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Backup Energy: Why Glucagon is Important

May 22, 2013 By DH Kiefer 10 Comments

More material from my original research notes: Your body needs to maintain a supply of fuel, and glucagon is a crucial part of this system. Considering the ample access people have to quality food, at least in America with all of our supermarkets and restaurants, glucagon is seldom seen in high … [Read more...]

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Myostatin: The Muscle Killer

April 28, 2013 By DH Kiefer 16 Comments

More from my original research notes about the hormones that influence your fat loss and muscle gain: Myostatin is easily one of the most exciting discoveries of the past two decades. Its name literally means “muscle-stopping chemical,” and this couldn’t be closer to the truth. Researchers found … [Read more...]

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From Bookworm to Bikini: Week Ten

April 22, 2013 By Caroline Gick 8 Comments

By Caroline Gick What’s your favorite body part? My shoulders are definitely mine. I like them now, and I like them even better compared to what they used to be. Every time I see my shoulders in the mirror, I have a clear reminder of what hard, focused work can do for me. This makes me proud of … [Read more...]

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Five Reasons Why The Fitness Industry Sucks Ass

April 18, 2013 By DH Kiefer 33 Comments

The fitness industry is “fucked up.” There’s a new fitness book out, released by a major publishing house, and this is how it starts off. By making this statement, which I’m sure they think is brash and shocking, the authors are trying to set the scene for you. They’re telling you that although the … [Read more...]

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Kiefer Q&A: The Carb Nite Solution For Women

April 14, 2013 By DH Kiefer 48 Comments

In response to a line of questioning we've been getting a lot from you lately, here's a Q&A segment with Kiefer addressing some common problems women run into within the first few months of starting The Carb Nite Solution: After my first ten-day cycle of the diet, I lost a significant amount of … [Read more...]

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Ask Kiefer: Your Questions Answered

March 10, 2013 By DH Kiefer 27 Comments

You’re asking plenty of questions via Facebook and Twitter. We’re answering them. Here are responses to the best inquiries of the past week: If I’m training fasted in the morning, what are your thoughts on acesulfame potassium (acesulfame K)? Okay, or no? I’d say yes, it’s okay. The rise in … [Read more...]

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BioJacked TV #32: Kiefer and Alex Navarro plus Marci Nevin – A Chat with Jim Laird

December 21, 2012 By DH Kiefer 1 Comment

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BioJacked TV #31: Kiefer with Jonathan Watson – Weight Loss Tips for Carb Back-Loading & Carb Nite

December 13, 2012 By DH Kiefer 2 Comments

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