{"id":47192,"date":"2016-01-28T07:15:33","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T12:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=47192"},"modified":"2021-11-18T11:13:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T16:13:08","slug":"abel-james-my-diet-is-better-than-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/abel-james-my-diet-is-better-than-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"My Diet Is Better Than Yours: Could Abel James\u2019 Wild Diet Work for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo courtesy Abel James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Abel James<\/span><\/a> is the best-selling author of The Wild Diet<\/a>. He\u2019s currently starring on ABC’s reality TV show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. On the show, celebrity trainers are paired with average Americans who need to lose weight. The pairs compete against each other to test which expert’s weight loss plan is most effective. Here, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he’s helped contestant Kurt lose 37\u00a0pounds so far. The opinions expressed below are his own.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Everyone knows that you can lose weight by eating nothing but chicken breast and broccoli for months on end. <\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s just not very much fun, is it?<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>The Wild Diet<\/span><\/i><\/a>, I wanted to show America that you can eat indulgent, rich, luxurious foods, drop an impressive amount of fat and enjoy yourself in the process.\u00a0<\/span>After all, I\u2019m not a trainer, I\u2019m a foodie. And I’m\u00a0going to prove that you really can be happy and healthy at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Daily Burn 365: New Workouts, 7 Days a Week<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s What The Wild Diet Looks Like <\/b><\/h3>\n

On ABC\u2019s <\/span>My Diet is Better Than Yours<\/span><\/i><\/a>, while other competitors are eating like rabbits, Kurt and I are enjoying gooey cheese, chocolate, grilled <\/span>steak<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>bacon<\/span><\/a>, butter, full-fat cream, eggs, <\/span>cheesecake<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and even <\/span>ice cream<\/span><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

How does that work, you ask? Over hundreds of thousands of years, nature tweaked and perfected our physiology to function optimally on a diet consisting mainly of wild plants and animals \u2014 vegetables, meat, and occasional fruits, nuts and seeds \u2014 which are naturally high in fat, protein, and fiber and low in carbohydrates. <\/span>The Wild Diet<\/a><\/span><\/i> features fresh, simple, nutrient-dense foods that will help program your body to burn fat instead of sugar. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kurt is also a good candidate for \u201c<\/span>fasting and feasting<\/span><\/a>\u201d on <\/span>The Wild Diet<\/a><\/span><\/i>, especially considering his options for exercise are extremely limited (due to his car accident). Since he\u2019s often not hungry in the morning, he enjoys <\/span>coffee<\/span><\/a> and usually eats his \u201cbreakfast\u201d around noon. He loves <\/span>bacon<\/span> and pastured eggs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 5 Intermittent Fasting Methods: Which One Is Right for You?<\/a><\/p>\n

You Can Lose Fat with Minimal Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many people spend hours on the treadmill hopelessly trying to lose their love handles. But every nutritionist, bodybuilder, and athlete worth his or her salt knows that \u201c<\/span>six packs<\/span><\/a> are made in the kitchen.\u201d Exercise is great for overall well-being, but if you want to drop fat, the vast majority of your results will come from eating the right foods. <\/span><\/p>\n

Given Kurt\u2019s past injuries to his spine from his car accident, high-impact activities like running simply aren’t\u00a0good for him. And it\u2019s also not necessary to lose fat. <\/span><\/p>\n

For the sake of his health and happiness, <\/span>I encourage Kurt to walk briskly<\/a> outside every day. <\/span><\/p>\n

To make sure that he loses fat and retains or even builds muscle, I\u2019m also having Kurt lift objects and complete limited strength-based, functional workouts<\/a> at home. Gaining muscle will sacrifice his progress in the \u201cweight loss\u201d competition, but I promised him that his health will ALWAYS come first. <\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>The Wild Diet<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Kurt is losing fat, not muscle. That\u2019s exactly what we want. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kurt <\/span>lost 21 pounds in the first two weeks, winning 1st place in the weigh-in and also finishing #1 in the fitness competition! After four weeks eating <\/span>Wild<\/a><\/span><\/i>, Kurt has <\/span>dropped 37 pounds and is in 1st place overall!<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The 5-Minute Ab Workout to Strengthen Your Core<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Abel James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here’s How to Get Started with\u00a0The Wild Diet<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n

Eat as many green and colorful veggies as you\u2019d like \u2013 they should make up more than half of your plate. Eat a palm-sized portion of protein<\/a> from pasture-raised meats or wild seafood, and round out meals with high-quality fats like grass-fed butter, hard cheese, nuts or avocado. If you\u2019re physically active, enjoy a bit of starch from sweet potatoes or rice post-workout. Ditch added sugars, breads, and gluten grains. For breakfast, bacon and eggs are back<\/a> on the menu! Eat when you\u2019re hungry and don\u2019t be afraid of skipping a meal every once in awhile.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Why You Should Never Have to Feel Hungry While Dieting<\/a><\/p>\n

When you reduce your consumption of processed grains, <\/span>sugars<\/span><\/a> and other simple carbohydrates in favor of healthy plants and animals, you will be shocked by how quickly you can reverse the damage of decades of poor eating.<\/span><\/p>\n

One final tip:<\/b> Don\u2019t forget to carry yummy snacks, meals, and dark chocolate everywhere you go to beat hunger and cravings. You know, for chocolate emergencies!<\/span><\/p>\n

For more weight loss tips and healthy recipes,\u00a0visit Abel at <\/span>FatBurningMan.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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