Episode #197: Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Fat Loss?

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June 13, 2012 – free audio podcast: Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Fat Loss? Also: how to sit correctly, starting a diabetic fitness regime later in life, triggering that "fight or flight" reaction, tips on yogurt making, clenched toes while running, getting accurate "calories burnt" data, stress tests for health vs fitness, omega fats and acne, the "right" diet, and can D-Aspartic Acid enhance testosterone.

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• Did you know that whey protein can spike your blood sugar higher than white bread?
• This study highlights fact that our body is probably designed to be prone to disease if we aren't overnight fasting.
• Good reason to leave the .mp3 player out of your outdoor workout sometimes.

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Listener Q&A:

As compiled and read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

Audio Question from a truck driver: He spends 90% of his day in a seated position without the option to stand up and move around. He wants to know - what is the proper way to remain in a seated position? Knees higher or lower than your hips, use lumbar support or not, arm rests or no, feat square on the floor or on an angle... or on the dashboard? Also are there exercises that he can do in the seat while he drives?

~ In my response, I reference this article about ways to exercise at work.

Kumar asks: My dad is 55 years old and is diabetic for last 15 years. He is on insulin injections for last 4 years or so and follows a pretty healthy vegetarian diet (not so much protein in his diet) and does fast walking, very light yoga for exercise. I want him to start taking supplements like Omega3, whey protein and start s