Jay Campbell and are Jim Brown are thought leaders in the health, fitness and hormonal optimization arenas.
This book outlines their Metabolic Blowtorch Diet, technically a Targeted Intermittent Fasting approach. There are several things I appreciated about it:
1- Jay and Jim foreground their bonafides. They both have decades of experience in the physique and body recomposition arena, walk the walk, and demonstrate they know the literature and lingo, referencing other thought leaders such as Martin Berkhan of LeanGain, Lyle McDonald of Body Recomposition, Jay Robb and popular approaches such as IIFYM (If It Fits your Macros). I enjoy reading insights from authorities who've read what I have and more, and better still, seem to grok the source material. That tells me it may be a worthy investment of my time, as I'm less likely to have some trump card insight in my back pocket disqualifying their words. Which is to say, Jay and Jim have credibility.
2- They do a great job of inserting themselves into the beginner mind. A common concern around IF (Intermittent Fasting) is the loss of muscle and/or the down regulation of the metabolic rate. Early on, they address these concerns and massage them away. This has the advantage of helping put readers at ease, and for those already familiar with the benefits of IF, it reaffirms the choice.
3- The book is well organized. The basic practice is outlined, sample days and exercise routines are included, and they demonstrate examples of how to calculate specific caloric needs based on individual circumstances. They include recommended high-quality macronutrient sources to incorporate into one's diet, and supplements to consider.
4- A big emphasis for Jay and Jim is not just body recomposition but improving mental acuity. That information was somewhat new to me. It turns out, fasting in addition to fat loss and insulin sensitivity-enhancing benefits, may also improve mood and cognition through the effects of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor. They include a bonus chapter outlining some of the current research and best practices regarding this. Why is this important? Because there's more to life than looking good naked. Of course we all want to be lean and attractive and functional into senescence. But then what? After you look great, why not also be productive with purpose to your life, so you can transform the world and contribute meaningfully. This chapter is brief but strong; perhaps as more research comes in, it would be a worthy future book or article topic.
Some Recommendations:
1- I'd like more information of finding and training meal prep assistance. As Jim and Jay mention, having readily available high quality food on hand will make compliance much easier so you can get maximum benefit from the protocol. They mention Fiverr, Care.com or Craigslist as resources, but as someone unfamiliar with this, I feel ill-suited to pursue that option. I see myself flailing about wasting an assistant's time, unable to explain what I'm looking for. I'd love to see more details on hiring and training a meal-prep aide, perhaps in one of their upcoming articles for Iron Man Magazine.
2- As someone outside of a major city, I'd also like to see more information on the supplemental resources, such as body fat composition testing. It seems like a great tool, but are there options for those without nearby access to a DXA machine or BodPod? Again, maybe a good topic for an article or blog post.
Conclusions
The book is well researched, well-laid out and comes from eminently qualified authors. If you're looking to enhance your physique and improve your biomarkers, the Metabolic Blowtorch Diet is an actionable guide to experiment with. Thanks Jay and Jim.
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Metabolic Blowtorch? Yes Please!
I have been struggling lately with a weight plateau. I bought this book and within one night read it cover to cover. I could not put it down! There is no snake oil here as every statement is backed up with evidence footnoted on each page as a reference.I used the calorie converter to easily calculate my training and fasting daily caloric needs. The intermittent fasting has already proven to jump start my picky metabolism.You are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t get this book. It is absolutely a life changer!
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Carol Anne
Must read for those who want the shortest route to health and well-being!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2017
Paul C
Detailed Intermittent Fasting Guide for effective weight management
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2017
Chris Wright
Full Of Science And Very Easy To Read & Use Immediately
Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2017