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The Wild Diet

Go Beyond Paleo to Burn Fat, Beat Cravings, and Drop 20 Pounds in 40 Days

Abel James

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Question 1 of 6
Why does the author advocate for short, high-intensity workouts over long endurance exercises?
  • A. They burn fewer calories but protect the joints from long-term wear and tear.
  • B. They trigger the release of fat-burning hormones while inhibiting stress hormones.
  • C. They allow the body to store more carbohydrates for future energy needs.
  • D. They isolate specific muscle groups to ensure targeted fat loss in problem areas.
Question 2 of 6
According to the text, what is the main advantage of 'compound full-body exercises' like squats compared to isolated exercises?
  • A. They require less energy, allowing you to work out for hours at a time.
  • B. They specifically target the cardiovascular system without straining the muscles.
  • C. They engage multiple muscle groups at once, resulting in a higher calorie burn.
  • D. They are the only exercises that do not require a warm-up or cooldown phase.
Question 3 of 6
How do sugary and starchy foods prevent the body from burning fat?
  • A. They trigger the release of large amounts of insulin, which stops the body from burning fat and converts blood sugar into more fat.
  • B. They coat the stomach lining, preventing the absorption of essential fat-burning vitamins.
  • C. They dehydrate the liver, making it impossible for the body to process stored fat.
  • D. They force the body to release stress hormones that immediately store all incoming calories as fat.
Question 4 of 6
Why does the author state that eating lots of protein actively helps you burn fat?
  • A. Protein acts as a diuretic, flushing out excess water weight from the body.
  • B. Protein contains specific enzymes that directly attack and dissolve fat cells in the bloodstream.
  • C. Protein suppresses the release of insulin completely, forcing the body to rely solely on fat for energy.
  • D. Protein requires significantly more energy to digest than carbohydrates, causing the body to burn fat to meet the energy demand.
Question 5 of 6
According to the book, what is the optimal way to manage your water intake for weight loss and health?
  • A. Drink a large amount of water during meals to help wash down food and speed up digestion.
  • B. Wait until you feel thirsty to drink, as thirst is the most accurate indicator of dehydration.
  • C. Drink water constantly throughout the day, but limit intake during meals to avoid diluting digestive juices.
  • D. Replace water with fruit juices and sports drinks during workouts to replenish lost electrolytes.
Question 6 of 6
What is a major concern the author raises regarding modern vegan diets and meat-free substitutes?
  • A. They naturally contain too much protein, which can overwork the digestive system.
  • B. Many commercial vegan meat substitutes are highly processed and contain harmful ingredients like GMOs and gluten.
  • C. They often lack enough carbohydrates to sustain high-intensity workouts.
  • D. Plant-based diets make it impossible to stay hydrated because plants absorb all the water in the digestive tract.

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The Wild Diet Summary & Overview

The Wild Diet (2015) is your guide to using the biology of fat-burning to lose weight. These blinks explain what makes high-intensity exercise, plant-based, protein-rich diets and hydration so effective, and provide you with health hacks that you can start applying right away.

Who Should Listen to The Wild Diet?

  • Anyone curious about the biology behind high-protein, low-carb diets and high-intensity exercise
  • Busy parents and professionals looking for a practical weight-loss strategy
  • People who want to improve their health and still fill up on delicious food

About the Author: Abel James

Abel James is the creator of The Fat-Burning Man, an internationally successful podcast on healthy eating and lifestyles. The podcast has been rated as the number one food podcast in eight countries.

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