Fat-burning Man By Abel James (video Podcast): Real Food, Real Results.

Our guest this week is Dr. John Gray, author of the mega-bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. He literally wrote the textbook for my wife Alyson’s communication class in college. His new book, Beyond Mars and Venus, shows how women can get back in touch with their feminine side and actually boost a man's testosterone levels. In today's episode of the show, John will tell us how we can bring passion back to our relationships by restoring our hormonal balance.

Could going without food for 2-3 days actually improve your performance? Dr. Kelly Starrett is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard and creator of MobilityWOD. He travels the world teaching elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces; athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB; and world-ranked strength and power athletes. He consults with Olympic teams and universities and is a featured speaker at strength and conditioning conferences worldwide.

Returning to Fat-Burning Man this week is my running mentor and creator of the ChiRunning phenomenon, Danny Dreyer. As he explains it, you’ll learn “how to run without your legs” and harness the principles of Tai Chi to increase your running efficiency, endurance and speed. Even if you “hate running,” there’s a special section of this show for YOU, so make sure to listen in.

Have you heard all the rage about bone broth? From Gwyneth Paltrow to Kobe Bryant, big time celebs are hopping on the broth train. Not to mention, our guest this week helped Dwight Howard conquer sugar addiction. You’re about to learn how. Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board-certified family physician and bona fide smartypants. She trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. For 10 years she practiced medicine in Hawaii, where she studied ethnobotany and the culinary habits of her healthiest patients. She runs a metabolic health clinic in Denver, Colorado, and serves as the director of the Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Program.

Today we’re here with returning guest, fellow podcaster and New York Times Bestselling Author, Tim Ferriss, to deconstruct the most transformative habits you can learn from the top-performers in the world. We’ll share wisdom from Arnold “The Governator” Schwarzenegger, our mutual mentor Derek Sivers, Richard Branson, and other modern-day renaissance men and women who might just blow your mind. Coming up on the show, you’ll learn: The surprising traits of the top 1% in any field How to make a healthy habit stick this new year The curious reason Tim wore the same jeans and t-shirt for a week straight The power of cultivating empty space Who to trust in a world of phonies and blowhards And even how to save your marriage...

Rich Roll is a fellow podcaster, author, and endurance athlete who is 100% powered by a plant-based diet. How do you fuel elite performance in endurance athletics exclusively on plants? On this special throwback episode with Rich, you’ll learn: How to stick to your nutrition plan when you're eating out What alcoholism can teach us about food addiction  Why we're obsessed with bacon How to kick unhealthy habits And much more...

This week we have a fan-favorite throwback episode with retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times bestselling author, Mark Divine. Mark takes his deep training and expertise as a Navy SEAL and applies it to business, mental toughness, and living a better life. Mark served nine years on active duty in the Navy SEALs, and eleven years as a Reserve SEAL. He now runs SEALFIT, an incredible program that pumps out superhumans like nobody's business. In this show, you’ll learn: The one critical difference between a master and a thug How to do yoga if you're a guy  Where a millionaire Navy SEAL gets his knowledge today Why Star Trek: The Next Generation rocks

This week’s guest is a fellow podcaster, myth-buster, and wellness warrior, Chris Kresser. Chris is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Paleo Cure and host of the Revolution Health Radio podcast. For a man so freakishly knowledgeable about health, Chris’s non-dogmatic, balanced approach to wellness is refreshing. Case in point: last time I saw him in person here in Austin, we were chowing on grass-fed ice cream. And it was delicious. Ever wonder if you can eat cheese and still be Paleo? Maybe you feel better eating fruit than super low-carb. Is that okay? Listen up, because we’re talking about: The top 5 myths in fat loss, health, and longevity Why science tells us a different story than the media Why even if 50 million people say a foolish thing, it's still a foolish thing Why it’s okay to eat ice cream sometimes Why cavemen died young, and much more!

Most of us are “getting old” too soon and settling for far less energy and vitality than we deserve. Through instinct, animals stay lean and vital in the wild despite eating as they please whenever food is available. With a bit of practice, you can do the same. In this interview, you’ll learn how to tweak your lifestyle and habits to make your Wild genes thrive. Gray Graham has been an international consultant and teacher in the field of clinical nutrition for twenty years. In 2001, Gray founded the Nutritional Therapy Association, which has gone on to certify over 1,400 nutritional therapist practitioners. Gray is also the lead author of the book Pottenger's Prophecy, and an expert in epigenetics.

Why do we crave junk food? We’ve all fallen into the trap. You get hungry, and before you even think about it you’re elbow deep in a bag of Doritos. To make it worse, it almost feels like our brain rewards us for eating junk. You’re about to learn why - and what you can do to make cravings a thing of the past. Today we’re here with neurobiologist and author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan Guyenet, PhD. Stephan offers a fascinating look at how evolution predisposes us to crave calorie-dense food.

Did you know that 9 out of 10 cells in your body are not technically human, but bacteria? If you’re overweight, fatigued, or sick, it’s time to take a look at your microbiome. On this week’s show, you’ll learn how to upgrade your gut health with living foods. Hannah Crum, the Kombucha Momma, is on a mission to "change the world one gut at a time."

When you see a model or celebrity on a magazine cover, you’re looking at a lie. It goes deeper than the digital defatting, teeth whitening, and de-blemishing that happens in Photoshop. Fitness models also have a few tricks up their sleeves… The trade secrets of photo shoots, you might say. Today we are here with Mark Dhamma, a former fitness model who now coaches celebrities, executives, and athletes to optimize their health and mindset.

Unless you want a heart attack in your thirties, you have to dial in your nutrition. Most dudes have no clue where to start. Our guest today is Serena Wolf, author of The Dude Diet: Clean(ish) Food for People Who Like to Eat Dirty. When Serena first witnessed the way her boyfriend really ate at home, she was absolutely terrified. Now she’s a trained chef who specializes in making "guy food" with healthy ingredients… without sacrificing taste. So if you (or the dude in your life) can’t live without mac and cheese, nachos, and pizza, this show is for you.

I recently chatted with a performance coach to billionaires, professional athletes, and A-list celebrities. I asked him, “If there’s one question that always works when you’re coaching clients, what is it?” He said the answer was easy. He simply asks, “How’s your relationship?” Whether you’re a celebrity or an average Joe, the answer isn’t always pretty. Too often, when one person in a relationship decides to eat better, get fit, quit drinking, or make any other life changes, the other person tears them down. When you transform your body and your life, sometimes it feels like you’re going at it alone. Maybe you noticed your drinking buddies aren’t quite as fun when you’re sober. Change is threatening, and as humans, we’re wired for negativity. On today’s show with my friends Brian and Carrie, you’ll learn a simple daily practice to transform the way you think.

If you could change your relationship with food in just 30 days, would you do it? Our guest today is Melissa Hartwig, #1 best-selling author and certified sports nutritionist, whose books It Starts with Food and The Whole30 have transformed millions of lives across the globe.

Have you ever had a leaky roof? In college, I lived in an apartment that should have been condemned. During a storm one day, the roof sprung an enormous leak. Then the wall next to my bedroom just opened up, and I watched black mold spill out everywhere. At the time, I had been virtually bedridden for over a month with symptoms my doctor couldn’t explain. Brain fog, low body temperature, and severe fatigue made it hard to do anything. I didn’t even want to play music anymore. When you get sidelined by illness, your life can go into a tailspin. Dr. Amy Myers is back on Fat-Burning Man this week to make sure your thyroid, hormones, and lifestyle give you the energy and vitality you deserve.

Remember when you could play all day and not even think about it as a workout? You’d meet friends at the park and run, jump, swing, climb, laugh, and give your body exactly what it needs to thrive. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have recess again? Roy Maynor and Kenny Stanford are two fathers and best friends who found a way to bring the play back into fitness. At their gym right here in Texas, Grit Fitness, they created recess for grownups—an obstacle course training program that brings people together for health, fun, and dessert!

Have you ever thought about “why” you exercise? If you’re daydreaming of Snickers bars half way through your workout… you need to listen to this show. We’re here with my friend Mike Bledsoe of Barbell Shrugged.

Want to eat like a king on a peasant’s income? Meet my friend Richard. Richard Nikoley is author of Free The Animal, and we’re exploring how to cook in an RV, what it’s like to live off the grid, and why you shouldn’t fear potatoes.  

Why do elite athletes constantly improve while others spend years on a plateau? That question has befuddled me for years. But we’re about to crack the code. On today’s show, you’ll learn how to skyrocket your performance, break through that plateau, and shatter your personal bests with Crossfit Coach, TV Star, and elite athlete, Emily Schromm.