Episode #177: How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat

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In this January 4, 2012 free audio episode: "How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat". Also: returning to running, the "thrifty" gene, short quads from cycling, healthy beans, phytoestrogen, crank lengths, is periodization dead, recovering from a 2 day relay, ancient wheats & grains, and advice for a beginner triathlete.

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Special Announcements:

New in 2012 - We've split up the podcast episodes into two separate sections: the Listener Q&A with Ben Greenfield and the Featured Topic with special guests!

Ben's been using the Sufferfest cycling - pick up a copy by clicking here for the Sufferfest video downloads.

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Coming Saturday - "How Cell Phones Gamble With Your Brain: 7 Ways To Protect Yourself" - an interview with Devra Davis, author of Disconnect.

"Eating For Endurance" - Thursday, January 12th, 6-7pm Pacific: In this USAT webinar, sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield will speak about proper endurance nutrition for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers. You’ll learn how to fuel before, during and after your event, and set yourself up for success by eating smart. Sign up to attend.

Tri-Ripped triathlon training program - Wednesday, January 11, at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield to ask your questions about the program. Learn how to swim, bike and run lightning fast, and have the ultimate triathlon body! Mark your calendar and attend for free at www.ustream.tv/channel/ben-greenfield-fitness.

Weight Training For Triathlon - a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes.

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News Flashes:

Today's news flashes are a bunch of fun workout challenges Ben put together for New Year's... but you can do them anytime!

#1: On December 31st: 100 Pushups or 100 Squats per hour from 8am to midnight

#2: Celebrate 01/01/2012 by swimming 1 mile, running 1 mile and biking 20.12 miles.

#3: Do this workout before you head out to your New Year's Party (allow 2 hours).

#4: Cycle through each of these 10 minute workouts every hour or every two hours.

#5: At 8am, do 8 burpees, 9am do 9 burpees, at 10am…you get the idea…and oh yeah, use military timing. What's a burpee?

#6: Do 6 rounds of my "Body Weight Workout For Triathle