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Solitude refers to the state of being alone, often by choice, without the presence of others. It is different from loneliness, which is typically associated with negative feelings of isolation or abandonment. Solitude can be a positive, peaceful and enriching experience, offering time for introspection, relaxation, creativity, and personal growth.

Why do we need Solitude?

People seek solitude for various reasons, such as:

• Self-reflection: To think deeply about one’s life, decisions, or emotions.
• Recharging: For introverts or those needing a break from social interaction, solitude can be restorative.
• Creativity: Artists, writers, and thinkers often find inspiration and focus in solitude.
• Mindfulness: Being alone can help individuals practise meditation or mindfulness without distractions.

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June 17, 2017 by Marty Kendall

The Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) diet is regarded by many as the most effective way to lose body fat while preserving muscle and avoiding rebound binging due to cravings.  

This article details everything you need to know to tailor a nutrient-dense PSMF to lose fat quickly while preventing loss of muscle and rebound binging due to cravings driven by nutrient deficiencies.

To learn more about the PSMF diet and how it really works, read on.

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Professors Stephen Simpson and David Raubenheimer have identified what appears to be the universal explanation for obesity – the Protein Leverage Hypothesis. The Protein Leverage Hypothesis demonstrates how our appetite for protein will drive excess energy intake and consequently obesity when the proportion of protein in our diet is low.

However, counterintuitively, they also caution against swinging to extreme protein intakes and have concluded from their laboratory research in mice that high protein diets may not be optimal for longevity. Passionate debate aplenty surrounds this topic. However, particularly since the publication of Eat Like the Animals, the professors have been eager to join the public discussion.

Marty Kendall will chat with David and Stephen (along with Dr Ted Naiman) to explore this topic further. This article details some of Marty’s thoughts as he has been diving into the implications and application of this ground-breaking research, particularly around how and why protein might influence your lifespan.

Read the full article here on Marty Kendall’s awesome website https://optimisingnutrition.com/can-too-much-protein-accelerate-aging/

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Carnivore Cast – Podcast with Dr. Ken Berry – Lies My Doctor Told Me and Carnivore

Dr. Ken Berry (@KenDBerryMD), author of Lies My Doctor Told Me, is a practicing physician in a rural town in Tennessee and a carnivore himself. For over a decade, he’s been fighting the epidemics of Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Type 2 Diabetes one patient at a time. More recently, he’s ambitiously scaled his mission. Through his writing and videos youtube.com/kendberrymd) he’s waging all out war against obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

Ken and Scott dive into the following:

• How his own health issues and those with patients motivated him to go beyond standard medical advice
• Lies from doctors
• The barriers keeping doctors from investigating the latest research on nutrition and medicine

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The world today – the online community – believes it has “something” to say that is important. We are bombarded daily with headlines, newsletters, emails and ads promoting the things you should or need in your life. You should or need to watch/read/listen/subscribe/buy/eat etc these things to enrich your life without FOMO.

Wikipedia defines (FOMO) Fear of missing out as the “feeling of apprehension that one is either not in the know or missing out on information, events, experiences, or life decisions that could make one’s life better.” Some say FOBO – the Fear of Better Options.

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Have you heard about the FIRE movement, for want of a better word. It stands for Financially Independent Retire Early…

Don’t wait until you have that million dollars, stop working for others and getting stressed, start living your best life life…

These people, Neil and Sarah are doing it…

The resources for helping me with this decision to retire were:

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A Monk’s Perspective – with Venerable Nick Keomahavong from https://nickkeomahavong.com/

5 Things To Make Your Mornings Better | A Monk’s Perspective

Nowadays, the topic of morning routines are beginning to gain traction due to social media. Morning routines are important; however, many morning routines come from the “productivity” point of view. In this video, Phra Nick wanted to share the morning routine of Buddhist monks and training within the monastery. In this video, Phra Nick gives you 5 morning routines tips that you can add to your daily life along with the overall intention and purpose of our morning routines.

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a poem by Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling’s (1865-1936) inspirational poem ‘If’ first appeared in his collection ‘Rewards and Fairies’ in 1909. The poem ‘If’ is inspirational, motivational, and a set of rules for ‘grown-up’ living. Kipling’s ‘If’ contains mottos and maxims for life, and the poem is also a blueprint for personal integrity, behaviour and self-development.

‘If’ is perhaps even more relevant today than when Kipling wrote it, as an ethos and a personal philosophy. Lines from Kipling’s ‘If’ appear over the player’s entrance to Wimbledon’s Centre Court – a poignant reflection of the poem’s timeless and inspiring quality.

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It’s about abundance, too

Words by Carl Phillips.

I believe deeply in the power of simplicity. It’s become a passionate subject for me. One I have written many articles and books about. Broader than this, it’s become a framework for how I try to live. Something I am always seeking to bring into my life.

One part of this simplicity journey is about discarding. Finding ways to remove things from our lives. Whether they be possessions, commitments, toxic relationships, or something else we realise is dragging us down. Reduction is an important step.

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