Fasting for Fitness Unfiltered

What actually matters for staying healthy, strong, and active after 50? Kevin Rail sits down with a University of Utah professor in Nutrition and Integrated Physiology to cut through the noise around diet, fasting, supplements, creatine, peptides, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging.

Rather than labeling one food or diet as completely good or bad, the conversation focuses on the overall eating pattern and what we consistently do over time.

They get into:

• Plant-based eating versus carnivore diets

• Saturated fat and processed food

• Red meat and cardiovascular health

• Vitamin D after 50

• Omega-3 supplements

• Whether creatine is necessary for everyone

• Why people respond differently to supplements

• Fasting and constant snacking

• The value of a 12-hour overnight fast

• Peptides and the limits of current research

• Whole foods, added sugar, and alcohol

• Strength training and preserving muscle after 50

• Why staying socially connected matters for longevity

If you're overwhelmed by the endless debate over carnivore diets, supplements, fasting, creatine, peptides, and nutrition after 50, this episode brings a research-focused perspective into the conversation.

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0:00 Nutrition, Fitness & Cardiovascular Health
1:52 Plant-Based vs Carnivore: What's Missing?
6:37 Red Meat, Carnitine & Cardiovascular Health
11:40 Which Supplements Matter After 50?
16:28 Do You Really Need Creatine?
23:09 Fasting, Constant Snacking & the 12-Hour Baseline
26:25 Peptides: Promising or Overhyped?
33:24 Whole Foods, Added Sugar & Alcohol
36:17 Why Strength Training Matters More After 50
39:35 The Health Habit Nobody Talks About: Stay Social

What's one health habit you've changed as you've gotten older that has made the biggest difference for you?

Thinking about trying a 72-hour fast? Kevin Rail explains why he doesn't recommend jumping straight into three days of fasting if you've never built a fasting foundation first.

In this episode of Fasting For Fitness Unfiltered, Kevin lays out his step-by-step approach for progressing from a basic overnight fast into 16:8 fasting, OMAD, 48-hour fasting, and eventually a 72-hour fast.

Kevin breaks down:

• Starting with a simple 12-hour fast

• Eliminating constant snacking

• Why he prefers earlier eating windows

• Progressing from 12 hours to 16:8

• When to move from three meals to two

• How to introduce OMAD

• Why he recommends trying 48 hours before 72

• Preparing your diet before an extended fast

• Fasted workouts leading into longer fasting

• What the first major hunger wave can feel like

• Why hunger may change as the fast continues

The biggest message is simple: don't treat fasting like a sprint. Build the foundation first so longer fasts don't feel like you're jumping into an ultramarathon without training.

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Extended fasting isn't appropriate for everyone. If you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant, or have concerns about fasting, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first.

0:00 Why Everyone Wants to Try a 72-Hour Fast
2:52 Start With 12 Hours, Not 72
7:37 Sleep, Recovery & Late-Night Eating
10:29 How to Progress From 14 Hours to 16:8
15:12 OMAD, 48 Hours & Building Toward 72
17:48 What to Eat Before an Extended Fast
19:23 How to Handle the First Big Hunger Wave

What's the longest fast you've completed so far, and what was the hardest part of it?

Does when you eat matter just as much as what you eat? Kevin Rail sits down with filmmaker Doug Orchard for a deep conversation about fasting, circadian rhythm, meal timing, longevity, and why our modern eating schedule may be working against us.

Doug shares what originally pulled him into the fasting world and why research around circadian rhythm and time-restricted eating became such a major focus of his work.

Kevin and Doug get into:

• Circadian rhythm and meal timing

• Why they avoid late-night eating

• 24-hour fasting and OMAD

• Weight-loss medications versus lifestyle changes

• Longer fasting and the muscle-loss debate

• Fasting-mimicking diets

• Recovery after extended fasting

• How health research gets oversimplified online

• Using fasting to reset after travel

• Building sustainable habits instead of chasing quick fixes

They also discuss why fasting is not simply about doing longer and longer fasts. Frequency, recovery, lifestyle, and understanding your own body all matter.

If you're interested in intermittent fasting, circadian rhythm, OMAD, extended fasting, or longevity, this conversation takes a much deeper look at how all of those pieces can fit together.

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0:00 Fasting, Circadian Rhythm & Lifestyle
3:20 Why Meal Timing Changed Doug's Thinking
9:05 Why Doug Avoids Late-Night Eating
12:48 Weight-Loss Shots vs Lifestyle Change
17:57 Does Extended Fasting Cause Muscle Loss?
25:22 Fasting-Mimicking Diets and Longer Fasts
32:40 Longevity, History & How Humans Used to Eat
38:53 Why Health Research Gets Oversimplified Online
46:27 Using OMAD to Reset After Travel
49:20 Why Circadian Rhythm Still Matters

Have you noticed a difference in your sleep, energy, or hunger when you stop eating earlier in the day?

How do you know if a protein powder or supplement is actually clean? Kevin Rail sits down with Scott Schwab of METT Naturals to talk about hemp, CBD, protein powder, fasting, ingredient labels, and why Scott believes better health starts with understanding what you're putting into your body.

Scott shares the health journey that first pushed him toward fitness and wellness, how METT Naturals grew out of the hemp industry, and why the company became focused on products built around hemp, nutrition, and individualized health.

Kevin and Scott get into:

• What Kevin looks for on a supplement ingredient label
• Hemp hearts and hemp protein
• Grass-fed whey and collagen
• Fast-digesting vs slow-digesting protein
• Scott's monthly 72-hour modified fast
• The difference between fasting and juice cleansing
• Autophagy, meal timing, and fasting
• Superfood reds and digestive enzymes
• Full-spectrum and broad-spectrum hemp products
• DNA testing and blood testing for personalized recommendations
• Magnesium glycinate and other supplements

They also break down METT Naturals' protein blend, which combines grass-fed whey, hemp heart protein, and bovine collagen, and discuss why Scott wanted an alternative for people who don't feel great using traditional whey-only protein powders.

If you're trying to make smarter decisions about protein powder, hemp supplements, fasting, CBD, or clean ingredients, this conversation gives you a lot to consider before buying your next supplement.

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0:00 Scott Schwab, Mett Naturals & the Clean Supplement Mission
10:23 CBD, THC & Why Everyone Responds Differently
12:17 Why Hemp Is More Than Just a Supplement
20:22 Scott's Monthly 72-Hour Modified Fast
30:48 Inside Mett Naturals' Whey + Hemp Protein Blend
56:13 DNA Testing, Blood Testing & Personalized Supplements

When you buy a supplement or protein powder, what's the first thing you look for on the ingredient label?

What actually goes into running a natural grocery store that takes organic food seriously? Kevin Rail sits down with Spencer Pettit of Good Earth Markets to talk about organic produce, local food, supplements, independent health food stores, and what makes Good Earth different.

Spencer takes Kevin through the history of Good Earth Markets in Utah, how the company grew from its roots in the natural health movement, and why it continues to put such a heavy emphasis on supplements, organic produce, clean food, and self-informed health.

They also get into Good Earth's expansion, including its move into St. George, Utah, and how the company is trying to grow without abandoning the standards and culture that made it successful in the first place.

Later, the conversation gets deeper into organic produce. Spencer explains Good Earth's approach to sourcing, local brands, produce handling, cross-contamination between conventional and organic produce, shelf-life treatments, and why their stores only sell organic produce.

They discuss:

• The history of Good Earth Markets
• Utah's natural health and wellness community
• Why Good Earth's produce is 100% organic
• Buying local versus buying organic
• Supporting local Utah food and supplement brands
• Expansion into St. George
• Making healthier food more accessible
• How organic produce is sourced and handled
• Concerns about conventional and organic produce sharing the same space
• Why independent natural grocers still matter

If you care about organic food, clean ingredients, local businesses, supplements, or knowing what's actually happening to the food you buy, this is a fascinating look behind the scenes.

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Chatpers:

0:00 Why Kevin Loves Good Earth Markets
4:03 Spencer Pettit's Health and Wellness Journey
7:34 How Good Earth Markets Started in Utah
11:22 Why Good Earth's Produce Is 100% Organic
24:25 Good Earth's Expansion Into St. George
29:25 Growing Without Compromising Their Standards
39:16 Can Healthier Food Actually Be Affordable?
45:37 Why Buying Local Matters
52:46 The Organic Produce Cross-Contamination Problem
1:01:31 Why Independent Health Food Stores Need Support

What does it actually take to stay strong, mobile, energized, and healthy after 50? Kevin Rail sits down with his friend Dave from Twin Home Experts to talk about fasting after 50, healthy aging, mobility, nutrition, daily movement, and the habits that changed Dave's routine.

Dave shares how switching to two meals a day and eating earlier changed the way he felt, including his sleep, mental clarity, and workouts. Kevin and Dave also get into the importance of actually listening to your body as you age instead of training purely for size or appearance.

The conversation goes well beyond fasting. They talk about mobility, hot yoga, sauna and cold exposure, fiber and gut health, staying active throughout the day, and why Kevin believes your training priorities should start changing long before you reach your 50s.

Dave also shares his story of building a plumbing company from one truck to a major Los Angeles operation, dealing with burnout, moving to Utah, and eventually using YouTube content to grow Twin Home Experts and solve highly specific problems homeowners were searching for.

This episode covers:

• Fasting and time-restricted eating after 50
• Eating two meals a day
• Training for mobility and longevity
• Strength training as you age
• Fiber and gut health
• Hot yoga, sauna, and cold exposure
• Business burnout and lifestyle changes
• Building a business through YouTube
• NEAT and everyday movement
• Staying active outside the gym

If you're thinking about how you want to look, move, and feel in your 50s, 60s, and beyond, this conversation gives you plenty to think about.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Fasting, Fitness & Aging After 50
4:18 Dave's Two-Meal-a-Day Fasting Routine
5:06 What Changed When Dave Broke His Routine in Europe
8:16 Why Training for Mobility Matters as You Age
20:32 Why Kevin and Dave Prioritize Fiber
31:16 The YouTube Video That Changed Dave's Business
38:40 The Manual Labor Mindset Kevin Had to Unlearn
41:41 Why Dave Fasts Through His Busiest Days
45:59 NEAT: The Everyday Movement Most People Ignore

How much protein do you really need every day, especially if you practice intermittent fasting, OMAD, or eat only two meals a day? Kevin Rail tackles one of the biggest conversations in fitness and explains why he believes many people are putting far too much pressure on themselves to hit massive daily protein targets.

In Episode 2 of Fasting For Fitness Unfiltered, Kevin shares his personal approach to protein intake, fasting, strength training, meal timing, muscle maintenance, and recovery.

He gets into:

• ​The obsession with hitting 200 grams of protein
• ​Protein intake during OMAD and two-meal-a-day eating
• ​Why Kevin doesn't count his protein or macros
• ​Strength training and maintaining muscle
• ​Fasting and workout nutrition
• ​Eating protein before bed
• ​What Kevin looks for in protein powders
• ​How to read supplement ingredient labels
• ​Artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners
• ​Examples of cleaner protein powders, bars, and snacks

Kevin also walks through several products and explains why he pays more attention to the ingredient list than the marketing claims on the front of the package.

The bigger message is simple: get quality nutrition, keep strength training, and stop allowing protein numbers to make fitness more complicated than it needs to be.

If you've wondered how much protein you need while fasting, whether OMAD can work with strength training, or what to look for in a protein powder, this episode gives you Kevin's unfiltered perspective.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 The Protein Debate Nobody Seems to Agree On1:13 Do You Really Need 200 Grams of Protein?3:07 A Simpler Way to Think About Protein Intake4:03 Stop Obsessing Over Protein Numbers7:03 Fasting, Strength Training, and Maintaining Muscle12:11 Kevin's Take on Protein Before Bed13:36 How to Choose a Cleaner Protein Powder16:43 What to Look for on an Ingredient Label19:43 Protein Powders, Bars, and Cleaner Snack Options22:27 The Bottom Line on Protein and Strength Training

How do you start working out fasted without feeling drained or wondering if you're doing it wrong? In the first episode of Fasting For Fitness Unfiltered, host Kevin Rail shares how he went from eating before workouts to making fasted training a regular part of his life.

Kevin walks through the personal experiences that changed his thinking about pre-workout meals, how he gradually increased his fasting window, and why he eventually started training first thing in the morning after an overnight fast.

He also breaks down his approach to:

• Starting with shorter fasting windows
• Morning fasted workouts
• Fasted cardio and strength training
• Hunger during exercise
• Hydration and electrolytes
• Sleep and meal timing
• Training later in the day
• Building consistency without overcomplicating it

Kevin also shares a simple challenge for anyone curious about fasted workouts: try it consistently for five days and pay attention to how your body responds.

If you've ever wondered how long to fast before a workout, whether you need to eat before training, or how intermittent fasting fits with exercise, this episode gives you Kevin's personal approach and the story behind Fasting For Fitness.

Subscribe to Fasting For Fitness Unfiltered for more conversations with Kevin Rail about fasting, fitness, longevity, health, and questioning the hype.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Why Kevin Rail Created Fasting For Fitness Unfiltered
4:52 How Kevin First Started Training Fasted
7:32 The Moment Fasted Workouts Started Feeling Different
8:21 Going From Short Fasts to Morning Training
15:52 Why Kevin Prefers Early-Morning Fasted Workouts
18:11 How Beginners Can Start With Shorter Fasts
20:06 Kevin's 5-Day Fasted Workout Challenge
23:08 What to Do If You Train Later in the Day