Comments on: Fat Head the Movie

By: Williamsburg Strength and Conditioning - CrossFit 1776 - Williamsburg, VA » CrossFit strength and conditioning and how to live your best!

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:18:11 +0000

[...] Although not a book, sales of the DVD of Tom Naughton’s brilliant film Fat Head would have put it at #2 on the list. If you haven’t seen this film, order it today. Here’s my review. [...]

By: Levi

Levi — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:17:20 +0000

Thanks for the documentary Tom! It is what prompted me to read Protein Power – I’m definitely a convert. I’ve never felt healthier, and feel fitter and more energetic than I did when I was competing internationally in my 20’s!

By: Dean Blackstone @ WheyProteinSupplements.com

Dean Blackstone @ WheyProteinSupplements.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:14:54 +0000

I was aware of Fat Head The Movie quite a while before it came out and was excited about it – then I kind of forgot about it – and then I remembered and finally got it! I have to say it’s brilliant, and I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to have some truth and logic put out there instead of the constant ‘health epidemic’ propaganda we’re constantly being bombarded with from every front, so bravo to Tom Naughton for having the drive – and the guts – to put himself out there, and more importantly, put the truth out there. You’ve helped to enlighten a great many people.

Thanks, Tom, and Thanks Dr. Mike for this great Interview!

By: Moi

Moi — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:36:39 +0000

“It couldn’t be just about the calories. If you go by the simple calories-in, calories-out equation the so-called experts are always harping on about, I should’ve gained weight during that month”.

He was consuming 2000 calories per day. In his blog he mentions he is 5 ft 11 tall and weighs 195 pounds; he’s 50 years old. Given these informations, with a light level of activity, his BMR calculates around 2500 and his RMR around 2400. Of course he was consuming less than he was burning. DUH.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:37:50 +0000

@Dave,

Yes, I did find your blog useful, thank you. I lack a technical background & have to reread some of your paragraphs several times, but I think it’s important to understand these internal processes precisely because they are so complex.
Again, thanks.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:00:56 +0000

@Ginger,

You might find this post on my blog a useful addendum to Gary Taubes’ excellent book:

http://sparkofreason.blogspot.com/2009/08/gut-feeling-about-insulin.html

Some discussion on the effects of exercise there as well.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:04:00 +0000

I have found some pieces of the answer to the above question: I’m in the section of Taubes’ GCBC critiquing Mayer’s advice regarding exercise as a component of weight control. It’s not encouraging for those of us who love our grains and don’t mind exercising.
In the past, I’ve lost weight while restricting calories and exercising, and believed firmly that the exercise was making the difference (particularly after one long plateau on a low calorie regimen). Now the effects seem to be mixed. Along with the increased lung capacity, muscular strength and overall endurance, I’m experiencing extreme fatigue in the mornings and even more lower body joint pain, particularly hip pain. I’ve attributed it primarily to the stress of all the extra weight and secondarily to the fact that I’m using (and stressing) the joints more. But I burn between 3360 and 3500 calories every week (supposedly?), for whatever that’s worth, plus I’m adding more weight to my resistance training each week as I gain strength. My weight loss has slowed down this month, which makes me suspect that I should switch from consuming very limited amounts of minimally processed whole grain products to no grains at all. I think reading your PP book after I’ve finished Taubes’ book will also help. Do you address exercise in it?
(Since this is so long and off-topic, could you consider it an email instead of a post?)

We do address exercise in PP and recommend resistance training. Our most up-to-date ideas on exercise are best explained in Slow Burn, a book with co-wrote with trainer Fred Hahn.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:29:27 +0000

Well, I’m definitely going to give this film a look.
Just started my own version of low carb back in June, am reading Mr Taubes’ book (which I found on clearance at the grocery store), only halfway through (fascinating!!). I’ll get hold of a copy of Protein Power as well. Much of this is still kinda new to me, though I was introduced to the basics (e.g., Glycemic Index) back in ‘03.
I linked to this site via Wikipedia info on Agave syrup – a friend gave me some, & I liked it so much I bought some. But since there was nothing about its composition on the label AND it tastes good, I figured there must be something wrong with it — probably fructose. Right the first time, but that damn little bottle cost me seven bucks!
Anyway, this stuff is helpful and motivating, thank you. One question I haven’t found the answer to yet: is there something wrong with the current mainstream thinking about cardio workouts to burn calories? I do both cardio on a treadmill (6-7x/wk) and strength training (2-3x/wk).
I’m currently carrying 150 lbs of excess weight – a long story, but the long & short now is that I need all the good info I can get.

By: Tugrul Uelgen

Tugrul Uelgen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:14:25 +0000

I tought I was a proffesional expert on those subjects until now. At the time being I know only that I have to forget everything I’ve learned and teached. Thank you for changing the stupid view of my wrong knowledge. I am really sorry for what I teached to my students. I am glad that I am dont have to teach any more…

By: RK

RK — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:50:54 +0000

Just saw the movie. Fantastic job! I started eating low carb, high fat, moderate protein, and have lost 6 pounds in 3 days. I also have lots of energy and my sleep is normal again. It is clear to me that this was the way we are meant to eat.