Episode 83: Three Things To Do Differently This Year For Awesome Results

In this episode we talk about three amazing strategies for making this year one of the best years you’ve ever had as far as weight loss and fitness is concerned. Often we get caught up in talking about die and exercise  In this episode we talk about three amazing strategies for making this year one […]

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Episode 43: How to Prevent Muscle Loss During Weight Loss

In order to successfully lose weight for good, we must be able to send signals to the body that food and nutrition is plentiful, while simultaneously convincing it that metabolism and energy is needed in order to gather and catch that food. If we succeed in this goal then we should be able to achieve […]

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Episode 42: The Special-Sauce For Permanent Weight Loss

In today’s podcast we tackle the mail bag and answer questions from our listeners and Facebook fans. After we finish answering your questions, we get into the “Secret-Sauce” for permanent weight loss. So, strap in and prepare for a rocking podcast! In today’s podcast we tackle the mail bag and answer questions from our listeners […]

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Episode 40: Permanent Weight Loss Using the New Model of Fat Loss

In this podcast we will compare the old model of weight loss to the new, improved model of weight loss to help you build a system for permanent weight loss. The old model of weight loss is the standard calories in minus calories out model that has failed us for decades, the new model suggests […]

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Episode 52: The 5 Saboteurs of Weight Loss

What stops you from achieving your weight loss goals? In today’s podcast we talk about 5 common saboteurs to your weight loss efforts and how to correct them. What stops you from achieving your weight loss goals? In today’s podcast we talk about 5 common saboteurs to your weight loss efforts and how to correct […]

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Episode 51: Weight Loss Motivation – A Novel Approach Using Afformations

In this episode of Cut The Fat Podcast, we discuss why affirmations don’t work and a new technique for motivating yourself using the back door of your mind. Weight loss motivation is tough, we need to use every tool at our disposal to keep ourselves heading in the right direction and in this episode we […]

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Episode 50: Why We Crave & How to Fix It

In this episode, we talk about why we don’t feel satisfied until after we get to dessert. Besides teaching you how the body’s cravings system works, we give you a step-by-step plan for using this new-found information in your life starting today. By using what Dr. Ray calls the “Desire to Density Continuum” as well […]

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Episode 48 – 5 Key Tips for Weight Loss

In this podcast we will prepare you for the coming year by reviewing 5 tips for weight loss that will help get your mindset ready to achieve your fat loss goals. The 5 Tips for Weight Loss: 1. KNOW That You CAN Achieve Fat Loss Regardless of Your Past Failures! 2. Follow the CATAA Formula […]

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Episode 49: How to Suppress Appetite

In the podcast,  How to Suppress Appetite, we give you six tips for bullet-proofing your life against the number one killer of weight loss programs…hunger.Many people fail to maintain their fat loss program simply because their efforts are overwhelmed by hunger and they have no idea how to suppress appetite! Before we focus on activity […]

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Episode 47: Different Types of Interval Training for Weight Loss

In this podcast we will discuss the different types of interval training that you can implement to incinerate the fat. Included in this discussion are Tabatas, Fartlek training, Cribb intervals, and much much more! In this podcast we will discuss the different types of interval training that you can implement to incinerate the fat. Included […]

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Episode 41: 5 Common Questions About Weight Loss

In today’s podcast Blythe is back with us as she answers 5 of the most common questions that she receives from her clients surrounding weight loss. Today’s podcast discusses everything from weight loss resistance to supplements. In today’s podcast Blythe is back with us as she answers 5 of the most common questions that she […]

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Episode 46: The 21-Day Total Body Transformation with Mark Sisson

In this episode, we interview Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint and his newest book, The 21-Day Total Body Transformation. Mark takes the concepts from his best-selling book The Primal Blueprint and gives you a step-by-step system for implementing the philosophies and concepts of the paleolithic lifestyle. Whether you want to burn fat, lose […]

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Episode 44: How to Cure Insulin Resistance for Healthy Weight Loss

In this episode we talk to Dr. Jade Teta, coauthor of the book The New Metabolic Effect Diet, to explore the current epidemic of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a major problem for many people who are having difficulty losing weight. In order to combat the problem, you have to understand the role of insulin, […]

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Episode 45: The 7 Laws of Leanness

In this podcast we discuss an article by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding titled, The 7 Laws of Leanness; this article goes over 7 characteristics of naturally lean people. We believe that success leaves clues and one approach to being successful in your own life is to model people who have what you want. In […]

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Episode 65: The Magic Is In The Fundamentals of Fat Loss

In this episode, we’re going to hit the reset button and go back to the fundamentals… Why eating fruits and vegetables is so important and why the research supports the addition of foods that are low on the “energy density” scale. We often get caught up in the need for new and “advanced” weight loss […]

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Episode 64: Unleash The Power of The Female Brain With Dr. Daniel Amen

In this episode we interview Dr. Daniel Amen, author of the book, “Unleash The Power of the Female Brain”… During the interview we’ll discuss the difference between the female brain and the male brain and how to use that information to cultivate more will power, self-discipline, and make better decisions around food and lifestyle. Core […]

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Episode 59 – All About Metabolism and Weight Loss With Jonathan Bailor

Your lifestyle is the single most important factor in metabolism and weight loss is dependent on a rocking metabolism! In today’s podcast, Jonathan Bailor, from The Smarter Science of Slim, joins Dr. Ray Hinish to discuss the metabolism for weight loss. Using a clogged sink as a model for the fat-storing metabolism, Jonathan teaches you […]

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Episode 66: It’s NOT All About Carbs!

Recently a listerner, Sam, wrote us about our position on low-carb eating. He referenced an article on leangains.com that seemed to contradict our approach to fat loss. In the article, titled Low-Carb Taliban, the author goes on to equate the low-carb movement to religious fundamentalists who preach unproven concepts and refuse to sway from their […]

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Episode 55: The Weight Loss Hierarchy

In this episode, we’ll discuss the Weight Loss Hierarchy, a simple framework for building your weight loss program. The three general ingredients in a weight loss program are: Diet & Nutrition Muscle-Building Activity Non-Muscle Building Activity The question that we tackle in this episode is how do you build a weight loss program when your […]

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Episode 53: FAT Versus PHAT and The 20 Metabolic Off Switches

In this episode we take inspiration from the culture of the 1980’s to teach the concept of viewing the world through the goggles of a fitness minded person to get active!In the late 80’s to early 90’s kids use to use the term PHAT to describe a girl who was Pretty Hot And Tempting (PHAT), […]

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Episode 57: Exercise for Weight Loss Round Table with Dr. Jade Teta & Jonathan Bailor

What role does exercise really play in your fat loss program? Although Blythe and I have covered this topic in numerous episodes, today we join Dr. Jade Teta of The Metabolic Effect and Jonathan Bailor of The Smarter Science of Slim to dig deeper into the the topic of exercise to work through some of […]

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Episode 56: Exterminating the Calorie Myth – An Interview with Jonathan Bailor of The Smarter Scienc

If you’re serious about burning fat and keeping it off for a lifetime, then there’s one thing that you need accept, it’s this… “Trying to control calories manually is nonsense…” One of the most frustrating “Vampire Myths” (Because it refuses to die) that we deal with in helping people change their body and health is […]

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Episode 60: The Gabriel Method With Jon Gabriel

In this interview with Jon Gabriel, author of the book The Gabriel Method, we discuss the impact of stress on our body’s ability to store and release fat. Jon reports that emotional stress changes the chemistry in such a way that makes it want to store fat and that in order to burn fat you […]

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Episode 54: 5 Tips for Losing the Last Stubborn 10 Pounds

If you only have 10 more pounds to lose, then congratulations! This means that you’ve already tackled the big rocks…you probably train consistently, have a fairly high protein/high fiber diet, and your diet is likely contains very limited amount of sugar. But…you have those last 10 pounds to get through and you can be sure […]

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Episode 61: Meal Replacements for Weight Loss – What’s Their Place

Should you use meal replacements when trying to lose weight or are they just a crutch? If so, how do you get the most out of them? In today’s podcast episode, we cover the topic of the role of meal replacement shakes, how they differ from meal adjuvant shakes, and how to supercharge it all […]

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Episode 63: How Often Should I Eat To Lose Weight

The topic of meal frequency has not been a topic of much controversy because most experts just assumed that eating 4-6 small meals per day was superior to 3 meals or less per day. Assumptions are a dangerous thing… What does the science say about meal frequency? You’ll be interested to know that there isn’t […]

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Episode 62: The Carb Curfew & Mailbag

In today’s episode, we go through the mailbag to answer questions that were posted on our Facebook page. In addition, we discuss a very interesting study sent to us by Andrea, one of our awesome listeners! The study, titled “Greater Weight Loss And Hormonal Changes After 6 Months Diet With Carbohydrates Eaten Mostly At Dinner” […]

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Episode 58: The 7 Core Guiding Principles Of Fat Loss

In this episode, we teach you the 7 Core Guiding Principles of Cut the Fat that act as the framework by which we analyze the hordes of incoming weight loss tips, tricks, tactics, etc. We consider this one of the most important episodes because these seven principles will help you to filter the endless influx […]

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Episode 70: Becoming A Weight Loss Pro Part 1 – The Secret To Weight Loss Success

In this episode of Cut The Fat Podcast, we’re going to discuss a philosophy that is critical to your success with burning fat and achieving a lean body this year! Based on the concepts taught by Steven Pressfield in his amazing books, The War of Art and Turning Pro, we’re going to show you how […]

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Episode 68: Making Fat Loss Stick

In this episode Dr. Ray gets interviewed by Jonathan Bailor on his excellent podcast, The Smarter Science of Slim. The discussion for this episode is centered around the mindset needed for long-term fat loss success. In this episode Dr. Ray gets interviewed by Jonathan Bailor on his excellent podcast, The Smarter Science of Slim. The […]

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Episode 78: When Stress Makes You Fat

During this episode, we cover the impact of stress on your fat burning metabolism and 5 steps to help lower cortisol and unlock your metabolism. During the show, we talk about recent research that discovered that stress increases the amount of betatrophin produced in the body…the result is the fat cells can’t release fat into […]

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Ayurvedic Protein Balls or Energy Balls for Weight Loss

Ayurvedic Twist to Date Based Protein Balls or Energy Balls

Today I am sharing an Ayurvedic twist to a Western quick-fix recipe for weight loss, energy boost and high protein. This recipe will give you a blast of nutrient supply that is rich in protein, fiber and good dietary fats. This is your usual date based protein balls or protein bites that you will find different variations in many blogs. This recipe is special due to three interesting ingredients I have added – Ayurvedic spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, rose water to add flavour as well as cooling effect and lastly raisins from which grape seed extract is derived.

The recipes is amazing to promote bone density, strengthen heart health, loose weight (in combination with a healthy diet), improve mood, reduce depression, balance hormone and provide energy.

The rest of the ingredients are very commonly used in other protein balls or energy balls such as fiber rich flax and chia seeds, coconut and cacao nibs or cocoa nibs.

Dates: Dates are amazing source of natural sugar, fiber and minerals such as potassium, calcium and zinc.

Munakka Raisin: Contains iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese and selenium. Extremely beneficial for weight loss, acidity and bone health.

Almonds: High in biotin, Vitamin E, manganese, copper, Vitamin B2, molybdenum and magnesium. They are rich source of dietary fat and fiber has benefits for brain, vision and heart health. Amazing for weight loss.

Hemp Seeds: Contains good fats that promote heart health as well as protein that contains 20 amino acids. Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. It is also rich in Vitamin A, D, E, B2, B3 and B6.

Dried Coconut: Contains manganese, potassium, copper, selenium and calcium all amazing for bone and blood health.

Flaxseeds: A high fiber seed that also rich in protein. Nutrients present in flaxseeds are B1, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium. Assist in weight loss.

Chia seeds: Like flaxseeds chia is also rich in dietary fiber, fats and proteins. It contains calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Chia seeds are beneficial in type 2 diabetes, heart health and improves performance in sports.

Cacao Nibs: Rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, magnesium, potassium and iron. Assists with hormonal mood swings and depression.

Matcha Green Tea: Boosts memory, metabolism, weight loss, and increase endurance. Assist in cancer prevention and contains many anti-aging properties

Rosewater: Natural anti-inflammatory, powerful mood enhancer and has a cooling effect.

Ayurvedic Protein Balls for Weight Loss

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Ingredients

1. Medjool Dates – 1 cup (deseeded and presoaked in water)
2. Munaka Raisins – 1 tablespoon (keep the seed and presoak in water)
3. Almonds – ¼ cup (presoaked) or use ¼ cup of almond meal
4. Hemp seeds – 1 tablespoon (keep 1 teaspoon from this away for garnish)
5. Dried coconut – 1 tablespoon
6. Cardamom, ground – ½ teaspoon
7. Cinnamon, ground – ½ teaspoon
8. Ginger, ground – ¼ teaspoon
9. Nutmeg, ground – a pinch
10. Flaxseeds, whole – 1 tablespoon
11. Black chia seeds, whole – 1 tablespoon
12. Cacao or cocoa nibs, raw – 2 tablespoon
13. Coconut oil, cold pressed – 1 tablespoon or as needed
14. Match green tea, powder – 2 teaspoon
15. Rosewater – 1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Presoak dates, raisins and almonds separately in water overnight or in hot water for an hour.
2. Dry the almonds and keep the skin on.
3. Mix flax, chia, almonds, hemp and coconut together and grind them in a spice or coffee grinder. Note this can be made in a larger batch to use later when making more date protein balls.
4. Coat your hands and the chopper container with coconut oil.
5. Deseed the dates, add raisins and use a chopper to make them into a paste.
6. Put this mixer in a large bowl and add the flax mixture.
7. Use your hands to mix everything together.
8. Add the spices, 1 teaspoon of the matcha green tea and rose water in the mixture.
9. Using the palm of your hands make small balls with the mixture. Ensure palm was coated with coconut oil.
10. Garnish with rest of the matcha green tea and hemp.

Notes

1. Make the balls small size (up to 20 grams each)
2. Eat no more than 2 a day to reduce sugar cravings.
3. Add peanut or almond butter instead of almonds when using it after workout.
4. Use black raisins if munakka is not available.

By Nahid Ameen

Conscious Health http://conscioushealth.net/

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