Dude Spellings: Losing Weight, Keeping It Off, And Transforming Health Through Extreme and Exciting Personal Practices

Dude was a champion runner in his youth, then went down the tired road of decline to become an overweight, fatigued office worker with 45 pounds of excess weight. A portal opened by way of his exposure to the incredibly awesome sport of Speedgolf. After Dude’s first round, he was hooked! But he was also awakened to the idea that carrying around an extra 45 pounds was not helping his performance. Duly inspired, Dude dropped a quick 25 pounds with a traditional calorie restriction and regimented exercise approach. Then he stalled and started looking for a better way that would enable further progress. Dude did some careful research and planning and decided to adopt the Primal Endurance approach to his weight loss and endurance-related goals for Speedgolf. Boom! Dude dropped another 20 pounds in short order using Maximum Aerobic Function (180-age) training and a low-carb, Primal-style eating strategy. From his entry point as a dude trying to lose weight, Dude has gone off the deep end of health research and lifestyle practices. He talks about the dangers of blue light exposure and how to mitigate it. Did you know your computer screen is four times as bright as the midday sun? Blasting your eyeballs with this powerful artificial light source, especially after dark, can result in all manner of hormonal dysregulation. In particular, you will mess up your appetite and metabolic hormones such that you crave more sugar and store more fat. Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Primal Health Coach Dude (or watch it on YouTube!) as we cover weight gain and long-term weight loss and the importance of protecting yourself from blue light exposure, as well as Dr. Robert Lustig’s book The Hacking of American Mind (which I covered in a previous episode) that apply to Dude’s own personal experience with healthy living. We ask ourselves: how much should we worry about things like EMF, without letting our awareness create more stress and negativity? Can fasting be the most effective way of recovering from grueling endurance performances? Dude may not be a household name pushing a hot new book or product, but hearing real people’s stories about living real life on the edge will be very inspiring and informative. He ends the show by delivering five quick tips to improve your health and daily energy levels - things that are simple, easy to apply, and do-able for anyone! TIMESTAMPS: The constraints of modern life have impacted our ability to take care of ourselves [7:20]. How Dr. Robert Lustig’s video Sugar: The Bitter Truth, changed Dude’s life [15:45]. Brad and Dude share effective parenting tips and talk about setting boundaries for kids growing up in the digital age [23:15]. The Biology of Belief and letting go of childhood programming to take control of your life [30:45]. Brad and Dude talk about applying The Four Agreements to daily life [38:30]. “Humans have a great propensity for fooling themselves”  [47:15]. Why 4am meditation sessions will rejuvenate your body better than sleep [48:30]. Why Dude thinks we were never meant to eat high quantities of vegetables [55:50]. How plant foods factor into our dietary history and Dude’s weight loss journey [1:00:15]. Studies show you don’t actually need glucose for your brain [1:11:10]. Dude lists his top 5, life-changing health habits [1:20:50].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.