The Wild Diet, Abel James
The Wild Diet, Abel James
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The Wild Diet
Get Back to Your Roots, Burn Fat, and Drop Up to 20 Pounds in 40 Days

Author: Abel James

Narrator: Abel James

Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/07/2015

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The creator of The Fat-Burning Man Show shares his revolutionary Paleo-inspired weight-loss program

Every month, half a million visitors download The Fat-Burning Man Show, eager to learn the secret of Abel James’s incredible weight-loss success. Growing up on a defunct farm in the backwoods of New Hampshire, James had easy access to a host of natural foods that a backyard garden could provide: eggs, fresh produce, and real butter. But as he got older, he started eating a "modern diet" of processed foods, and by his early twenties, James found himself with high blood pressure, insomnia, acne, digestive problems, and love handles. Following the typical dieting advice of “eat less, exercise more,” and despite running thirty miles a week and nibbling tasteless, low-fat, low-calorie food, his health only worsened as his waistline expanded.

In an effort to gain control of his health, James dug deep into nutrition research and discovered that everything he’d been told about low-calorie eating was wrong. He realized that our bodies are wired to eat luxuriously—and burn fat—as long as we’re eating real, natural foods that are grown on a farm and not in a factory. Incredibly, after just a few days of eating the most delicious "wild" foods that were rich in fat and fiber, James’s health problems began to disappear. And after forty days—and radically cutting back his exercise routine—he had lost twenty pounds.

The Wild Diet is the book James’s hundreds of thousands of fans have been clamoring for. At a time when our collective health is failing, James sounds a clarion call to announce that good health doesn’t live in a pill, exercise program, or soul-crushing diet. The secret is simply getting back to our wild roots and eating the way we have for centuries.  Includes a bonus PDF of meals and recipes from the book.

About The Author

"A leading voice in new media, Abel James is a bestselling author, musician, and talk show host. As the #1 most popular health podcast in 8+ countries, Abel's award-winning show, Fat-Burning Man, has helped millions reclaim their health with real food, cutting-edge science, and primal workouts. When his cooking app, Caveman Feast, bested The Food Network, Nickelodeon, and even Angry Birds with more than 1,000 5-star reviews in the 24 hours, Abel became the first independent publisher ever to hold Apple's #1 food app and #1 podcast at the same time. "


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chad on January 19, 2016

I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. The Good: -- This diet will work if it is followed. It is basically a variation of other effective low-carb diets like Atkins or South Beach. -- I like that the author says to listen to your body, to do what works for you, and gives different variations t......more

Goodreads review by Jessie on January 31, 2016

Very informational and interesting! I got this book to help better understand the Wild diet, so I could see if this would be a good start for me! I like Able James and his ideas, but he does not give credit to his research so that was a bothersome. Since I like to know where research comes from and......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on August 11, 2015

This has changed my view on food and exercise.......more

Goodreads review by Kris on April 02, 2021

This is a pretty decent paleo-ish book. I think what I have come to understand that my enjoyment of these books is very dependent on my feelings about the author. Are they likeable and amusing? Or would I want to throat punch them? I like this guy pretty well. He seems a little dude-bro-ish, but not......more

Goodreads review by B. on May 10, 2017

Incredible. I've read just about every diet book on the planet...most recently I've read many books discussing "paleo" or "primal" solutions. I found this one actually entertaining, informative and light hearted. The author shows pics from before and after his "transformation". What's incredible to......more


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Advance Praise for The Wild Diet:

“A word of caution:  Everything you think you know about diet and exercise is probably wrong.  It’s time to change your relationship to fat, whole grains, sugar, the pizza delivery guy, and even your treadmill. The Wild Diet flies in the face of the outdated advice touted by health and wellness “experts,” and gives you real-life strategies to lose fat and get fit as quickly as possible. In a sea of marketing hype, Abel James is a powerful and authentic voice that speaks the truth.”
 -Jonathan Bailor, New York Times bestselling author of The Calorie Myth
 
“If you’ve been yo-yo dieting and surviving on prepackaged 'health foods' with little or no results, you owe it to yourself to read The Wild Diet. Abel James shows you how to optimize your workout, diet, and habits to take your health back into your own hands. Abel rocks a chiseled 6 pack and makes it look easy. As the owner of a 1-pack, I marvel at his lean body mass!”
-Sara Gottfried, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure
 
“In The Wild Diet, Abel shatters conventional wisdom and gives us the truth about what it takes to be lean and healthy without obsessing about what we eat. There's a reason Abel’s Fat Burning Man show has become #1 in 8 countries and I have no doubt that The Wild Diet will be just as well received. Abel’s message is simple, pragmatic, and can get you lasting results in less time and with less effort than you’d probably expect.
-Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author of The All-Day Energy Diet
 
The Wild Diet stands out as a flexible, enjoyable approach to weight loss that you can easily cater to your individual needs and goals—a key factor in your ability to make lasting changes.  Abel’s research and personal health-hacking have culminated in a simple, comprehensive program that works for just about everyone.”
-Chris Kresser, M.S., Lac, New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure
 
“Food is medicine, and The Wild Diet’s menu is one of the most nutritionally-dense 'medicine cabinets' out there.  Abel has done his research, and his book shows you how to apply it to your life in a very realistic way.  This book will change the way you look at food and exercise. More importantly, this book can help you take control of your life.”
 -Terry Wahls, M.D., author of The Wahls Protocol
 
“Abel James walks his talk. He gives the health movement a personal voice that is fresh, approachable, and knowledgeable.  In his book, The Wild Diet, Abel shares his own journey losing 20 pounds in 40 days and shows you how to do the same. By focusing on not just what you eat, but how you eat it, Abel gives a unique perspective on how to think about our diet. ”
-Alan Christianson, NMD, author of The Adrenal Reset Diet
 
“This isn’t your typical diet book. Abel doesn’t tell you to stop loving food, to give up chocolate, or to completely slash entire food groups.  Instead, The Wild Diet shows you how to lose fat while satisfying your personal cravings.  (Yeah, there are some yummy recipes in there-- even desserts!)   This is so important because, like everything else in life, change is inevitable—and this is one dogma that easily adapt to your body’s needs.”
-Alexandra Jamieson, Health coach, chef, and author of Women, Food & Desire
 
“When I found myself overweight and struggling with my health despite doing my best to follow all the current dietary dogma of the day, I started seeking some alternatives.  Somehow I landed on a podcast called "The Fat Burning Man Show." The host, Abel James, was telling his story and it sounded like he had peaked at my diary.  Everything he spoke about resonated with me. I began incorporating the principals of The Wild Diet into my own life and fifty pounds later, I'm a different man. 
When I reached out to Abel to say "thanks for the great info" I got more than just "you're welcome."  I made a new friend.  I can tell you that Abel is the real deal.  He lives The Wild Diet. The Wild Diet isn't the latest fad diet book designed to line the author's pockets only to regurgitate the same old, tired eat less and exercise more mantra.  It's a comprehensive, no nonsense guide to healthy living.  It's packed full of common sense that our grandparents or great-grandparents knew but somehow we've forgotten.  Abel has re-discovered these truths and he shares them all right here in this book… plus more. “
- Denny Hemingson, award-winning Musical Director of the Tim McGraw Band
 
“Abel James gives actionable steps to reverse obesity, disease, and low-energy problems by healing the body with delicious food and quick, effective workouts. Speaking as a busy mom, these recipes not only taste great, but can help the whole family get fit as a fiddle!”
- Katie Wellness Mama, author of Wellness Mama Cookbook

The Wild Diet is full of proven lifestyle hacks that will help return your body to the fat-burning, muscle-building organism it was meant to be.  This book is a great read for anyone at any level— including tasty fat-burning recipes, real life stories, and the cutting-edge science behind Abel’s simple diet and workout techniques.  If you want to run at peak performance, read this book!”
 -Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of The Bulletproof Executive and author of The Bulletproof Diet