Oct 8, 2021
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Listeners can find Robb Wolf at
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@robbwolf, and on
Instagram @dasrobbwolf
Robb Wolf is a former research
biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling
author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To
Eat. He and co-author
Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred
Cow, which explains why
well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has
transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the
world via his top-ranked Itunes podcast, books, and seminars. He’s
known for his direct approach and ability to distill and synthesize
information to make the complicated stuff easier to
understand.
In this episode, Robb and I chat all about Robb’s
perspective on metabolic flexibility, how to better understand
hydration and sodium intake, the carb swish trick, how macros on
keto can fluctuate based on exercise and exertion, and
more!
“In a textbook of medical
physiology, hydration means water and electrolytes. And when we're
really thinking about physical performance, the main electrolyte we
need to be concerned with is sodium.” Robb Wolf
Top Takeaways:
- Robb’s perspective on metabolic flexibility and
how to achieve it
- Benefits to a carb swish for
performance
- A daily recommended minimum dose of sodium
should be this if you eat a mostly whole foods diet
- When fasting becomes too much and could cause
more metabolic harm
Show Notes:
- [0:00] Rachel gives a brief bio on our guest
today, Robb Wolf @dasrobbwolff
- [1:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill!
Rachel welcomes guest Robb Wolf @dasrobbwolff
- [1:30] Robb gives a brief background of how he
got into working with people with complex issues and needed
something other than standard care
- [4:00] Question: Can you tell us about your
personal Paleo/Keto/Low-carb journey and how it’s evolved over the
years?
- [5:00] “My base recommendations really haven't changed
a ton other than I think I've become even more aware that the folks
that are struggling with body composition, appetite control,
metabolic issues, etc... that protein really is THE thing to focus
on.”
- [9:30] Question: Have you seen metabolic
inflexibility on both sides of the spectrum? And what would you say
about how to mitigate that?
- [17:30]
A Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet
Combined with 6-Weeks of Crossfit Training Improves Body
Composition and Performance
- [17:30] Question: What's your opinion on
implementing a lower-carb protocol within a CrossFit setting for
those people who are not elite?
- [22:00] Zone diet
- [25:00]
What is a carb
swish?
- [25:30] Question: Do you think there's a
difference in terms of genders for those who want to implement a
keto/low carb approach and also do
CrossFit?
- [26:30] Theories around keto and performance:
Could be
electrolyte management?
Could it be from excessive sweat causing fatigue?
- [28:30] Question: Can you speak to the
importance of
electrolytes not just in
terms of performance but overall health and
functioning?
- [30:00] The main electrolyte to replenish
during performance =
Sodium
- [31:00] “In a textbook of medical physiology, hydration
means water and electrolytes. And when we're really thinking about
physical performance, the main electrolyte we need to be concerned
with is sodium.”
- [36:00] Question: Is there a recommended
intake of sodium-based on body bodyweight?
- [40:00] Listener Question: I noticed that I get
bloated or kind of puffy if I have too much sodium. Can you talk to
that a little bit?
- [42:30] Listener Question: Can you actually
overdose on a potassium supplement?
- [44:30] Question: Is there anything in the past
year that you've changed your mind about and why?
- [52:00] If you want to check out more from Robb
you can find him at https://robbwolf.com/, www.drinklmnt.com, or The Healthy Rebellion
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Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist,
Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the
best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss
Challenge. She received
her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James
Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from
the University of Miami.
Rachel helps her clients
transform their lives by starting with the physical (body),
realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining
massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives
(family, relationships, work, etc.).