Hunger Hunt Feast | Strategic Fitness

Learn the truth about fructose and how to affects not only the human body but other mammals and creatures around the world. In this episode, Zane Griggs shares the blueprint on how to create a metabolic makeover. This episode will leave you with the knowledge you need to start making healthier decisions today that will impact the rest of your life. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness LINKS: Consumption of Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Increase Postprandial Triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, and apolipoprotein-B in Young Men and Women The Fat Switch by Richard J. Johnson, M.D. The Hunger Hunt Feast Lifestyle 30 Day Journal Quick Episode Summary: What to expect for today How animals use fat for fuel Unsuspecting foods that have high fructose corn syrup How fructose affects the body How fructose activates gremlin Fructose animal testing The beginning of kidney defense How beer affects the body How your body converts fructose Where we develop a taste for fructose How to get your metabolic makeover

When trying to live a healthier lifestyle most people only focus on diet and exercise. While these things are important for overall health, we can't overlook the importance of sleep. In this episode, Zane Griggs shares how sleep affects your hormones, metabolism, brain, and more. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: How much sleep do you need? How your brain organizes memories How lack of sleep affects the body Why you crave more feed when you're tired What you can do to improve sleep How alcohol affects your sleep The effects of blue lights The ideal temperature for sleeping

Last week we had an in-depth conversation with Dr. Aaron Wenzel on the subject of Cholesterol. This week, Zane continues the conversation by giving you the action steps and tips you may have never heard to take your overall health to the next level by bringing your Cholesterol numbers down. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness LINKS: Consumption of Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Increase Postprandial Triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, and apolipoprotein-B in Young Men and Women Effect of a High Saturated Fat and No-Starch Diet on Serum Lipid Subfractions in Patients With Documented Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Graphs showing the effects of Fructose, Glucose and HFCS on serum triglycerides. What You Don't Know About Cholesterol with Dr. Aaron Wenzel Quick Episode Summary: Recap of last weeks episode What we are going to cover today Knowing your numbers How sweeteners affect your triglycerides How the Keto diet affects your heart How many times a week you should be drinking How intermittent fasting lowers cholesterol Don't fear the fats Connect with Zane

Understanding this subject can significantly impact your longevity and overall health. In today's episode, Zane welcomes back Dr. Aaron Wenzel. They have a deep dive conversation on the topic of Cholesterol. You'll hear hard facts and sciences to help you understand the truth behind this important topic. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness LINKS: Understanding Your Cholesterol Health: Risk Factors, Essential Numbers and What Your Doctor May Be Missing The Truth About Cholesterol: 3 Important Tests You Probably Aren't Getting The Truth About Cholesterol: Dietary Cholesterol The Truth About Cholesterol: Lipid Transport The Truth About Cholesterol: What To Measure The Truth About Cholesterol: Putting It All Together Quick Episode Summary: Welcome back Dr. Aaron Wenzel The under-education heart disease How cholesterol regattas to heart disease Where does cholesterol; come from? Understanding LDL and HDL How to know your risk for heart disease What changes your partial numbers The biggest take-home point from today Understanding what causes heart attack and stroke The importance of normalized blood sugar Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors You can't out run your mouth Aligning with the right medical provider

Hunger Hunt Feast is a lifestyle, not a short term diet, to help you manage your weight, improve your fitness, and live a longer, healthier life. We have taken a look at each core element of Hungry Hunt Feast. But how does it fit into your life and schedule? In today's episode, Zane will share more insight on how to burn fat every day and become medically flexible by living the Hunger Hunt Feast lifestyle. Hunger: Implementing an intermittent fasting schedule that works for you at a pace you can manage. Improve metabolic flexibility Hunt: Workout just 4-6 hours a week. Prioritize for strength training, interval training, steady-state cardio and light recreational movement Feast: Not just what we eat but how often we eat Prioritize for protein and vegetables Add starches with a strategy based on your goals Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: Creating a lifestyle of fat burning Becoming medically flexible Making Hungry hunt feast a lifestyle Fasting will not crash your metabolism Understanding energy toxicity The best schedule for intermittent fasting Why Zane does Dinner to Dinner fasting The people who have a negative experience fasting What leads to lifestyle deceases The benefits of strength training The best schedule to avoid overtraining Why everyone should go on walks The four-hour formula How to get the most out of lunch and dinner How much animal protein to eat Avoid starchy vegetables Dessert alternatives If you're not hungry, don't eat Best practices for post-workout meals

In today's episode, Zane interviews with Abe Shreve. Abe is the CEO of MAPS Business Coaching. With over 10,000 hours of coaching during his career. Despite his busy schedule, Abe has never lost his passion for health and wellness. Particularly for rock climbing. Hear how Abe and friends climbed the largest unbroken cliff in North America, El Capitan located on the north side of Yosemite Valley. This interview will leave you inspired to set new goals and will teach you the importance of having a coach. LINKS: CEO of MAPS Business Coaching, Abe Shreve Abe Shreve shares the story after the first climb. An overview of the Nose of El Cap from Abe's phone Hans Florine On His Terrifying El Cap Fall Hans Florine Breaks Both Legs in Fall on El Capitan Hans Florine: Back On The Nose, Six Months Later Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: Meet Abraham Shreeve MAPS coaching Coaching brings clarity and accountability Hope in your business Let your environment match your goals Is age a state of mind? Climbing el cap in one day The Mario Andretti of climbing Leaders push leaders Coaches must push themselves Be a solution Numbers without heart to create change

Today Zane Griggs shares the difference between type one and type two muscles and how it applies to women's physiology. Understanding your work out style, primary muscle groups, and the hormonal cycle is key for every woman to achieve optimal health. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: General differences between men and women physiologically Type 1 and 2 muscle fiber and impact on workouts Ideal Rep ranges for women Strength training advantages Hormonal cycle and Training Workout environment preferences General diet information for women The dynamic of training during quarantine

The current antibody test results may bring hope due to the mortality rate much lower than expected worldwide based on the date, but if you look closer at the numbers, they revealed a personal health crisis. The conditions put people at the most at risk to contract Covid-19 include hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. These are primarily lifestyle diseases, mostly preventable and manageable with better choices with diet and exercise. Learn more in today's episode! Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness LINKS: JAMA Study April 22, 2020: Presenting Characteristics, Comorbidities and Outcomes Among 5700 Patients Hospitalized with Covid-19 in the New York City Area TIME Magazine: Almost Every Hospitalized Corona Virus Patient Has Another Underlying Health Issue According To A Study Of New York Patients Covid-19 is an emergent case of aging Quick Episode Summary: Covid-19 statistics Underlying health problems and Covid-19 Diseases of lifestyle choices Normal is not optimal The cost of lifestyle choice diseases Time for change

In today's episode, Zane interviews Dr. Aaron Wenzel on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women. They cover everything you could ever wonder about this topic! Such as: Is it safe? What are the benefits? Testosterone supplementation for Men Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone supplementation for Women Normal Levels vs. Optimal Levels Thyroid supplementation Get all your questions answered in today's episode! You can find out more about Dr. Aaron Wenzel and his practice Brentwood MD at www.brentwoodmd.com Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Links to Studies: Men's studies: EMA Position Statement: www.ema.europa.eu Mayo Clinic Proceedings: www.mayoclinicproceedings.org AACE Annual Meeting Position Statement: www.aace.com Consultant 360: www.consultant360.com NIH Summary Statement Updated 2016: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov NIH Test and CV Risks and Mortality 2015: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Science Daily: www.sciencedaily.com Women's studies: (EPAT) Estrogen In The Prevention Of Atherosclerosis Trial: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Cache County Study) HRT and Incidence Of Alzheimer's Disease In Older Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Sex, Hormones, and Hysterectomies: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Testosterone Therapy In Postmenopausal Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Testosterone Therapy and Carotid Thickness in Pre & Postmenopausal Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Testosterone Therapy and Bone Health In Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Disease Risks in Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Testosterone Deficiency and Fatigue / Decreased Well-Being in Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Estrogen Therapy and Reduction Of Heart Disease: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Benefits of Estrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Estrogen Therapy and Improved Cognition: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Progesterone and Breast Cancer Risks: jamanetwork.com Progesterone Therapy Reduces Depression & Anxiety: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Quick Episode Summary: Aaron Wenzel introduction Hormone therapy Safety and Risks Women vs Men and decreasing hormone levels Normal vs. optimal Benefits of testosterone for men Benefits of testosterone for women Understanding the thyroid Sickness Care

In this episode, I dig into the Feast. How do we eat to fit our goals? Why we prioritize protein intake first, then vegetables and finally the amount of energy, carbohydrate, and fat, to fit our needs and goals. Minimal vs. Optimal Protein Intake Recommendations Can I eat too much protein? Study mentioned: Nutrition and Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Descriptive Review Carb Cycling Benefits: Metabolic Flexibility Faster Recovery with a Leaner Physique Three main variables for Weight Loss: Time Restriction Macro-nutrient Restriction Caloric Restriction Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: What do we eat? Food is information How much protein do we need Vegetables in feasting Carbohydrates and carb cycling Eating for your goals Intermittent fasting

In this episode, I share my favorite strategies for effective and time-efficient workouts and the physiological benefits of these strategies. The strategies include fasted workouts, rest-pause sets, supersets, and drop sets. Reference article: Intermittent Fasting, Neuroplasticity, and Brain Health Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness Quick Episode Summary: Growing our potential Zane's strategies for efficient workouts The exercises to focus on during your workouts Rest pause sets Drop sets Supersets What is coming up next week What's coming up on Hunger, Hunt, Feast.

In this episode, you'll hear the benefits of intermittent fasting and how you can start to put it to work for you. Fasting is a powerful tool for maintaining normal blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity and adding years to our lives. The fears around it are unfounded. Our bodies operate best with a combination of fasting and feasting. It needs to be a consistent part of our lifestyle if we want to achieve optimal health. Reference Articles: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging and Disease Mark Mattson Ph.D, Rafael de Cabo Ph.D "No Drop in RMR After 21 Days of Alternate Day Fasting" Quick Episode Summary: Let's talk about hunger Obesity Statistics in America The benefits of fasting If we are overfed why are you still hungry How to start your day off right Zane's favorite MD writer The benefits of fasting Metabolic switching Stress reduction Increased life span Improved gut health Getting out of your bodies When to workout while fasting Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness

Hunger Hunt Feast is the pattern of survival for our ancestors that still drives us to build, create and innovate. We have a need. We work to fulfill that need. We get the reward. My primary focus of this podcast is to explore strategies that apply this pattern to fitness and longevity that you can apply to your busy life. We'll hear from leaders in the areas of nutrition, medicine, business and relationships who will help us get to the Feast. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness

This episode is a brief personal introduction and explanation of how I hope to serve you with this podcast. If your personal fitness and long term health are priorities but you're finding them difficult to maintain and integrate with your busy life then this podcast is for you. Join me as we explore strategies to help you perform at an optimal level, as well as improve longevity and add quality of life to those years. Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness