Are you interested in helping people understand a valid point of view, or are you looking for high fives from your inner circle? In my estimation, the majority of internet arguments about diet, exercise, and general fitness are an opportunity to posture, not make the world a healthier place.

Is menopause to blame? How do you overcome a plateau? Do Polyunsaturated Fats cause early aging? What books do you recommend for improving your mental health? Get the answers to these questions and more in this months Q and A episode!

Fitness Philosophy Shorts are '10 minute or less segments' that focus on a single, powerful concept.

We want results, and we want them right now. It would also be nice if the results came with little effort. In this episode, Tommy discusses the 1% issues in diet and exercise that we obsess over to do the work for us, and what major considerations we should be making instead.

Gadgets

Supplements

Superfoods/Weight Loss Foods

Meal Frequency/Timing

Macronutrient Ratios

Dietary Approach (Keto, Carnivore, Low Carb/Paleo, Plant based)

Whole Foods vs Processed Foods

Lifestyle of food (binging, social eating drinking, weekend warrior)

Food Behaviour (overeating, late night snacking, emotional eating)

Consistency and dedication to ANYTHING

In Exercise

Equipment

Specific Exercises/Splits

Training Style (CrossFit, Yoga, Bodyweight, Pilates)

Training System (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Low Rep, High Rep)

Duration 

Training Variety

Training Intensity

Training Frequency

Training Consistency and dedication

In this episode, Tommy goes over his bloodwork from the Carnivore experiment. To see the data, follow this link 

In this episode, Tommy discusses his experience on the Carnivore Diet. He details his view of the carnivore community, his personal experience with the diet, and who he recommends to try and avoid the approach.

Questions asked on this Q and A episode:

I have alway paired protein/carb for snacks..fruit/cottage cheese, peanut butter/apple. Is this ok?

If I exercise fasted, should I continue fasting after the workout or do I need to get my protein in as it is commonly stated?

How much protein should be consumed before and after a workout, and what kinds?

What does a women need to know or do in her 40’s that may be different than when she was in her 30’s?

What’s the difference between steel cut and regular or quick oats?

Can you eat too much tofu?

If you could make just one behavioral change suggestion for someone who struggles with snacking and mindless eating, what would it be?

In this episode, Tommy walks through a few self-assessment options you can use in place of traditional resolutions for great goal attainment. He even gives examples of his own personal 2019 self-assessment that are quite personal.

In this episode, Tommy shares his thoughts on the popular products that are advertised to consumers in the new year. He covers how the body detoxifies itself, compounds that have actually been shown to assist in this process, and what you need to do if you're truly interested in protecting your body from modern environmental toxins.

In this episode, Tommy talks all things fasting- from his own experience- to the potential benefits and negatives of both intermittent, time restricted, and longer term fasting protocols.