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Why All "Fad Diets" Secretly Work
LF #151: When the lower back is on fire, brain fog, and fatherhood
Happy Friday!
Let’s jump right into today’s newsletter.
🔎 What’s Inside
Why all “fad diets” secretly work
When the lower back is on fire
Bye-bye brain fog
Dads & health
💪 Deep Dive
Why all “fad diets” secretly work
I tried Paleo and lost 5-10 pounds.
But so did my friends on Keto, Whole30, and Mediterranean.
What’s going on? Are they all magic?
Nope.
These “fad diets” help you do 3 things.
1) Toss out refined carbs
These diets eliminate sodas, sugars, breads, cookies, cakes, chips, and grainy treats.
Without them, nutrient density is restored.
2) Replace with protein & fiber
These diets prioritize meats, fish, vegetables, legumes, and fruits.
These foods are full of protein and fiber, which makes you feel more full than refined carbs ever will.
3) Clean up snacking & drinking
Without refined carbs, snacks are fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
And drinks are water, coffee, unsweet tea, and milk (dairy depends on the fad diet).
What does this all mean?
You don’t have to diet hop to lose weight.
You just need to consistently follow a system with these 3 principles.
Hope this serves.
If you want a nutrition system that will help you lose weight, check out Kickstart40.
🔎 Finds
Here are my favorite finds/resources this week.
My go-to stretch when my lower back is on fire.
This targets the trifecta of muscles that cause back pain: hips, hamstrings, and glutes.
Rest, eat well, move, moderate caffeine, limit alcohol, and get some sleep.
The basics always work.
I was on the “Fatherhood Fitness Podcast” with Anthony Pluff.
Anthony and I talk about stress, swamped schedules, and making fitness habits stick for dads.
🏆 Client Corner
Jeremy had a swamped schedule that made his life a blur.
He took 2-weeks off but made a commitment to hop back on.
And he followed through on his commitment.
While losing 1-2 pounds in that 2-week blur.
This is accountability, structure, and the fruit of consistency in motion.
Well done Jeremy 👊
Before you go!
Kickstart40 helps busy parents lose 10-15 pounds in 40 days, without going to the gym.
I cannot guarantee that you will get shredded or have to get a new wardrobe.
But you will make lots of progress.
And… if you follow Kickstart40 and don’t lose 10 pounds in 40 days, you get your $ back.
I’ll see you next week.
Be strong,
Don
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The information provided in this newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
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