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Robb Wolf (author) and Loren Cordain, PhD (foreward) From Amazon.com Do you want to lose fat and stay young, all while avoiding cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and a host of other illnesses? The Paleo Solution incorporates the latest, cutting edge research from genetics, biochemistry and anthropology to help you look, feel and perform your best. Written by Robb Wolf, a research biochemist who traded in his lab coat and pocket protector for a whistle and a stopwatch to become one of the most sought after strength and conditioning coaches in the world. With Robb's unique perspective as both scientist and coach you will learn how simple nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes can radically change your appearance and health for the better. Peak Oil Resources Review: I first discovered The Paleo Solution on the blog of Tim Ferriss with the titillating post titled "How to Keep Feces Out of Your Bloodstream (or Lose 10 Pounds in 14 Days)". Huh?... That was then... this is now. Questions no longer remain and my eyes have been opened to how powerful this nutritional method and lifestyle is. The core of this philosophy is that the consumption of grains is irritating the lining of our digestive system and leading to a myriad of diseases and ailments. Having read the book cover-to-cover, I decided that I would take his 30 day challenge of adopting this way of life and seeing how I felt. He almost playfully and light-heartedly taunts that you will either feel the best that you have ever felt in your entire life -or- you will have gone for 30 days without some foods you enjoy. Best case life-altering positive changes -or- status quo... What to do, what to do? Take the challenge of course! ... And take the challenge I did! One of the first things that struck me was how complete of a nutritional approach this is. For example carbs are not inherently bad... just choose smart, grain-free carbs. Like meat? Good. There is plenty of it and the right kinds to boot. Vegi's are king and are the best source of vitamins and minerals (and of course fiber). From start to finish it simply makes sense. Overall, I felt my energy levels over the 30 days rocket to a level that I had not experience in years (childhood perhaps?). Hunger was all but nonexistent. Pounds began to fall off with little changes in my exercise routines. What did change was my attitude about food and what I should and should not be eating. Did I cheat and have grains over the 30 days? No... but I found that gluten-containing foods are literally everywhere and wheat is in almost everything. All it takes is a little bit for me to feel that I had wheat, even if it was unintentional. When it happened I would feel so terrible that it was the perfect reminder of why eating the Paleo way makes sense. I could gush endlessly about this book. Robb Wolf makes his work both entertainingly readable and accessible. My advice? Buy this book and take his 30-day challenge. It will undoubtedly by an eye opener that will change your life.
Robb
Wolf Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, is co-founder of the nutrition and athletic training journal, The Performance Menu, co-owner of NorCal Strength & Conditioning, one of the Men’s Health “top 30 gyms in America” and co-owner of Paleo Brands Inc. a paleo food company selling meals and snacks featuring grass fed meat, wild caught fish and all organic ingredients. Robb is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. He coaches athletes at the highest levels of competition and consults with Olympians and world champions in MMA, motocross, rowing and triathlon. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to various military entities including the Canadian Light Infantry and the United States Marine Corps. Robb lives in Chico, California, with his wife Nicki and their infamous cat, Keystone.
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Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet