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Thoughts on Dr. Jack Kruse? (aka The Quilt)

---------THIRD PARTY EDIT------------ The below hack is old stuff. It's interesting background from the spring of 2011, but you might want to read these more current posts: What’s …
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Fix insulin resistance from VLC

Made the mistake of going too low carb and stubbornly sticking with it for a year despite rapid weight gain. Just realized that my symptoms (lack of energy, cold extremities and pu …
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How does the body cope with excess fat intake?

The thing I do not understand is what the body does in relation to excess fat intake, if we assume a low-carb diet. Apparently acylation stimulating protein is created in response …
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Dr. Ron Rosedale’s Recent Posts about “Safe Starches”. What do you think?

Safe Starches: Kurt Harris says this: Paul Jaminet says this: and NOW Ron Rosedale says this: and this:and this: and this: and this and this:. My head is truly spinning abou …
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Has anyone tried the supplement Leptiburn?

If so, how did it work for you? The company that makes it looks pretty legit.
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Leptin and exercising in the morning. Is it really that bad and if so, why???

Ok so I have always been a morning exerciser.. It leaves me feeling pretty good the whole day, plus the gym is about 90% less packed in the morning and its easy to find a park... a …
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Have you done the carb nite protocol?

Short question: Have you done carb nite and did it work for you? Long Question: Am I doing this wrong? Why isn't it working? My info below. About me: 5'2, 150.4 lbs. 38 years ol …
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Are you open to Kruse’s “HOLY TRINITY”? [closed]

Read it and consider: http://jackkruse.com/the-holy-trinity-ct-4/ Are you open to trying The Quilt's life plan? "A VLCer will always look average, but will a decent lifespans bu …
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Ron Rosedale and Jack Kruse have two different approaches. Which one is better? Why? And under what circumstances?

Jack Kruse: http://jackkruse.com/my-leptin-prescription/ (This is intended for 6-8 weeks or until leptin sensitive and a paleo diet post reset.) Ron Rosedale's website: http://d …
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healing the body/hormone after sugar and bad carb lifestyle

I know eating sugar/bad carbs will change your brain chemistry and mess up your leptin (Im not to sure if thats the correct use of the term) Is it possible to restore your body and …
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Anyone following the Quilt’s suggestions for jumpstarting leptin sensitivity? Results?

How long does it take before you see weight loss? How long does it take before there are signs of becomeing leptin sensitive? Are you seeing results? Side effects?
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I would like opinions on this new study and concept please?

"Comparison with ancestral diets suggests dense acellular carbohydrates promote an inflammatory microbiota, and may be the primary dietary cause of leptin resistance and obesity " …
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In a nutshell - what is the leptin reset protocol?

I don't quite understand what the leptin reset protocol is, who should be doing it and what should be done? Can anyone give a brief overview in laymans terms? I've seen the site b …
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Please Help Hack My Constant Hunger.

Dear Paleo Hacks, I have been eating strict paleo for about 2 years. I found paleo after battling severe IBS with constipation. I have since transitioned into the full GAPS diet …
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Fasting Post-Refeed

What's the data on the effects of a 20-24 fast after a refeed? Does the fast negate the leptin boost that the refeed is designed to provide? Will your body draw on those now refill …

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