Exploring the Addictive Nature of Sugar and Evolutionary Responses

Episode 168: Mark Sisson - How To Become A Fat Burning Beast

Mark Sisson is a former elite endurance athlete who has made health and fitness his life’s work. In his younger days, he was on the track toward medical school for a while , but he got detoured by a different track—literally—and a dream of making the US Olympic team for the marathon. As the decades passed, he realized that his calling was as an independent researcher, critical thinker, motivator, and communicator—to get people to take responsibility for their health and fitness.

Mark's mission is to change the lives of 100 million people with his Primal Blueprint movement and where he blogs at Mark's Daily Apple. 

Episode 168: Mark Sisson - How To Become A Fat Burning Beast

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“Your body will learn to burn fat if the glucose (sugar) is not there. Your body doesn't know if it's eaten bread or skittles."

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Common themes in people who sustain excellence: Their ability to deal with stress
• Mark's health philosophy:
  • Fresh, nutrient dense, high antioxidant, preferably locally grown/naturally raised food choices
  • Daily activity—whether it’s the gym or a walk along the beach, it all counts
  • Plenty of quality sleep, sun exposure, play, and intellectual stimulation
  • Avoid all sweets and sweetened beverages. Once you break free, they lose their allure
  • Time for fun—don’t take anything too seriously
  • Ethical behavior—because what goes around comes around
  • Taking responsibility for yourself and your life—openness to new things and ideas
• The importance of gaining muscle mass
• How we screw up our diet at birth
  • We must get away from a sugar based life
  • Eat meat, fish, seeds, nuts -- You'll be better at burning fat
• Have walking meetings, use a stand up desk, use a treadmill desk
• It is imperative that we get sunlight on a regular basis
• How do you become a fat burning beast? Carbohydrates create glucose, body burns it and stores fat. Don't eat pasta, cereal, bread, or crackers
  • The body will burn fat if glucose is not there
• Why Mark is never hungry for breakfast
• Why you should get rid of grains
• Sugar is evil
• Mark's thought on "cheat days"
• The NY Times story discussing the scientist who were paid to say that fat was bad and sugar was okay
• How to maintain this lifestyle if you regularly travel
• Discussing vegans -- The success comes from what you give up more than what you eat
• A typical day in the life of Mark - Food eaten, workouts done, business meetings
• The 10 Primal Blueprint Laws

"I will teach you how to become a fat burning beast."

Continue Learning:

• Read Mark's Book: The Primal Blueprint
• Follow Mark on Twitter: @Mark_Sisson
• To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12

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Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

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