tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post1320186029112928182..comments2023-10-20T10:41:47.982-04:00Comments on The Nutrition Help Blog - Food, Fasting and Health: My Experience on the Morning showBrad Pilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-43530447287260032252008-10-18T09:34:00.000-04:002008-10-18T09:34:00.000-04:00Hi Anon,I'm not sure if there is any actual differ...Hi Anon,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if there is any actual difference. I have had a number of women email and disagree with Dr. London, so I think that may have been her theorizing on her own personal experiences.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-64343977599250887682008-10-17T16:00:00.000-04:002008-10-17T16:00:00.000-04:00I agree w/a lot of people here, and was really irr...I agree w/a lot of people here, and was really irritated by the doctor who said that it wasn't fair for you and Chad to talk because it's so much easier for men to fast than women.<BR/><BR/>I started out as a TOTAL skeptic. Just several months ago, I was convinced that I had 'blood sugar issues' and that if I didn't eat every few hours, I would feel sick. (In fact, I once made my husband stop at a Taco Bell in the middle of a shopping trip so I could get some beans and rice because I was convinced my blood sugar was crashing after 4 hours!) <BR/><BR/>I tried fasting for the first time in August, and was amazed to discover that as long as I was drinking enough water, I hardly notice at all that 24 hours is going by w/o food. <BR/><BR/>I agree w/another poster that I actually feel *less* hungry the longer I fast. Maybe when you focus on the 'deprivation' like the doctor's example of her religious fasting, then you can go a little overboard afterwards. But EatStopEat isn't about deprivation...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-57002185280185977672008-10-16T21:20:00.000-04:002008-10-16T21:20:00.000-04:00You did great.Dr London made the comment that wome...You did great.<BR/>Dr London made the comment that women find it harder to fast and that it was probably hormonal.<BR/>Could it be that women have smaller stores of glycogen and it runs out faster causing hunger to replace the energy store?<BR/>As a woman I don't find it hard to fast at all, especially since you get one meal a day.<BR/>SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-68747426135828036232008-10-16T19:54:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:54:00.000-04:00Hi Darren,I couldn't agree more..extra time would ...Hi Darren,<BR/><BR/>I couldn't agree more..extra time would have been great.<BR/><BR/>Or conversely, I need to get my point across even faster.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-71285320115024630942008-10-16T19:53:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:53:00.000-04:00Hi Denise,The funny thing is that I had the medica...Hi Denise,<BR/><BR/>The funny thing is that I had the medical fasts as one of my main points..I just more than needed 10 seconds to get it out.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-82411958808352006752008-10-16T19:51:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:51:00.000-04:00Art,That is a FANTASTIC point...I guess everything...Art,<BR/><BR/>That is a FANTASTIC point...I guess everything 'new' is scary.<BR/><BR/>However as I tried to point out on the show, there is nothing new about short periods of fasting.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-62851253281651244592008-10-16T19:50:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:50:00.000-04:00Hi Juan,Thanks for the post.Honestly, the MD was ...Hi Juan,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post.<BR/><BR/>Honestly, the MD was actually very muscular, but I agree, next time I discuss the book on TV, it would be cool if they read the book first.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-45126776014701595202008-10-16T19:49:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:49:00.000-04:00Hi Skwigg,I thought the lose muscle mass comment w...Hi Skwigg,<BR/><BR/>I thought the lose muscle mass comment was funny, considering that Chad is a very well muscled guy...and has been following ESE for years now.<BR/><BR/>BP<BR/><BR/>PS- there's a difference between being skeptical and making bold statements on national TV.Brad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-23924462049603707692008-10-16T19:46:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:46:00.000-04:00Hi Craig,Yeah, I was super lucky that Chad was wil...Hi Craig,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I was super lucky that Chad was willing to make the sacrifice, fly down to NY on a Canadian Long weekend, just to support the diet.<BR/><BR/>(We did catch a Rangers game!)<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-20502109086072972992008-10-16T19:44:00.001-04:002008-10-16T19:44:00.001-04:00Hi Denise,Thanks for the post. I would have loved ...Hi Denise,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post. I would have loved even an extra ten seconds.<BR/><BR/>Next time<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-52202810950351458482008-10-16T19:44:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:44:00.000-04:00Hi Sara,it's all about the small wins..unless you ...Hi Sara,<BR/><BR/>it's all about the small wins..unless you are doggy fitness, which is EXPLODING in popularity!!<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-72248686700752573122008-10-16T19:43:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:43:00.000-04:00Hi Anon,Thanks for the post. I should ask Tim abou...Hi Anon,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post. I should ask Tim about his experience, he probably would have some great tips.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-82807704700934098102008-10-16T19:41:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:41:00.000-04:00Hi Teaspoon,Thanks for the great post.I've always ...Hi Teaspoon,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great post.<BR/><BR/>I've always wondered about the financial cost of ESE versus other more popular weight loss programs. <BR/><BR/>I would guess it would end up being several thousand dollars in difference by the end of the year.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-72586200680056734772008-10-16T19:38:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:38:00.000-04:00Hi Erik,It was all in good fun, difficult, but fun...Hi Erik,<BR/><BR/>It was all in good fun, difficult, but fun.<BR/><BR/>The myths are unbelievable, but I guess if I was asked for my opinion on surgery techniques, I'd probably spread some pretty silly ideas too.<BR/><BR/>BPBrad Pilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936605623343325728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-11944197392186412502008-10-16T17:15:00.000-04:002008-10-16T17:15:00.000-04:00If the was the extent of your appearance the show,...If the was the extent of your appearance the show, I don't think it was enough. I don't know much about your methods, and I am only curious about it because I have heard about it before on Men's Health. If I hadn't heard of it before however; that little segment would not make me interested in learning more. Not enough information on your methods and I don't think having the other two there did anything except limit the time you had to explain more.Chester-not https://www.blogger.com/profile/02633636118371081325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-36045310170065825102008-10-16T13:49:00.000-04:002008-10-16T13:49:00.000-04:00Brad, I thought you did great. It's sad that the m...Brad, I thought you did great. It's sad that the myths about fasting are still perpetuated by nutritionists and doctors. Agree with you Skwigg. Fasting and EatStop Eat is so simple and effective. I've lost over 20 pounds since april and I can't believe how easy it is. Fasting does make me much more aware of what I eat and I enjoy food more. No binging because after you fast for a while the appetite resets itself. What's funny about the lame arguments against fasting is that lot's of medical tests require 12 to 24 hr fasts. If it was really that dangerous for people why do they regularly ask for a 12hr fast for blood tests. <BR/>I tell all my friends about EatStopEat. You did great Brad. It's too bad that the segment was so short but if I gets people to take a look at intermittent fasting then it's worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-63725910451164176202008-10-16T03:15:00.000-04:002008-10-16T03:15:00.000-04:00When I started lifting weights with my dad in the ...When I started lifting weights with my dad in the mid 70s, every sedentary slob told me it would cause arthritis and the muscle would turn to fat. That took decades to correct.<BR/><BR/>I love the fact that your book (and blog) points to actual research to support your common sense analysis. It truly opened my eyes. It's probably going to be decades to correct the fasting/slow metab myth.<BR/><BR/>As I listened to these 2 uninformed women, I couldn't help wonder what they thought of sleeping, which is 8 hours without eating.<BR/><BR/>You did great on the show and I applaud your patience and kindness under pressure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-24640914561336783682008-10-15T23:03:00.000-04:002008-10-15T23:03:00.000-04:00I gotta say, It's amazing how much people freak ou...I gotta say, It's amazing how much people freak out about not eating. Maybe the people that didn't eat breakfast ate a ton later on. Skipping 1 meal is so much more different than skipping 24hrs. I honestly get less hungry at 24hrs. What's even better is that I feel my body digests the food much better after a fast.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you should send the book to these 2 ladies so they can read eat. As a matter of fact, you should also train them b/c I don't think they even know what a squat is!.<BR/><BR/>GREAT JOB!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192662702214073309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-91218666254316086912008-10-15T20:48:00.000-04:002008-10-15T20:48:00.000-04:00Way to stay focused and rational while getting bea...Way to stay focused and rational while getting beat up by the forces of darkness (dietitians in blazers). :-D I was hopping up and down wishing they would let you speak! I found fasting to be easy, much easier than counting calories, restricting carbs, weighing and measuring food, all of the standard "diet" advice. My muscles and metabolism are just fine. I still eat lots of healthy whole foods. Fasting doesn't cause me to binge. If anything it makes me more conscious of what I'm eating and why.<BR/><BR/>So, I found a lot of their arguments to be really annoying! LOL<BR/><BR/>I think your TV appearance will cause more people to look into intermittent fasting, read the research, and decide for themselves. I guess I was pretty skeptical too until I did my homework.Skwigghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989684823018749538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-53854341606831548082008-10-15T18:58:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:58:00.000-04:00You did a great job. So did Chad. Congrats!You did a great job. So did Chad. Congrats!Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716743163024447408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-62685481623621422652008-10-15T18:29:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:29:00.000-04:00BradYou did a really great job on the show. I'm g...Brad<BR/>You did a really great job on the show. I'm glad it was a good experience. I would have liked if they had allowed you a little more time to explain, but you really worked with what you had.<BR/>That was great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-1641003810605908692008-10-15T17:14:00.000-04:002008-10-15T17:14:00.000-04:00Brad you were fabulous on the Morning show! You ar...Brad you were fabulous on the Morning show! You are a born celebrity, and you have the science to back up your ideas. It's only a matter of time before Eat Stop Eat explodes into mainstream! <BR/><BR/>Sara<BR/>DoggyfitnessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-62409832079863519262008-10-15T16:45:00.000-04:002008-10-15T16:45:00.000-04:00Brad,Nice job under pressure. I browse many nutri...Brad,<BR/>Nice job under pressure. <BR/>I browse many nutrition sites, and I always enjoy your simple, honest approach.<BR/>The clips reminded me of a clip of Timothy Ferris, of "Four Hour Work Week" fame, when he was grilled by Donny ("Big Idea")Deutsche on a national morning show. (you can probably find the clip at Tim's site). Similar to your experience, Tim stated that Donny was very friendly off camera, and that he did not expect to change any opinions in his 1-minute segment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-10508980567379032882008-10-15T15:31:00.000-04:002008-10-15T15:31:00.000-04:00Love EatStopEat! It truly is the simplest lifesty...Love EatStopEat! It truly is the simplest lifestyle change I've ever made to get into shape! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for providing the clips. I also want to add my Kudos for keeping your cool so well with a fairly adversarial format.<BR/><BR/>I blog on personal finance, and I think I'm going to have to blog on the financial aspect of EatStopEat! ... I'm noticing a definte savings in dough on a weekly basis (all puns intended ;)...<BR/><BR/>It is interesting that folks really have the ingrained idea about metabolism and fasting. I love being abl to point them to your book and advanced series chock full of research to back up and put your mind or your doctors mind at ease.<BR/><BR/>thanks,<BR/>TeaspoonTeaspoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499954237112456704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675649.post-42284158407145225452008-10-15T13:20:00.000-04:002008-10-15T13:20:00.000-04:00Enjoyed those two clips. I have to hand it to you ...Enjoyed those two clips. I have to hand it to you Brad - you kept your cool there and were quite patient. LOL<BR/><BR/>It's amazing the commonly accepted myths that dominate our industry. <BR/><BR/>Good job!Erik Ledinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228961918324015636noreply@blogger.com