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Ashley, Kathleen, & Sarah continue the dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment, the health consequences of prolonged under-eating & how this affects nearly everyone today.

Notes: “The Bronzing (skin discoloration discussed in today’s episode) in addisons and Cushings is from acth and msh” ~ Kathleen

References:

Biology Of Human Starvation -https://archive.org/details/cftri.1102biologyofhumanst0000ance_a5l1/page/79/mode/1uphttps://archive.org/details/cftri.1103biologyofhumanst0000ance/page/n8/mode/1up?view=theater

In this episode, Kathleen (the legend) discusses The Minnesota Starvation Experiment (MSE) with Ashley & Sarah. They dive into the physical consequences of a low energy availability state including edema, weight swings, postural changes & much more...

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Minnesota Starvation Experiment

15:56 Morphological Data and Body Weight Changes

37:47 Water Retention

41:07 Listening to Your Body's Cravings

44:44 The Fear of Weight Gain

55:28 The Challenges of Low Calorie and Refeeding

01:05:01 The Importance of Body Weight Changes

01:09:22 The Long-Term Effects of Low Energy Availability

01:14:16 The Importance of a Slow and Gradual Approach

01:23:18 Getting to Know Your Body

01:29:15 Physical Changes During Refeeding

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In this episode Ashley & Sarah host Georgi Dinkov where they dive deep into metabolism, where metabolism gets blocked and how to fix it.
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Research:

"Biggest Loser" (BL) study and how it tanked their metabolic rate.https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/biggest-loser-contestants-regained-weight-peat-perspective.10856/post-143661https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/obesity-is-estrogen-driven-chronic-fasting-burns-mostly-muscle-not-fat.52177/https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/exercise-fasting-is-stress-causes-obesity-and-ir-and-requires-cortisol-blockade-to-reverse.20121/http://haidut.me/?p=2394http://haidut.me/?p=2482http://haidut.me/?p=2396http://haidut.me/?p=2399http://haidut.me/?p=2347http://haidut.me/?p=1409http://haidut.me/?p=434

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:15 The Results of Georgi's Studies

07:07 The Connection Between Cancer and Diabetes

09:59 The Role of Insulin in Cancer Treatment

11:10 The Effect of Biotin on Cancer Metabolism

14:10 The Benefits of Aspirin in Cancer Treatment

25:37 The Implications of the Research

34:04 Understanding Reductive Stress and Glucose Metabolism

41:27 Understanding the Blocks in Glucose Utilization

51:34 The Role of Stress and Lack of Sunlight

01:11:29 The Relationship Between Sunlight, PUFA

01:22:36 The Importance of Glycine and B Vitamins for Glucose Metabolism

01:42:55 The Impact of Low Carb Diets and Fasting

01:45:19 The Importance of Maintaining a High Metabolic Rate

01:48:23 Recommendations for Those in a Bad Metabolic State

01:54:05 The Role of B Vitamins and Gelatin in Metabolic Health

In this conversation, Suz shares her experiences visiting indigenous tribes in Africa, specifically the Maasai. She discusses their traditional diet and lifestyle including: the importance of their healing soup, made from special tree branches, their strong sense of community and deep connection to nature and traditional practices.

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Ashley & Sarah sit back down with Suzanne Alexander to hear about her most recent trip to Tanzania. Suz details her trip visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga tribe and shares her memories, experiences and concerns regarding the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro & Background

5:30 What The Indigenous Actually Eat

9:00 Why Suz Does It1

9:45 Do The Indigenous Get Depressed

28:00 What Do The Hadzabe Eat

42:00 Buying The Hadazabe Dinner

1:03:00 The Datoga Tribe

1:09:00 What The Datoga Eat

1:23:51 How Grains Affect Their Health

1:26:15 Wrapping Up

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In this episode, Sarah & Ashley bring back Kathleen Stewart to continue their discussion of the Minnesota starvation experiment and the importance of eating enough food. It highlights the consequences of under-eating and the need to increase calorie intake. The conversation emphasizes the significance of the experiment's findings and their relevance to modern health issues, the normalization of low-calorie diets, and the need to find the high end of one's maintenance calorie range.

Takeaways:

Under-eating can have severe long-term consequences on various body systems.

Prolonged calorie restriction can have severe repercussions on the body, including damage to organs and intestinal health.

Gradually increasing calorie intake and focusing on nourishment is important for overall health and well-being.

Longer periods between dieting phases are necessary to allow the body to recover and avoid weight oscillation.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and the Impact of Under-Eating

02:45 The Significance of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment

09:36 Sex Differences when Under-Eating

13:19 Determining Adequate Calorie Intake

24:27 Physical Symptoms of Under-Eating

33:01 The Consequences of Prolonged Calorie Restriction

37:16 Prioritizing Nourishment Over Restriction

45:11 The Importance of Longer Breaks Between Dieting Phases

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In this conversation, Ashley and Sarah sit down with Tyler Woodward to discuss what they wish they knew when they started exercising. They reflect on their own fitness journeys, the lessons and mistakes they made along the way.

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Smart exercise selection is important to building muscle groups while avoiding injury.

Overexercising can be detrimental to health and lead to worse results.

Focus on progressive overload and proper form to build muscle effectively.

Don't compare weights used by different individuals; focus on your own progress.

The pursuit of perfection in fitness can be detrimental to mental health. It is important to have realistic expectations and love and accept yourself throughout the journey.

Hormonal balance is important for optimal muscle building and physique.

Restrictive diets and low calorie intake can have long-term negative effects on metabolism and health.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Train to Change

05:46 The Dangers of Extreme Exercise

08:33 How We Got Into Fitness

11:53 Advice to Their Younger Selves

15:37 Lessons Learned

20:29 The Importance of Rest

36:14 Influencers and Misinformation

44:11 Newbie Gains

50:06 The Sweet Spot of Intensity and Rep Ranges

57:24 The Fallacy of Comparing Weights

01:03:09 The Importance of Consistency and Avoiding Program Hopping

01:15:17 The Long Road to Progress

01:21:01 The Role of Hormonal Balance in Building Muscle

01:30:03 Regrets and Lessons Learned

01:37:23 Train to Change

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In this episode, Ashley & Sarah sit down with Suzanne Alexander where she details her experiences visiting indigenous tribes throughout Australia. They dive into the traditional diets in the cultures, how they're being affected by Westernization and much more...

In this episode, the Strong Sistas sit down with Kathleen Stewart to tell her story of recovery including regaining her ability to walk, fighting through MCAS, POTS, serotonin syndrome, Rhabdo, frozen shoulder and much more...

In this episode Sarah & Ashley sit down to discuss navigating the changes of life & how to move on. They dive into purging Sarah's wardrobe and embrace your body as it changes throughout your life, problems caused by dieting, & regaining your metabolism.