Comments on: Episode 1 – Stephan Guyenet on causes and treatment of obesity

By: vicky nicholas

vicky nicholas — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:18:05 +0000

hi
Here in the uk no one has the level of knowledge that stephan has, he has answered so many questions for me today which i have asked of all my consultant and its fantastic to find someone who realises that its not what you eat but your body and its regulation system etc., thankyou, thankyou thankyou

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:57:41 +0000

On my ipod you can play the podcast at double speed. That would make it only an hour long. I find the pace of these podcasts very soothing. Perfect bedtime “reading”.

By: Jamie Wolff

Jamie Wolff — Wed, 25 May 2011 01:06:24 +0000

This podcast was fascinating. I listened to it for the second time today and learned so much from it. Stephan is a great guest, very intelligent and he explains things in a way that is easily understood. I’m looking forward to listening to more of what he has to say in Podcast 10. Thanks for a great podcast!

By: Razwell

Razwell — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:46:49 +0000

Stephan Guyenet is a top notch scientist. I cannot wait to learn more on May 24th about this. I am just a layman.( well informed but still a layman)

Sincerely,

Raz

By: phyllis anderson

phyllis anderson — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:10:59 +0000

Very interesting. Trying to figure out weight loss and Hashimotos. Have 30 lbs to lose. Exercise doesn’t seem to help and low calorie diets don’t work. Though exercise makes me feel better.

By: Chris Kresser

Chris Kresser — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:55:48 +0000

Jared,

That wasn’t my experience of Stephan at all. He’s the first person to admit when he’s not knowledgable in a particular area, and like all good scientists he makes it clear when he’s speculating and not on solid scientific ground. He also happens to be one of the smartest and is without a doubt the mildest-mannered blogger in this niche. Check out his blog at http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com. I think you’ll be impressed.

By: Jared

Jared — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:47:13 +0000

I really like the idea that you are trying to bring out newer information about diet and nutrition.

I was put off by this interview though. I felt like whenever you presented something to Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D that he doesn’t fully understand (gut flora comes to mind first), or hasn’t heard before, he discredits it and writes it off. I would prefer a more honest answer like “I don’t know” or “I haven’t heard that before.”

By: Kurt G Harris MD

Kurt G Harris MD — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:03:25 +0000

You can use the email – it’ real.

I am laughing at myself because I thought this podcast was brand-new but now I see it was done a while ago. I’d be happy to be a guest.

By: Chris Kresser

Chris Kresser — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:44:15 +0000

Thanks, Kurt. Your timing is good, because I’ll be starting up the podcast again very shortly. Hope to do it bi-weekly going forward. Q&A format like Robb’s show, but with regular guests (like Stephan) as well. Would love for you to be one of them if you’re willing.

I’m not sure how to reach you – I see an email address on the comment you left here, but not sure if it’s bonafide and actually goes to you or is just one you use for blog comment forms. Please send me a note via the contact form on this site with your preferred email. Would be happy to have you as one of my first guests.

By: Kurt G Harris MD

Kurt G Harris MD — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:47:50 +0000

Outstanding interview. Congratulations to both of you.

The best podcast I’ve heard in quite a while.

You need to have Stephan on about once a month to update us on obesity research – and then maybe you could put up a post with links to the papers mentioned (like you don’t already have enough to do : )

By: Chris Kresser

Chris Kresser — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:17:44 +0000

No plans to do that right now – I’ve got a lot on my plate. If you’re motivated and want to research it and figure out an easy way to do it, I’ll consider it. Otherwise, you can always listen to it in the car or doing dishes or something.

By: secret agent girl

secret agent girl — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:09:37 +0000

Any chance you might create a transcription? I understand there are some newer products that can do that almost automatically? Voice is so slow plus there’s no scan-and-select ability with it. An hour twenty is just too long compared to reading speed.

By: Urgelt

Urgelt — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:11:12 +0000

Very good interview, thank you.
Incidentally, most of the mic problems can be solved inexpensively with a pop filter. They go for around $20 US, or you can make one with some pantyhose stretched over a 6″ diameter hoop of wire (bend a coat hanger, it’s ideal). Position between lips and mic (touching neither), fasten it to the mic stand or whatever is solid enough to hold it in place. Once in position, it’ll catch plosives before they hit the mic surface and yield much better voice recordings.
Be wary of low-carb diets. Low sugar diets, fine. Low refined grain products, fine. But demonizing all carbs is dumb. Fruits and many vegetables are largely carbs, and they’re mostly good carbs: fiber and micronutrients ‘n stuff. Eat them whole and raw unless cooking is required to make them safe.
Also, low-carb means high fat. All fats are not created equal. That’s a subject much too complex for a comment, but I’ll just say that some fats may turn out to be very bad nutrition, and they may not always be the fats you have been told are bad by the FDA and the food industry.

By: Chris Kresser

Chris Kresser — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:59:32 +0000

I’ve seen some good evidence for HIIT and fat loss in Body By Science, and the mechanism is certainly plausible. Epinephrine triggers hormone-sensitive lipase, which mobilizes free fatty acids from adipocytes. Since epinephrine isn’t likely to be reduced during low intensity, steady state exercise, this effect would only happen with HIIT. HIIT also depletes glycogen stores in the muscle, which improves insulin sensitivity. I think as more studies are done we’ll see the evidence accumulate.