Podcast 238: Seriously, Stop Counting Calories.

CalorieMyth-HC-w-flap-11-24-2013-40k by Sean Croxton

It doesn’t work.

Never has worked. Never will work.

Okay, maybe it’ll work for a little bit — maybe a few weeks or months. But the weight always comes back.

And then some.

No matter how many times we white-knuckle our way through yet another doomed fat loss program, the strategy seldom changes…

Eat less. Exercise more.

But what if I told you that this strategy is the cause of your weight gain, not the cure?

The truth is that the trainers and gurus who convinced you that fat loss was a math problem probably skipped science class. Because what the science is saying something completely different…

It says that when you take in less calories, you burn less calories.

It says that when you exercise more, you want to eat more food.

It says that 70-percent of the “weight” you lost wasn’t even fat tissue.

It says that the less you eat, the higher your Body Mass Index (BMI).

It says that we’ve been doing it all wrong.

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Podcast 235: Why It’s Hard to Lose Fat in the Winter!

by Sean Croxton

BREAKING NEWS: I’ve decided to stop eating meat and to embrace a plant-based diet.

Actually, that’s not really true. I just wanted to know how it felt to write that.

You see, after 12 years of being vegan — even writing 3 books advocating the virtues of going meatless as well as establishing a significant online following — Alexandra (Alex) Jamieson, did what few plant-based bloggers have the courage to do…

She announced that she was no longer vegan.

Ballsy.

If Alex’s name doesn’t ring a bell, you probably remember her from the Oscar nominated documentary Super Size Me — she was Morgan Spurlock’s worried-sick girlfriend, as she watched his weight balloon and his health decline from a 30-day McDonald’s diet. You may also recall that she helped him recover his health and shed the fast food pounds with a plant-based diet.

On this week’s episode of Underground Wellness Radio, Alex and I chatted about not only what it was like to make such a big announcement to her vegan followers, but we also covered how you can tweak your diet to align with your body’s seasonal needs.

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How to Make Delicious (and Healthy) Holiday Dishes!

by Sean Croxton

Who knew Brussels sprouts could taste this yummy?

Before I head out for a few days of rest and relaxation, I thought I’d leave you with some holiday eats that will help make your Thanksgiving dinner the best (and healthiest) one ever.

To add to last week’s Best Turkey Ever video, I’ve brought along three delicious side dishes prepared by Chef Lance Roll — a.k.a. The Flavor Chef.

Here’s my personal favorite…

And a couple more for you…

Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Yams and Sweet Potatoes

Don’t forget to download the Underground Holiday Recipe Guide with all of the ingredients and cooking instructions.

Click HERE for Instant Access!

Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

See you in a week!

Sean

P.S. — Dr. O’Bryan extended Encore Day at the Gluten Summit. Doors close for good TONIGHT at 9pm Pacific Time. Click to sign up to watch or to place your order for the All Access package with all 29 video and audio presentations before the price goes up!

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Podcast 234: How to Not Look Old and Raggedy

by Sean Croxton

I don’t want to get old!

Now that I’m 36, the signs of aging are creeping up slowly but surely…

The gray hairs on my chin.

An aversion to loud music. (The older I get, the louder it gets.)

Taking an entire 15 minutes to get warmed up at the gym.

Hey, I’m no spring chicken anymore. Then again, despite the minor annoyances above, I’d say I’m aging pretty darn well.

I imagine that would have a lot to do with the way I live — real food, just enough exercise, plenty of sleep, low stress levels (well, most of the time), and an amazing group of friends who have similar lifestyles.

While there’s nothing I (or you) can to do to completely stop the aging process, it can certainly be slowed down by making the right choices.

This week on Underground Wellness Radio, Dr. Trevor Cates and I discusses exactly what those anti-aging choices are.

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My Favorite Interview Ever.

by Sean Croxton

A few days ago, I got a text from my friend Evelyne. She was wondering if it had occurred to me that last week was the 5-year anniversary of Underground Wellness Radio.

Honestly, I had no idea.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been half a decade since I first went on the air. A LOT has happened since then, including over 300 radio, summit, and on-camera interviews. Crazy how time flies!

Every so often, I am asked which of those 300-plus discussions is my favorite.

I always feel as if that’s like asking me which one of my four nieces do I love the most…

But after last Sunday morning, I now have an honest answer for that question.

No offense to any of my fantastic guests, but my recent on-camera Gluten Summit wrap-up interview with Dr. Tom O’Bryan is now hands-down the BEST one ever.

Hands down!

If more people had this guy’s passion, the world would be a much better place.

Check it out below.