Episode #160: How To Stop Carbohydrate Cravings In Their Tracks.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this podcast: News From BenGreenfieldFitness.com -Shape21 Book Giveaway (http://www.shape21.com) -Ben Greenfield's Twitter page (http://twitter.com/bengreenfield). Question of the Day & Interview - Pill poppin' with Wesley and Ben Link to Supplement Article - click here The Synergy System - click here for more details Products mentioned in this show... Hammer Gel Race Caps - improves mitochondrial activity (slow twitch muscle oxidation capacity), also great for controlling effects of aging - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com , discount code 80244 Hammer Gel E-caps - electrolytes during race/longer training sessions - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244 Carlson's Norwegian Salmon Oil - omega 3 fatty acids for antioxidant and joint health - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244 Millennium Sports Kreaceps - creatine, load for 7 days prior to race to improve muscular force contraction; primarily for wattage on bike, force production on run, etc. - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Citruvol - citrulline/nitric oxide, load for 7 days prior to race to improve lactic acid clearance; speeds up ammonia reduction, decreases burn in legs - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Carnage - alanine, load for 7 days prior to race to increase intramuscular nitric oxide levels; enhances glucose and muscular oxygen uptake - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Cordgyen5 OR the new Cordygen VO2 - cordyceps, load for 30 days prior to race to improve adrenal activation of lung tissue and enhance VO2max - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Somnidren GH – take 15 minutes prior to bed on an empty stomach (no eating for 2 hours prior) to optimize recovery, deep sleep, and growth hormone release while sleeping - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. WickedFast RecoverEase - branched chain amino acids, take 4 on training days to enhance recovery, take 8 after a race - order from http://www.recover-ease.com Impax ProstElan - prostate anti-inflammatory for the long time spent in the saddle or for frequentl exercising males - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax EnerPrime - superfood multi-vitamin, too many benefits to list, but primarily for immune system integrity - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax DeltaE - only take as ergogenic aid for caffeine and vitamin B12 megadose content 30-45 minutes prior to race - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax EnerEFA – vegetarian alternative to fish oil, this capsule contains evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil, and should be taken in the morning with breakfast - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Mt. Capra Probiotics – enhance digestive health, especially useful if you need to take antibiotics and want to maintain healthy balance of good bacteria in the stomach. More information at www.mtcapra.com .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 201137min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this podcast episode, Ben Greenfield introduces the concept of a MUFA, and why it may be the key to turning on the body's fat burning process. Also, a review of the new content at BenGreenfieldFitness.com (including the forum, the FAQ, and the discount page), and most significantly, an interview with Jerry White - a specialist in cutting-edge recovery techniques that go far beyond icing, stretching and massage! Later this week, look for more content on the recovery techniques discussed in the interview with Jerry White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 201139min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this week's podcast: -Fruit Q&A- can you eat too much of a good thing? -Interview with The Balanced Athlete's Johnny Gillespie -Interview with Therapeutic Approach therapist Tim Gilreath -Review of CherryPharm Links in this podcast: http://www.cherrypharm.com - use 5% discount code "bgcherry" http://www.balancedathlete.com http://www.therapproach.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 201135min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Questions answered on the July 25, 2008 Podcast: Listener Anonymous asks: What do you thing of eating every 3 to 4 hours? Or eating anything as long as is vegetables? If it is possible can you tell me what to eat in the morning, lunch and dinner? Should I just eat when I'm hungry? Listener Angie asks: What is a complete amino acid count? Which AA's were satisfied by each of these foods you ate in the Las Vegas newsletter "Eating Healthy on the Strip"? Listener Pat asks: After severing my patella eight years ago, and after bone carpentry (term used by my surgeon) I literally sat for nearly a year and during that time my quads wouldn't respond to any brain commands to even flex! When I was up and around again, I noticed cellulite had developed between my knees and hips. Once regular workouts began, and now this many years later, the cellulite pretty much still remains on top of the muscles. I am looking fwd. to trying at least one of these products to see if the cellulite diminishes. I am curious what this topical cream does to the skin texture with repeated applications? Links in this podcast: Greyhound Juice - use discount code BGF for 5% discount ActionWipes - fantastic new product, featured in August issue of Triathlete Magazine Trouble listening? Click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 201115min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this July 15, 2008 interview, Bryan Rhodes talks about: -How to manage nagging injuries -Ironman race day nutrition strategies -His top tips from a pro You don't want to miss Rhodsey, the entertaining kiwi from Taupo, New Zealand! Visit his website at http://www.rhodsey.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 201110min

1. Introduction: “What to Expect in The BenGreenfieldFitness.com Podcast” 2. Interview: Preview of Upcoming Interviews 3. Workout of the Week: Round & Round 4. Book Review: Run With No Pain 5. Nutrition: Healthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream 6. Special Topic: Preview of the National Personal Training conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Okt 20111min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form...   In this October 12, 2011 free audio episode: How to get rid of soreness really fast, yawning during exercise, when to have carbs for lunch, does conjugated linoleic acid work for fat loss?, can you take greens supplements instead of eating vegetables?, how to determine your ideal weight, a supplement called moringa, dealing with cravings from lack of sleep, and getting rid of back pain from running. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest! Get your tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter to tell me who I should interview on the show and why, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #podcastguest -Vote for the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 50% discount code to register! Use code JAMTRI50 when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Christine asks: I like to do HIIT indoor cycling and have noticed that for the first 10 or so minutes, I yawn several times. Can you explain this? Anne asks: In your Low Carbohydrate Guide for Triathletes book you recommend a low carb lunch, but I assume on days I do weight training just before lunch (2x per week) should I add some healthy starches for lunch? Dino asks: I just wanted to ask about CLA for cutting weight in prep for a half/full marathon. JT asks: can i take greens super food powder stuff, instead of eating veggies? I hate vegetables, and need to get my greens somewhere, this sounded like a good option. In my response to JT I mention: LivingFuel SuperGreens, CapraGreens, and Enerprime. Matthew asks: What's the best method to determine a realistic healthy weight? In my response to Matthew, I reference this ideal body weight calculator. Melanie asks: A friend of mine has started taking some products put out by a company called Zija International. They have some capsules and teas and "energy" powders. These products supposedly promote weight loss and energy. The primary ingredient in most of their products is moringa. I did a bit of research on moringa and supposedly it is a miracle cure for everything. I did not come across any alarming side effects. My friend says she feels more energy with this stuff. Have you heard of this company's products and any knowledge about the "miracles" of moringa in general? Todd asks: I hate running, that's why I swim and box. However, I've recently started playing deck hockey that involves a lot of running. I'm getting more muscle and joint soreness after a hockey game than another activity, and it lasts a full day afterward. Do you recommend any foods, supplements, or stretches to help speed muscle recovery so I'm not so sore the next day? I'm trying not to admit I just turned 48 and am still playing hockey like I'm 16, I just don't recover as quickly. In my response to Todd, I mention Recoverease,  Extreme Endurance (use 20% discount code Greenfield), Capraflex, topical magnesium, compression, ice, and electrostimulation. Valorie asks: I'm a non-competitive runner and have been experiencing nagging piriformis pain and sciatica, which radiates down to the back of my knee, for the past 6 months. I went through a few sessions of PT ultrasound which didn't seem to affect it much, and have been foam rolling and stretching twice a day, and following runs, sitting on ice. The pain affects my running gait at the forward and rear extension of my leg and while sitting in the car, or in my office chair. I struggled to complete a marathon last weekend and am now ready to take some time off to resolve it. Will taking a few weeks off from running, along with the stretching and rolling be my cure, or is there a regimen you can suggest to rid me of this pain in the a** once and for all? Matthew asks: As a graduate student, my lab hour are extremely variable and often involve me waking in the middle of the night for a few hours of work.  When these days happen, I find myself waking with incredible hunger, more so than a normal morning craving.  Do you have any suggestions for curbing this hunger, either the before I go to bed, or when I wake up? In my response to Matthew, I mentioned Master Amino Pattern whole amino acids. Also Tekoi has a call in story about the Marathon Dominator and Ioan calls in about the Triathlon Dominator. Upcoming interviews with David Minkoff, Tom Naughton, the bite scientists and more. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code):See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Okt 201147min

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form...   In this September 30, 2011 free audio episode: Skinny people just don't get it, when to use magnesium oil, can you absorb sports gels in your mouth, should poop float or sink, cramps from muscle fatigue, how to train fat legs and cankles, what to eat on a rest day, how to use chia seeds, keeping joints healthy during endurance training, racing to prepare for a race vs. just training. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest!: Get your crazy tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter to tell us your craziest new exercises, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #konaquestion - LIVE Facebook Q&A with Ben on Wednesday, September 27, from 12-1pmPST - come ask your questions live with your webcam and microphone, or via text! If you don't have Facebook, then you can participate at: http://www.linqto.com/rooms/bengreenfield. Otherwise, if you do use Facebook, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/bengreenfield. -Nominate the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 50% discount code to register! Use code JAMTRI50 when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Skinny People Just Don't Get It Dr. Colella, renowned weight loss specialist and one of the only surgeons in the U.S. to do Robotic weight loss surgery, has written a new book titled “Skinny People Just Don’t Get it.” Dr. Joseph James Colella MD practices Gastric Bypass Gastrojejunostomy, Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Colella attended medical school at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and graduated in 1986 having 25 years’ experience. He also received specialized training at Ohio State University on Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Joseph Colella is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and is a certified surgeon for Lap-Band Systems. In this interview, I speak with Dr. Colella about his thoughts on the Obesity epidemic in the U.S., how Americans can get fit, why Skinny people are becoming extinct and what his proposed solutions are. Dr. Colella explains why we are always so hungry,  the “inflammatory” scale, strategies to achieve and maintain weight loss goals and how the “carbohydrate cycle” is the final arbiter affecting our perception of hunger, driving our appetite out-of-control. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Craig has a call-in question about how to time topical magnesium and pair with compression shorts. Jeff has a call-in question about absorbing gels through the mouth. Tony asks: I have a question about poop. My poop used to always sink. I followed a diet pretty close to vegetarian. Plenty of Salmon and very rarely I would have red meat. I have changed my diet and follow the Low Carbohydrate Guide For Triathletes (your book) pretty closely now. I have added more Omega 3 fats and animal fats in to my diet. And I must tell you, I love to drink micro brews. Ales, stouts, and porters. Usually after runs and/or workouts, with food. On Sundays I may drink up to 8 beers throughout the day. My poop used to curl and sink to the bottom. Some still do but occasionally there are floaters and my poop is now mostly a cardboard brown color. Floaters are more often than before I switched to eating more fat and less carbs. Is this a problem? In my response to Tony, I mention this GI Panel for finding out what is going on with your digestive tract. I also mention the book "What Is Your Poo Telling You". Andrew asks: If muscle fatigue is likely cause of most cramps then answer is to train to alleviate this. How do you go about that for IM training? Is it, for example, going out for 6 hour bike rides at race pace followed by long run? Or put differently - how best to accomplish this type of training for long distance races? Marc asks: I lost about 85 pounds in the course of two years or so, all through diet and exercise. Almost two years ago I decided to get an abdominoplasty to remove a great deal of loose skin from my stomach. The results were great, and I now feel very confident in the appearance of my upper body and even have the faint outlines of a six pack. But my lower body is a different story. I still have a good deal of loose skin on my butt and thighs, and the accompanying stubborn fat deposits that seem to stick to this loose skin no matter what I do. Also, I have always been more of a pear shape, and thick thighs and "cankles" run in my family. I know I can't spot train those areas, but my question is, should I avoid lower body weight training to avoid filling out my legs even more? In my response to Marc, I mention this episode of Get-Fit Guy on how to get rid of loose skin after weight loss. Kyoko asks: I take one rest day every week. Though you introduce the good information of food, do you have any special meal selection during the rest day? Jan asks: Can you discuss when to use chia seeds before an event - instead of breakfast, with breakfast, during event. I am a little confused about how to get the maximal benefit out of it. Kyle asks: My passion is ultra running, yet I also would like to be able to walk when I am 50 years old and hopefully still be running. Including supplements, types of training, etc, what are your best tips for keeping joints healthy and strong to ensure that we continue doing this endurance sport of ours into the future. In my response to Kyle, I mention Capraflex, cross-training, strengthening the core, hips and glutes, avoiding inflammatory foods (particularly with Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathletes and Low Carbohydrate Guide For Triathletes), and including rest and recovery phases. Chuck has a call-in question about whether racing is good preparation for a race, vs. doing more training. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Sep 20111h 17min