or clarified because you constantly see conflicting research.

Until you see a post from me saying that writing of this second book has been completed, feel free to post your questions here for consideration.

Aengus

08-04-2009, 07:42 AM

Kathryn, I can't wait for these to come out.

Coach Haggard

08-04-2009, 03:25 PM

This is great news Kathryn. Coach Jones and I have been having many nutrition related conversations lately as you know. I am eagerly waiting for your books :).

Joseph David

08-05-2009, 05:33 AM

Put me down for a pre order also :)

barna284

08-05-2009, 10:19 AM

What's the issue with insulin & insulin control? Most low-carb diets (Atkins, South Beach) and the paleo eating style make it a huge deal to have a low fasting insulin level and too avoid sudden boosts. How important is this really in the long run? Can one have a healthy diet with a heavy load of carbs?

Kathryn Woodall

08-05-2009, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the encouragement Dale, Dennis, and Joseph! I'm pretty excited to have the book brought to life!

Barna284, excellent questions that are on a lot of minds these days! Each of them has been slated to be explained in the second book (Coach Jones was interested in those topics too :)).

Questions like that are exactly what I'm looking for so please keep them rolling in!

Reverend Linus

08-06-2009, 01:19 PM

So excited about this project!

Will this system be vegetarian/vegan friendly?

Kathryn Woodall

08-06-2009, 05:48 PM

Linus,

Yes. It will be vegan/vegetarian friendly as well as friendly to meat eaters.

My goal is to help guide you so that your nutrition is adaptable and suited to your needs/goals while your eating habits are sustainable. On top of it, I hope that you come away with a better idea of how to practice health-first nutrition in the real world.

vvvooo

08-07-2009, 04:20 AM

Hi Kathryn,
I have a question.
When I was younger I bought into this but over time didn’t see how this can be accurate.
I read long ago, (I can’t remember the sources it’s been so long), and have been told by various persons “into” nutrition..
If fruit is eaten after your meal it packs the freshly eaten meal against the stomach walls which hinders digestion and your nutritional intake. The claimed reason in a nutshell; fruit is almost immediately processed and absorbed into the system as opposed to veggies and meats from your meal. The fruit “packs” your meal, which was eaten first, against the stomach walls because the stomach is trying to absorb/process it quickly.

Kathryn Woodall

08-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Hi Vinny,

I'm going to answer part of this here, and the rest of the answer will be in the second book (but not listed with your question...purely because it will already be covered under basic digestion).

The basic answer is that fruit eaten at the end of the meal does not pack food to the stomach walls.

I think that I have an idea of how this myth got started, but it has a lot more to do with the nutrients required to digest the various components of your meal than it does with anything else, but even so, food is not left packed anywhere...it may not be broken down and absorbed, but it will be eliminated. Unless your diet goals require you to avoid fruit for some reason, eating fruit with a meal (at the beginning , middle, or end) is perfectly health-first.

rsandilands

08-09-2009, 03:36 PM

Hi Kathryn

I'm very interested in nutrition but am rather confused at present by all the no/low-carb and paleo type diets, especially as they seem to be adopted en masse by various 'fitness communities', witness the cross fitters.

It seems they would have you believe that eating brown rice is the equivalent of eating white sugar and that bananas are to be avoided at all costs.

I'd love to read about saturated fats, especially of animal original - again, the low-carbers would have us believe that saturated fats are not just OK, but good for us in relatively large quantities.

I was fascinated by an account from a no-carb eater the other day - this guy eats one pound of fatty meat a day - nothing else and was convinced that not only was this viable but that his blood counts were perfect and that this was in fact the 'optimal' diet for humans.

Do you have any thoughts on the Weston Price approach to nutrition? I must admit this appeals to me 'intuititively".

How about milk? Your thoughts?

These are some of the topics occupying my mind recently and would love to read about.

rsandilands

08-09-2009, 03:40 PM

Coach Gottschalk

08-10-2009, 08:55 AM

...a couple more spring to mind...

Should one's metabolism be a relevant consideration in adopting a nutrition program? I ask because I'm 6'5" and only 73 kg or so - very tall and skinny - my weight hasn't changed since I was 18 and I eat large amounts of food.

Are you asking because you want to gain weight? Your resting metabolism is largely a function of your lean mass and bodily functions. Unless you have some type of medical condition (glandular/hormonal issues) then your metabolism likely isn't very different from anyone else at 73kg assuming their body composition or activity level don't differ greatly from your own.

Coach Gottschalk

08-10-2009, 09:05 AM

Whoops, hit back and it double-posted.

stevenhogg

08-10-2009, 09:18 AM

Hi Kathryn,

I have cleaned up my diet considerably, but still have a lot of refinement to do. One area I've not addressed is how much to eat and when. I'm front loading my proteins (though dinner is probably still too big) and in general have considerably more energy than I did 3-4 years ago. But to sift through the plethora of myths and facts out in the dietary world is daunting and personal experimentation can be a long process. And rough on the rest of the family. ;)

My questions would be:

What is the proper balance between protein, fats and carbs.
How much to eat and when.
Adjustments based on how much you are working out, overall goals, and where you are at now.
Is there ever a time when natural or synthetic supplementation is appropriate/health first.

I know you can't always give hard and fast rules, but general guidelines and indicators to let you know if you are on track or off track would be fantastic.

Put me down for a pre-order too.

Thanks,

Kathryn Woodall

08-10-2009, 09:20 AM

There seems to be enough desire to know more about carbs/low carbs and insulin control that I think I will add a small section addressing this in the first book that is going to be released.

Rsandilands, yes, metabolism should be considered when it comes to RMAX-powering your nutrition. The rest of your questions will be dealt with in book #2. Thanks for asking them!

Kathryn Woodall

08-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Steven,

We must have been typing at the same time. :)

There are general indicators included for your first 3 questions in book #1, while the 4th question will be covered in detail in book #2. I think your questions are shared by a lot of folks.

In general, the second book will have more detail while the first has a broader base that lets people jump in to begin RMAX-powering their nutrition.

stevenhogg

08-10-2009, 11:05 AM

Great Kathryn,

Then you'd better get back to work and get those books done. ;)

lorenzodamarith

08-10-2009, 02:16 PM

It will be friendly to meat eaters.

hello,

kathryn woodall, this is unacceptable. meat eaters need competition.

therefore, you should make the book a bit more hostile to meat eaters.

next, give the book one or two natural weapons. something like fangs or built in taser!

there. THAT is a couple of books that will keep us on our toes!

sounds like some stuff worth knowing!

will they be paper published? or electo published (like coaches murdock and steer "ber")?

thanks

Kathryn Woodall

08-13-2009, 12:20 PM

Steven,
I almost have the section on carbs, nutrient ratios, insulin, and what they all mean to you done. How's that for getting back to work. ;)

Lorenzo,
You crack me up. :)

Format has yet to be decided. People do keep asking that question though...so is there an overwhelming desire for one or the other?

Reverend Linus

08-13-2009, 03:51 PM

I vote for ebook - better for the trees and all... ;)

deckard

08-14-2009, 03:15 AM

I vote for the ebook.
I guess I speak for most of the non-US residents we dont want to wait 2-4 weeks for delivery while reading the rest of the tribe tumbling for enthusiasm the whole time ;-)

Aengus

08-14-2009, 07:15 AM

I'm fine with either format but I personally like having a bound published copy in my hands.

RonP

08-15-2009, 06:54 AM

If you go with ebook. You could offer it through amazon's kindle also. Just a thought.

I'm hoping to find out more on supposed youth generating supplements.
Resveratrol, Quercetin, CoQ10, and the combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl L Carnitine.

I think it would be interesting exploring what people are actually doing to their bodies when eating the junk out there. All the preservatives, processed stuff, and cheap substitutions for what we think is food. Also had a cook tell me that restaurant food has more preservatives in it than store bought food. ????

An exploration of the truth on salt. I know the history. How they had us taking it just for a football game. Then stopped it. Now wisdom for lengthy endurance calls for salt. Don't forget the water. I've thought it interesting that when a person has a salt overload problem. They say to cut down on salt. Which is sadly true due to the amount of salt they're taking in. But why haven't I ever heard one of these people say they were told to drink more water? These same people probably don't drink hardly any water itself. Which might very well be as much of the salt problem as high amounts of salt itself. When faced with any kind of endurance. I follow this table: http://www.succeedscaps.com/Ninebox.html
I'm not advertising for Karl. He's a great guy. Would be more than happy to share any info. And he'd be the first to admit his caps are for convenience. Otherwise you can just take a salt shaker with you.

A good exploration of sugar. Mainly because all these type 2 diabetics ( like idiot me) were created. Then when I would tell people I treated it successfully with lifestyle. They would look at me like I was lying to them, or stupid. I'd tell them to tell the american diabetes association they don't know what they're talking about.

vvvooo

08-15-2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks Kathryn :)

JasonE

08-16-2009, 09:33 PM

Here are a few things I've looked into:

Blood-type dieting
Metabolic typing

Two completely different things, and both have their proponents. Both also claim to have science on their side. Do they just add another useless layer of complexity to meal planning, or does either one provide useful guidelines?

Also, what is the purpose of these books? What does "RMAX-powering" one's diet actually mean? How does the material presented apply to those of varying age groups and athletic persuasions? Is this a presentation of nutritional philosophy with scientific citations, or a scientific presentation augmented by philosophical interpretations?

No need to answer any of those questions here. ;)

I prefer hard copy over e-books. Electronic files are less convenient (computer-dependent), more easily copied, and you can't highlight or jot margin notes or mark pages for future reference. Also, a hard copy will last far longer.

lorenzodamarith

08-16-2009, 11:22 PM

supposed youth generating supplements

hello,

ronp? what is this?

"supposed youth" who are generating supplements? or supposed supplements that "generate youth"?

either version seems interesting... in a scary stephenkingian sort of way!

thanks

lorenzodamarith

08-16-2009, 11:25 PM

Lorenzo,
You crack me up. :)

hello,

kathryn woodall, does this mean you'll do it?

thanks

stevenhogg

08-18-2009, 04:26 PM

Steven,
I almost have the section on carbs, nutrient ratios, insulin, and what they all mean to you done. How's that for getting back to work.Much better. Thanks.

Lorenzo, You crack me up.Of all of the possible reactions - this is the best.

Format has yet to be decided. People do keep asking that question though...so is there an overwhelming desire for one or the other?e-book - It is the most environmentally sound method and easiest way to disseminate to those around the world.

Though, I always end up printing it out. I hate reading on the computer.

Take care,

Kathryn Woodall

08-18-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks everyone for chiming in with your format preferences and questions!

Ron, much of what you are asking will be in the second book. The sugar part will be partially covered in the first book, and more deeply explored in the second.

You're welcome, Vinny. :)

Also, what is the purpose of these books? What does "RMAX-powering" one's diet actually mean? How does the material presented apply to those of varying age groups and athletic persuasions? Is this a presentation of nutritional philosophy with scientific citations, or a scientific presentation augmented by philosophical interpretations?

No need to answer any of those questions here. ;)

Thanks for your comments, Jason. I've no problem answering those questions here. :) The purpose of the first book is to help people apply nutrition to their training cycles and lives.

RMAX-powering your diet means that you can craft your diet to match your needs and reach your goals in a health-first manner.

The material applies to everyone because we all eat, and whether it is to satisfy hunger, soothe emotions, build a healthier body, or tweak performance, everyone is striving to meet a goal when they reach for food.

The first book will probably be considered philosophy with scientific citations...but there is a significant amount of science behind much of it. My thought is that most people would rather get right to work, and for those who want to know more, the second book will help fill in the gaps.

The second book will delve into more of the science of nutrition and work to make it understandable to most folks. It will be mostly science augmented by interpretations. (BTW, science is always augmented by interpretation. Every research paper is presented with 'conclusions' and even if the data is solid and repeatable, why that data is obtained is still often open to interpretation.)

Lorenzo, when I was in grade school one of my brothers came home with a book called, "The Shocking Truth." When you opened the cover, an electrical circuit was completed and the reader was promptly shocked. It was great fun, and somehow I can see you getting copies for all of your friends, but my book will not supply that sort of attention grabbing.

Wil Boyce, CSCS

10-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Sounds like a worthwhile project, doc...

My girlfriend is a Type I diabetic, and I am interested in learning about Type I diabetics and eating/training for fat loss, and/or fasting. I don't know of any studies specifically that target these subjects & I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts.

Oh, and I'd vote for the ebook format, for the already-mentioned reasons.

Thanks
Wil

Kathryn Woodall

10-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Hi Wil,

I can't comment specifically on your girlfriend's needs, but if you can tell me more precisely what you are interested in learning, I will try to help you.

For Type I diabetes, fasting isn't typically recommended. If there is research on the subject, I am not currently aware of it. Brad Pilon might be someone with experience in that area, but I think I remember him saying/typing that his information centered around people without diabetes.

When it comes to eating and training for fat loss, most of the same principles apply to those with diabetes as to anyone else. (There is a whole section on carbohydrates, insulin, and nutrient ratios - as well as how all of it affects fat loss, fat gain, and muscle production in the soon to be released book) However, those with Type I will have special needs because their bodies can't produce insulin adequately or on demand. It is best for her to talk to her doctor (hopefully someone with specialized training related to type I diabetes instead of a gp) about those needs. She might also need to discuss acidity (lactic acid build up in combination with ketones could create a state of excess acidity) and how to manage exercise, food, and insulin to avoid that.

As applies to all people, exercise is highly beneficial. The only time glucose can get into the muscles without needing insulin to do so is when the muscles are being worked (true for all people), so insulin needs to be adjusted based upon exercise intensity and meal timing...again, best left to her doctor to help her learn those skills.

Thanks for commenting and casting your vote. :)

stevenhogg

10-14-2009, 09:52 PM

...in the soon to be released book)
Are we talking days, weeks, or months?

Not to pressure you, just curious.

Take care,

lorenzodamarith

10-16-2009, 12:38 AM

hello,

kathryn woodall... a few thoughts.

one of my brothers came home with a book

your brother is a genius

When opened... an electrical circuit was completed... It was great fun

it MUST have been fun!

somehow I can see you getting copies for all of your friends

EVERYONE would get one. or several.

but my book will not supply that sort of attention grabbing

pity.

thanks

MichaelR

10-16-2009, 09:18 AM

Kathryn, I am really excited about this book - whenever I describe CST/ RMAX to friends, extolling its all-inclusiveness, someone will ask, what's their approach to nutrition? So, this book could the missing piece of the CST holistic vision?
Not surprising then that the new book has also got a relatively quiet corner of the forum humming. I recently posted a question here about what anyone thinks of the glycemic load diet, but got zero replies.
So, I'd love to know how will the RMAX diet differ from the GL approach? For after dabbling with many diets over the years, GL currently makes most sense to me because 1) it is a scientifically supported, non-drastic, long-term reconfiguration of ones approach to nutrition, rather than a self-denying 'diet', 2) is compatible with the enjoyment of food for its own sake, and 3) can easily be adapted to vegan, veggie or carnivorous approaches to eating.
My one problem with the GL diet, as with most diets, is how to apply it in reality as part of a busy lifestyle. No problem when I have plenty of time to plan, cook and prepare, but when dashing off to the day job, grabbing lunch between meetings, snacking on the way to the gym/ dojo etc, eating well can get very challenging, whatever the nutrition plan/ philosophy.
Also
- will you be addressing the issue of portion size in relation to body size and even gender (males carrying more muscle etc than females)?
- any thoughs on how to combat the effects of stress and fatigue on hunger? I understand we are physiologically primed to eat more when we've not slept enough...
- will you address how often I should eat? Frank Shamrock says eat every 3 hours. Ori Hofmekler says once every 24 hours...
- When you say that the first book "is to help people apply nutrition to their training cycles and lives", does that mean you will advise us to eat in a different way according to the 4x7 cycle? Purely in the interests of dietary variety, I've already tried having an enviornmentally-friendly vegan day on my zero intensity day, then a dairy-inclusive veggie day on low day, then eating fish on my moderate day, and finally eating meat on my high day (that is, assuming I am very organised!).
- I assume you'll be integratng Coach Sonnon's "16 steps to the flat-tummy diet" article?
- finally, will it be easy to convert to UK/ European weights and measurements - ie kgs and grammes etc rather than pounds and ounces? I guess we'll just have to put up with references to zucchini rather than courgettes over here in Europe!

abelian

10-16-2009, 08:52 PM

Hey,

Great to hear about the book. CST has done wonders to my physical life, and I'm hoping for the same distilled, flexible, concise approach to nutrition.

Will approaches based on fasting be covered? Methods ranging from 1-2 times a week ala Brad Pilon, to daily IFing ala Warrior Diet?

Will there be explanations as to why people like me seem to do very well on warrior diet style eating, i.e. tiny tiny meals during the low period, and heavy feeding past 4/5, and others do better with breakfast in the morning and then tapering off?

Thanks!

Kathryn Woodall

10-16-2009, 09:12 PM

Steven,
We are aiming for the end of the year, but it is give or take by a few months.

Lorenzo,
If I can find a copy of that old book, I'll try to bring it with me when I next visit Coach Jones.

Michael,
We are aiming to make this book the go-to book for RMAX Nutrition. Nutrition is a vast field so putting all there is to know in one book (and having it made available to you with any sort of promptness) isn't feasible. This book will lay the ground work while providing a small amount of science. It will let people get started and experience it for themselves. My intent is to then create a book that is mostly science (plus in-depth info on supplements and metabolism) that can be used to further your understanding (for those interested) and to clear up more of the confusion surrounding nutrition. I'll do my best to have it out by the end of next year, but there are other projects that I've already committed to that will take my time first. The two books together are likely to cover most of the information people are interested in and need in order to practice health-first nutrition.

It will differ from the GL approach in that it will more specifically cover health-first nutrition. It is possible to eat in a way that is appropriate for the GL approach without covering all of the other needs that your body has. Maintaining proper insulin levels doesn't mean that you will maintain proper amounts of all of the other hormones, vitamins, or minerals.

This book will include the three things you mentioned liking about the GL approach as well as offering a more "strict" approach for those who desire it or who want to maximize performance.

re: portion size and gender size -- size is only one factor in determining portions. I go slightly into this (especially in the "application" section), but it will be covered in greater detail later. Portion size and gender really don't have anything to do with each other unless you want to make generalities. I know plenty of women who are more muscular than some men and they are just as tall as them as well. I also know a couple of men who are lean but not tall, and they actually need to smaller portions than some of the women who are tall and muscular. There is a way to get a lot more specific than what I cover in this book, and I know you are all probably tired of hearing me say it, but it is to come later.

Are you asking about short-term stress and fatigue or long-term...they are different creatures and can affect hormonal balance (and therefore hunger) in different ways?

Meal timing is addressed.

Eating according to the 4x7 is addressed slightly by me and in more depth by Coach Sonnon. Eating according to your goals (with or without a 4x7) is addressed.

There aren't a lot of references to weights and measurements in this book, but when they are there, I have tried to include both for the ease of our readers.

Thanks for taking the time to post and for asking questions that help us know what you are interested in learning!

Kathryn Woodall

10-16-2009, 09:15 PM

Abelian,

You must have posted as I was replying. I've got to run for now, but I will come back and answer your question within the next couple of days.

:)

wiggy1

10-17-2009, 04:11 PM

Kathryn,

A client asked me the other day about eating eggs for breakfast (I was pushing the idea of eating protein at breakfast). He said he was avoiding them due to high cholesterol. I jus re-read what was in PnP about the link between dietary cholesterol and cholesterol levels in the blood. But I was wondering what your thoughts were on the subject.

Thanks,

Kathryn Woodall

10-18-2009, 06:35 PM

Abelian,
Yes, fasting is mentioned and can be incorporated.

This book won't cover why various people prefer different eating guidelines. Some of the metabolic pathway and hormone information in the following book may help to explain it for you.

Brian,
According to Mary Enig, Ph.D., it isn't possible for humans to eat enough cholesterol-containing foods to supply our daily needs. Therefore, the practice of avoiding foods with cholesterol is not an effective way to control serum cholesterol.

I agree with that but will also add that it is important to note that the other foods being consumed at the same time as the cholesterol-containing foods matter significantly. Cholesterol is a component of cell walls and is used as a means of repair in the body (among a host of other things), so the body will produce more of it if there is more damage going on. Eat trans-fats, enough sugar to keep insulin elevated, an insufficient amount of other nutrients, etc., and cholesterol will go up. I've seen people's serum cholesterol decrease by decreasing the amount of sugar in their diets while increasing cholesterol-containing food and other whole foods rich in vitamins and minerals....I've also seen people trying desperately to avoid cholesterol end up eating more processed foods and experiencing a raise in cholesterol.

abelian

10-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Kathryn,

Does that mean that I can eat 2 eggs daily and still be fine? I'm a starving student and eggs are a great way for me to make my tummy happy.

I try my best to eat organic, or if not at least whole foods/whole grains and no out-of-the-box food.

wiggy1

10-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Brian,
According to Mary Enig, Ph.D., it isn't possible for humans to eat enough cholesterol-containing foods to supply our daily needs. Therefore, the practice of avoiding foods with cholesterol is not an effective way to control serum cholesterol.

I agree with that but will also add that it is important to note that the other foods being consumed at the same time as the cholesterol-containing foods matter significantly. Cholesterol is a component of cell walls and is used as a means of repair in the body (among a host of other things), so the body will produce more of it if there is more damage going on. Eat trans-fats, enough sugar to keep insulin elevated, an insufficient amount of other nutrients, etc., and cholesterol will go up. I've seen people's serum cholesterol decrease by decreasing the amount of sugar in their diets while increasing cholesterol-containing food and other whole foods rich in vitamins and minerals....I've also seen people trying desperately to avoid cholesterol end up eating more processed foods and experiencing a raise in cholesterol.

Thanks, Kathryn. I'll pass on the information.

Kathryn Woodall

10-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Abelian,

In regards to cholesterol, if everything else is high quality, 2 eggs/day should not cause an increase.

When it comes to your health, variety is the spice of life. Eating any single food daily makes it more likely that you will develop an allergy to that food, so rotating foods is a good plan. Every other day (at least until you are out of school and can add more variety) can work.

HereBeADragon

11-18-2009, 11:50 AM

I am very glad there will be an RMAX nutrition book! I had been agitating for one years ago :) Very exciting and likely the single biggest missing piece of the puzzel for many of us. As for questions I do have one. This is more about monitoring weight loss success or failure. What is the best method for monitoring weight loss if that is your goal? Some will say its the scale others say no, as fat comes off and muscle comes on your weight can increase or seem to hang in the same place even if you are dropping fat supposedly. Some use Body mass index or other arbitrary charts but they always seem unrealistic or far to general.

Kathryn Woodall

11-21-2009, 11:21 AM

Hi Brian! Good to see you on the forums again. I answered your question in one of my columns in the RMAX Magazine this year. It was probably the March issue. If you can't get to it, let me know. I'm working to get those posted to a page on my new blog, but the blog isn't public yet.

As an update....
It is looking like it will be closer to February before the book comes out. At least initially, we are going for eBook format so our friends oversees will have access just as fast as all of those who are local.

shadow

11-21-2009, 07:37 PM

At least initially, we are going for eBook format so our friends oversees will have access just as fast as all of those who are local.

Awesome!

Wil Boyce, CSCS

03-19-2010, 11:11 AM

Hi Kathryn,

I was just thinking about the book and wondered if you had any updates on it?

Thanks,
Wil

Coach Gostnell

03-19-2010, 04:44 PM

Hi Wil,
Kathryn may answer this herself, but in case she doesn't get the chance, she has a couple things going on that may be interrupting progress with the book, as well as the layout for the next magazine issue coming right up.
But hang on, buddy! She'll get to it. :) (I can hardly wait myself!)

ghostfist

03-19-2010, 10:57 PM

Greetings!

Some elucidation required please ...

Intermittent fasting; as in the 'Warrior diet' vs the '6-meal-a day' type way. Any thoughts??
I have done the W-diet and found it works for me; just cant do 6 meals ; although at times , after a heavy workout a meal/snack is gratfully consumed.
you feedback will be appreciated!

Dean

Kathryn Woodall

03-21-2010, 04:43 PM

Hi Wil,

As Jeanne said, I've got a bit going at the moment. However, we're aiming for May if at all possible when it comes to the book. We're working to add some finishing touches, a few more follow-along aspects, and are adding in a some things I think you all will be quite interested to see!

The magazine should come out mostly on schedule this issue, with special thanks to Jeanne and Ryan for helping get things gathered so I can get the layout done even while away.

Dean,
Intermittent fasting vs 6 meals/day...the short version is that both can be done health-first and may be just what someone needs given their current metabolism and lifestyle.

For some people it is hard to keep calories low enough with 6 meals/day to maintain or lose weight while it is much easier with one meal/feast each day. However, sometimes that one feast won't do it for someone with altered metabolism or digestion - they won't be able to get what they need.

Either way, what is being eaten is very important. Whole foods and a clean source of water go a long way towards greater health and performance.

Not sure if that answered your question or not. Please feel free to ask a different way if not. I have a lot going, but I will get back and answer just as soon as I can.

:)

ghostfist

03-21-2010, 11:29 PM

Thanks kathryn...

the message of quality food keeps coming thru ; rather than any specific 'way'. Im looking forward to yr book!
For me- I guess its its getting more intuitive as I go along...

Dean

Kathryn Woodall

04-20-2010, 05:33 PM

An update...

I'm working diligently to get this information to you as quickly as possible but want to make sure that it is in an easy to use and apply format. Plus, a few curve-balls have been thrown my way lately. That being said, the May release isn't going to happen. June or July is still possible though.

Meanwhile, on my blog I'll be making announcements about its progress and sharing some teasers from the book as the release gets nearer. Not all of the posts will be nutrition related, but there will be some posts of interest, some interviews, and eventually I'll be sharing some of my workout routines from basic to advanced. Given that I had knee surgery a couple months ago, you can expect them to be core intensive. ;)

The most recent post is Every Now and Zen (http://www.acomfortablesoul.com/blog/?p=444)