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Jun 27 7 tweets 2 min read
6 foods to eat daily to lose visceral fat:

1. Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in polyphenols and shut down inflammation.

They improve insulin sensitivity and reduce belly fat even without major diet changes.

I toss a handful into the next food every morning. 2. Greek Yogurt (Plain, Unsweetened)

High in protein, loaded with probiotics, and linked to less visceral fat.

It supports gut health, regulates hunger hormones, and protects muscle during fat loss.

I eat 0% fat Greek yogurt daily with berries or protein powder mixed in.
Jun 26 9 tweets 2 min read
Your farts are telling you something about your gut health.

Silent but deadly = bad sign.
Loud but odorless = good sign.

Here's why you should take it seriously: When your gut bacteria have plenty of fiber to work with, they ferment it.

Fiber fermentation produces carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane.

These gases are completely odorless.

As a bonus, fiber fermentation also produces short-chain fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory and great for your gut.
Jun 24 9 tweets 3 min read
I wore an Apple Watch, Whoop, Oura, and Fitbit Air at the same time for a week.

I expected the data to be similar but did not expect this.

Here's what every wearable owner needs to know: Image Note: Nobody paid me to do this. I bought all 4 myself.

Whoop reached out and generously offered a free device after I announced the test, but I declined because free gear can bias the results.
Jun 16 13 tweets 3 min read
I'm 46. Here are fat loss cheat codes I wish I knew at 26:

1. Eat the same meals every day. Studies show meal repetition can reduce daily calorie intake by up to 40%. The leanest people I know aren't eating for variety. They're eating on repeat. 2. Take 5g of creatine for the body. 10-15g for the brain. It's safe and helps with strength, muscle retention, mood, and cognition.

3. Stop drinking alcohol. It's empty calories your body burns before fat. Wrecks your sleep & spikes hunger the next day.
Jun 9 9 tweets 2 min read
8 walking cheat codes I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26:

1. Japanese Interval Walking

Alternate 3 min brisk / 3 min slow × 30 min. This HIIT-style walk reduces blood pressure, stroke risk, and boosts VO₂ max while burning fat and improving heart health. 2. Walk on an Incline

Incline walking activates more glutes, hamstrings & core, boosting calorie burn by 50–100% vs flat walking.

Bonus: Uphill is easier on your knees, making it a safe way to strengthen legs & shred fat.
Jun 7 10 tweets 2 min read
Your doctor says your bloodwork is "normal" but that word has probably cost more years of healthy life than any disease.

Normal doesn't mean optimal.

Here are 8 blood markers that predict your future better than your waistline (most doctors don't track #2): 1. HbA1c

This measures your average blood sugar over 2 to 3 months.

Your doctor says under 5.7% is fine. Longevity research says under 5.3%.

Fix it: Cut refined carbs, walk after meals, lift 3x/week, sleep 7 to 9 hours, optional: berberine 500mg 2 to 3x daily.
May 27 8 tweets 3 min read
I'm 46.

These are 5 stretches I do every day to feel like I'm 26: #1 - Couch stretch

The couch stretch is the king of all desk stretches.

It unfucks your tight hips and improves your posture while helping you relieve lower back pain.

It's simple, effective, and hurts so good.
May 10 8 tweets 3 min read
You've been lied to.

They said hamburgers was junk food, but the truth is they are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.

You only need 5 key ingredients.

Here's how to make it: Image 1. The Bun

Sourdough is the healthiest bread on the planet.

The fermentation process breaks down gluten and phytic acid for easier digestion while lowering the glycemic index, unlocking more nutrients and minerals for your body to absorb. Image
May 7 11 tweets 3 min read
There's a diet proven to cut visceral fat by 14%, even if you don't lose a single pound on the scale.

It's not keto. It's not carnivore. And it's not counting calories.

It's called the Optimized Mediterranean Diet. Here's how to do it: Image Visceral fat is the fat you can't pinch. It wraps around your liver, pancreas, and intestines, pumping inflammatory compounds into your bloodstream 24/7.

People in the top quartile have 10x higher odds of hypertension, 6x higher odds of diabetes, and 81% higher all-cause mortality.
May 2 6 tweets 2 min read
These supplements have had the biggest effect on my health:

1. Creatine
2. Glycine
3. Psyllium husk
4. Magnesium glycinate

Here's why 👇 1. Creatine

Most people think it's a steroid, but it's not. It's a natural compound found.

- 5 g helps you build muscle and recover faster.
- 10 to 15 g helps your brain work better.

Also been shown to reduce depression & protect against Alzheimer's.
Apr 30 11 tweets 3 min read
Over the past 34 years the average Chinese man became, on average, 3 inches taller than his grandfather.

But entire population can't rewrite its DNA in 35 years.

So what made them grow so fast? The answer might surprise you. Image A massive Lancet study tracked the height of 19-year-old men across 200 countries from 1985 to 2019.

China's young men grew over 8 centimeters in that window.

The biggest jump on the planet. Meanwhile, India barely moved. Same continent but ver different outcome.

Here's why...
Apr 28 11 tweets 3 min read
Most people think they're healthy, and then they fail this simple 15 second test.

It's called the Sit and Raise test and 92% of people over 50 can't do it. The test was created by Brazilian physician Dr. Claudio Gil Araújo.

Fewer than 8% of adults over 55 can get a perfect score.

And those who score lowest are 5-6x more likely to die within 6 years than those who score highest.

Each 1-point improvement in score was linked to a 21% reduction in mortality risk.Image
Apr 21 9 tweets 2 min read
This 3 minute breakfast got me to 12% body fat

At 46, I got my abs back and this breakfast is the biggest reason why.

Here's what's in it and why it works: Image I call it Glop.

It looks disgusting, tastes great, and the best part is it takes less than 3 minutes to make.

It contains 4 ingredients:

300g low-fat Greek yogurt
1-2 scoops whey protein
1 tbsp psyllium husk
100g frozen fruit

That's 350 calories. 40-60g protein. 10g fiber.
Apr 18 14 tweets 5 min read
How accurate are wearables like Apple Watch, Whoop, and Oura?

A researcher compiled 16 studies to find out, and the answer might shock you: Image A researcher (username: Kygoapp) on the subreddit QuantifiedSelf compiled the most comprehensive breakdown of wearable accuracy I've seen.

If you want to read the original post you can go here:

Here's what the data actually says:reddit.com/r/QuantifiedSe…
Apr 16 12 tweets 4 min read
I max dosed psyllium husk but did not expect this.

For the past 28 days, I've maxed out on psyllium husk, taking two tablespoons 3x a day, and it's quietly changed my life.

Here's what it did to my body: Image What is psyllium husk?

Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber.

It absorbs water and forms a gel in your gut.

That gel slows digestion, feeds your gut bacteria, and controls how your body handles glucose and cholesterol.

Most people think it's just for constipation. Big mistake. Image
Apr 11 11 tweets 2 min read
10 foods that are almost impossible to overeat on a diet:

1. Watermelon

One of the highest volume-to-calorie ratios of any fruit. The water content slows how fast you eat, which gives your brain time to register fullness before you overdo it. 2. Cucumbers

15 calories per 100g.

They're 95% water with a satisfying crunch.

It takes 10 lbs of cucumbers to match the calories in one large order of fries.
Apr 1 9 tweets 2 min read
Humans used to walk 16,000–17,000 steps a day.

The average American now walks 3,000–4,000.

Here's what actually happens to your body when you start walking more: Image Minutes 2-5:

In the first two to five minutes of walking, especially after a meal, your muscles start pulling sugar from your blood for fuel.

This blunts the blood sugar spike that makes you store fat and crash mid-afternoon.
Mar 28 11 tweets 3 min read
The world's easiest diet to eliminate visceral fat: Image Visceral fat is the fat wrapped around your liver, pancreas, and intestines.

It pumps inflammatory compounds into your bloodstream 24/7.

You can't pinch it. But it's quietly destroying your health.
Mar 24 11 tweets 2 min read
The 5 worst foods for people over 40 (most people are eating #3) A 2024 study in Nature Aging tracked 100+ adults from ages 25 to 75.

They found we don't age in a smooth line.

Aging happens in two major waves: The first hits around 44 and the second around 60. Image
Mar 22 9 tweets 2 min read
One of the healthiest breads on the planet is sourdough.

It's not just bread. It's a gut-boosting, blood sugar-regulating superfood disguised as a carb.

Here are 6 reasons why you should be eating more sourdough bread: Image Btw, sourdough is different because it's baked the old school way.

The dough ferments for hours (sometimes days), letting live cultures break down gluten, carbs, and anti-nutrients.

While modern bread is usually rushed, sourdough is patiently crafted, which has a tremendous impact on your health.
Mar 21 11 tweets 2 min read
7 rules a guy must follow if he wants to go from 25% body fat to 15%: 1. Stay hydrated.

Most hunger is actually thirst. Proper hydration keeps energy stable, improves mental performance & helps you feel full between meals.

I drink half my body weight in ounces daily. I add electrolytes too.

It's a simple rule solving multiple problems at once.