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What are calories? Why is understanding calories important and how does the 4-Hour Body help? Calories are often a focus for people who are dieting, but they may not be as important as you think for changing your body. Understanding calories is one of the preliminary steps to body recomposition in The 4-Hour Body. Read more about understanding calories and what that means for body recomposition.
What are the How to Win Friends and Influence People principles? How can you use them in your life? The How to Win Friends and Influence People principles are about creating connections with people and utilizing your communication skills. These principles can help you understand how people think. Read more about the How to Win Friends and Influence People principles below.
What is a body recomposition workout? How can it help transform your body? The body recomposition workout is an exercise plan that helps burn fat and build muscle. Author Tim Ferriss used it to get results in The 4-Hour Body. Read more about the body recomposition workout and the plans you can use.
What are polyphasic sleep cycles? How does an alternate sleep schedule work? Polyphasic sleep cycles use an alternate sleep schedule than the traditional eight hours. If the sleep pattern that’s usually recommended doesn’t work for you, this might be the answer. Read more about polyphasic sleep cycles and how they might work for you.
What is trauma dissociation? Why do people with PTSD experience trauma dissociation? Trauma dissociation is when people with PTSD or trauma become detached from their physical sensations. The loss of physical feelings can make trauma survivors feel lost and out of control. Read about trauma dissociation and why it happens.
What is the 10X system for success? How does Grant Cardone break down the 10X system in his book The 10X Rule? The 10X system for success asks you to multiply everything by ten. This means, you pursue goals that are ten times higher and take ten times the effort. The result is, hopefully, success that is ten time greater. Keep reading for a breakdown of the 10X system for success.
Who are the characters in A Child Called “It”? How do A Child Called “It” characters each play a role in Dave Pelzer’s experiences? A Child Called “It” characters include family members, people at school, and other characters. His family was the source of the abuse while there were glimmers of hope outside of the home. Keep reading for the roles of various A Child Called “It” characters.
Do you have an injury in need of treatment? What are the options for injury treatments? Tim Ferriss has experienced a number of injuries and explored potential injury treatments in The 4-Hour Body. Not all injury treatments work as well as others. Keep reading for 6 options for injury treatments and what you need to know about them.
What are the three levels of safety? What can they tell us about trauma and how people handle PTSD? The three levels of safety help explain how people react to a threat. People are programmed to have many responses based on different situations. Read more about the three levels of safety and how they work.
Are you trying to understand why you have fat on your body? Why is understanding blood sugar levels important? In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss discusses the impact of insulin on your body storing fat. Understanding blood sugar levels and how your body responds is the key to body recomp. Keep reading for an understanding of blood sugar levels, insulin, and how your body stores fat.