And I should know. I have spent my life studying nutrition and weight loss, and I have taken a very unusual path that ultimately led me to writing Eat Stop Eat. For starters, I have an honors degree in nutrition. So I understand the classic academic approach to how we should eat. I spent four years of university studying all of the typical ‘eat less calories than you burn’ type of stuff you need to know to become a dietitian. Now here’s were it gets interesting, right after university, instead of becoming a dietitian, I started working in the weight loss industry. From managing the R&D department of a very successful sports supplement company to consulting start up companies, manufacturers and top fitness magazines, I have seen the inner working of the industry that only a privileged few have ever seen. Sure, a lot of people like to talk about supplements, but how many have actually helped design some of the most popular products on the market? You can talk all you want, but until you have actually worked on the inside, you really have no idea how the weight loss and supplement industry works.
Hi Brad, With "Eat Stop Eat" I was able to completely overhaul my entire diet (eating whole foods, lean meats and limited processed foods), as well as eat smaller portion sizes and how to tell when I wasn’t hungry anymore. I also found certain foods that irritated my stomach and was able to get rid of them, and now feel physically better than I ever have. When I work out, I don't feel weak or drained. My energy level and strength has not decreased and my workouts are just as good if not better than before (I can now do wide grip...