In this episode, why we get fat and what we can do about it, quick core workouts,

cheat meals, how to warm up, what to eat before you drink alcohol, competition and

cold weather, danger of low-body fat and why exercise won't make you thin.

Welcome to the Ben Greenfield Fitness.com podcast. We provide you with free

exercise, nutrition, weight loss, dry air block, and wellness advice from the

top fitness experts in the nation. So whether you're an Iron Man triathlete or

you're just trying to shed a few pounds, get ready for non-run-of-the-mill

cutting-edge content from Ben Greenfield Fitness.com.

Hey folks, Ben Greenfield here. You know a few weeks ago I was able to look

over a manuscript that came across my desk that was the preview of a book about

why we get fat and what we can do about it. And even though the book doesn't

come out and probably won't come out for quite some time, I was able to get

the author of that book on today's interview because there were some

information in there that I thought would be really beneficial for you.

Whether you're trying to lose a lot of weight or you're trying to just take

control of your health or maintain weight. Now we have a pretty jam-packed

listener Q&A today, but before we go on to our special announcements and to

that listener Q&A, just a couple clarifications. The first is that there will

not be a podcast released next week in terms of the official Ben Greenfield

Fitness podcast. You will get an Inner Circle podcast next week, but because I'm

competing in the Hawaii Iron Man World Championships and very busy rushing

around in Kona, Hawaii getting ready for that race, there will not be a podcast

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